I am competitive sportswomen and seriously considering a breast augmentationafterhaving kids. I compete in triathlon and also love strength work in the gym. My main concern is loss of strength in the pectoralis muscles. Would dual plane placement or sub muscular implant placement result in the least loss of strength long term? Also, I very much dislike excessive ‘bouncing’ when running. What placement minimise bounce and long term sagging best?
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February 13, 2023
Answer: Submuscular (dual plane) the best for long term natural look
From the submitted photo you would have a nice result from a lift with implants. This would raise the position of the nipple, remove excess skin, and downsize the areola. Implants would restore volume and upper pole fullness. I don't think you are a good candidate for implants alone. The...
Good Morning Shanaya228,I hope this message finds you well. Uneven breast width is a common problem that almost every woman in the world faces. There is always a slight asymmetry between both breasts. During implantation we take accurate and descriptive measurements and pre op imagery to get a...
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