Is it possible for the submuscular pocket to be too small?

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I had little breast tissue before i underwent the surgery (AA Cup), My surgeon and i decided to do 325/300cc Submuscular. After i woke up, he told me he couldn't make a pocket big enough Submuscular. So he placed my implants Subglandular with much smaller implants 240/215cc. my question; is it possible that a surgeon can't make a pocket big enough Submuscular for the breast implants? I am very confused at this point and i am looking for revision now

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

For most patients the surgeon is able to create a pocket wide enough to place the agreed upon implant.  However in some patients the anatomy can limit the pocket size created.  This is sometimes seen in very petite women.

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

It is rare but can happen. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear watmoetje,
generally speaking, your anatomy can limit the size of pocket and implants. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, in very small women, we are limited in how much we can stretch the pocket. There is more stretching of tissue in front of the muscle than behind. Otherwise, you wind up with tight balls on your chest.

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