Why do many plastic surgeons recommend more under the muscle placements, rather than over the muscle, when there are a lot more problems with under the muscle placement (especially lateral displacement & animation deformity compared to capsular contracture with over the muscle placement)? That doesn't include the other problems that come under the muscle such as capsular contracture, bottoming out and double bubble.
Answer: Under the muscle Most surgeons believe that it looks and feels more natural to place the implants under the muscle. Capsular contracture is actually reduced by nearly 18% to less than 10% in primary aug patients when placed under the muscle. It is best to consult a board certified Plastic Surgeon for a consultation.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Why is under muscle placement more commonly recommended than over muscle There are pros and cons of submuscular versus over the muscle breast implant positioning. The pros for over the muscle include decreased pain and no dynamic flexion motion. This means if one is actively flexing their pectoralis muscles, the breast does not move. Although most patients with under the muscle implant do not exhibit this, it is sometimes seen. There is also less swelling in the early healing time with over the muscle implants. Under the muscle implants (sub muscular) also has benefits. This includes ease of getting mammograms for monitoring for breast cancer in the future, a lower risk of capsular contracture (opposite of what the person who posed the question stated) less chance of feeling the implant and possibly less sag in the long run. I must state in our practice the vast majority of our implant placements are under the muscle. I find it is rare that a woman will be concerned with motion of the breast when lifting. We do discuss activities and proper resumption of training especially for the bodybuilding women in the practice.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Why is under muscle placement more commonly recommended than over muscle There are pros and cons of submuscular versus over the muscle breast implant positioning. The pros for over the muscle include decreased pain and no dynamic flexion motion. This means if one is actively flexing their pectoralis muscles, the breast does not move. Although most patients with under the muscle implant do not exhibit this, it is sometimes seen. There is also less swelling in the early healing time with over the muscle implants. Under the muscle implants (sub muscular) also has benefits. This includes ease of getting mammograms for monitoring for breast cancer in the future, a lower risk of capsular contracture (opposite of what the person who posed the question stated) less chance of feeling the implant and possibly less sag in the long run. I must state in our practice the vast majority of our implant placements are under the muscle. I find it is rare that a woman will be concerned with motion of the breast when lifting. We do discuss activities and proper resumption of training especially for the bodybuilding women in the practice.
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March 18, 2024
Answer: Subglandular Breast Implants Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast revision surgery. I have been in practice for 28 years, so I have some perspective. I have a whole gallery on my website dedicated to long-term changes associated with implants on top of the muscle. It is very rare for me to see someone who has had subglandular breast implants have an excellent result after 5 to 8 years. The vast majority of them slide down the chest and/or have capsular contracture. Breast augmentation is not a perfect operation, but is a very good operation. When you put all the potential problems associated with breast implants, the curve definitely favors placing them under the muscle. Best wishes to you.
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Answer: Subglandular Breast Implants Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast revision surgery. I have been in practice for 28 years, so I have some perspective. I have a whole gallery on my website dedicated to long-term changes associated with implants on top of the muscle. It is very rare for me to see someone who has had subglandular breast implants have an excellent result after 5 to 8 years. The vast majority of them slide down the chest and/or have capsular contracture. Breast augmentation is not a perfect operation, but is a very good operation. When you put all the potential problems associated with breast implants, the curve definitely favors placing them under the muscle. Best wishes to you.
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March 15, 2024
Answer: Implants Long term, placement behind the muscle give better upper breast fullness that looks natural, more support to the implants with less sagging, and avoids seeing the edge of the implants in the upper breast. It is more painful initially as the muscle has to relax. Also, there is some muscle flexing when exercising. There is a lower risk of capsule formation as well and more protection to the implant. Bottoming out is more related with choosing an implant that is too large and it is placed on top of the muscle. The double bubble is more related to lowering your natural breast fold. For women with no or little breast tissue, under the muscle is the best choice long term.
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Answer: Implants Long term, placement behind the muscle give better upper breast fullness that looks natural, more support to the implants with less sagging, and avoids seeing the edge of the implants in the upper breast. It is more painful initially as the muscle has to relax. Also, there is some muscle flexing when exercising. There is a lower risk of capsule formation as well and more protection to the implant. Bottoming out is more related with choosing an implant that is too large and it is placed on top of the muscle. The double bubble is more related to lowering your natural breast fold. For women with no or little breast tissue, under the muscle is the best choice long term.
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March 11, 2024
Answer: Less capsular contracture and a more natural looking result. Click link below for results of this route 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, if interested. 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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Answer: Less capsular contracture and a more natural looking result. Click link below for results of this route 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, if interested. 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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