Transaxillary Endoscopic Breast Augmentation - What are the Facts?

Transaxillary Endoscopic Breast Augmentation - What are the Facts?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sara_Goldstein]Sara Goldstein

The word transaxillary means through the armpit, meaning in this context that the incision for inserting the breast implant is made inside the armpit.

The word endoscopic means looking inside, and refers to the surgical instrument which is used to move the implant from the armpit to its final location in the chest. An endoscope is a long, thin device with a light and camera at the tip, and it enables your cosmetic surgeon to see beneath the skin. It’s used to help create the pocket which will hold the implant.

The armpit location

There are a couple of good advantages to having the incision made in the armpit:

The resulting small scar will be well-hidden. Other incision locations are below the areola or beneath the breast in the crease, both of which leave scars that are well-hidden, but on the breast.
The incision is not made on the breast, which eliminates any risk of damaging milk ducts or nerves involved in the let-down of milk. This is a consideration for any woman who intends to breastfeed after having her breast augmentation.

There are really no disadvantages to a transaxillary incision. Access to the implant pocket is actually easier from the armpit, from an anatomical perspective. The clear view of what he is doing enables the cosmetic surgeon to be very exact in placing the implant. There is no increased risk of infection, no more pain than in the other incision options, and no parts of the armpit are affected (such as nerves or lymph nodes).

The incision and scar

The incision itself is about one inch long and its resulting scar blends into the natural creases of the area.

“Results with the armpit incision are excellent,” says cosmetic surgeon Dr. Adrian Lo in Philadelphia, PA. In my practice, it’s the most commonly requested location, and my patients have all been thrilled with their results.”

Dr. Lo’s website offers many photographs of typical transaxillary scars, and before and after photos of transaxillary breast augmentations.

With such small and well-hidden scars, you can wear any summer clothing you might have enjoyed wearing before your surgery, including swimsuits and tank tops. [http://www.dradrianlo.com]Please click here for more information regarding breast augmentation and other cosmetic surgery procedures in the Philadelphia area.

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