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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September 11, 2016

Answer: Do breasts look the same after dropping?

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Answer: Do breasts look the same after dropping?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2011

Answer: Implant position

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2011

Answer: Implant position

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: It should be about the size of the implant

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