Scarless breast augmentation is a surgical technique that places the incision in the patient’s underarms rather than on the breasts themselves. This blog discusses the most important questions and topics to discuss with a prospective plastic surgeon for scarless breast augmentation.
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Breast Augmentation With No Scars: Transaxillary Augmentation
Plastic surgery combines medical science with artistry. For anyone considering cosmetic enhancements, the reality is that these procedures can be transformative but although scars usually heal well, there may be visible scarring near or on the treatment area. For many, that’s a fair trade. But what if this didn’t have to be the case?
Scarless breast augmentation, also known as transaxillary breast augmentation, is an advanced procedure that gives patients the best of both worlds: enhanced, perky breasts with “invisible” scarring. During a traditional breast augmentation, the incisions are placed under the breast(crease incision)or around the nipple(periareolar), so no matter what, the breasts will have a scar that may be seen.
But with a scarless breast augmentation, the incision is placed in the armpit, resulting in no visible scar on the breasts.
Want a Scarless Breast Augmentation? Here’s What to Ask For
Scarless breast augmentation has been around for a while, but it’s much less common than other methods. This is because it is an advanced surgical technique, requires additional training for the plastic surgeon and requires specialized surgical equipment.
Because this procedure is more technologically advanced, you’ll need to research the plastic surgeon’s expertise and experience – just because the plastic surgeon offers a scarless breast augmentation does not necessarily mean they are the best choice. We’ll discuss the key factors to consider when choosing your scarless breast augmentation surgeon.
Plastic Surgeon’s Experience
First of all, you need to choose a plastic surgeon who not only offers scarless breast augmentation, but who also has extensive experience performing the procedure—ideally, you want a specialist. The old adage is true: Practice makes perfect. When choosing a scarless breast augmentation surgeon, make sure they have experience doing the procedure. Many plastic surgeons only perform the scarless technique occasionally and do more breast augmentations through the crease or nipple/areolar incisions.
Dr. Adrian Lo is considered one of the leading scarless breast augmentation surgeons in the country, having refined his technique over the past 25 years. Dr. Lo is proficient at performing this procedure using a wide range of implant materials and sizes, including gummy bear implants, which use highly cohesive silicone.
Scarless Breast Augmentation Before and After Images
When you meet with your scarless breast augmentation surgeon, or as you peruse their websites, take a good look at their before and after photos. A couple of things to look for when viewing plastic surgery before and after images:
- Consistent backgrounds, cropping, and lighting: Consistency is key for comparing images and ensuring they are not doctored or altered in any way. Lighting can especially affect the end result.
- The number of images: You want a decent sample size to ensure that these (hopefully good) results are standard for the plastic surgeon, and so you can get a good idea of the different surgical options. For example, you should look for a variety of surgical results so you can familiarize yourself with what results look like for silicone versus saline.
- Case studies or patient information: This is more applicable for in-office consultations, as plastic surgeons often do not include surgical information on their websites. They likely have a much larger portfolio of before and after images that you can look through in their office, along with the patient’s surgical information, such as what size and type of implant they have.
Dr. Lo features multiple pages of scarless breast augmentation before and after images on his site, with consistent lighting and backgrounds, multiple angles, and a wide variety of results. Another unique feature of his practice is that he uses real patients in many of his model images, showcasing the results on various body types and with different clothing.
Surgical Technique and Recovery
Your consultation is a time to learn as much as you can about your plastic surgeon, his/her approach, and what you can expect from your experience. While there are certain standards for how procedures are performed, each plastic surgeon has their own philosophy and approach that can affect results and recovery. Do your research and ask questions so you can learn as much as possible.
Dr. Lo prioritizes patient comfort and safety above all else and has his own proven approach to the procedure. For example, he uses a special surgical tool that funnels the implant into the breast pocket without the implant ever touching skin—reducing the risk of infection and improving patient comfort during recovery.
Choose the Right Scarless Breast Surgeon
At the end of the day, you need to choose a plastic surgeon whom you trust to provide the best possible results in a safe and effective manner. Do your research and ask questions—you’ll end up with a better experience and result.
Want to Learn More About Scarless Breast Augmentation in Philadelphia and New Jersey?
Learn how Dr. Lo can meet your goals with a comfortable and quick recovery period through advanced scarless breast augmentation surgery. Call Dr. Lo at (215) 829-6900 or complete the contact form to request a consultation and get started.