About
the Incision Location
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There are several places implants can be inserted.
During the consultation with your surgeon, you will
discuss the location of the incision that he will
use to place your breast implants. With your input,
you can decide together on the incision placement
that's right for you. There are 3 common approaches:
Transaxillary (under arm)
Periareolar (nipple)
Inframammary (crease below
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Transaxillary
Incision
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Given a choice, we find that many patients prefer
over the muscle implants (subglandular) placed through
a small under arm incision, also known as axillary
(less than 1", blended into the natural creases
under the arm). This technique offers the quickest
and easiest recovery time (in fact, approximately
1/3 of these patients do not take the pain medications
they are presribed after surgery). In many patients,
this incision is barely perceptible once it has healed.
The photo to the right shows a partially healed axillary
incision.
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Periareolar
Incision
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The periareolar incision is a semi-circular shape
along the lower half of the areola, the pinkish-brown
area surrounding the nipple. In many patients, this
incision is barely perceptible once it has healed.
The photo to the right shows a healed periareolar
incision.
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Inframammary
Incision
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The inframammary incision is placed beneath the breast
in the fold or crease. This incision allows easy access
and good visualization for the surgeon. He will take
into account the lowering of your breast fold that
may occur when placing breast implants, so your incision
may fall below where your crease currently lies.
In most cases, the incision heals well, but some women
choose a different approach as they prefer not to
have any scars on the breast. |
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Dr. Richard Ellenbogen is a Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery expert whose team of surgeons has helped many Los Angeles breast augmentation patients achieve lasting and natural looking results. These surgeons are also considered Beverly Hills liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, rhinoplasty specialists. Dr. Ellenbogen's Los Angeles cosmetic surgery practice is well known for their quality of service and surgical outcome.
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