Breast Augmentation: Methods For Implant Placement

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to utilize silicone or saline prosthesis to assist in the enlargement of an individual’s breasts. Therefore, many women seeking the cosmetic modification of breast augmentation would like to know the differences between the four methods for implant placement. Are there pros and cons to choosing one procedure over the other? Yes. But, it is dependent upon your body type: bone and muscle structure as well as the size and type of implant you seek in moving forward with your procedure. You will discuss and decide upon a method with your surgeon before any procedure is set to begin.

The methods or techniques for breast augmentation include inserting the implant under the temporarily removed nipple, or through an incision made to the inframammary fold, the natural fold underneath the base of either breast. The final two methods involve creating a canal under the skin through which the empty implant is inserted. Your plastic surgeon will discuss with you how he or she will make a small incision concealed either inside of your belly button or under your armpit area. During the surgery, he or she will then proceed to gradually raise a passageway under the skin leading all the way into the breast pocket where the implant will be placed. The last two methods provide even less visible scarring than the small cuts of their alternatives.

These breast augmentation techniques are chosen to the best calculation of implant placement and desired outcome based on the patient's frame and the plastic surgeon’s adjustments to the procedure, discussed with the patient in consultation. For instance, the inframammary fold insertion and the nipple techniques can use pre-filled implants among the natural breast tissue. They provide a responsive adjustment process, insofar as comparing size and height between the two breasts; any misalignment can be spotted at once. Yet the belly button and under arm techniques utilize the placement of the rolled and empty implant before filling them up to the desired weight and therefore cup size. This provides more of an instant adjustment process as height and shape misalignment will be managed as the surgeon continues to fill the implants.

The technique that will be performed during your breast augmentation is dependent upon your general frame and the size of implants you choose. In order to help you achieve optimum results for many years to come the inframammary method may be chosen over the nipple method depending upon how deep you would like your implant to be placed under your breast tissue or muscle. You may select implant placement underneath your breast muscle, closer to your breastplate; or higher placement under the protruding fatty breast tissue, mammary gland. All of techniques available to your surgeon’s experience will benefit your request. The techniques for the professional development as well as health safety continue to improve only to offer the greatest benefit to implant recipients.