Im mixed (black and white) and when my skin gets scared it usually heals back a lot darker than what my skin is normally. Because of this when going to get my breast augmentation I was leaning more toward the transaxillary incision but I haven’t found anyone to ask how the healing process was and was just curious to know which one is best for a quick recovery
Answer: BA incision Dear Itslainietho,I tend to prefer the periareolar incision because its the most well hidden. There is a natural border between the areola and the rest of the breast skin the hides the incision extremely well. You have to be completely naked to see it vs other incisions like transaxillary and inframammary are visible in clothing such as sleeveless shirts and bikini tops when extending your arms up. I've also noticed increased rates of bottoming out with inframmary incisions that is not reported. Transaxillary implants are always wide in appearance because the surgeon is not able to dissect medially enough to provide better cleavage. Ultimately, I can perform any of the incisions but I recommend the periareolar. There is no difference in sensation because the nerves that control nipple sensation come in laterally from the back and injury to them occurs when surgeons dissect to far laterally which is why transaxillary incisions have the highest nipple sensation disruption. There is no difference in breast feeding ability. One study did show a slight increase in capsular contracture with use of periareolar but that study was small and did not incorporate modern techniques such as below muscle placement, keller funnel usage and triple antibiotic irrigation.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: BA incision Dear Itslainietho,I tend to prefer the periareolar incision because its the most well hidden. There is a natural border between the areola and the rest of the breast skin the hides the incision extremely well. You have to be completely naked to see it vs other incisions like transaxillary and inframammary are visible in clothing such as sleeveless shirts and bikini tops when extending your arms up. I've also noticed increased rates of bottoming out with inframmary incisions that is not reported. Transaxillary implants are always wide in appearance because the surgeon is not able to dissect medially enough to provide better cleavage. Ultimately, I can perform any of the incisions but I recommend the periareolar. There is no difference in sensation because the nerves that control nipple sensation come in laterally from the back and injury to them occurs when surgeons dissect to far laterally which is why transaxillary incisions have the highest nipple sensation disruption. There is no difference in breast feeding ability. One study did show a slight increase in capsular contracture with use of periareolar but that study was small and did not incorporate modern techniques such as below muscle placement, keller funnel usage and triple antibiotic irrigation.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: There is no better incision that armpit if your surgeon knows how to do it right I think a lot of surgeons are against transaxillary breast augmentation because they do not feel comfortable performing it or they even never tried or got train in performing it. I learned how to safely and successfully perform this type of breast augmentation over 25 years ago. Since then I augmented many thousands of breasts this way and this is my experience: it is my preferred way to do it (for a right candidate) my main reason is: why mutilate perfect beautiful woman's body if you can avoid it? And there is really no downside, it is not true that are more complications, problems or capsular contractures than with any other way to do it. If surgeon is skilled and knows how to perform axillary breast augmentation results are very predictable. I would not be repeating this procedure for over 25 years if it would be causing problems. It would be insane since I sometimes have 10 patients /week and would ha to deal with a lot of unhappy women... And do not trust surgeons who tell you under the breast incision is great. Frequently, they are quite visible, stretched, dark, keloidal and quite annoying. Especially in small breasts that have no folds make these scars impossible to hide. Last time I performed inframammary incision is over 20 years ago. There is no need for that. Armpit incisions ALWAYS heal great, and they are either invisible or look like a wrinkle in your armpit. And in my experience problems that people are describing are if anything less common that with other approaches.
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Answer: There is no better incision that armpit if your surgeon knows how to do it right I think a lot of surgeons are against transaxillary breast augmentation because they do not feel comfortable performing it or they even never tried or got train in performing it. I learned how to safely and successfully perform this type of breast augmentation over 25 years ago. Since then I augmented many thousands of breasts this way and this is my experience: it is my preferred way to do it (for a right candidate) my main reason is: why mutilate perfect beautiful woman's body if you can avoid it? And there is really no downside, it is not true that are more complications, problems or capsular contractures than with any other way to do it. If surgeon is skilled and knows how to perform axillary breast augmentation results are very predictable. I would not be repeating this procedure for over 25 years if it would be causing problems. It would be insane since I sometimes have 10 patients /week and would ha to deal with a lot of unhappy women... And do not trust surgeons who tell you under the breast incision is great. Frequently, they are quite visible, stretched, dark, keloidal and quite annoying. Especially in small breasts that have no folds make these scars impossible to hide. Last time I performed inframammary incision is over 20 years ago. There is no need for that. Armpit incisions ALWAYS heal great, and they are either invisible or look like a wrinkle in your armpit. And in my experience problems that people are describing are if anything less common that with other approaches.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Pretty quick healing time Pretty quick healing time. I love the transaxillary approach and it is the primary incision I use and has been over the last 18 years. in most cases your recovery is just like any other breast augmentation. Most of my patients if they have it done on a Thursday or Friday or back to work on Monday, light duty if they have a very physical job for one week. However doing your hair may be a bit of a challenge the first three days but honestly… For most patients, not much of a concern for those first three days!!!!!
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Pretty quick healing time Pretty quick healing time. I love the transaxillary approach and it is the primary incision I use and has been over the last 18 years. in most cases your recovery is just like any other breast augmentation. Most of my patients if they have it done on a Thursday or Friday or back to work on Monday, light duty if they have a very physical job for one week. However doing your hair may be a bit of a challenge the first three days but honestly… For most patients, not much of a concern for those first three days!!!!!
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Incision Decision The choice of incision in the setting of breast augmentation is one which is made jointly by both the patient and the surgeon. Surgeons typically have their preference as do patients.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Incision Decision The choice of incision in the setting of breast augmentation is one which is made jointly by both the patient and the surgeon. Surgeons typically have their preference as do patients.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Transaxillary vs inframammary My preference is the inframammary incision because there are less risk of complications such as malposition of implants, hematoma, implants riding high for an extended period of time. Recent research has suggested that this is the most reliable approach. The incision is very small 4cm or less.One may argue that this is a less noticeable scar than the transaxillary incision even with pigment changes. Also I find the recovery to be less painful with the inframammary approach.Patients doing desk work can usually go back to work within 48h. Have a great day.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Transaxillary vs inframammary My preference is the inframammary incision because there are less risk of complications such as malposition of implants, hematoma, implants riding high for an extended period of time. Recent research has suggested that this is the most reliable approach. The incision is very small 4cm or less.One may argue that this is a less noticeable scar than the transaxillary incision even with pigment changes. Also I find the recovery to be less painful with the inframammary approach.Patients doing desk work can usually go back to work within 48h. Have a great day.
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