In my research, I see way more women getting under the muscle than over. But there do seem to be women who opt to get over the muscle, why? I also notice that women who get under the muscle, that their implants move a lot when they go to pull something or engage their chest. Does this happen with over the muscle too? Is it less noticeable the bigger/smaller your implants?
November 8, 2015
Answer: Which is better: under or over the muscle breast implants? What's the difference & pros/cons for each? Thank you for your question. In the majority of women I recommend they have their implants placed beneath their chest muscle as this provides a natural appearing breast, with improved soft tissue coverage helping to minimize implant palpability and rippling, and sub muscular placement trends towards lower overall complications. The motion that you are describing is termed an "animation" deformity and does occur in some women with implants placed below the muscle, but not above. Animation deformity occurs when the chest muscle contracts, forcing the implant in a down and out direction. This does not harm the implant, and the implant will return to his previous position once the muscle is not actively contracting. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. They can offer recommendations on implant placement specific to you.
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November 8, 2015
Answer: Which is better: under or over the muscle breast implants? What's the difference & pros/cons for each? Thank you for your question. In the majority of women I recommend they have their implants placed beneath their chest muscle as this provides a natural appearing breast, with improved soft tissue coverage helping to minimize implant palpability and rippling, and sub muscular placement trends towards lower overall complications. The motion that you are describing is termed an "animation" deformity and does occur in some women with implants placed below the muscle, but not above. Animation deformity occurs when the chest muscle contracts, forcing the implant in a down and out direction. This does not harm the implant, and the implant will return to his previous position once the muscle is not actively contracting. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. They can offer recommendations on implant placement specific to you.
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Both Work! Most studies show less (often about 3 times less) capsular contracture below the muscle. Implants above the muscle almost never have muscle implant motion. Implant motion can be minimized with proper placement below the muscle. I give every patient the options of submuscular vs subglandular (above muscle) placement, but virtually all of my patients choose submuscular placement and I agree the long term problems are less below the muscle.
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Both Work! Most studies show less (often about 3 times less) capsular contracture below the muscle. Implants above the muscle almost never have muscle implant motion. Implant motion can be minimized with proper placement below the muscle. I give every patient the options of submuscular vs subglandular (above muscle) placement, but virtually all of my patients choose submuscular placement and I agree the long term problems are less below the muscle.
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