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Minimal inframammary incision for breast augmentation.

Nabil Fanous¹, Caroline Tawilé, Valérie J Brousseau

¹Institute of Cosmetic Surgery, Westmount, Montréal, Quebec.

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Summary

Plastic surgeons can now achieve better breast augmentation results with a modified inframammary approach. This technique minimizes scarring, enhancing patient and surgeon satisfaction through a less noticeable scar.

Keywords:

Breast augmentation Incision Inframammary Short

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Background:

The inframammary approach is a popular breast augmentation technique.
Scar appearance is a significant concern for patients undergoing this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a modified inframammary approach for breast augmentation.
To present a technique that minimizes scar visibility.

Main Methods:

A modified inframammary incision technique for breast augmentation using saline-filled prostheses.
The technique emphasizes a very short incision length.

Main Results:

The modified approach results in a significantly less noticeable scar compared to traditional methods.
The surgical technique is straightforward, requires no special equipment, and yields consistent outcomes.

Conclusions:

Minimizing scar length in inframammary breast augmentation leads to increased patient and surgeon satisfaction.
This modified technique offers a practical solution for reducing visible scarring.