I was initially set on getting my augmentation done through the endoscopic transaxillary method to avoid a scar beneath my breast (not interested in having them done through the nipple) but my latest consultation mentioned a few risks of the transaxillary method so I am now debating what I want to do. Also, I am broad chested (boobs far apart) so is it harder to create cleavage with this method or easier?
February 27, 2019
Answer: Can you please elaborate on the risks of transaxillary augmentation? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer without a photo or in-person assessment. Please discuss these concerns with your chosen plastic surgeon. This way, you will be able to discuss your goals and concerns, and work out something that fits you best.
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Can you please elaborate on the risks of transaxillary augmentation? Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer without a photo or in-person assessment. Please discuss these concerns with your chosen plastic surgeon. This way, you will be able to discuss your goals and concerns, and work out something that fits you best.
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary Breast Augmentation Hello,I perform both transax and inframammary breast augmentation surgery, and I can tell you that the safest route is the inframammary, when we look at risk of complications, especially capsular contracture (peri-areolar has the highest risk). The inframammary scar has a bad reputation that it doesn’t deserve from the perspective of cosmesis.
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February 27, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary Breast Augmentation Hello,I perform both transax and inframammary breast augmentation surgery, and I can tell you that the safest route is the inframammary, when we look at risk of complications, especially capsular contracture (peri-areolar has the highest risk). The inframammary scar has a bad reputation that it doesn’t deserve from the perspective of cosmesis.
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February 25, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary augmentation Done correctly, the risks of transaxillary augmentation are typically the same as augmentation done through the inframammary and periareolar approach. This is some risk of injuring or traumatizing the nerves to the arm ( brachial plexus) , however this should be rare if the procedure is performed competently. The downside, in my opinion, is the difficulty in controlling the placement of the implant at the correct level, or inframmary fold. This results in the implants being "too high" . Scarring in augmentation is generally excellant and rarely a problem wherever the scar is. If you definitely do not want a scar on the breast, or under the breast, the transaxillary approach is a reasonable option. Consult an experienced surgeon that uses this approach and request to see their results.
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February 25, 2019
Answer: Transaxillary augmentation Done correctly, the risks of transaxillary augmentation are typically the same as augmentation done through the inframammary and periareolar approach. This is some risk of injuring or traumatizing the nerves to the arm ( brachial plexus) , however this should be rare if the procedure is performed competently. The downside, in my opinion, is the difficulty in controlling the placement of the implant at the correct level, or inframmary fold. This results in the implants being "too high" . Scarring in augmentation is generally excellant and rarely a problem wherever the scar is. If you definitely do not want a scar on the breast, or under the breast, the transaxillary approach is a reasonable option. Consult an experienced surgeon that uses this approach and request to see their results.
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