What Are the Complications I Could Have Moving my Existing Implants from the Subglandular to Submuscular?

September 19, 2013
Asked By:marilyn1

I am 33yrs old and have silicone breast implants subglandular that are 10yrs old. I am in need of a full lift and have been told by one doctor that he could place the new implants submuscular. Another Dr said that it COULD be done but advised against it. He said that it could cause complications like the new implant flipping/turning or looking odd due to the old pocket. What complications could changing the pocket cause?

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September 30, 2013

Answer: Avoid “full lift”

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September 30, 2013

Answer: Avoid “full lift”

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September 27, 2013

Answer: Moving implants from sub muscular to sub glandular or vice versa is commonly done.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 27, 2013

Answer: Moving implants from sub muscular to sub glandular or vice versa is commonly done.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 25, 2013

Answer: What Complications Can Occur with Breast Lift and SubGlandular to Submuscular Implant Change?

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 25, 2013

Answer: What Complications Can Occur with Breast Lift and SubGlandular to Submuscular Implant Change?

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 21, 2013

Answer: What Are the Complications I Could Have Moving my Existing Implants from the Subglandular to Submuscular?

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September 21, 2013

Answer: What Are the Complications I Could Have Moving my Existing Implants from the Subglandular to Submuscular?

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September 21, 2013

Answer: Switching implants

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September 21, 2013

Answer: Switching implants

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