If a primary breast augmentation is done through the armpit, can a second surgery to increase size be done through the same incision site of the armpit?
Answer: In general, you can use the same incision If it is just a simple exchange to increase the size of your implants, yes, the transaxillary incision is fine. If you need a complex capsulectomy performed at the same time, your surgeon might suggest a different incision. Depending on how much "work" needs to be done to the pocket around the implant, more direct incisional approaches might give your surgeon better access / exposure, and you might end up with a better result. You should visit with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your goals, listen to their suggestion and reasons for their preference. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: In general, you can use the same incision If it is just a simple exchange to increase the size of your implants, yes, the transaxillary incision is fine. If you need a complex capsulectomy performed at the same time, your surgeon might suggest a different incision. Depending on how much "work" needs to be done to the pocket around the implant, more direct incisional approaches might give your surgeon better access / exposure, and you might end up with a better result. You should visit with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your goals, listen to their suggestion and reasons for their preference. Good luck!
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Answer: Most likely you can use the same incision. It all really depends on your specific situation and the skill of your surgeon. However, in most cases, the surgery can be done through the same incision without a problem. Good luck.
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Answer: Most likely you can use the same incision. It all really depends on your specific situation and the skill of your surgeon. However, in most cases, the surgery can be done through the same incision without a problem. Good luck.
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February 25, 2009
Answer: Still possible to use the axillary approach It is still possible to use the axillary approach. This will be a more likely situation if you have saline implants and are planning on staying with saline implants. I prefer to use an endoscope for my transaxillary breast augmentations. However, I do not prefer to place silicone implants via the axillary approach. Most often, I will use the periareolar or inframammary approach for primary and secondary cases. Having said this, you should not fear the periareolar approach to your surgery as the scars, many times, heal beautifully.
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Answer: Still possible to use the axillary approach It is still possible to use the axillary approach. This will be a more likely situation if you have saline implants and are planning on staying with saline implants. I prefer to use an endoscope for my transaxillary breast augmentations. However, I do not prefer to place silicone implants via the axillary approach. Most often, I will use the periareolar or inframammary approach for primary and secondary cases. Having said this, you should not fear the periareolar approach to your surgery as the scars, many times, heal beautifully.
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February 25, 2009
Answer: Using same incision depends on your goal Hi there, I think whether it is advisable to use this incision really depends on what your ultimate goal is. A minor increase in size that involves the addition of fluid to an existing saline implant should be possible. Placement of a larger implant (particularly if silicone is your preference, with adjustment of the breast shape), would not. I would review your goals for volume increase with your surgeon. Only after a good exam and review of your goals will he/she be able to say whether your goals are attainable through the existing scar, or whether another incision is advisable. I think it bears emphasizing that using the existing scar is only something worth doing if it will give you what you want.
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Answer: Using same incision depends on your goal Hi there, I think whether it is advisable to use this incision really depends on what your ultimate goal is. A minor increase in size that involves the addition of fluid to an existing saline implant should be possible. Placement of a larger implant (particularly if silicone is your preference, with adjustment of the breast shape), would not. I would review your goals for volume increase with your surgeon. Only after a good exam and review of your goals will he/she be able to say whether your goals are attainable through the existing scar, or whether another incision is advisable. I think it bears emphasizing that using the existing scar is only something worth doing if it will give you what you want.
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February 24, 2009
Answer: Possible to use same breast augmentation incision If you're exchanging implants, it is possible to use a transaxillary incision to perform the procedure. If you need pocket revision or something more involved than just an exchange, typically another approach is required. Hope this helps! Dr. Kaufman
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Answer: Possible to use same breast augmentation incision If you're exchanging implants, it is possible to use a transaxillary incision to perform the procedure. If you need pocket revision or something more involved than just an exchange, typically another approach is required. Hope this helps! Dr. Kaufman
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