If implants are under muscle, why can I feel the bottom of it through my skin?

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I have a good amount of Breast tissue, 5 weeks post op revision, gummy bears. Is it normal to feel the bottom of your implant when you run you're hand along the skin when the implant is under muscle? It's very subtle but I'm wondering if this may contribute to sagginess.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

the lower pole of the breasts does not have muscle cover over the implants since the pectoralis muscle only covers the upper and the front part of the implants, not the lower border. Since that tissue is thinner implants are often more palpable.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Because of the anatomy of the pectoral muscle, it only covers the upper and central part of an implant, not the outside or bottom area. It is normal to feel the implant on the lower and lateral parts of the breast. The form-stable shaped implants that you have should stay in place very well.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, what you are describing is commonly encountered after breast augmentation surgery. This palpability of the breast implant occurs in areas where muscle or soft tissue coverage is not present (lower and lateral aspects of the breasts). You will find much more information regarding dual plane (sub muscular) breast augmentation on this website as well. Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Many implants are palpable in the lower pole because there is less soft tissue coverage.  Best of luck.

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

Hi - this is quite normal.  The pectoralis muscle only ever covers the top portion of an implant due to it's anatomy & shape.  If you are concerned, then get your surgeon to examine you.  Take care

If implants are under muscle, why can I feel the bottom of it through my skin?

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