Breast implant removal - is muscle repair necessary?

August 6, 2017
Asked By:Healingimplantillness2day in Albany, GA

Silicone implants placed under the muscle. I have visible deformity when I flex chest muscles and significantly decreased strength. To me, "muscle repair" during implant removal seems logical/necessary. But many surgeons tell me repairing the muscle is not needed or not possible? If the muscle was 'detached' or 'released' to make room for the implant, doesn't the muscle NEED to be reattached and space closed up to achieve normal strength, function and aesthetics with a lack of deformity?

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Answer: Implant removal and muscle

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Answer: Muscle Repair after removal of implants under the muscle

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Answer: Muscle Repair after removal of implants under the muscle

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