The fascia is a very thin tissue that is between your chest muscle and breast tissue. It is thinner near the base of your breasts and gets minimally thicker as you closer to your neck. Many plastic surgeons don't consider it a very substantial coverage of an average sized implant so it really isn't much different than going simply above the muscle. I personally do not place many breast implants above the muscle because it is commonly believed this places you at a higher risk for capsular contracture and gives less coverage of the implant lending to a less natural look. Different plastic surgeons will have their own opinions so you would be best served by seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you their opinion as to what techniques will work best for you,
I hope this helps.
Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS
President – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
President - Clark County Medical Society
Anson, Edwards & Higgins Plastic Surgery Associates
8530 W Sunset, Suite 130
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Office (702) 822-2100
Fax (702) 822-2105
www.PlasticSurgeryVegas.com
www.MEdwardsMD.com
This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.
Communications through our website or via e mail are not encrypted and are not necessarily secure. Use of the internet or e mail is for your convenience only, and by using them you assume the risk of unauthorized use. You hereby agree to hold Anson, Edwards & Higgins Plastic Surgery Associates, its doctors or affiliates harmless from any hacking or any unauthorized use of your personal information by outside parties.