Can You Use the Same Incision to Increase Breast Size?

February 23, 2009
Asked By:malibugirl in California

If a primary breast augmentation is done through the armpit, can a second surgery to increase size be done through the same incision site of the armpit?

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February 25, 2009

Answer: Most likely you can use the same incision.

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 25, 2009

Answer: Most likely you can use the same incision.

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2009

Answer: Still possible to use the axillary approach

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2009

Answer: Still possible to use the axillary approach

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2009

Answer: Using same incision depends on your goal

Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2009

Answer: Using same incision depends on your goal

Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 24, 2009

Answer: Possible to use same breast augmentation incision

David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2009

Answer: Possible to use same breast augmentation incision

David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 10, 2010

Answer: Breast Implant exchange

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Answer: Breast Implant exchange

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