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Breast augmentation surgery can be performed in a number of different ways. Not only are there choices as far as implants go, but there are also several ways to perform the surgery itself.
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No Scar Breast Augmentation (Transaxillary) Dr. Gregory Lynam is the only plastic surgeon in Richmond, VA offering transaxillary endoscopic breast augmentation. No scars on the breasts. -
Minimal Scar (Beneath Breast) Minimal scar inframammary breast augmentation in Richmond, VA. Incisions beneath the breast with very reliable results. Saline or silicone. -
Minimal Scar (Periareolar Incision) Periareolar incision breast augmentation in Richmond, VA: implants placed through the curve of the areola. Pros, cons and how it works. -
Anesthesia How anesthesia works for breast augmentation in Richmond, VA: safety, monitoring while you’re out, and how long recovery takes. -
Ready For Surgery? Steps to take before your breast augmentation in Richmond, VA: fasting, arranging a ride, stopping smoking, loose clothing and more. -
Day Of Surgery What to expect on the day of your breast augmentation in Richmond, VA, and how to prepare for your recovery at home. -
Recovery and Post Op Breast augmentation recovery in Richmond, VA: common side effects, steps to take after your operation and when to return to work. -
Exercise Post Op When you can exercise after breast augmentation, and what activity is safe during recovery, from Dr. Lynam’s Richmond, VA team.
Breast augmentation surgery can be performed in a number of different ways. Not only are there choices as far as implants go, but there are also several ways to perform the surgery itself.
Inframammary breast augmentation (where the incision is made below the breasts) is the most traditional form of surgery but there are now other ways to approach breast augmentation as well.
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.
Which should I get?
Given the different options available concerning how a breast augmentation can be performed, you might be wondering which is the best for you. This will really depend since each approach comes with its own advantages. If you are certain that you don’t want there to be any scarring at all on the breasts themselves then transaxillary breast augmentation is the best choice.
If you’re not certain about which is the right approach then this isn’t something to worry about. Dr Lynam has a huge amount of experience with breast augmentation and can advise you on what the best approach is for your unique body type and goals at your consultation.
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