Breast Areola Incisions and Steri Strips?

Transaxillary approach is through the arm-pit. It is the most sophisticated technique. Armpit incision is a wonderful scar-free option for breast augmentation. Silicone or saline implants can absolutely be inserted through the arm-pit, don't let anyone tell you that is not an option. There is really no reason for an incision under the breast or through the nipple. The scarring under the armpit is minimal, there is minimal bleeding or bruising. Review the attached video. Don't let doctors not comfortable with the approach talk you out of it. It does not make sense to put scar tissue on a breast. Transaxillary is the standard in Asia and the UK and the results are completely natural. Patients are so happy not having to deal with any types of incision or scarring on the breast with little to no pain after surgery.

As you will see, there will be many different opinions about the use of tape on incision lines. I would agree with those opinions  stated that the steri strips are not the most important factor in determining the final appearance of the incision lines. Careful deep and dermal skin closure  is critical.

No, I do not think there will be any “potential problems” by not using steri strips.

Best wishes.

I have gone back and forth on this many times.  I think an advantage of using steri strips is that it helps keep the scar from raising post operatively.  I do not depend on them to hold the wound together and will only use them like a strip of tape over the top rather than crisscrossing horizontally across the scar.  I like to minimize how much skin is covered by them because i have seen patients develop blisters underneath them.  Limiting skin coverage and never using an adhesive underneath (such as mastisol or benzoin) seems to decrease the chances of this happening but does not all together eliminate the risk.  As an aside, it is sometimes easier for patients to look at their breasts post operatively if the scars/incisions are somewhat covered and I like that they can shower with them on.  Another alternative is to use paper tape over the scars after several days to keep them from raising.  I know that excellent, tension free closure is the main factor is post operative scarring but even in the best case patients can scar abnormally despite what the surgeon does.  Hope that helps!