What is the Best Way for Implants to Be Inserted?

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It Depends On Your Body and Preference

This is a very personal decision that you and your surgeon will have to determine. As you probably already know, there are three incision placements: through the armpit (trans-axillary), around the areola (peri-areolar) and underneath the breast, where it meets the body (infra-mammary). There is also an incision in the belly button (trans-umbilical), however this is very uncommon because not only is it available solely to patients opting for saline, it also makes it more difficult to... more

Jerome Edelstein, MD

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Toronto Plastic Surgeon

For most women, breast implants are best put in through short incision in the fold under breasts.

Hi. This scar really fades. The thing to understand is that what's hard about breast augmentation ( and what will determine whether you are happy or not ), is getting the SHAPE pretty and natural. That's why I often use this incision.

Breast Implants

There are several ways that breast implants can be inserted, and each technique has both advantages and disadvantages. The most common incisions used today are in the crease under the breast, around the areola, or from an incision under the arm. Discussing the options in detail with your surgeon is always recommended, since one incision isn't necessarily the best option for all patients. The risk of each incision including postoperative discomfort, risks of needing... more

Is there a best way for breast implants to be inserted?

Thanks for your question! There is no single, best way for breast implants to be inserted. This is actually a very involved discussion that you should have with your board certified plastic surgeon. You should have all the information before deciding. There are two main questions. The first is, "Where will the incision be located?" Will it be around the nipple, below the breast near the inframammary fold, through the armpit, or through the belly button.... more

Which incision is best in breast augmentation? Choose transaxillary!!!

You will see a lot of different opions from different surgeons but I believe the answer is really simple. You must determine wherther or not a breast lift or nipple reposition is injdicated and if so, does the patient feel that she would prefer a nicer shape and more scars. If this is the case, the incision is already dictated by the type of lift being performed and there is no issue. If a breast lift is not indicated or accepted by the patient, why the heck would you put a... more

What is the Best Surgical Approach for Breast Augmentation

Other than "how big will I be with this implant?" the most common question that patients have is "which incision is best?" In my opinion, boils down to two things- your breast anatomy and the patient's preference for scar placement. Choices- There are three common surgical incisions for breast augmentation: Periareolar, inframmamary, and transaxillary. Periareolar incisions are placed along the lower edge of the areola at the junction of the pigmented and non-pigmented skin.... more

Brasst implant incision

There is no one best route to place implants. the two most common routes are around the border of the areola, and through the breast fold. They both give good access for most procedures.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hello

There is many ways to insert an implants, all practice are different. In our practice we use through the areola, breast crease and armpit. In our practice we do more of the Areola since the skin is thinner and the scar is more forgiving.

The best way to place breast implants

Surgeon and patient preferences vary and truly there is no best way, however the three most common ways to place breast ilplants are preiareolar, inframammary, and transaxillary. Perhaps your surgeon can help you understand the trade-offs of all three.

There is no best way

Go for a consultation and talk to the doctor. Each of us has a favorite way. Personally, I like the circumareolar scar as I feel that the scar is the least visible and if you need further surgery, it can be done through the same scar. All scars can heal poorly, and no matter which approach is used the complications can be the same. Talk to your doctor.

Best Approach is through the Inframammary Breast Fold

The best approach for breast augmentation is via the inframammary (IMF) approach because it allows the best surgical visibility for the surgeon, has the lowest complication rate, and has the lowest incidence of capsular contracture compared to other two common approaches. If you are a candidate for this IMF approach, this is the approach I recommend for you and my patients.

Best way to introduce implant

There are three ways to place implants: 1) inframammary (under the bra line), 2) periareolar, and 3) transaxillary. Inframammary incision usually gives the best visibility for surgeons; it usually preserves nipple sensation and scar is well-hidden. The periareolar incision may heal well; however, it requires going through the breast parenchyma. Depending on areolar size and the size of silicone implant, it may be less favorable to use periareolar approach. In regards... more