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Michael C. Edwards, MD answers: Transaxillary incision for silicone breast implants?

I want cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I am 12 or 13 inches in diameter and would much rather prefer moderate profile (for full A or small B); I hate the look of the high profile implants. I wouldn't like to increase more than 250- 300cc. I'm very worried about having scars on my chest. I only want the transaxillary incision. I heard that this is not possible with gel implants, but I've seen it done on surgeons' before and after webpages. Any advice?


Michael C. Edwards, MD
7 months ago

 

 

Depending on the plastic surgeon you can have silicone implants, of any profile assuming they are proportionate to your body, placed via the trans-axillary approach. Do make sure and have a conversation with your plastic surgeon as to whether you would possibly have another incision and subsequent scar should there be a need for revision surgery.

Dr Edwards

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