I am considering breast implants but have some concerns with going over or under the muscle. I am a 32A and very lean. I have had two children with no plans to have any more. My concern is that I worry going under the muscle with interfere with my workouts. I have very dense chest muscles from being very active yet because I am so lean and my breast are small I wonder if there is enough tissue to go over the muscle. What should I be thinking about in my case?
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Answer: Muscle limitation after sub-muscular breast augmentation with implants
In general, most Plastic Surgeons charge less for an implant replacement surgery than the initial surgery. It is dependent upon the need for scar tissue removal, pocket modifications, or any other lift procedure. Also, silicone implants are more costly than saline implants. While saline im...
I typically recommend that women wait 3-6 months after their baby is born, or 3-6 months after nursing if you choose to breast feed. It's important to know that breast augmentation will not affect your ability to nurse your baby, it does not affect your breast milk, and also won't affect you...
I agree that the skill of yor surgeon and the health of your tissues are the most important factors in correcting bottomed out breast implants.
I also think the technique is most successful when the repair is sutured to the rib periosteum.
To answer your question I use 1-0 or 0 Prolene sutures.