Types Of Breast Procedures

• Transaxillary (armpit) incision – Transaxillary breast augmentation is a technique where the incisions are made in the armpits so that the implants can be inserted. This technique is done using an endoscope (microscopic camera) so the surgeon can see exactly what they’re doing. The big benefit to this technique is that there are no scars left on the breasts themselves.
• Periareolar (minimal scar) incision – Periareolar breast augmentation is performed by inserting the implants through incisions made in the lower edge of the areola. Although the incisions are made on the surface of the breasts, they are quite well hidden due to their placement.
• Inframammary (beneath breast) incision – Inframammary breast augmentation is done by inserting the implants in incisions made where the breasts meet the chest wall. Depending on the size of implants used and the patient’s current breast size and shape, the scars left behind by inframammary breast augmentation are often hidden from plain site.