Inframammary incisions are a surgical procedure to augment the breasts. The incision can be hidden in the breastcrease. It is visible only if the breasts have been lifted or uncovered. It is easy to conceal under any bikini. It is suitable for both large and pre-filled silicone breast implants.
Incision technique
The most popular breast-augmentation procedure is the inframammary. This method involves creating a pouch in the breast and inserting a breast implant. This type of breast implant augmentation is extremely safe. It doesn't affect the nipple and areola. It can be performed on breasts with large implants. This technique is also safe for breastfeeding.
The inframammary surgical incision technique has the advantage of reducing overall surgery time. This procedure involves a 3 mm-long stab-shaped cut to insert a small infiltration catheter. Next, 150 mL of tumescent solution is injected through the incision to elevate the pocket and promote hemostasis.
Inclusion criteria
Inframammary folds are an important landmark in breast surgeons. It defines the inframammary fold and defines the ptosis. It also serves as an inferior support for subpectoral implant, which is important to prevent implant migration. A fold is essential for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
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. Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a legal representative who signs 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.
Risks
Inframammary surgical procedures can pose risks. A double-bubble deformity can occur when the inframammary fold is lower than the breast tissue. This type of deformity may lead to several complications, including breast-cancer.
Inframammary incisions do not work as well as those that are made at the periareolar/circumareolar crease. Inframammary incisions can cause sensory nerves at the lower pole of breasts to stretch or cut during inframammary procedures. Inframammary and periareolar incisions may result in a higher incidence of nipple necrosis. They are also less aesthetic.
Advantages
The inframammary incision is the most popular type of incision used in plastic surgery. 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 invasive, has fewer risks and can be used to prevent infection or hematoma formation. 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 inframammary fold is then closed using multiple layers of absorbable sutures, extending to the medial and lateral edges of the breast. The skin disc then moves toward the center of your breasts, returning it to its original position in the nipple/areolar complex. Close the wound with sutures of a smaller gauge.
The incision takes place along the inframammary lines, which are far away from the flap’s edge. Some flap material can be harvested using special tools, such a flashlight-equipped retractors or an endoscopic instrument.