A 48-year-old member asked:
I'm just curious, where are the incisions done for breast surgery?
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Dr. Tim Neavinanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
4 main ones: Belly button, armpit, around the areola, or in breast fold. Best is fold.
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Depends.: Exactly where incisions are placed will depend on exactly what procedure is performed. For example, incisions will vary for breast augmentation versus breast reduction versus breast lifting surgery. Best to seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your goals and to address your questions more specifically to your situation.
Best wishes.
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Dr. Christopher Khorsandianswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Different approaches: For breast augmentation there are 4 different approaches for the incisions: around the areola, underneath the breast fold, in the armpit, and through the belly button. For breast reduction surgery the incision is generally around the areola, down the center of the breast and sometimes under the breast fold forming an anchor like scar. Sometimes the scar under the breast can be avoided.
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Dr. Daniel Careagaanswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
4 options: 1) trans-axillary (armpit)
2) periareolar (under the nipple)
3) infra-mammary (fold under the breast)
4) trans-umbilical (throught the belly button)
each way has its advantages and disadvantages. Your surgeon will discuss his or her preferences and you can state your preference. One thing to keep in mind is that trans-umbilical breast augmentation will cancel the warranty of your implants.
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