I have very little sagging (not enough for a lift). My doctor wants to put in round textured implants OVER THE MUSCLE. My concern at the moment is whether my breasts will look like rocks in socks when i bend over because of the placement.
December 18, 2016
Answer: What will my breasts look like when I bend over when they are placed over the muscle? Thank you for the question. There are pros and cons to the placement of breast implants in the “sub muscular” position versus the "sub glandular position”. I will try to outline some of the differences here; you may find the attached link helpful as well. I think it is in the best interests of most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery to have implants placed in the “dual plane” or sub muscular position. This positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes). The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than breast implants in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position. On the other hand, sub glandular breast implant positioning does not have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle) that can be seen with breast implants placed in these sub muscular position. I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: What will my breasts look like when I bend over when they are placed over the muscle? Thank you for the question. There are pros and cons to the placement of breast implants in the “sub muscular” position versus the "sub glandular position”. I will try to outline some of the differences here; you may find the attached link helpful as well. I think it is in the best interests of most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery to have implants placed in the “dual plane” or sub muscular position. This positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes). The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than breast implants in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position. On the other hand, sub glandular breast implant positioning does not have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle) that can be seen with breast implants placed in these sub muscular position. I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Implants placed over the muscle I place nearly all of my implants under the muscle. They will look and feel more natural, and have less risk of rippling and capsular contracture. In my hands, there is no downside to under the muscle. The pain level, strength, etc is not any worse. Depending on how much soft tissue you have in your breasts (ie, how large are your breast to start), you may end up looking like two balloons on your chest if you are fairly small chested to start. I would consider either asking to be placed under the muscle or getting a second opinion. Best of luck.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Implants placed over the muscle I place nearly all of my implants under the muscle. They will look and feel more natural, and have less risk of rippling and capsular contracture. In my hands, there is no downside to under the muscle. The pain level, strength, etc is not any worse. Depending on how much soft tissue you have in your breasts (ie, how large are your breast to start), you may end up looking like two balloons on your chest if you are fairly small chested to start. I would consider either asking to be placed under the muscle or getting a second opinion. Best of luck.
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