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Why is There a Greater Risk of Leakage with Breast Implants Placed Under the Muscle?
Some surgeons recommended implants placed under the pectoral muscles, but I'm worried about leakage.
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Does Implant Placement Affect Rate of Deice Failure?
I have never read any scientific studies that show that implants have a higher failure rate (leakage) when they are positioned above or below the pectoral muscle. You should discuss pocket placement issues with your surgeon . It is best to come to your consultation with an open mind so as to take advantage of your surgeon's experience and education when it comes to technical issues about the procedure. Good luck.
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No association between implant location and leakage
There are no scientific studies that suggest that submuscular placement will lead to greater probability of implant failure. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to explore your options and review the relative advantages and disadvantages of your choices in implant position.
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Breast Implant Failure Unaffected By Anatomic Location
I am not sure where you have gotten the impression that the risk of breast implant failure is affected by its anatomic location. There has never been any evidence that this is true nor would there be a biologic or device explanation for it. There are several advantages and disadvantages for each implant location, either above or below the muscle, but implant failure is not one of them.
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Breast implant placement not associated with increased incidence of leakage
I'm afraid you might have been misinformed. There is no evidence (that I have ever come across) that states there is a greater risk of leakage with submuscular implant placement. Personally, I prefer placing breast implants under the muscle
less risk of capsular contracture
increased support (not just skin envelope keeping them in place)
more natural appearance
I hope this helps, Dr. H
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Implant leakage
I have never heard of an increased risk for leakage by putting the implants under the muscle. The pros and cons of either placement are well documented by my colleagues, but this is not one that I am aware of. Good luck.
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Leakage after breast implantation/augmentation
There is no impact of implant position on leakage rate reported in the plastic surgery literature. There are pros and cons of placing the implant above and below the muscle. Most implants are placed below the muscle but I believe there are some instances when placing the implant above the muscle has advantages.
However the leakage rate is the same no matter where you place the implant.
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Leakage of implants
As far as I am aware, there is no increased risk of breast implant leakage if the implants is under or over the muscle.
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Breast implant failure under the muscle
Smooth implants have a much lower rate of leakage than textured implants. You can't compare apples and oranges I don't put the smooth implants over the muscle because of the increased risk of capsular contracture. Mentor warrants the implant for life but does not pay more than a set amount which can be applied toward the surgical and facility fees but is not equivalent to the actual cost.
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Breast Implant leakage
Breast implants can develop small holes or tears and leak or deflate. The incidence is very low and the United States manufacturers (Allergan and Mentor) offer a full warranty for any broken implant which includes financial reimbursement for the cost of the replacement surgery. There is no greater risk of leakage related to implant position, either above or below the muscle.
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There is NO increased leak rate when Breast Implants are Placed UNDER the Chest Muscle
Breast Implants can be placed through 4 incisions (periareolar (lower portion of the areola), inframammary (breast fold), transaxillary (arm pit) and transumbilical (belly button). The implants may be placed under the breast tissue (over the muscle) or under the muscle (subpectoral which is under BOTH the breast and the pectoralis major muscle). There is NO evidence whatsoever that placing the implant under the muscle is associated with a higher leak rate.
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