Where is the seal of the breast implant normally located?

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Where is the seal of the breast implant normally located? The round seal part of a silicone implant, are they normally set inside the breast under the nipple or at the back facing the muscles and rib cage? I hope you understand my question. I am wondering where the lumpy seal is normally located when placing the implant or if it just ends up where it does and is always different.

Laurence Weider, MD · Answer

On silicone gel filled implants, the seal is on the back of the implant.  This is the side adjacent to the ribs.  On saline filled implants, it depends.  Most saline filled implants have a fill port on the "front" or top of the implant.  This is the side facing the breast.  However, the new Ideal Implants have fill ports on both the top and the bottom of the implant, because they have an inner and an outer lumen. However, it is rare that a women can feel the fill port or seal even if it is on the top surface of the implant and therefore next to breast tissue.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The implant seal is placed along the deep surface of the implant, against a patient's muscle or rib cage, and away from the breast gland and skin. Hope this helps.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

The seal is what I consider to be the back of the breast implant, so I place the seal away from the front of breast. In my experience, the seal is not lumpy, and when the implant is placed behind the muscle (even if the seal were in the front) it's virtually impossible to feel it. For more information on this and
similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop
On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Desired seal of silicone implant is on its under surface. Saline implant seal can be in front or back. Implants can rotate after placement and seal can land up being in front or back. Thus your question has variable answer.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi girlnextdoor1Excellent question.Saline implants have a valve that is located toward the front.Silicone implants are sealed with a flat, smooth patch that is located posteriorly that faces the rib cage.The saline implant's valve has not been palpable in my experience.Hope this helps

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