I have very small AA cup breasts, planning to get cohesive silicon implants, and would like to increase to a full C. I am an avid rock-climber, which requires a lot of pulling with my arms and use of the pectoral muscles. I desire a soft, natural look, but I am worried that subpectoral or submuscular implants will distort over time and/or affect my athletic abilities. Is distortion of the implants enough of a concern for me to consider subglandulars?
Answer: Breast implant placement. Having done reasearch and knowing about your surgery is an excellent start to breast augmentation. I enjoy when my patients have done their research and ask questions which help in the discussion. Where to place the implant is a question that comes up with every breast implant consultation. There are pluses and minuses to each. I also believe that everyone is diferent and scenarios like yours make a difference. Implants placed under the muscle can have less problems with scar tissue and infections as well as more natural looks and less palpablity. Implant placed above the muscle are not moved with flexing your pec muscles and can improve some droop in the breast. Silicone is a great choice for either. In terms of your scenerio I understand your concern. Only you can decided the major tradeoff between the two. I think for you, becuase you are thin, it comes down to possibly having some rippling or implant palpable versus not having the implants move or be noticed with rock climbing. An exam is important too becuase there are some features which may preclude you from placing the implants above the muscle. Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast implant placement. Having done reasearch and knowing about your surgery is an excellent start to breast augmentation. I enjoy when my patients have done their research and ask questions which help in the discussion. Where to place the implant is a question that comes up with every breast implant consultation. There are pluses and minuses to each. I also believe that everyone is diferent and scenarios like yours make a difference. Implants placed under the muscle can have less problems with scar tissue and infections as well as more natural looks and less palpablity. Implant placed above the muscle are not moved with flexing your pec muscles and can improve some droop in the breast. Silicone is a great choice for either. In terms of your scenerio I understand your concern. Only you can decided the major tradeoff between the two. I think for you, becuase you are thin, it comes down to possibly having some rippling or implant palpable versus not having the implants move or be noticed with rock climbing. An exam is important too becuase there are some features which may preclude you from placing the implants above the muscle. Best wishes.
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Answer: Avid rock climber should consider Sub-glandular breast implants There are so many benefits to sub-muscular breast augmentation that I hesitate to recommend Sub-glandular in a young person. The answer's below clearly mention the benefits of sub-muscular placement. However if you have a significant amount of breast tissue Sub-glandular breast augmentation might be a better choice for you because of your avid rock climbing. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination and thorough consultation. My concern is that the size of implant needed to bring you to a C cup from an A cup is significant and it is crucial that you be comfortable rock climbing totally dependent upon your pectoralis muscles. I do not think muscle function will be disturbed but the motion of the implants may be distracting to you. You need a thorough exam and consultation and a very thorough discussion of your options with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast surgery and has next reputation in your community.
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Answer: Avid rock climber should consider Sub-glandular breast implants There are so many benefits to sub-muscular breast augmentation that I hesitate to recommend Sub-glandular in a young person. The answer's below clearly mention the benefits of sub-muscular placement. However if you have a significant amount of breast tissue Sub-glandular breast augmentation might be a better choice for you because of your avid rock climbing. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination and thorough consultation. My concern is that the size of implant needed to bring you to a C cup from an A cup is significant and it is crucial that you be comfortable rock climbing totally dependent upon your pectoralis muscles. I do not think muscle function will be disturbed but the motion of the implants may be distracting to you. You need a thorough exam and consultation and a very thorough discussion of your options with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast surgery and has next reputation in your community.
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Answer: Submuscular or subglandular ? Thank you for your question.In my own practice I favor Submuscular. Under the muscle looks more natural, Mammography is better, infection rate is lower and the risk of capsular contracture appears lower.When my athletic patients flex their pec's, for that moment in time they may look less natural as the muscle compresses the implant, but for the 97% of the time they are not bench pressing or weightlifting under the muscle gives a more natural result. Above or below technically can distort over time-- IMO under the muscle does a better job of hiding the implant.As a AA cup size you are likely very slender. Aything that helps to hide the implant -common sense size, gel, submuscular is what I generally favor in a slender patient. Subglandular can also burn some bridges, affecting the blood supply to the breast is you should need a lift in your future.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Submuscular or subglandular ? Thank you for your question.In my own practice I favor Submuscular. Under the muscle looks more natural, Mammography is better, infection rate is lower and the risk of capsular contracture appears lower.When my athletic patients flex their pec's, for that moment in time they may look less natural as the muscle compresses the implant, but for the 97% of the time they are not bench pressing or weightlifting under the muscle gives a more natural result. Above or below technically can distort over time-- IMO under the muscle does a better job of hiding the implant.As a AA cup size you are likely very slender. Aything that helps to hide the implant -common sense size, gel, submuscular is what I generally favor in a slender patient. Subglandular can also burn some bridges, affecting the blood supply to the breast is you should need a lift in your future.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Placement Subglandular placement gives you an easier recovery but it increases the chance of implant palpability and capsular contracture and it interferes more with mammography. Once healed submuscular placement shouldn't your strength in the long term. Implant displacement may be more of an issue below the muscle though. It is best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon though as he or she has been able to examine you and can give the most accurate advice for your case.
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Answer: Placement Subglandular placement gives you an easier recovery but it increases the chance of implant palpability and capsular contracture and it interferes more with mammography. Once healed submuscular placement shouldn't your strength in the long term. Implant displacement may be more of an issue below the muscle though. It is best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon though as he or she has been able to examine you and can give the most accurate advice for your case.
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