Breast implant exchange - will exchanging saline under muscle for over muscle solve my problem?

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I am considering exchanging my 23 year old saline Under the muscle implants for Over the muscle implants due to implants moving during chest work outs. Will this solve the problem? Drawbacks of Over the muscle? Any other advice? Also, is there a doctor that performs over the muscle in the Dallas/Fort Worth area please?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Abby 123,
I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, the implants can be placed over the muscle. However, you will notice the implant edges more and may see more ripples if you keep saline. With exercise, you still may have some muscle flexion, but it probably won't be as noticeable with the implants no longer behind the muscle.

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