Good evening, I had submuscular silicone breast implants placed in 2015. I do love the results, except after I had surgery any time I contract my pectoral muscles, my implants slide up revealing a double bubble. I have learned to live with it, but it makes me very self conscious during intercourse or anytime I work out with a low cut top on. Is there a term for this? And is it fixable? Thank you :)
Answer: Animation deformity Hi. Your issue is quite common for implants that are under the muscle. It is called animation deformity, and basically, it means that your muscle moves and compresses your implants\ when it contracts. I would probably recommend that you leave it alone, but if you really hate it, then you could move the implants to a position on top of the muscle. Unfortunately, if you do this, there is a higher chance you could have capsular contracture (where the scar tissue around the implant gets hard, distorts the shape of the implant, or even causes pain). Also, there is a higher chance you could see visible rippling of the implant through your skin. For these reasons, I'm not sure you would want to take that risk. Talk to your surgeon to get an in-person opinion about these issues. Best of luck!
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Answer: Animation deformity Hi. Your issue is quite common for implants that are under the muscle. It is called animation deformity, and basically, it means that your muscle moves and compresses your implants\ when it contracts. I would probably recommend that you leave it alone, but if you really hate it, then you could move the implants to a position on top of the muscle. Unfortunately, if you do this, there is a higher chance you could have capsular contracture (where the scar tissue around the implant gets hard, distorts the shape of the implant, or even causes pain). Also, there is a higher chance you could see visible rippling of the implant through your skin. For these reasons, I'm not sure you would want to take that risk. Talk to your surgeon to get an in-person opinion about these issues. Best of luck!
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Answer: Implants Your implants could be placed on top of the muscle, but you will loose the support and may have more implant edge showing and sagging. Keeping the implants under the muscle usually do best over long term. You could consider going somewhat smaller and have your surgeon release more muscle in the inferior edge.
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Answer: Implants Your implants could be placed on top of the muscle, but you will loose the support and may have more implant edge showing and sagging. Keeping the implants under the muscle usually do best over long term. You could consider going somewhat smaller and have your surgeon release more muscle in the inferior edge.
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March 21, 2022
Answer: Correct double bubble/animation by converting to split muscle Your issue is not uncommon with dual plane placement because the muscle is detached. There are two methods to correct of it. Both involve re-attaching the pectoral muscle behind the implant. You can put the implants in front of the muscle if you have enough coverage over the upper pole, or convert to the split muscle technique to keep the coverage. Many examples on my website.
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March 21, 2022
Answer: Correct double bubble/animation by converting to split muscle Your issue is not uncommon with dual plane placement because the muscle is detached. There are two methods to correct of it. Both involve re-attaching the pectoral muscle behind the implant. You can put the implants in front of the muscle if you have enough coverage over the upper pole, or convert to the split muscle technique to keep the coverage. Many examples on my website.
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March 22, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Mojojojo0209,
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March 22, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Mojojojo0209,
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March 23, 2022
Answer: You have animation deformity With submuscular implants it is normal to have movement of the implant with pectoralis animation. This can be improved by moving the implant above the muscle, but there is the chance that if your tissue is too thin you might be able feel the edges of the implant. As good as you look without animation you may want to leave well enough alone.Good luck,Dr. T
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March 23, 2022
Answer: You have animation deformity With submuscular implants it is normal to have movement of the implant with pectoralis animation. This can be improved by moving the implant above the muscle, but there is the chance that if your tissue is too thin you might be able feel the edges of the implant. As good as you look without animation you may want to leave well enough alone.Good luck,Dr. T
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