Inframammary incision is a surgical procedure used to augment the breast. The incision is hidden within the breast crease. It is easy to conceal under any bikini. It is suitable for both large and pre-filled silicone breast implants.
Incision technique
One of the most well-known breast augmentation methods is the inframammary. This involves making a small incision on the breast and then inserting the breast implants. This breast augmentation technique is extremely safe. The incision does not affect the nipple or areola, and it can be performed on women with large breast implants. This procedure is safe for breastfeeding.
The main advantage of the inframammary approach to incision is its ability reduce surgical time. The surgeon performs this procedure using a stab-shaped incision, about 3 mm long, to insert a small infiltration cannula. The incision is then closed with 150mL tumescent solution to raise the pocket and promote hemostasis.
Criteria of inclusion
The inframammaryfold is a key landmark in breast surgery. It defines the inferior border of the breast on the chest wall and defines ptosis. The fold also provides inferior support for subpectoral implants, an important consideration to avoid implant migration. The fold is also vital for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
Participants must be 14 years or older and have excessive inframammary shivering. A legal representative must accompany patients under 18 who sign the FITC. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are also not eligible. The study is voluntary, and patients should know that there are no financial incentives for participation.
Risques
Inframammary surgery is not without risks. A double-bubble deformity can occur when the inframammary fold is lower than the breast tissue. This type deformity can lead you to many complications, including breast carcinoma.
Inframammary cuts are less effective than those made at either the periareolar and circumareolar creases. This is due to the fact that the lower pole of your breast's sensory nerves can be stretched or cut by inframammary surgery. In fact, inframammary incisions can lead to a higher rate of nipple necrosis, and they are less aesthetic than periareolar incisions.
Disadvantages
The most widely used type in plastic surgery is the inframammary. Its ease of use, visibility and accessibility are the main reasons for its popularity. It allows for direct access to the submuscular and subpectoral planes. This type of incision is also less invasive and has fewer risks, including the chance of infection and hematoma formation. Furthermore, the inframammary approach is also ideal for achieving placement symmetry with minimal scarring.
This type of breast enhancement has its disadvantages. This method isn't as precise as other types of surgery and the implants may be placed too high or unevenly on the chest. Also, concealing the scar will be more difficult than you may think.
Modified approach
Inframammary fold refers to an incision that runs from the chest wall to the underside of the glandular tissue. Multiple layers of absorbable sewn tissue are then used to close the inframammary fold. These sutures extend from the medial and the lateral edges of each breast. The skin disc is then advanced toward the center of the breast, bringing it to the position of the original nipple-areolar complex. The wound is closed with smaller gauge sutures.
The incision is made along the inframammary line, which is far from the flap's edge. In some instances, special devices are used to harvest flap material, such as an endoscopic instrument or a retractors with a lighting system.