Will my Scar Around the Nipple Be Visible Because my Nipples Are Small N a Little Darker?

Im 25yrs old and im 5'2 and weight only 90 pounds. Im very concerned about having an ugly scar n maybe i should go under the armpits but will they be able to look natural and be under the muscle still? Im very scared because im very skinny and small but i still want a natural look with the less visible scar if is possible. Please help

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Flakita0787 in West palm beach FL

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Breast Augmentation Scars

Your concerns about the appearance of the scar after a breast enlargement are well founded. I do not like the axillary (arm pit) approach, as I have found that the scar is frequently not as ideal as one would like. The scar around the areola (the dark area around the nipple) works exceptionally well and hides because the scar is hidden in the change of color, and most people see that change and not the scar. This incision works very well with saline implants and, depending on the... more

Will my Scar Around the Nipple Be Visible Because my Nipples Are Small N a Little Darker?

The vast majority of incisions used for breast enlargement heal nicely. If one the common incisions were truly better than the others, we would all use the same incision and not offer a choice. My general preference is the breast fold, others prefer the areola, and others the axilla. If you have chosen saline, you might also consider insertion through the navel, though most of us who used to do many of these with that incision use it much less frequently because of the wide... more

Access incision for breast augmentation

There are 3 incisions acceptable to the implant companies to maintain warranty: under arm, around nipple, and at breast fold. The breast fold incision may be the better access incision for your presentation. You should talk to your plastic surgeon about this. The breast fold incision is well hidden, heals very well, and provides the surgeon very reliable access for breast augmentation.

Scar Concerns for Breast Augmentation

If you want the least scar burden, the transumbilical augmentation has a less than 1 inch scar in the hood of the belly button, which cannot be seen. Transaxillary has two 3 to 4 cm scars. I perform all 4 incisions (IMF, infraareolar, axilla, belly button). I just give you the facts, and then you decide. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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Flakita0787 6 Feb 2013

Thanks for the quick reply Dr. But I decided to go for silicone as well thats why im worried about a big long n ugly or even too noticible scar :/ I also have a consultation on this friday feb 8th with a great dr. That i found here in Realself near my area and i defenetly will tell him all my concerns and will ask him everything on my mind. Thanks for ur great answer and time. :)

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