Hi guys! I am 25 years old and had breast augmentation through armpit 5 years ago (250cc). Now as I want they are bigger, I decided to have another BA. I read online and they say that the transaxillary incision can be done once??? So I decided to go through breast creases. However, I am still young and don’t have any kid yet, I have been stressed out about the scars I would have ( armpit and creases). But I already paid the money for the surgery. It would be next Friday. What should I do?
Answer: Can transaxillary breast augmentation only be done once? Yes, it is possible to have the revisionary breast operation done through the transaxillary appproach IF significant adjustment of the breast implant capsules or pockets is not necessary. Your plastic surgeon, assuming he/she has significant experience with this approach, will be your best resource when it comes to more specific thoughts.
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Answer: Can transaxillary breast augmentation only be done once? Yes, it is possible to have the revisionary breast operation done through the transaxillary appproach IF significant adjustment of the breast implant capsules or pockets is not necessary. Your plastic surgeon, assuming he/she has significant experience with this approach, will be your best resource when it comes to more specific thoughts.
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February 16, 2019
Answer: Breast implant exchange through axillary approach Saline, but not silicone breast implants can be exchanged through a trans-axillary approach. The disadvantage of the axillary approach is that the breast pocket can not be readjusted well.
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February 16, 2019
Answer: Breast implant exchange through axillary approach Saline, but not silicone breast implants can be exchanged through a trans-axillary approach. The disadvantage of the axillary approach is that the breast pocket can not be readjusted well.
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February 15, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary Incision for Breast Implants I do like the hidden scar, but once a gel implant is placed through the incision, it is difficult or impossible to remove it. I don not like this because I feel I have less control over the final shape. The IMF incision is soooo much nicer and I think there is a reason so many experienced surgeons prefer it.Future surgeries will need to be done through another incision in almost all cases.
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February 15, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary Incision for Breast Implants I do like the hidden scar, but once a gel implant is placed through the incision, it is difficult or impossible to remove it. I don not like this because I feel I have less control over the final shape. The IMF incision is soooo much nicer and I think there is a reason so many experienced surgeons prefer it.Future surgeries will need to be done through another incision in almost all cases.
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February 18, 2019
Answer: Subareolar incision Dear Glorious8766,
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February 18, 2019
Answer: Subareolar incision Dear Glorious8766,
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Incision choices I would undergo the procedure with the incision that your plastic surgeon feels most comfortable using. I have been using the IMF incision for 15 years and patients are quite pleased with the outcomes. IMF incisions also have been shown to have the lowest capsular contracture rates compared to periareolar and axillary incisions. Especially for revision, I believe that an IMF incision will offer your surgeon an improved access to your pocket, and if refinements need to be made of your pocket, I feel that this is the best approach. Don't stress about the scar as it will be hidden in the breast crease. I would stress more about a less than perfect result performed through an incision that is much more difficult with higher capsular contracture rates. Good luck!
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Incision choices I would undergo the procedure with the incision that your plastic surgeon feels most comfortable using. I have been using the IMF incision for 15 years and patients are quite pleased with the outcomes. IMF incisions also have been shown to have the lowest capsular contracture rates compared to periareolar and axillary incisions. Especially for revision, I believe that an IMF incision will offer your surgeon an improved access to your pocket, and if refinements need to be made of your pocket, I feel that this is the best approach. Don't stress about the scar as it will be hidden in the breast crease. I would stress more about a less than perfect result performed through an incision that is much more difficult with higher capsular contracture rates. Good luck!
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