Will getting saline over the muscle look really fake? Lets say about 550-650ccs saline?
Answer: Saline implants The problem with saline over the muscle is the tendency for more rippling of the implants. I always put saline under the muscle. If you currently have silicone and want to switch to saline, it is easy to convert them to under the muscle.
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Answer: Saline implants The problem with saline over the muscle is the tendency for more rippling of the implants. I always put saline under the muscle. If you currently have silicone and want to switch to saline, it is easy to convert them to under the muscle.
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April 3, 2014
Answer: Avoid over implantation Yes, you can change implant type and position but I always recommend small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size but if you are 32 or 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are 36 or 38 each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 550 cc to 650 cc implants are very large, will extrude inferiorly and laterally requiring revision. 22% of women who undergo breast augmentation alone require revision within 2 years because they are dissatisfied with the result. A frequent cause of dissatisfaction is over implantation. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 3, 2014
Answer: Avoid over implantation Yes, you can change implant type and position but I always recommend small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it. Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size but if you are 32 or 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are 36 or 38 each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 550 cc to 650 cc implants are very large, will extrude inferiorly and laterally requiring revision. 22% of women who undergo breast augmentation alone require revision within 2 years because they are dissatisfied with the result. A frequent cause of dissatisfaction is over implantation. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Will getting saline over the muscle look really fake? I agree with both previous posts. In general, when saline implants are placed in front of the muscle, in a tight skin person with little breast tissue, they will look more fake than the silicone implants. If you have some breast tissue, then depending on the size of implants, it will depend. The larger you go, the more fake the look.
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Will getting saline over the muscle look really fake? I agree with both previous posts. In general, when saline implants are placed in front of the muscle, in a tight skin person with little breast tissue, they will look more fake than the silicone implants. If you have some breast tissue, then depending on the size of implants, it will depend. The larger you go, the more fake the look.
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Is it possible to go under the muscle with saline after going over the muscle with silicone? This is difficult to assess how something will look without pictures or an exam. Transitioning to a different plane is possible and a submuscular augmentation does tend to provide more coverage and a more natural appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Is it possible to go under the muscle with saline after going over the muscle with silicone? This is difficult to assess how something will look without pictures or an exam. Transitioning to a different plane is possible and a submuscular augmentation does tend to provide more coverage and a more natural appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Replacing Replacing over the muscle silicone with under the muscle saline breast implants Thank you for your question. Removing over the muscle silicone gel implants and replacing them with saline implants placed beneath the chest muscle is commonly done. Be aware of the problem of rippling of saline implants and discuss this with your surgeon. Over inflating the saline implants and placing them under the muscle can help reduce this problem. However if you're very thin with very little breast tissue and little body fat the risk is increased.Please see a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in breast implant surgery, and who has an excellent reputation in your community.
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Answer: Replacing Replacing over the muscle silicone with under the muscle saline breast implants Thank you for your question. Removing over the muscle silicone gel implants and replacing them with saline implants placed beneath the chest muscle is commonly done. Be aware of the problem of rippling of saline implants and discuss this with your surgeon. Over inflating the saline implants and placing them under the muscle can help reduce this problem. However if you're very thin with very little breast tissue and little body fat the risk is increased.Please see a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in breast implant surgery, and who has an excellent reputation in your community.
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