Can I Get Large Deltoid Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get large deltoid implants. I have attached some pictures of some results that would be my goal.

A:Those are subfascial deltoid implants, you just can’t see the scar by the AC joint. The key about implant thickness, besides the concept of what will fit, is that the pocket location will have a major play on the thickness/projection  of the implant used. For the subfascial pocket you can get a 3cm deltoid implant while for the submuscular pocket it is 1.5cms.

The other important concept is whether one is using standard CCB implants or making them custom. Standard CCB implants have a maximum projection of 1.5cms while customs can be made to any projection.

The most relevant issue that your images show is your tolerance for the type of aesthetic shoulder change that may be acceptable. Some patients may look at that before and after and think it looks too squared out/unnatural while others may find it acceptable. I am going to assume you are the latter?  That tolerance will then guide the type of implant used and pocket location for it.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon