42yo 5’3” 122# 34B. Used to have an athletic build (now I m a softy). But still have pronounced pectoral muscles and a double bouble of dense breast tissue. Looking for a C cup again with Upper Pole slightly curved or natural slope. Want something that will age gracefully with me. One doc suggested subglandular, another submuscular. Placement and shape suggestions?
Answer: Implant placement Dear Peaceful440372,
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Answer: Sub-fascia Based on your images, you have more than enough breast tissue to avoid a sub-muscular plane for your breast implants. Sub-muscular implants increase post-operative discomfort due to the dissection of muscle, and they also carry a risk of animation deformity. The advantage of submuscular for you would be a reduced risk of capsular contracture, but you can also achieve this by placing implants under the fascia of the muscle rather than under the muscle.
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Answer: Sub-fascia Based on your images, you have more than enough breast tissue to avoid a sub-muscular plane for your breast implants. Sub-muscular implants increase post-operative discomfort due to the dissection of muscle, and they also carry a risk of animation deformity. The advantage of submuscular for you would be a reduced risk of capsular contracture, but you can also achieve this by placing implants under the fascia of the muscle rather than under the muscle.
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August 7, 2023
Answer: Implant Pocket There is overwhelming high level evidence that a submuscular position (dual plane pocket) has the least amount of potential future problems in breast augmentation. I would recommend finding a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery fellowship training (a total of 7 years of plastic surgery training). In addition, it helps to have a 3D simulation to see what the potential results are.
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August 7, 2023
Answer: Implant Pocket There is overwhelming high level evidence that a submuscular position (dual plane pocket) has the least amount of potential future problems in breast augmentation. I would recommend finding a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery fellowship training (a total of 7 years of plastic surgery training). In addition, it helps to have a 3D simulation to see what the potential results are.
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August 2, 2023
Answer: Over or under muscle Most of the breast augmentations I perform are under the muscle. The benefits include a more natural look, a lower occurrence of capsular contracture, and it disguises the upper portion of the implant. Based on your stated goals it seems submuscular would work well for you.
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August 2, 2023
Answer: Over or under muscle Most of the breast augmentations I perform are under the muscle. The benefits include a more natural look, a lower occurrence of capsular contracture, and it disguises the upper portion of the implant. Based on your stated goals it seems submuscular would work well for you.
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August 2, 2023
Answer: Implants I prefer placing the implants behind the muscle for better upper breast fullness, hiding the implant edge, and some support to the weight of the implant. Measurements are needed to see if a lift if needed. Two photos do not show sagging, but two photos do.
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August 2, 2023
Answer: Implants I prefer placing the implants behind the muscle for better upper breast fullness, hiding the implant edge, and some support to the weight of the implant. Measurements are needed to see if a lift if needed. Two photos do not show sagging, but two photos do.
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