Best Plastic Surgeon in NYC for Transaxillary Incision Breast Implants ?

I'm interested in getting breast implants via transaxillary incision.I really want silicone implants but should I go with saline ? Subpectoral or submuscular ?I want a natural appearance and I just want to add one cup size.I'm currently a 36B.Does anyone know a surgeon in NYC that specialize in this type of surgery?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Butterhoney in New Brunswick, NJ

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Transaxillary Endoscopic Breast Enlargement

I think you should make your choice between silicone and saline based on the issues related to the implants themselves, but if you are open to saline, you can get some more information on endoscopic augmentations with saline implants on our site if you'd like. It's the most common technique we use in our practice. (link below) see photos

Transaxillary breast augmentation in NYC

In recent years, transaxillary breast augmentation has decreased in popularity. This is because recent date has shown an increased infection rate which can lead to an increased rate of capsular contracture. Also, placing large silicone implants required lonh incisions so saline implants were the most common implants for this incision approach. Over the past few years, I have been using a special implant delivery device called a Keller Funnel. This allows me to place large silicone implants... more

Transaxillary breast augmentation can be a good choice

Transaxillary breast augmentation is a fairly standard technique and was first popularized about 1995. At this time we primarily used saline filled implants. The nice aspect about the transaxillary incision is that there are not scars on the breast. We use an endoscopic surgical telescope connected to an LCD monitor. This combined with specialized equipment allows for direct visualization of the implant pocket allowing for precise dissection and placement of an... more

Choosing your Surgeon?

Thank you for the question. When choosing a plastic surgeon it is important to do your due diligence carefully. You will find that well-trained, well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons are extremely capable in performing a variety of different procedures and managing the potential complications associated with the procedures. I am sure there are many well-qualified plastic surgeons in your area. I would suggest starting with the American Society of... more

Transaxillary breast augmentation is an excellent option

Transaxillary breast augmentation is an excellent option if you have the right breast size and shape. If you have relatively small breasts that are not saggy, you are an excellent candidate for transaxillary breast augmentation. I have been doing this procedure for a while and I am very happy with the results. Breast look more natural and I think it is because I don't cut anything and thus I am limited by the natural breast boundaries that shape the augmentation.... more

Transaxillary breast augmentation

Transaxillary breast augmentation was a reasonable approach for saline implants because the incision was small. I never really loved the approach personally because I felt that I had better control of th epocket from periareola or inframammary. Now with silicone implants, the incision has to be even longer and probably more noticeable, so I do not even offer that for the silicones. Good luck.