According to a study published in the March/April Aesthetic Surgery Journal, plastic surgeons prefer the breast crease (Inframammary) incision over other incision options. The study showed 64% of plastic surgeons surveyed prefer this incision.
The inframammary incision is concealed beneath the breast along the crease and offers the surgeon the most access to the area during surgery. It also allows the implants to be placed over, partially under, or completely beneath the chest muscle for a greater variety of results. Another advantage is that revision surgery, for complications such as capsular contracture, can be performed using the same incision for less scarring. This option can problematic, however, in women with a small amount of breast tissue or in those without a natural crease. A skilled plastic surgeon, however, can offer beautiful results with this option.
Other incision choices include the areola (periareolar)incision, the armpit (transaxillary)incision, and the TUBA (transumbilical)incision concealed within the navel. Each of these options offer their own advantages and disadvantages and should be discussed thoroughly with your plastic surgeon before surgery.
The second most popular among surgeons, according to the survey, is the areola incision which follows the curve of the dark area of skin around the nipple. This option offers the advantage of a smaller scar than the breast crease option while allowing the surgeon good access to the area during the procedure.
Surgeons tend to have their preferred incision option or options, and it is important to know which they are most experienced at when planning your surgery.
Incision placement is only one part of a successful breast augmentation. If you are considering breast augmentation, Temecula plastic surgeons at Renuance Cosmetic Surgery Center offer great information on their website. Or, consult Plasticsurgery.org to locate a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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