I was told that because I have 3cm breast tissue on upper pole I am best suited for over the muscle. However I am at my heaviest now, biggest at a 32A. I vary around a stone over a year. I am looking to have silicone moderate profiles 330-410cc. I am concerned about mammograms, sensitivity, exercise and I don't want my skin to thin over time and implants become visible. Is over the muscle the only option? I have seen many people on this website with unders who were quite large to start.
April 20, 2015
Answer: Under or over the muscle with gummy implants (BA)? Thank you for your question and photograph. Broadly speaking, breast implants can be placed above or behind your chest muscle (pectoralis). There is great variability on the answer to your question on this site, so a thorough discussion with your PS is important in choosing the best implant placement for you. Typically, with an A cup breast, placement of moderate to large implants above the muscle can be problematic: the implant doesn't have as much soft tissue covering in this position which may make the implant more visible over time. It also has a higher rate of scarring which may be noticeable (capsular contracture), and it will not look as natural as when placed behind the muscle. For these reasons, an implant behind your muscle is probably best.
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April 20, 2015
Answer: Under or over the muscle with gummy implants (BA)? Thank you for your question and photograph. Broadly speaking, breast implants can be placed above or behind your chest muscle (pectoralis). There is great variability on the answer to your question on this site, so a thorough discussion with your PS is important in choosing the best implant placement for you. Typically, with an A cup breast, placement of moderate to large implants above the muscle can be problematic: the implant doesn't have as much soft tissue covering in this position which may make the implant more visible over time. It also has a higher rate of scarring which may be noticeable (capsular contracture), and it will not look as natural as when placed behind the muscle. For these reasons, an implant behind your muscle is probably best.
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Transaxillary sub muscular dual plane breast augmentation You are a perfect candidate for sub muscular dual plane implants!!!!There are many advantages to sub muscular dual plane placement and very many disadvantages to sub glandular placement. I would see no indication to do anything but sub muscular. However, the shape of your breast would require a surgeon that is specifically experienced in the treatment of ptosis with implants. This can be best accomplished with the armpit approach. The most sophisticated approach to breast augmentation is through the armpit with a surgical camera (transaxillary endoscopic). Using this modern approach the space can be crafted under direct vision, with virtually no bleeding and no postoperative bruising. Most importantly, the shape of the breast is meticulously created. The other, older methods of insertion are technologically less advanced. Both silicone and saline implants can be placed through the armpit by a surgeon with skill and experience using this approach. The incision in the crease is the oldest method of placing the implants and puts a scar directly on the breast.Subglandular silicone implant placement is the historical approach to this surgery, and was widely used in the 1960's. The implant edges are more visible, the risk of rippling is higher, the implant is in contact with the non-sterile breast tissue so the risk of infection and capsular contracture is higher. The interface between the breast tissue and the muscle is blurred so the implant interferes with mammography more than sub muscular placement. The blood supply surrounding the implant is worse so the risk of capsular contracture is higher. The support for the implant is less so there is more long term shape abnormalities and sagging. The look of a sub glandular implant is much less appealing than a sub muscular implant. The placement of sub glandular implants makes any subsequent revision surgeries more complicated and less successful. There are no advantages to sub glandular implant placement.
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April 18, 2015
Answer: Transaxillary sub muscular dual plane breast augmentation You are a perfect candidate for sub muscular dual plane implants!!!!There are many advantages to sub muscular dual plane placement and very many disadvantages to sub glandular placement. I would see no indication to do anything but sub muscular. However, the shape of your breast would require a surgeon that is specifically experienced in the treatment of ptosis with implants. This can be best accomplished with the armpit approach. The most sophisticated approach to breast augmentation is through the armpit with a surgical camera (transaxillary endoscopic). Using this modern approach the space can be crafted under direct vision, with virtually no bleeding and no postoperative bruising. Most importantly, the shape of the breast is meticulously created. The other, older methods of insertion are technologically less advanced. Both silicone and saline implants can be placed through the armpit by a surgeon with skill and experience using this approach. The incision in the crease is the oldest method of placing the implants and puts a scar directly on the breast.Subglandular silicone implant placement is the historical approach to this surgery, and was widely used in the 1960's. The implant edges are more visible, the risk of rippling is higher, the implant is in contact with the non-sterile breast tissue so the risk of infection and capsular contracture is higher. The interface between the breast tissue and the muscle is blurred so the implant interferes with mammography more than sub muscular placement. The blood supply surrounding the implant is worse so the risk of capsular contracture is higher. The support for the implant is less so there is more long term shape abnormalities and sagging. The look of a sub glandular implant is much less appealing than a sub muscular implant. The placement of sub glandular implants makes any subsequent revision surgeries more complicated and less successful. There are no advantages to sub glandular implant placement.
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