I went for a consultation for breast implants (255 cc) and the assistant told me I would have to go over the muscle. She said if I wanted to go under the muscle they would have to do a breast lift as well. I am looking for a second opinion. I am 4’ 11 athletic build, 110lbs and low body fat. I am training for a body building competition. Could I still go under the muscle?
Answer: Under the muscle Yes from the submitted information you can consider under the muscle implants. You do not need a breast lift. Be aware that after surgery you will have lifting restrictions in place so you may want to wait to have surgery until after your competition is over.
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Answer: Under the muscle Yes from the submitted information you can consider under the muscle implants. You do not need a breast lift. Be aware that after surgery you will have lifting restrictions in place so you may want to wait to have surgery until after your competition is over.
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Answer: Over or under the muscle Dear Epcathletics, I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Over or under the muscle Dear Epcathletics, I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 13, 2024
Answer: Implants Going over the muscle will be less painful and you will not see the muscle pushing the implant when you flex. However, you will sag more. going behind the muscle will hide the implant better and give better upper breast fullness and support. When you flex, you will have great definition of your muscle. Many body builders like this. You will need to be limited in your weight training initially behind the muscle.
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February 13, 2024
Answer: Implants Going over the muscle will be less painful and you will not see the muscle pushing the implant when you flex. However, you will sag more. going behind the muscle will hide the implant better and give better upper breast fullness and support. When you flex, you will have great definition of your muscle. Many body builders like this. You will need to be limited in your weight training initially behind the muscle.
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Under the muscle for a natural look; no lift is needed 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. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Under the muscle for a natural look; no lift is needed 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. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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January 30, 2024
Answer: Over or under the Muscle Thanks for the question. While I cannot speak to your other consultation, a few things come to mind with implant plane choice. Breast augmentation is still commonly performed both below and above the muscle depending on the patient's anatomy and preferences. If you have thinner tissue (ie you are skinny), placing the implant beneath the muscle is a nice way to cover the upper portion of the implant and avoid implant visibility. To the contrary, going under the muscle can increase your risk of "animation deformity" which is when the implant / breasts move abnormally when the pec muscle is flexed. As a body builder, this may be more of a consideration for you given your increased muscle mass. You appear to have minimal ptosis (natural breast hang) and depending upon your aesthetic goals, you may be a candidate for submuscular augmentation alone (without lift). I hope this helps!
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January 30, 2024
Answer: Over or under the Muscle Thanks for the question. While I cannot speak to your other consultation, a few things come to mind with implant plane choice. Breast augmentation is still commonly performed both below and above the muscle depending on the patient's anatomy and preferences. If you have thinner tissue (ie you are skinny), placing the implant beneath the muscle is a nice way to cover the upper portion of the implant and avoid implant visibility. To the contrary, going under the muscle can increase your risk of "animation deformity" which is when the implant / breasts move abnormally when the pec muscle is flexed. As a body builder, this may be more of a consideration for you given your increased muscle mass. You appear to have minimal ptosis (natural breast hang) and depending upon your aesthetic goals, you may be a candidate for submuscular augmentation alone (without lift). I hope this helps!
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