Trying to decide between over vs under the muscle (400cc Mentor implants)
Hi! I’m scheduled for a breast augmentation soon and would really appreciate hearing other people’s thoughts and experiences.
Both my surgeon and I felt that I was kind of on the borderline between needing a lift + implants versus implants only, but we ultimately decided to go with augmentation only to avoid the additional scars and recovery from a lift.
The plan is Mentor implants, 400cc, and my surgeon said I’m a candidate for either over or under the muscle placement. I’m trying to understand the pros and cons more deeply before making the final decision.
One of my concerns with under-the-muscle placement is that the implants might sit too high or look less natural at first, but at the same time it seems like it’s still considered the “standard” option in many cases.
For those who were also borderline for a lift:
How did you decide between over vs under the muscle?
Are you happy with your choice long term?
Did anyone regret not doing a lift at the same time?
Would really appreciate any advice, experiences or things you wish you had known beforehand :)