Does placing the implants under the muscle reduce its size? How much?

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Hello, I would like to know the proportion of reduction of implants in relation to placing them subglandularly or submuscularly. For example, if I place a “motiva ergonomix 245cc mini” implant subglandularly, it is equivalent to 245cc, but submuscularly it is equivalent to 230cc... 220cc... what would be the reduction ratio? thank you for your attention.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Implant placement does not change the volume of the implants, but may give a bit of a different look.  Implants placed beneath the muscle give more of a natural look to the breast.  It also has benefits such as lower rate of capsular contracture and some camouflage of the upper portion of the implant.  Visit with your surgeon to discuss what is most in line with your surgical goals.

Mario J. Samaha, MD · Answer

Hello - thank you for your question. The choice of pocket (sub glandular vs submusclar) shouldn't really affect the "size" of the implant, but more so its look. Under the muscle usually give a more natural look with a more "slopy" transition between your chest to breast. Both have their pros and cons, so make sure to ask your plastic surgeon about the difference! Hope this helps!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Cristina Dracea, MD, FACS · Answer

The volume of the implant does not change even if you place it subglandular or submuscular. A 245cc implant will remain a 245cc implant. The implant might be slightly flattened initially in a submuscular plane until the muscle relaxes and stretches on top of the implant, but the size of the implant will always remain the same (unless the implant ruptures)

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Warmhearted591036,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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