I've had 350cc saline implants under the muscle for 2 years now, and have bottoming out. I'm muscular with little body fat, 5'2", 104 lbs. My implants have gotten further apart, and pushed out to the sides, with extremely visible side rippling. My implants look bottomed out from the side, and become very deformed anytime I flex. My doctor suggests I do silicone under the muscle, open up muscle in the center more, put permanent sutures around the sides and bottom, and go smaller. If my chest muscles flexing caused this, I think it will happen again even with sutures. Any suggestions?
Answer: Breast Implant Revision Breast revision surgery can be very complicated without guaranteed results. As far as the deformity you have with muscular contraction, that is the result of having the implant under the muscle. You are very thin and already have rippling, so I dont think it is an option for you to have had the implants placed in front of the muscle. That is the only way to avoid the "animation deformity". You are having bottoming out and the implants have gone to the side, so you need what is called capsulorrhaphy. Meaning suturing the lateral pocket closed and the inferior pocket closed to help the bottoming out. In these instances to make this work your have to be very diligent and wear an undewire bra all the time. You will probably need to go maybe a little smaller to decrease the weight of the implant and switch to silicone to decrease the rippling, but not eliminate. Hope that helps.
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Answer: Breast Implant Revision Breast revision surgery can be very complicated without guaranteed results. As far as the deformity you have with muscular contraction, that is the result of having the implant under the muscle. You are very thin and already have rippling, so I dont think it is an option for you to have had the implants placed in front of the muscle. That is the only way to avoid the "animation deformity". You are having bottoming out and the implants have gone to the side, so you need what is called capsulorrhaphy. Meaning suturing the lateral pocket closed and the inferior pocket closed to help the bottoming out. In these instances to make this work your have to be very diligent and wear an undewire bra all the time. You will probably need to go maybe a little smaller to decrease the weight of the implant and switch to silicone to decrease the rippling, but not eliminate. Hope that helps.
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Answer: Permanent sutures for breast implants pushed out to the side? Thank you for your question! Given your history of failed attempts at revision to correct symmetry and shape issues, consideration for either an acellular dermal matrix or mesh-type substitute is reasonable. A capsulorrhaphy would be needed for revision of your breast pocket. If you do need such, the use of a dermal matrix or mesh may be considered if your tissue now has significant laxity that is failing in support or a significant deformity in which recreation of the breast pocket is required along with adding additional support and coverage of the implant. Certainly, the larger the implant, the heavier the weight...thus, it may be useful to consider placement of a matrix or mesh. Otherwise, capsulorrhaphy for pocket revision using your native tissue should suffice. It has been used safely and effectively to correct synmastia, restore the inframammary fold, mask implant issues (e.g., rippling, wrinkling, etc.), and improve aesthetic results in revisionary breast implant and reconstructive procedures. However, only by physical examination would one be able to make recommendations on the benefits over the risk of using a matrix or mesh in your situation. Consult with a plastic surgeon well-versed in breast procedures and the use of dermal matrices and mesh in breast procedures who will assist you in determining which procedure(s) would be the best for you.
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Answer: Permanent sutures for breast implants pushed out to the side? Thank you for your question! Given your history of failed attempts at revision to correct symmetry and shape issues, consideration for either an acellular dermal matrix or mesh-type substitute is reasonable. A capsulorrhaphy would be needed for revision of your breast pocket. If you do need such, the use of a dermal matrix or mesh may be considered if your tissue now has significant laxity that is failing in support or a significant deformity in which recreation of the breast pocket is required along with adding additional support and coverage of the implant. Certainly, the larger the implant, the heavier the weight...thus, it may be useful to consider placement of a matrix or mesh. Otherwise, capsulorrhaphy for pocket revision using your native tissue should suffice. It has been used safely and effectively to correct synmastia, restore the inframammary fold, mask implant issues (e.g., rippling, wrinkling, etc.), and improve aesthetic results in revisionary breast implant and reconstructive procedures. However, only by physical examination would one be able to make recommendations on the benefits over the risk of using a matrix or mesh in your situation. Consult with a plastic surgeon well-versed in breast procedures and the use of dermal matrices and mesh in breast procedures who will assist you in determining which procedure(s) would be the best for you.
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February 26, 2016
Answer: How to fix your rippling implants If you are already rippling on the sides, the last thing you should do is go in front of the muscle. That would risk rippling all over. Maintain as much tissue coverage as you can! You do need to have a lateral capsulorraphy, which means closing off the outer pocket. BUT, you must understand that pockets can passively widen due tot he stretch of your tissues over time. But it shouldn't get to the point that it is deforming. My point is to emphasize to you that there is always a drift of implants to the side over time. I disagree with those who told you not to exercise. That's as silly as when a doctor says to "breathe normally." You should be able to do every activity you want after breast augmentation. You do need to go smaller, however. At 5'2" and 104lbs, your implants are undoubtedly too large for you and fundamentally the cause of your problems. While silicone ripples less than saline, it still can ripple. The reason you have a rippling problem is that you have large implants under thin skin. So you need a smaller implant, and you are better off with silicone. Good luck. And remember....don't have your surgery done by someone who just tells you what you want to hear. you need to do what is right. Accept that you need to go smaller!
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February 26, 2016
Answer: How to fix your rippling implants If you are already rippling on the sides, the last thing you should do is go in front of the muscle. That would risk rippling all over. Maintain as much tissue coverage as you can! You do need to have a lateral capsulorraphy, which means closing off the outer pocket. BUT, you must understand that pockets can passively widen due tot he stretch of your tissues over time. But it shouldn't get to the point that it is deforming. My point is to emphasize to you that there is always a drift of implants to the side over time. I disagree with those who told you not to exercise. That's as silly as when a doctor says to "breathe normally." You should be able to do every activity you want after breast augmentation. You do need to go smaller, however. At 5'2" and 104lbs, your implants are undoubtedly too large for you and fundamentally the cause of your problems. While silicone ripples less than saline, it still can ripple. The reason you have a rippling problem is that you have large implants under thin skin. So you need a smaller implant, and you are better off with silicone. Good luck. And remember....don't have your surgery done by someone who just tells you what you want to hear. you need to do what is right. Accept that you need to go smaller!
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September 6, 2009
Answer: Avoid pectoralis strengthening exercises following submuscular "under" breast implants All the other surgeons have made excellent comments here that do not need to be repeated. However, I would strongly advise avodance of exercises that result in pectoralis major contraction. This generally inculdes: bench press, wide stance push ups (narrow stance are ok) and the "pec dec" or butterflies. You will be able to build up all the surrounding muscles without truly effecting your routine.
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September 6, 2009
Answer: Avoid pectoralis strengthening exercises following submuscular "under" breast implants All the other surgeons have made excellent comments here that do not need to be repeated. However, I would strongly advise avodance of exercises that result in pectoralis major contraction. This generally inculdes: bench press, wide stance push ups (narrow stance are ok) and the "pec dec" or butterflies. You will be able to build up all the surrounding muscles without truly effecting your routine.
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September 6, 2009
Answer: Modified muscle technique for implant problems The problem you describe is a very common one in muscular women, and something in which I have a special interest. Every time you flex, the muscles push the implants apart and down, and whether the sutures are permanent or not this will continue to occur. You can prevent it by going above the muscle but then the rippl;ing is worse. One technique I have had success with is a variation on the subfascial technique called the split muscle technique. Here are some resources to check it out: http://www.drbaxter.com/corrective_procedures.html, and http://www.drbaxter.com/breast_implants_athletic_woman.html. I hope this helps, I can also put you in touch with a paytient who has had this done.
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September 6, 2009
Answer: Modified muscle technique for implant problems The problem you describe is a very common one in muscular women, and something in which I have a special interest. Every time you flex, the muscles push the implants apart and down, and whether the sutures are permanent or not this will continue to occur. You can prevent it by going above the muscle but then the rippl;ing is worse. One technique I have had success with is a variation on the subfascial technique called the split muscle technique. Here are some resources to check it out: http://www.drbaxter.com/corrective_procedures.html, and http://www.drbaxter.com/breast_implants_athletic_woman.html. I hope this helps, I can also put you in touch with a paytient who has had this done.
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