How big is the incision for breast implant surgery and where is it located?
Although three incisions are described in plastic surgery literature, we exclusively use only two of them. The one around the areola (the pigmented skin around the nipple) causes scars within the breast tissue itself and sometimes distorts the nipple. We utilize either one underneath the breast, or sometimes in the armpit. In either case, the scar is three to four centimeters long (an inch is two-and-a-half centimeters.) Several factors enter into the choice of incision sites. Fewer people will be likely to see the scar underneath the breast. With bathing suits or other sleeveless attire, the scar under the arm may be visible when the arm is raised. If sagging of the breast is a problem AT ALL, the incision under the breast is preferred, since it allows more control of the placement of the lower border of the implant, and therefore our ability to correct some degree of sagging with the implant. [Back to Top] Choosing your plastic surgeon (Seven check-ups to give your plastic surgeon) A
