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During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the pros and cons of the various options available to you to make sure you fully understand the implications of the procedure you are considering.
One of the options to consider is the location of the incisions through which the breast implants are surgically inserted. There are three common incision sites: under the arm, around the nipple, or within the breast fold.
The most commonly used incision is the inframammary incision, wherein the incision is placed in the skin fold below the breast. Many plastic surgeons prefer this incision because it is gives them good control in positioning the implants and in controlling bleeding during the operation. Since the incision is placed in the skin fold, after the scars fade, it is usually relatively inconspicuous. Proper placement is important and the surgeon must be able to visualize and estimate where the crease created by the larger, enhanced breast will be. Placing the incision higher or lower on the breast will make the incision visible. A major benefit of the inframammary option is that women typically experience less difficulty breastfeeding after breast augmentation.
Another option to consider is to have the incision along the edge of the areola, the colored area around the nipple. This is called the periareolar incision. This incision usually heals well, with the scar blending well with the natural change in skin color. However, in some cases, there may be a loss of sensation in the nipple area. It is also associated with a higher likelihood of inability to successfully breast feed, as compared to the other incision sites. Some surgeons also feel that there may be a higher rate of implant exposure to the body's own bacteria from the patients milk ducts.
The transaxillary incision is a procedure in which an incision is made in the armpit, and it's immediate benefit is the lack of scars in the breast area. The incisions are placed as inconspicuously as possible and since they are located far from the breast area, are not usually associated with a breast augmentation procedure. During the breast augmentation surgery, the surgeon will make the transaxillary incision and make a channel from the armpit to the breast area. He may or may not use an endoscope. Some plastic surgeons feel that this incision gives less control when positioning the implant. Some studies have shown that the transaxillary incision, like the periareolar incision, can also cause a loss of nipple sensation after surgery.
A less commonly used procedure is the transumbilical/endoscopic incision. During this technique the surgeon makes an incision in the patient’s belly button or navel in order to insert the implants. Many plastic surgeons feel that the disadvantages of this procedure outweigh the advantages of having no scars in the breast area.
Careful consideration is necessary to choose which incision is right for you. The correct incision depends on each patient's own anatomy, and your plastic surgeon's feelings about each procedure. If you would like to learn more about the incision options for breast augmentation, speak with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
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