Hi Mary.............my implants were under the muscle also. I had leaking in one and a rupture in the other. Everyone's situation is different but I will tell you that my surgery took 7 hrs and they had to scrape silicone gel off of my chest wall for about 4 hrs of that time. My situation was really really bad........I hope yours isn't. My incisions were under the breasts and they had to remove my nipples and then put them back on. Please don't think this is how your surgery will go. Your situation may be totally different as you will see when others respond to your question. The scaring went away after a few years and believe me I felt immediate relief from all of my pain and I have never ever regretted having them removed. I had drains in my breasts for a week and then after that I was flying free and it felt soooooooo good. I wore sports bras that fastened in the front for quite a while but I healed nicely and looked very nice. You will also. I am so happy for you that you are having this explant..........try not to worry.........take care of yourself and just know that we are all here for you. Linda