I am a large A small B and have a decent amount of tissue at the top of my breast, and am getting gel implants. I don't really want a submuscular placement. I am worried about distortion because I am very active and lift weights. I don't want to look weird when I am working out or if lift something when I am in a swimsuit. Would subfascial placement be a good option for me? Does it have a lower capsular contracture rate than subglandular placement?
November 9, 2014
Answer: Subfascial vesus Subpectoral placement Thank you for your picture and question.Congratulations on your decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery. The choice is yours in the end if you want to have sub-pectoral or sub-fascial placement.I favor the subpectoral placement for breast implants. The placement of the implant is in a dual plane --- meaning the top half of the implant is under the muscle while the bottom half is under the gland. The capsular contracture rate is lowest if the implant is placed under the muscle, in this manner.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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November 9, 2014
Answer: Subfascial vesus Subpectoral placement Thank you for your picture and question.Congratulations on your decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery. The choice is yours in the end if you want to have sub-pectoral or sub-fascial placement.I favor the subpectoral placement for breast implants. The placement of the implant is in a dual plane --- meaning the top half of the implant is under the muscle while the bottom half is under the gland. The capsular contracture rate is lowest if the implant is placed under the muscle, in this manner.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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November 9, 2014
Answer: Best Breast Implant Aumentation Options for Athletes and Weight Lifters Pectoralis Muscle fascia is about a thick as a single piece of typing paper so would not give you more soft tissue padding which is most important for small breasted women. I would recommend a submuscular position as there is more soft tissue padding between the implants and your skin. To minize motion with lifting and exercise which is your major opjection to a submuscular placement, consider textured implants (I prefer Sientra) which tend to stay in place due to capsule ingrowth - therefore minimizing these concerns.
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November 9, 2014
Answer: Best Breast Implant Aumentation Options for Athletes and Weight Lifters Pectoralis Muscle fascia is about a thick as a single piece of typing paper so would not give you more soft tissue padding which is most important for small breasted women. I would recommend a submuscular position as there is more soft tissue padding between the implants and your skin. To minize motion with lifting and exercise which is your major opjection to a submuscular placement, consider textured implants (I prefer Sientra) which tend to stay in place due to capsule ingrowth - therefore minimizing these concerns.
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