I will be having BA in a few months and my surgeon sais i could have implants under or over. I chose over and am worried now i am more at risk of cc?
Answer: Breast augmentation Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Smooth implants placed above the muscle have the highest rate of capsular contracture. You can discuss subfascial placement with your surgeon to lower your risk, but below the muscle has the least risk for cc.
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Answer: Breast augmentation Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Smooth implants placed above the muscle have the highest rate of capsular contracture. You can discuss subfascial placement with your surgeon to lower your risk, but below the muscle has the least risk for cc.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: All Smooth implants are more prone If your surgeon really said that without any information detailing the differences between over and under, then you should go to another surgeon. All smooth implants are more prone to cc over the muscle, but textured implants seem to resist it more. Textured implants have thicker more rupture prone shells however, and all implants over the muscle are more likely to be visible and palpable where you want it least, in the midline and upper breast areas. When proper implant selection and execution of the surgery is done well, smooth implants under the pec major do best over time.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: All Smooth implants are more prone If your surgeon really said that without any information detailing the differences between over and under, then you should go to another surgeon. All smooth implants are more prone to cc over the muscle, but textured implants seem to resist it more. Textured implants have thicker more rupture prone shells however, and all implants over the muscle are more likely to be visible and palpable where you want it least, in the midline and upper breast areas. When proper implant selection and execution of the surgery is done well, smooth implants under the pec major do best over time.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast surgery and revision breast surgery. From experience, I see significantly more problems with implants placed on top of the muscle versus below the muscle. In fact, the rate of capsular contracture is double on top of the muscle and below the muscle. if you do not believe me, look at my gallery under revisions - "long-term changes of implants placed on top of the muscle". Best wishes to you.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast surgery and revision breast surgery. From experience, I see significantly more problems with implants placed on top of the muscle versus below the muscle. In fact, the rate of capsular contracture is double on top of the muscle and below the muscle. if you do not believe me, look at my gallery under revisions - "long-term changes of implants placed on top of the muscle". Best wishes to you.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Breast implants Most surgeons still feel that under the muscle is preferred. The incidence of capsule is probably lower but there have even few reliable studies on whether that's true
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Breast implants Most surgeons still feel that under the muscle is preferred. The incidence of capsule is probably lower but there have even few reliable studies on whether that's true
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear dianexxx,
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear dianexxx,
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