I hate my ugly scars that are on my actual breast. I know most doctors would want to re Cut me and position the scar low in the fold which I would like. But my skin is tight. The scar looks better when I pull my skin down towards the crease. I want I go bigger and do treatments to lessen my current scars. But I want to use the armpit approach to go bigger any thoughts? I think re cutting my scar to lower it is just going to make it look worse. Unless this is an easy revision doctors guarantee?
March 8, 2024
Answer: Saline only Your scars are healing very nicely. I am not sure how far out you are from your procedure, but scars can take up to a year to fade and augmentation scars are often imperceptible once mature. Only saline breast implants can be placed via an axillary approach (through the armpit) and this would leave additional scars. To avoid placing any additional scars, I would use the scar that is already present regardless of attempting to lower the scar to the fold. Attempts at recreating a fold can also be accomplished internally without additional scarring on the breast. Additionally, you'll want to keep in mind the diameter of your chest wall and skin stretch when considering a larger breast implant, as these can be limiting factors. Ultimately, I would make sure you're going to a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing all of your concerns to get the best possible outcome.
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March 8, 2024
Answer: Saline only Your scars are healing very nicely. I am not sure how far out you are from your procedure, but scars can take up to a year to fade and augmentation scars are often imperceptible once mature. Only saline breast implants can be placed via an axillary approach (through the armpit) and this would leave additional scars. To avoid placing any additional scars, I would use the scar that is already present regardless of attempting to lower the scar to the fold. Attempts at recreating a fold can also be accomplished internally without additional scarring on the breast. Additionally, you'll want to keep in mind the diameter of your chest wall and skin stretch when considering a larger breast implant, as these can be limiting factors. Ultimately, I would make sure you're going to a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing all of your concerns to get the best possible outcome.
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March 4, 2024
Answer: Implant exchange through the armpit Large silicone implants cannot go through an armpit approach because they get damaged during the insertion. Old implant either, cannot be pulled up there. So the best solution and the most precise, is going through your old scars and not creating more scars. Scars cannot be erased but can be put in a place that they do not show in natural position.
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March 4, 2024
Answer: Implant exchange through the armpit Large silicone implants cannot go through an armpit approach because they get damaged during the insertion. Old implant either, cannot be pulled up there. So the best solution and the most precise, is going through your old scars and not creating more scars. Scars cannot be erased but can be put in a place that they do not show in natural position.
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