What is the ideal distance for incision through the armpits in a breast augmentation? (Photo)

July 12, 2023
Asked By:Warmhearted591036 in New York, New York

Hello, I am going to have a breast augmentation through an axillary incision, the last doctor I saw said that for him the ideal incision would be 12 cm away from my nipple, but this region is very exposed, it is not a discreet area. Anyone can see the scar, even with my arms closed. He said he couldn't go any further as the equipment wasn't long enough for more than 14cm. I went to 8 surgeons, 6 of whom agreed to do it from 15cm. So... what is the ideal distance for incision?

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July 15, 2023

Answer: Incision

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 15, 2023

Answer: Incision

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 12, 2023

Answer: Hello

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July 19, 2023

Answer: Transaxillary incision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2023

Answer: Transaxillary incision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 13, 2023

Answer: Incision

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2023

Answer: Incision

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2023

Answer: Breast implants

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2023

Answer: Breast implants

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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