Breast enlargement
where are the scars positioned?
The location of the incisions for placing the implants varies. Periareolar incisions (incisions made around the areola) are usually well concealed after healing but may lead to problems with breast feeding. Transaxillary incisions are made under the arm and are visible after healing. However, this approach rarely interferes with breast feeding. An inframammary incision is made under the breast in the breast fold (where the chest wall meets the breast) and is visible after surgery. However, this approach usually allows for successful breast feeding. The implant is placed either between the chest wall and the pectoralis muscle (that sits behind the breast) or behind the breast tissue, in front of the pectoralis muscle. There are many kinds of implants and the best one for you should be discussed with your surgeon. After the implant is in place, the incisions are sutured.

Updated 05/15/2007
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