Hello and thank you for answering my question I am 54 yrs old and scheduled to have breast augmentation with silicone implants using submuscular placement. I am physically active and have a thin muscular build. I am currently a 34B and was told a breast lift is not needed. I do have dense breast tissue and get a 3D mammo and ultrasound every year. No issues and no family history of breast cancer. My concerns are deformity when chest muscles being activated. Would subfascia be better choice?
June 19, 2023
Answer: Submuscular vs subfascial plane breast implant placement Hello, thank you for your question. There are benefits of each, Typically a sub muscular plane provides more support to hold the implant upwards and slows down the drooping affects of gravity. It also has a lower risk of capsular contracture and if you don't have much breast tissue typically under the muscle will help disguise some rippling. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns, if you don't want the animation deformity its definitely something to discuss.
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June 19, 2023
Answer: Submuscular vs subfascial plane breast implant placement Hello, thank you for your question. There are benefits of each, Typically a sub muscular plane provides more support to hold the implant upwards and slows down the drooping affects of gravity. It also has a lower risk of capsular contracture and if you don't have much breast tissue typically under the muscle will help disguise some rippling. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns, if you don't want the animation deformity its definitely something to discuss.
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation Placement of breast implants under the muscle helps prevent rippling and palpability of the implant. It is also easier to see the breast tissue by mammogram when the implants are below the muscle. With thin woman and not a lot of breast tissue, an animation deformity can occur. When a woman flexes her pectoralis muscle, the muscle tightens and you can see the edge of the muscle. If this is of concern, I would suggest you go subfascial realizing the downsides to this pocket placement.
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation Placement of breast implants under the muscle helps prevent rippling and palpability of the implant. It is also easier to see the breast tissue by mammogram when the implants are below the muscle. With thin woman and not a lot of breast tissue, an animation deformity can occur. When a woman flexes her pectoralis muscle, the muscle tightens and you can see the edge of the muscle. If this is of concern, I would suggest you go subfascial realizing the downsides to this pocket placement.
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