Breast Implants: Large Pocket vs. Small Pocket?

April 21, 2011
Asked By:CanadianGirl26 in Vancouver, BC

I recently noticed that surgeons have different preferences when it comes to breast implant pocket size. Observing photos, I notice that generally the implant sits quite high post surgery and drops over over time. My friend got implants and they were never high. They looked great from day 1. Her surgeon said his patients don't need to wait for implants to drop. He mentioned that other surgeons create a larger pocket. Why would a surgeon prefer a small pocket over a large one?

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February 21, 2018

Answer: Breast Implant Pocket Position

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April 20, 2024

Answer: It should be about the size of the implant

April 20, 2024

Answer: It should be about the size of the implant

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