Breast Augmentation: Placement and Care for Scars
By Abigail Aaronson
Nobody likes a scar. They are unattractive, conspicuous and are a reminder of some kind of trauma. Even if that trauma was an elective surgery like breast augmentation, you still don't want to see the scars. However, with breast augmentation, you have a choice as to where the scars will be. The location also determines how noticeable the scar is and how well it will heal. Wherever there is an incision, there will be a scar. So, here are your choices for incision sites and how they are expected to heal:
1.The crease under the breast: Also called inframammary incision, this is a popular placement because the scar falls under the breast and is only visible if you are lying down or raising your arms high above your head. But, because of where it falls, the scar is still hard to see. If it heals well, there should be no problems.
2. The nipple: The areola incision is made around the edge of the nipple and is very small. Since it falls between the darker and lighter skin, the scar is unnoticeable. This incision site also tends to heal very well with little chance of noticeable scarring.
3. Under the arm: This is called a transaxillary incision and the scar is undetectable because it is made in the creases of the underarm. Another bonus with this scar placement is that there is definitely no scarring of the breast. So, in case it does not heal correctly, the scar is still hidden under the arm.
4. Through the navel: Yes, through the navel. It sounds crazy, but it's true. One small incision is made around the edge of the belly button, so the scar is tiny and hard to detect. Most importantly, no scarring of the breasts occurs. Another plus for this incision site is that the incision typically heals very well and faster than the other techniques.
Of course, how you take care of the site also determines how noticeable the scar will be. First and foremost, follow all of your surgeon's after-care instructions. This includes icing the site to help with the swelling. After a breast augmentation, absolutely no lifting or straining because this can pull the sutures or reopen the incision if it is not completely healed. There are silicon sheets that can be placed over the incisions that help reduce the appearance of the scars. Vitamin E is also another option for treating the area.
Choosing the right surgeon also increases your chances of having less noticeable scars. Make sure he is a board certified plastic surgeon and has experience in breast augmentation. Because it is still a relatively new procedure, if you choose TUBA, definitely make sure he has a good amount of experience. It is still not a common technique among plastic surgeons. Depending on your current chest size and how much tissue you have, you may be limited in your choices, but your surgeon will be able to advise you on this. Discuss with your surgeon all of your options for breast augmentation and be clear about what your expectations are.
About the author
In San Francisco, breast augmentation/ is a major surgery that involves incisions leading to scars. That makes it important to choose the right surgeon to increase your chances of having less noticeable scars. www.drkim.com and consult a board certified surgeon for proper advice. from http://www.FreeArticlesAndContent.com
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