I had a breast augmentation on July 1, 2014 (6+ months ago). My implants have not dropped and I feel like I have more muscle flex deformity than normal. The tightness has been making me uncomfortable and often i'll wake up to burning muscle pain. My board certified plastic surgeon has suggested muscle release under local anesthesia now that six months have passed. I'm really concerned about having muscles cut under local. Will this be an effective solution to my issues? Is there an alternative?
Answer: Breast Augmentation Revision I agree that the implants are too high. The implants should be directly behind the nipple areola complex so that this is on the most projecting part of the breast. The technique that best achieves this is a Dual plane technique, where the implant is below the muscle in the superior pole of the breast, and the lower portion of the muscle is released to allow the implant to fill the lower pole of the breast. I would not do this under local anesthesia. This needs an operating room with full sterile technique as the implants should be removed to adequately dissect the pocket for more ideal implant placement. Do it right and you can get great results. Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure. Don’t settle for less!
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Revision I agree that the implants are too high. The implants should be directly behind the nipple areola complex so that this is on the most projecting part of the breast. The technique that best achieves this is a Dual plane technique, where the implant is below the muscle in the superior pole of the breast, and the lower portion of the muscle is released to allow the implant to fill the lower pole of the breast. I would not do this under local anesthesia. This needs an operating room with full sterile technique as the implants should be removed to adequately dissect the pocket for more ideal implant placement. Do it right and you can get great results. Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure. Don’t settle for less!
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Answer: Second surgery help implants drop. Can this be performed under local anesthesia? Thank you for all the pictures.Pectoralis muscle release will help the implants drop and subsequently improve the overall shape of the breast as well as the relative position of the nipple & areola on the breast.Local anesthesia, however, may be difficult to tolerate as the muscle is operated upon. Typically the muscle will contract significantly during the surgery, which at the very least, will be a disconcerting sensation...Good luck.Dr Markarian
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Answer: Second surgery help implants drop. Can this be performed under local anesthesia? Thank you for all the pictures.Pectoralis muscle release will help the implants drop and subsequently improve the overall shape of the breast as well as the relative position of the nipple & areola on the breast.Local anesthesia, however, may be difficult to tolerate as the muscle is operated upon. Typically the muscle will contract significantly during the surgery, which at the very least, will be a disconcerting sensation...Good luck.Dr Markarian
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Lower pole release After 6 months there is very little that is going to happen with respect to the implants falling into position. This may require a revision surgery to release the lower pole and the muscle. I would do this under general.
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Lower pole release After 6 months there is very little that is going to happen with respect to the implants falling into position. This may require a revision surgery to release the lower pole and the muscle. I would do this under general.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Muscle deformity It appears your implants are too high because the lower edge of the muscle was not released enough to allow the implants to sit lower on your chest wall. I agree that the muscle needs to be released but I would prefer to do that under general anesthesia or IV sedation at the least.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Muscle deformity It appears your implants are too high because the lower edge of the muscle was not released enough to allow the implants to sit lower on your chest wall. I agree that the muscle needs to be released but I would prefer to do that under general anesthesia or IV sedation at the least.
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Total submuscular plane? You are a victim of the total submuscular location; in this technique
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Total submuscular plane? You are a victim of the total submuscular location; in this technique
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