I would like to do saline implants due to concerns about silicone. I know a lot of doctors say it's safe but I just feel way more comfortable with saline. The issue is I also want to do them over the muscle because I'm extremely active (can do 15 pull ups). Are there any successful cases of saline being placed over the muscle, maybe with fat grafting too so it doesn't look fake? I am a B cup with a wider rib cage for context.
Answer: Saline Implants Over the Muscle Hello, Adventurous287575! Utilizing saline implants are going to provide a less natural appearance compared to silicone. Going under the muscle can help give a more natural result and not everyone gets an animation deformity if that is your concern. It is definitely a possibility to do saline above the muscle though. It also depends on what amount of breast tissue you are starting with and your anatomical features. Fat grafting is also an option but this is not a long-term solution. However, I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon in person and review before and after photos. Best of luck on your surgical journey!
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Answer: Saline Implants Over the Muscle Hello, Adventurous287575! Utilizing saline implants are going to provide a less natural appearance compared to silicone. Going under the muscle can help give a more natural result and not everyone gets an animation deformity if that is your concern. It is definitely a possibility to do saline above the muscle though. It also depends on what amount of breast tissue you are starting with and your anatomical features. Fat grafting is also an option but this is not a long-term solution. However, I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon in person and review before and after photos. Best of luck on your surgical journey!
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July 9, 2025
Answer: My Recomendation Dear Adventurous287575, thanks for sharing your concerns, to avoid any kind of thought about implants another option is to simply touse your own fat instead of implants. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia
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July 9, 2025
Answer: My Recomendation Dear Adventurous287575, thanks for sharing your concerns, to avoid any kind of thought about implants another option is to simply touse your own fat instead of implants. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia
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July 9, 2025
Answer: Saline implants over the muscle Saline implants can look quite natural over the muscle, but it depends on a number of things. If you pinch yourself in the area of the upper pole, and there is only a little fat, say less than about an inch, then the implant is more likely to be visible. Also the amount of salt water fill may give it a hard balloon appearance versus a natural teardrop. One of the major concerns is that visible rippling is much more common in this area when the implants are over the muscle. Toe there may be a number of benefits of going under the muscle for certain women. This is something to discuss with your plastic surgeon so you can make a decision regarding the advantages and disadvantages of this.
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July 9, 2025
Answer: Saline implants over the muscle Saline implants can look quite natural over the muscle, but it depends on a number of things. If you pinch yourself in the area of the upper pole, and there is only a little fat, say less than about an inch, then the implant is more likely to be visible. Also the amount of salt water fill may give it a hard balloon appearance versus a natural teardrop. One of the major concerns is that visible rippling is much more common in this area when the implants are over the muscle. Toe there may be a number of benefits of going under the muscle for certain women. This is something to discuss with your plastic surgeon so you can make a decision regarding the advantages and disadvantages of this.
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July 6, 2025
Answer: BTW, you can still do pull ups with saline behind the muscle; I have a couple of triple..... crown body builders with sale behind the muscle who can still do all the "ups". 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 and style 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 size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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July 6, 2025
Answer: BTW, you can still do pull ups with saline behind the muscle; I have a couple of triple..... crown body builders with sale behind the muscle who can still do all the "ups". 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 and style 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 size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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July 3, 2025
Answer: Implant selection Yes saline implants can provide a natural look when placed over the muscle as long as the correct implant is chosen. But it's important to understand that those with implants placed beneath the muscle are able to return to active lifestyles once healed, including pull ups. I've included a video that discusses the two implants and other considerations for breast augmentation surgery that I hope you find helpful.
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July 3, 2025
Answer: Implant selection Yes saline implants can provide a natural look when placed over the muscle as long as the correct implant is chosen. But it's important to understand that those with implants placed beneath the muscle are able to return to active lifestyles once healed, including pull ups. I've included a video that discusses the two implants and other considerations for breast augmentation surgery that I hope you find helpful.
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