would like to your opinion on what's the best way for Breast implant. through the nipple or under muscle. A female doctor suggested through nipple and said I will gain back nipple sensation after 6 months and there will be faint scars as to compare with under the muscle. My sister's Doctor (male) refuse to do through nipple. He only wants to do under the muscle. Is there a reason why doctors prefer certain ways for implant ? Which is a better option ?
August 14, 2017
Answer: Periareolar incision Dear lisatran32084,I recommend a comprehensive scar management program after your breast augmentation procedure. We specialize in minimal scars. Its starts with a peri-areolar incision that hides the scar at the border of the areola. Next, I close my incisions in 5 layers and take stitches out week one and week two. I don't recommend absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation that worsens scars. Then we tape your incisions once a week for 6 weeks. Lastly we start you on a 3 month topical scar management protocol with a scar gel thats FDA approved. Mederma, FYI, has no proven clinical efficacy so I would not waste your money on that product.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Periareolar incision Dear lisatran32084,I recommend a comprehensive scar management program after your breast augmentation procedure. We specialize in minimal scars. Its starts with a peri-areolar incision that hides the scar at the border of the areola. Next, I close my incisions in 5 layers and take stitches out week one and week two. I don't recommend absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation that worsens scars. Then we tape your incisions once a week for 6 weeks. Lastly we start you on a 3 month topical scar management protocol with a scar gel thats FDA approved. Mederma, FYI, has no proven clinical efficacy so I would not waste your money on that product.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Breast incision First of all, the incision location has nothing to do with whether the implant is above or below the pectoralis muscle. Incision location, in part is surgeon preference. The most common location is under the breast. Personally, I try not to use an incision near the nipple, periareolar, due to concerns about contamination from bacteria. Placement of the implant above or below the muscle is also in part surgeon preference. The most commonly used position is under the muscle.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Breast incision First of all, the incision location has nothing to do with whether the implant is above or below the pectoralis muscle. Incision location, in part is surgeon preference. The most common location is under the breast. Personally, I try not to use an incision near the nipple, periareolar, due to concerns about contamination from bacteria. Placement of the implant above or below the muscle is also in part surgeon preference. The most commonly used position is under the muscle.
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