Breast Augmentation: Inframammary Incisions
The placement of your breast augmentation incision will directly affect the visibility of scars.

July 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The placement of your breast augmentation incision will directly affect the visibility of scars. Some placements, like periareolar and Inframammary, also give your plastic surgeon greater control over implant placement and the creation of stronger, more defined cleavage.

Inframammary incisions, placed in the crease where your breast and chest connect, are the most popular breast augmentation incision option. The placement of Inframammary incisions allows scars to be hidden in the natural folds of your breast, making them practically unnoticeable in almost every situation. In fact, most women find incisions placed in the Inframammary folds are only visible when they are lying down.

Advantages of Inframammary Incisions
In addition to reducing visible scarring, inframammary incisions allow your plastic surgeon to place your implants either above or below your chest muscle. Working in close proximity to your breast also allows your surgeon control over symmetry, cleavage, and optimal location of your implants.

Another advantage of inframammary incisions is that they allow your surgeon to perform any necessary surgical revisions should a problem occur. In cases of capsular contracture, implant rupture, bottoming out, or implant removal, your surgeon can follow the same scars to make necessary changes. Women who chose to have periareolar, trans-axillary, or transumbilical (TUBA) incisions may end up with Inframammary incisions should a problem with the implants occur.

Disadvantages of Inframammary Incisions
The primary disadvantage of inframammary incisions is scar placement. If your incision is not placed in an ideal location to allow for an increased breast size, the scar may ride higher on your breast and be more noticeable. This can happen both with your initial surgery and in subsequent surgeries should you chose to have a larger implant placed. It can also be visible if your natural or augmented breasts do not have a well-defined breast crease.

Working with a board-certified plastic surgeon can greatly reduce your risk of this aesthetic imperfection. An experienced plastic surgeon will place the incision in a position that will remain hidden even after your implants have been placed.

During your initial consultation with a plastic surgeon, your choices for breast augmentation incisions should be thoroughly covered. Being completely open with your surgeon about your aesthetic desires, clothing preferences, and lifestyle choices will help in determining what incision option is best for you.

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