Can Galaflex be placed over the muscle?

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Yes, Galaflex and other dissolvable meshes are commonly used for supporting implants placed in all planes. These planes include submuscular (beneath muscle), subfascial (above muscle, below fascia) or subglandular (above muscle, above fascia). These meshes are a valuable tool for breast augmentation and augmentation revision. They help maintain the implant's position on the chest wall and can increase the longevity of the result and avoid malposition as the soft tissues are healing.

Yes, mesh can be placed over the muscle, however, support is usually needed for the lower half of the breast and muscle is in the upper portion. Usually mesh over the muscle is not helpful unless a specific problem, like a hernia torn through the muscle, is present.