Breast Implants Via Tummy Tuck

My surgeon says that he can insert the breast implants threw the abdomen while undergoing TT. Is there still a risk of the "trail marks" showing up on the abdomen when this method is used? Thanks

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Breast Implants Via Tummy Tuck

I am not sure what you mean by trail marks? Suture track marks or visibility of the tunnel. The main concern with this approach is disruption of the breast crease and adquate visualizaion to create symmetrical pocketts.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Procedures that are "Possible" are NOT always in your best interests....

Hi there- While it is certainly possible to place implants through a tummy tuck incision at the time of surgery, and avoiding the additional scar seems like a cute idea, I would personally advise you against this. I have tried this myself, and can tell you that despite my particular breast surgery expertise (I completed an additional year of training in advanced breast surgery techniques), achieving a reliably beautiful and symmetric outcome in both areas (the abdomen and the... more

Breast aug with tummy tuck

It is possible to do breast augmentation while doing a tummy tuck. However, it is not always advisable. While there are some benefits to it in terms of scarring, implant placement can be tricky. Breast augmentation are more than just inserting an implant. You have to consider size, type of implant, nipple placement, etc. Please go over these factors with your plastic surgeon. best regards, Dr. Speron

Breast augmentation via Tummy tuck approach

It used to be that a tuck was the only option for a woman with a bulging tummy. Then lipo came along, and we could do a smaller procedure with virtually no scarring. However, people who have especially slack skin in their midsection need more than what lipo can offer. Typical candidates for this surgery are women with drooping abdomens after pregnancy, women and men who've lost a great deal of weight, menopausal women, or older people with loose skin due to age. In the tummy tuck,... more

Breast augmentation through the abdominoplasty incision

Breast implants can be placed through an abdominoplasty incision. It is not straightforward and can make exact positioning a bit more difficult. An endoscope can aid in the exact placement. It may also decrease the circulation to the tummy tuck flap if dissection is done at the level of the upper ribs, where there are many perforator vessels that would otherwise nourish the tummy tuck surgery area, so a complication may be more likely from diminished blood supply to... more

Breast implants via tummy tuck

This is very difficult technique to preform to give a great result. Yes it is possible but the dis placement of the implants occurs very frequently. Be advised get other opinions. From MIAMI Dr. B

Breast Implants through a Tummy Tuck approach - Can be done but "a long slide for a short base"

Millions of women (and other doctors) do not understand that a GOOD Breast Augmentation is much more than putting an implant into the breast. Not only is the choice of implant very important but the exact placement on the chest vis a vis the existing nipple location is crucial. While the tummy tuck incision CAN be used to reach over the ribs and beyond, removing the muscle and creating a pocket for each implant is a bit challenging. The implant pocket is then in continuation with the... more

Breast implants through a tummy tuck

Breast implants can certainly be placed through a tummy tuck incision. An incision through the breast fold can easily be made via tummy tuck to gain access to the desired pocket. I have done this many times.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants through an abdominoplasty incision

Breast implants can certainly be placed through an abdominoplasty incision. I often use an umbilical incision for saline implants (TUBA procedure), so a larger abdominal incision makes it a little easier. There is no risk of seeing the "trail marks" because small subcutaneous tunnels are not created, and silicone implants can placed as well as saline. The real question is-- is a lift required too? Often, patients who need tummy tucks may require a breast... more

Breast Implants through a Tummy Tuck incision

Yes, breast implants can be placed through a tummy tuck incisions, but it is not a straight-forward procedure. It sounds much nicer than it really is. For the best results, I would suggest having your implants placed the traditional way - either through the inframammary fold, the areola or your axilla. Good luck with your procedure.

Breast implant placement through tummy tuck

Yes, this can be done, but it is more challenging to get the implants into the correct position with this method. In addition, you may run a higher risk of infection by using this approach. I would suggest using a traditional incision for your implant placement for both these reasons. Good luck, /nsn.

Breast implants through tummy tuck possible but not common

Quick facts: yes it can be done, and I have done it. It shouldn't leave "trails marks." However, it isn't easy and it may be difficult to get the position of the implants just right. Also, it is reasonably likely that at some point in your life you will need a second surgery for the implants, which of course would require an incision on or near the breast anyway.