Muscle Repair After Breat Implant Removal?

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I am one of many girls who are looking for the answer on this question. After implant removal (which we had only for a month or 2) - nearly all of us were left with muscular deformity. Now the question is: the muscles which were dissected or cut (pectoral)  can be reattached itself to the place where it was before or not? or doctor can re-attach muscle while explant?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not sure what has happened to you and your friends. If implants are placed in the subpectoral position, the muscle is not lifted, not divided. The origin of the muscle on the sternum might be partially released, but when the implant is removed, there is no abnormal appearance to the muscle. I'm not sure how to answer you concerns without a picture, but some contour abnormalities might be eliminated by fat injections.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Good day! It is difficult to assess without in person examination or at least a photo. Muscle reattachment will depend on information such as the placement and size of the implant, previous state of your breasts, and other factors. It is best to contact your surgeon or find other board-certified surgeons that has extensive experience with your concern and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You should onlty reattach the muscle if necessary (for deformity). It is not a simple procedure and may require the use of acellular dermal matrix. Consider botulinum toxin or fat grafting as an alternative.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If the muscle was partially divided for the palcement of the implants,. it will not re-attach when the implant is removed.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

The ability to reattach the muscle depend on the degree to which it has been displaced laterally. Any contour problem can be improved with fat injections.

Muscle Repair After Breat Implant Removal?

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