Where will I have scars after breast enhancement surgery?

I want breast implants, but I don't want obvious scars.  Do I have a choice regarding where the incisions are made?

4 answers to “Where will I have scars after breast...”

A: Scars after Breast Augmentation

William J. Hedden, MD

All approaches tend to leave small well hidden scars. Most surgeons choose the approach they are most comfortable with or were train to perform in residency. There are six approaches for breast augmentation: 1. under the breast (inframammary crease) 2. periareolar (hiding the scar at the border of your... more

A: Peri-areolar incisions for breast enhancement surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Ultimately, if you want a scar that is hidden, I would recommend a peri-areolar incision. This would be the best place to place the incision because there is already a pigment change there and the tissue heals around the areola will fade very nicely. There is also less risks and complications going through... more

A: All incisions for breast augmentation are quite inconspicuous.

Richard P. Rand, MD

The 4 incisions for augmentation include the armpit, the belly button, the crease under the breast, and the bottom on the areola. The armpit and belly button are the least accurate in terms of making a perfectly symmetrical pocket for the implants because of their distance from the working area. The armpit... more

A: The most common incision made nationally is the...

Gregory A. Buford, MD

The most common incision made nationally is the Inframmary Crease Incision, which is placed just slightly above the breast fold. Other incisions can be made: Around the areola (pigmented tissue surrounding the nipple) Beneath the arm (axillary approach) While a few physicians promote implant placement... more

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