Breast Augmentation
in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas
Breast Surgery Options
Breast augmentation surgery is done by placing an appropriate implant size behind the breast. Implants are either placed behind the breast tissue, in front of the chest wall muscle or behind the muscle. In the latter case, the implant is separated from the breast by the muscle.
When breast implants are placed in front of the muscle, the augmentation is called subglandular . The term submuscular refers to the procedure in which the implant is placed behind the muscle.
Learn how to choose between subglandular and submuscular placement in breast enlargement surgery.
Breast Augmentation Surgery Incision Choices
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Many incision choices are available to Dr. Rai when performing a breast augmentation procedure. The operation can be an open operation in a traditional surgical manner or it can be done from a remote incision that is made away from the breast using an endoscopic approach .
Endoscopic Technique: In this method of breast augmentation surgery, the incision is placed away from the breast where the scar will not be easily noticeable. Using this incision, a pocket is made behind the breast in which the implant is placed. An endoscope is a long instrument with an attached light source and a video camera. This video camera enables Dr. Rai to see the field of operation on a nearby video monitor.
Generally, the incision is made in the belly button where it will be inconspicuous (the "TUBA Method"). Dr. Rai gently stretches the tissue in this area to create the breast implant pocket. After the breast implant pocket is made, the saline or silicone implant is inserted and inflated using a fill tube.
Click here to learn more about the TUBA Method of breast augmentation surgery.
Endoscopic breast augmentation surgery can also be done through an incision in the armpit or even through an existing scar on the body. Dr. Rai prefers to use the belly button incision for subglandular breast implant placement and an axillary incision for submuscular breast implant placement.
Some advantages of having endoscopic breast augmentation surgery include:
- No scar on the breast.
- Less pain.
- Quicker recovery.
- More feeling in the breasts is preserved.
Open Approach For Breast Augmentation: Incisions for w_e-breast.htm can be made in the crease of breast. This is called Inframammary Incision . Additional incision options include around the lower half areolar periphery, a Periareolar Incision , or in the armpit, an Axillary Incision .
The breast implant can be inserted in the subglandular or submuscular space using any of these incision types. Usually, the healing is fast and the scar tends to blend in and become less noticeable with passage of time.
There is a varying degree of sensory loss with any of the above approaches. Superiority of any one incision over the other has not been established. Dr. Rai makes his incision choice after an open discussion with the patient.
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For answers to all of your breast surgery questions contact us online today, or call us to set up your personal breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Rai at the Cosmetic Surgical Center 972-392-3511, or toll-free at 1-800-558-7355.
Cosmetic Surgical Center
7777 Forest Lane
Suite C-612
Dallas, Texas 75230
(972)392-3511
(800)558-7355
Saturday Appointments Available
