An inframammary is a procedure that augments the breast. The incision is hidden in the crease of the breast and is visible only when the breast is lifted or topless. It is easy to conceal under any bikini. It is suitable for pre-filled and large silicone breast implant.
Incision technique
The most popular breast-augmentation procedure is the inframammary. This technique involves creating a pocket in the breast and inserting the breast implant into it. This method of breast enhancement is very safe. It does not require any incisions. This can also be done on large breast implants. This procedure is safe for breastfeeding.
The inframammary surgical incision technique has the advantage of reducing overall surgery time. The surgeon performs this procedure using a stab-shaped incision, about 3 mm long, to insert a small infiltration cannula. To elevate the pocket and promote hemostasis, 150mL of tumescent solutions are injected through the incision.
Criteria of inclusion
The inframammary folding is a landmark in breast surgery. It is the border between the breast and chest wall that defines the inferior margin of the breast. Important consideration in order to avoid implant migrating is that the fold serves as inferior support for subpectoral or lateral implants. In addition, a fold is visually important for reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.
Women must be at minimum 14 years of age and suffer from excessive inframammary or other forms of sweating to be eligible for this study. A legal representative must sign the FITC on behalf of patients under 18. Also, women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding will not be eligible. Patients should be informed that participation in the study is voluntary and does not involve any financial incentive.
There are risks
Inframammary procedures come with risks. Inframammary surgery can cause a double-bubble defect where the breast tissue meets the implant contour. This can cause a variety of problems, including breast cancer.
Inframammary, or circumareolar, incisions are not nearly as effective as those at the periareolar. Because sensory nerves in lower breasts are more susceptible to stretching and cutting during inframammary insertions, this is why inframammary incisions can prove less effective. Inframammary needles can result in higher rates of nipple cancer and are less visually appealing than periareolar.
Advantages
The inframammary Incision is the most used in plastic surgeries. This is due to the ease of its use and visibility. You can also access submuscular, subpectoral and subglandular planes directly with this incision. This incision is less painful and comes with fewer risks. The inframammary approach allows for placement symmetry while requiring minimal scarring.
However, this breast enhancement technique has some limitations. It's not as precise as other surgical methods and the implants can be too high or unevenly placed on the chest. The scars that are left behind may not be as concealable as one might think.
Modified approach
The inframammary folding is an incision which extends from the chest wall down to the underlying tissue. The inframammaryfold is closed by multiple layers, absorbable sutures that reach the medial or lateral edges. The skin disc then moves toward the center of your breasts, returning it to its original position in the nipple/areolar complex. The wound is closed with smaller gauge sutures.
The incision is made along an inframammary line that is not near 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.