I got my current implants in 1995 and am having no problems, but they are starting to sag more than I would like. They are under the muscle and were inserted through my armpit. If/when they need to be replaced, can I go under the arm again? I like the idea of having no visible scars...and my nipples are already almost completely numb, so I dont' want to risk any further loss of sensation.
Answer: Can I have an Implant Exchange through an Axillary Incision? An axillary incision is similar to a peri-areolar or IMF incision in that you can do the initial augmentation though the incision and exchange implants through the incision. It is a common myth that silicone and large implants cannot be placed through an axillary incision, both of those are not true. I routinely place large silicone implants through an axillary incision. Women many times decide they would like to change the size of their implants for whatever reason. This can easily be done through the axillary incision. With the use of the endoscope and specialized equipment the implant can be removed, the pocket adjusted and the new implant placed with the use of the Keller funnel. Please be sure to consult with your board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Revisions through armpit incision are very difficult
Since many patients over the course of their lives will require an additional procedure, and it cannot typically be done through the armpit incision, I am not a fan of that approach. You will end up with another scar anyway. Correction of sagging for example cannot be done though the armpit.
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Answer: Revisions through armpit incision are very difficult
Since many patients over the course of their lives will require an additional procedure, and it cannot typically be done through the armpit incision, I am not a fan of that approach. You will end up with another scar anyway. Correction of sagging for example cannot be done though the armpit.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Replacing implants through armpit incision: difficult to correct sagging (ptosis)
If you plan on replacing implants through your existing armpit incision, it may be difficult to correct sagging (ptosis)
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If you plan on replacing implants through your existing armpit incision, it may be difficult to correct sagging (ptosis)
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January 17, 2011
Answer: Placement of incisions aesthetically has little ramifications in breast augmentation.
Revisions through the axilla are more difficult because breast is somewhat remote, but it is not impossible. I use all three approaches at the patient's request. I don't see much difference when the scars remodel. There is a lot of lip service paid to placement of the incision, but in the end, I don't think it makes much difference,
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Answer: Placement of incisions aesthetically has little ramifications in breast augmentation.
Revisions through the axilla are more difficult because breast is somewhat remote, but it is not impossible. I use all three approaches at the patient's request. I don't see much difference when the scars remodel. There is a lot of lip service paid to placement of the incision, but in the end, I don't think it makes much difference,
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Can you revise breast augmentation through the armpit?
While the trans-axillary approach is great for avoiding incisions to your breast, it is not so great in the long run if you need a revision. And, given the fact that a majority of women will revise their augmentation at some time, the need for either a IMF or peri-areolar incision then arises. If your breasts are less perky now, you could potentially add more volume through a larger implant or you may need a breast lift. Either way, you will most likely need an additional incision to perform this revision.
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Answer: Can you revise breast augmentation through the armpit?
While the trans-axillary approach is great for avoiding incisions to your breast, it is not so great in the long run if you need a revision. And, given the fact that a majority of women will revise their augmentation at some time, the need for either a IMF or peri-areolar incision then arises. If your breasts are less perky now, you could potentially add more volume through a larger implant or you may need a breast lift. Either way, you will most likely need an additional incision to perform this revision.
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