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I am planning on getting breast augmentation (b to dd). my surgeon (at a very well respected hospital) is recommending implants above the muscle. i thought it was better below the muscle r/t decreased risk of capsular contracture. thoughts on this?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Breast implants ?: It may seem tempting to aspire to a "DD" from a "B", but any acquired benefit from this kind of change is balanced by problems associated with the size attained. Best results are with implants beneath the pectoral muscles. Get a second opinion.

Answered 2/18/2020

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A member asked:

I am planning on getting breast augmentation (b to dd). my surgeon (at a very well respected hospital) is recommending implants above the muscle. i thought it was better below the muscle r/t decreased risk of capsular contracture. thoughts on this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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