I've breastfed 4 children and am done having children. I'm getting ready, 6 days pre-op, to have round silicone implants placed subpectoraly. I am very active, athletic, and strong. I am concerned about animation deformity. Is split muscle technique really the answer to that? Does it significantly diet from the disk plane technique in regards to animation deformity? What are the pros and cons of split muscle deformity.
Answer: Dual plane A dual plane is usually the way to go when you are thin. This will allow muscle coverage of the upper pole. Best of luck.
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Answer: Dual plane A dual plane is usually the way to go when you are thin. This will allow muscle coverage of the upper pole. Best of luck.
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May 30, 2015
Answer: Animation deformity First off, you have what appears to be pretty thin tissue so placing an implant on top of the muscle would likely be a poor choice with respect to seeing the superior pole of the implant. Therefore, from a camouflage point of view, sub-muscular placement is a must. With sub-muscular placement, there is always some degree of animation deformity no matter what approach is used. The key to minimizing the animation deformity is to dissect the muscle a bit more aggressively so less of the implant is covered by muscle. Discuss these concerns with your surgeon and if your concerns are not adequately addressed, another opinion may be in order. Hope this helps, good luck!
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May 30, 2015
Answer: Animation deformity First off, you have what appears to be pretty thin tissue so placing an implant on top of the muscle would likely be a poor choice with respect to seeing the superior pole of the implant. Therefore, from a camouflage point of view, sub-muscular placement is a must. With sub-muscular placement, there is always some degree of animation deformity no matter what approach is used. The key to minimizing the animation deformity is to dissect the muscle a bit more aggressively so less of the implant is covered by muscle. Discuss these concerns with your surgeon and if your concerns are not adequately addressed, another opinion may be in order. Hope this helps, good luck!
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