Type of Incision

How is the incision site for your breast implants determined?

There are three common incision sites: under the arm (transaxillary) around the nipple (periareolar) or within the breast fold (inframammary).  

Periareolar

This incision is typically more concealed, but is associated with a higher likelihood of inability to successfully breastfeed, as compared to the other incision sites.

Inframammary

This incision is generally less concealed than periareolar and associated with less difficulty than the periareolar incision site when breastfeeding.

Transaxillary

This incision is less concealed than periareolar and associated with less difficulty than the periareolar incision site when breastfeeding

In general the scars from breast augmentation surgery heal well, fading almost to insignificance over many months. However, excellent surgical technique and delicacy in handling the tissues maximizes the likelihood of a good outcome. Again, these are some of the reasons patients seek out Dr. Weinberg as, owing to his surgical skill, his results are superb.