Should I go over or under the muscle with Mentor smooth implants?

March 22, 2022
Asked By:dianexxx in New York, New York

I have been for my consultation and my surgeon said i can go over or under the muscle. I chose over at the time and now im worried im at more risk of capsular contracture going over.

Answers (4)

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June 12, 2023

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 12, 2023

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2022

Answer: Capsular Contracture

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2022

Answer: Capsular Contracture

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2022

Answer: You are correct; less capsular contracture under the muscle

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2022

Answer: You are correct; less capsular contracture under the muscle

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 24, 2022

Answer: Over or under

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 24, 2022

Answer: Over or under

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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