Is there any real advantages or disadvantages to getting the periareolar incision done? I'm thinking of asking my PS if I am candidate for this type of incision. By looking at my before picture, would you think I would benefit from it? I am doing 450 to 475 ccs. Just looking for another opinion. Thank you in advanced!
Answer: Periareolar Incision Option in Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. While both approaches can provide a nice result in the right patient, I tend to use the inframammary fold in the majority of my breast augmentations. There is better access to the pocket that will hold the implant and less interference with the nerve and blood supply to the nipple. There are studies that suggest a higher incidence of capsular contracture when using the periareolar approach. There is also a limit to the size of implant that can be placed through the areola. I hope this was helpful.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Periareolar Incision Option in Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. While both approaches can provide a nice result in the right patient, I tend to use the inframammary fold in the majority of my breast augmentations. There is better access to the pocket that will hold the implant and less interference with the nerve and blood supply to the nipple. There are studies that suggest a higher incidence of capsular contracture when using the periareolar approach. There is also a limit to the size of implant that can be placed through the areola. I hope this was helpful.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Periareolar incision placement The peri-areolar incision usually heals quite well, but has a higher risk of infection and difficulty in breastfeeding. Nipple sensation may also be at risk. However, it has not been associated with a higher risk of cancer detection, or developing cancer.To determine the most suitable incision placement, it's best to see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Periareolar incision placement The peri-areolar incision usually heals quite well, but has a higher risk of infection and difficulty in breastfeeding. Nipple sensation may also be at risk. However, it has not been associated with a higher risk of cancer detection, or developing cancer.To determine the most suitable incision placement, it's best to see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination.
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Periareolar Incision - Pros and Cons If you do not have a small areola then a periareolar approach is reasonable and the scar is more camouflaged. However you should be aware that there is a higher risk of capsular contracture and not being able to breast feed with this approach. A inframammary approach would probably be the safest with least risk of complications.
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Answer: Periareolar Incision - Pros and Cons If you do not have a small areola then a periareolar approach is reasonable and the scar is more camouflaged. However you should be aware that there is a higher risk of capsular contracture and not being able to breast feed with this approach. A inframammary approach would probably be the safest with least risk of complications.
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June 3, 2014
Answer: Perioareolar is best I prefer to use a periareolar incision because it allows a
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May 6, 2014
Answer: Advantages/disadvantages to the periareolar incision Thanks for the question. My preference is to do the incision in the breast fold. This approach allows the most direct access to developing the pocket for the implant, it avoids disruption of the breast gland which can lower the risk of capsular contracture, it avoids cutting nerves right at the areola which can decrease nipple sensitivity, it can be made large enough to allow placement of a large silicone implant, and it tends to be a very inconspicuous scar because the only way patients see it afterwards is by lifting up the breast. The periareaolar incision is very useful in the properly selected patient. I use this incision in patients that have an indistinct breast fold who want a fuller look. This often requires a saline implant because the incision cannot be made large enough to use silicone. The periareolar incision is also used for patients with tuberous breasts--breasts with a tight lower pole, indistinct fold, and herniation of the areolar tissue. In these patients I'll use the periareolar approach because I can release the tight pole and correct the areola deformity best that way. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Advantages/disadvantages to the periareolar incision Thanks for the question. My preference is to do the incision in the breast fold. This approach allows the most direct access to developing the pocket for the implant, it avoids disruption of the breast gland which can lower the risk of capsular contracture, it avoids cutting nerves right at the areola which can decrease nipple sensitivity, it can be made large enough to allow placement of a large silicone implant, and it tends to be a very inconspicuous scar because the only way patients see it afterwards is by lifting up the breast. The periareaolar incision is very useful in the properly selected patient. I use this incision in patients that have an indistinct breast fold who want a fuller look. This often requires a saline implant because the incision cannot be made large enough to use silicone. The periareolar incision is also used for patients with tuberous breasts--breasts with a tight lower pole, indistinct fold, and herniation of the areolar tissue. In these patients I'll use the periareolar approach because I can release the tight pole and correct the areola deformity best that way. I hope this helps.
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