Hi, I appreciate you taking the time to view this question. I have just had a second consultation with a different surgeon today about a breast augmentation. Unlike the first surgeon, who recommmended a dual plane approach, this surgeon said that I am at a high risk of animation deformity with submuscular, and that I should have the implants placed over the muscle. I am now very confused!
March 9, 2024
Answer: Sub muscular animation is a problem, but there are options. There can be more problems with animation if the implant is placed below your pectoral muscle. It is far less likely above the muscle. A dual plane approach for breast augmentation is still placing the implant below the muscle, although the muscle is partially divided. With only a small amount of breast tissue, like you have, the animation of the implant would be more evident because there is less tissue to camouflage it. You may wish to meet with additional plastic surgeons to get additional opinions as to which way would be the best way forward for you. Best wishes.
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March 9, 2024
Answer: Sub muscular animation is a problem, but there are options. There can be more problems with animation if the implant is placed below your pectoral muscle. It is far less likely above the muscle. A dual plane approach for breast augmentation is still placing the implant below the muscle, although the muscle is partially divided. With only a small amount of breast tissue, like you have, the animation of the implant would be more evident because there is less tissue to camouflage it. You may wish to meet with additional plastic surgeons to get additional opinions as to which way would be the best way forward for you. Best wishes.
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March 8, 2024
Answer: Pre pec vs sub pec I can see how that would be confusing. One of the joys of plastic surgery is there is not just one to do something, and neither is necessarily incorrect. Generally speaking, patients who flex their chest muscles (i.e. body builders or entertainers) animation deformity can be problematic. If that is not you, then it should not be a problem. You can have submuscular or dual plane placement with minimal movement of the implant; however, a submuscular implant will almost always move to some degree when flexing the chest muscles. For patients with limited upper pole or superior breast fullness, such as yourself, a pre pectoral implant may be more prominent and show rippling or visibility of the implant capsule. A dual plane approach allows the implant to fill out the lower portion of the breast tissue while providing superior pole coverage. I hope this helps!
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March 8, 2024
Answer: Pre pec vs sub pec I can see how that would be confusing. One of the joys of plastic surgery is there is not just one to do something, and neither is necessarily incorrect. Generally speaking, patients who flex their chest muscles (i.e. body builders or entertainers) animation deformity can be problematic. If that is not you, then it should not be a problem. You can have submuscular or dual plane placement with minimal movement of the implant; however, a submuscular implant will almost always move to some degree when flexing the chest muscles. For patients with limited upper pole or superior breast fullness, such as yourself, a pre pectoral implant may be more prominent and show rippling or visibility of the implant capsule. A dual plane approach allows the implant to fill out the lower portion of the breast tissue while providing superior pole coverage. I hope this helps!
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