The axillary or underarm area incision is primarily used for sub-pectoral ('under the muscle') implant placement, particularly in patients with small areolae (where the peri-areolar incision is not ideal) and smaller breasts (where the inframammary fold is not concealed) or for any woman who wishes not to have... more
Transaxillary incision for silicone breast implants?
I want cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I am 12 or 13 inches in diameter and would much rather prefer moderate profile (for full A or small B); I hate the look of the high profile implants. I wouldn't like to increase more than 250- 300cc. I'm very worried about having scars on my chest. I only want the transaxillary incision. I heard that this is not possible with gel implants, but I've seen it done on surgeons' before and after webpages. Any advice?
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A: Transaxillary is a great way to insert both saline and gel implants
I frequently place gel implant through a transaxillary incision. The only difference from saline implants do this same way is the the incision must be quite a bit longer. Even if you don't make the incision longer it will tear itself. However the incisions all have healed well and a re minimally... more
A: It is possible
Depending on the plastic surgeon you can have silicone implants, of any profile assuming they are proportionate to your body, placed via the trans-axillary approach. Do make sure and have a conversation with your plastic surgeon as to whether you would possibly have another incision and... more
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29 May 2009
I had Sillicon implants done through my underarm and it was a huge mistake. The scar is very large about 3 inches long, all the nurves in my arm pits are cut and I am completely numb five years after and recovery was horible. I couldnt lift my arms for a month and couldnt work out for a long time. I redid my breast again from underneath the breast and it was the best way. my recovery was easy, you cant see the scar and no numbness. I wish somebody had told me what I am telling you because I so hate that after 5 years I have no feeling under my arms.