What Does Inframammary Incision Mean?

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Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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I saw a doctor photo on real self that says the implant used a "inframammary incision". What does this mean? Is this the best type of incision for a breast aug?

6 answers to What Does Inframammary Incision Mean?

Inframammary means under the breast crease

Hello, Breast augmentation incisions each have good and bad points. Inframammary incisions can work out OK, but leave a scar under the breast where it can be seen in small bathing suits. These scars can become more noticeable probably from rubbing on undergarments. The operation can be done with good control from this incision and it can be used for redos if needed. It is my #2 choice after Periareolar.

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

In the Breast "Crease"

Inframammary is the bottom of the breast. The crease or fold is where the incision is placed. t can be the exisiting fold, or if a large implant is placed, the incison will be placed in the "new" planned fold location. If placed appropriately, the scar will be well concealed.

Michael S. Beckenstein, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Inframammary crease incision is in the fold beneath the breast

The inframammary crease incision is placed beneath the breast in the skin fold that lies under your breast. This incision is the one most commonly used during breast augmentation for placement of breast implants. The other common alternatives are through the areola-the pink skin around the nipple, called transareolar incision, and an incision through the skin in your under arm area called the transaxillary incision. In my opinion, the inframammary crease incision offers the best visibilty... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Breast implant placement - "Infra" Below, "Mammary" Breast

Incisions for breast augmentations are simply access incisions to the breast for implant placement. There are essentially 4 incision approaches: 1. Inframammary - under breat in fold 2. Periareolar - around nipple-areolar area 3. Transaxillary - through armpit 4. Transumbilical - through belly button Each has advantages and disadvantages or trade-offs... I prefer the inframammary because it's advantages to me far outweigh the other approaches: They allow for well hidden incisions in the creas more

Bradley Bengtson MD
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Inframammary incisions are in the crease below the breast

The most commonly used incision for breast implant insertion would probably be the inframammary crease followed by the areola. Armpit incisions and belly button incisions are much less popular because it is harder to create accurate and symmetrical breast pockets from farther away. The armpit and belly button can also limit your choice of implants and revisions cannot be done through these incisions.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Several options exist

Hi there- Inframammary means "under the breast", and when referring to an incision location for breast augmentation, it means the incision is in the fold under the breasts. The advantages and disadvantages of the options available for incision placement would best be reviewed with your surgeon of choice, as his or her skills and experience will affect these significantly, but here is some general information... The inframammary incision has the advantage of being in a location where it more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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