So confused between submuscular or sub facial. I'm not a fan of mesh. An implant makes me nervous already, mesh more so. However, I do decent amount of chest exercises with moderately heavy weights. 10-80lbs. (I'm not a body builder) I have stretchy skin. I'm 5'3", 137lbs. Currently 36 A/B depending on bra. breasts are in great shape after breastfeeding 3 kids. They're just smaller. I'm looking at a 215-225cc breast implant. Want to stay pretty small. Thanks!
April 3, 2024
Answer: Benefits of subfascial implants in athletic patients This is a great question. In athletic patients, those who lift/ do chest exercises, or have strong chest (pec) muscles, placement of the implant under the muscle can result in animation deformity (movement of the implants/ breasts with chest muscle use). This can give the appearance of "jumping breasts" in the gym and over time potentially risk implants being pushed too high/ too low/ or too much to the side. For this reason, if a patient desires implants under the muscle or requires this placement because they are too thin, I advise them to adapt their activities to minimize the development and use of the chest/ pec muscle. Alternatively, the implant can be placed subfascial (under a thin casing layer over the muscle) which gives the implant some of the benefits of being under the muscle such as stability but without any risk of movement of the implant/breast with chest/ muscle flexion. As with regards to size, small or large implant sizes can be placed subfascial. I recommend that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and desires.
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April 3, 2024
Answer: Benefits of subfascial implants in athletic patients This is a great question. In athletic patients, those who lift/ do chest exercises, or have strong chest (pec) muscles, placement of the implant under the muscle can result in animation deformity (movement of the implants/ breasts with chest muscle use). This can give the appearance of "jumping breasts" in the gym and over time potentially risk implants being pushed too high/ too low/ or too much to the side. For this reason, if a patient desires implants under the muscle or requires this placement because they are too thin, I advise them to adapt their activities to minimize the development and use of the chest/ pec muscle. Alternatively, the implant can be placed subfascial (under a thin casing layer over the muscle) which gives the implant some of the benefits of being under the muscle such as stability but without any risk of movement of the implant/breast with chest/ muscle flexion. As with regards to size, small or large implant sizes can be placed subfascial. I recommend that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and desires.
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March 28, 2024
Answer: Breast Implant I always recommend submuscular through an inframammary (breast fold) approach, as there is lower problems with capsular contracture. I would recommend seeing a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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March 28, 2024
Answer: Breast Implant I always recommend submuscular through an inframammary (breast fold) approach, as there is lower problems with capsular contracture. I would recommend seeing a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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