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Weight lifting with implants - above vs under muscle?

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I’m currently weight training 6 days/wk and possibly will be competing in a bikini competition in the near future. I have low body fat and am currently considering implants. I would like to which placement would be best above vs below the muscle. I understand that under the muscle would be more natural but am wondering if that would prevent me from doing any exercises. Also does having implants in general cause more issues such as leakage/rupture

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