Periareolar Incision and Breast Augmentation

The periareolar incision is an incision that plastic surgeons use in many breast augmentation surgeries today. The incision is made on the bottom half of the nipple and is used in many breast lift surgeries. It is also used in the placement of breast implants for breast augmentation.

The periareolar incision or areola incision is one of the favored incision sites for many plastic surgeons and patients alike. With this incision the plastic surgeon is working close to the breast and has an easier time controlling placement of the breast implants. This incision also allows the plastic surgeon to be able to use any one of the popular placements in the chest muscle.

If the patient ever finds themselves needing to have a revision on their breast augmentation performed than the plastic surgeon can use the same incision site to reopen the patient. This allows for less scarring than that of incisions that are made further away from the breast.

One of the great advantages that the periareolar incision has over many other incisions is the scarring. If the surgery has been performed by a qualified, good plastic surgeon and the patient follows all post-op instructions by the surgeon the scar is almost non-existent. It usually will heal in a flat, miniscule little line.

There are some complications and down sides to the plastic surgeon using the periareolar incision on their patients. One of those complications is there can be loss of sensation in the nipple that the surgery was performed on. Because the incision is done on the nipple this incision has a higher chance of the loss than other incision places. A periareolar incision does also carry the risk for infection. Since the incision is made into the breast ducts the bacteria can spread its germs into the area that holds the implants.

Every incision site carries a chance of complications and risks. Talking over all of the options with a cosmetic surgeon is always recommended.