Unders vs Overs

Hi lovely ladies,

I wonder if anyone can share their post op experiences with me.

Starting to get really obsessed now with researching about my ba! But as usual with the internet I'm reading conflicting views on unders vs overs.

I've read that unders are generally more painful & longer healing times, but less risk of capsular contracture & may protect against gravity in the future too!
But I really like the upper pole fullness that overs give.

I can't seem to find much info on partials either.

I'm 5"5, size 10 & a 34 b / c but my boobs change with exercise, diet. I don't really put on or lose weight, but my boobs do! Ideally, I'd like to look around DD / E but I'm a bit obsessed with upper pole roundness/fullness.

Any experiences shared / advice would be really appreciated - I just want to arm myself with as much info as possible before I start booking consultations.

Thanks! xx

Having an implant fully under the muscle is very rarely done Violet. It's generally only used for reconstruction purposes lovely.

When you have a straight-forward BA, you'll either have partials sweetheart, or you'll have overs.

Many people use the word 'unders' even after of going to have partials, I think it's just used because the implant is partially 'under' the muscle.

There are pro's and con to both placements hun.

Yes, when having unders there's 'generally' a little more discomfort, it does lessen the risk of CC and there is no protection at all against gravity babe, it's going to happen to us all, but with unders, due to the muscle holding the implant, it will take a little longer and there is the possibility if your skin is prone to sagging of the skin sagging over the implant, leaving the implants high on the chest with the skin sagging below it. If you're very athletic or muscular there is a risk is implant displacement. (the implant jumps with upper body movement)

With overs, you'll 'generally' have less discomfort through your recovery. You're breasts will have an overall more natural appearance and movement. You will have higher risk of CC and rippling and gravity will follow as your breasts naturally falls


In saying all that, a lot of those risks can be reduced if the right placement is chosen for 'you' Violet.

Choosing a placement isn't just something as simple as saying 'I want that one' it's all about what is right for your body type and which will achieve the best look for 'you'.

'Generally' 'partials' are recommended for women with little or no breast tissue, the muscle can then act as a cushion giving the implant the coverage required so it's not visible and 'Overs' are generally recommended for women with enough breast tissue to cover the implant.

It's best that you speak with your surgeon Violet about the placement that's going to give the best results for your body type lovely. xx

I was surprised when I was advised to have overs because I had idea's in my own mind that they would give me a fake, stuck on "look" when I actually wanted to achieve natural results.

I was advised to have overs by my surgeon because that placement was better suited to my body and I'm actually pleased I did. They look exactly how I wanted and despite not having a lot of breast tissue I don't have issues with rippling etc.

I'd have plenty of consultations with different surgeon's and see what they advice for your body, we're all different and there isn't a "one suited for all" when it comes to implant placement. Find what is best for YOU and you'll achieve the best results. xx

I think it's brilliant that you are doing your research and it's always best to go to a consultation fully aware of the pros and cons of each placement, knowing about all the complications, the different type of breast implants, placements and of course the look you are after. Some people say they want a natural look when the look they are after is a bit fake or totally fake, which is why when you go to consultations it's a really good idea to take pictures with you of boobs you like to show the surgeon the look shape and size you would like to achieve.
So I would do all you research hun and then discuss the surgery plan with a qualified surgeon as what you expect them to say, or what you feel may be good for you, may be totally different to what your surgeon feels will work with your body to achieve the look you want.

Before I had my BA ( I'm only 3 weeks post op ) I became obsessed with it all and although researching is excellent I got to the point where I was actually doing my own head in! I also researched unders/ overs and although I read unders gave a slower more uncomfortable healing I was convinced I wanted them as like you I was worried about overs rippling, sagging etc etc. I went to see my surgeons and they both said overs infact when I said to my surgeon about unders he said it would cause me to have double bubble, so it really is like the girls have already said about what's best for your body and not something we have a choice in. Your surgeon will advice what's best for you, I am really pleased that I had overs and love the look.
Try not to get stressed with it all, as long as you have done your research and trust your surgeon you will be fine xx

Thank you all ever so much for your replies & advice - Cookie especially for a very informative reply! :) Despite all the researching I've been doing, I hadn't realised that when people talked about 'unders' and 'subglandular' it actually just means partially under.

I definitely need to concentrate on the type of look I want and be aware of the risks before booking consultations but now I see that really placement is down to what the surgeon says is right for my body.

It is really hard not to become obsessed with it though, I've got mega ba on the brain!

You're doing absolutely the right thing questioning everything Violet, we all get 'boobie brain' but that's not a bad thing, it just shows we care about what happens to our body and want the best for it. XX