Breast implants: Incision and Position

Access incision and positioning of breast implants

Breast implants can be inserted and placed in different ways. Where the incision is made depends on the results of your preliminary examination. The type of insertion and how the implants are positioned is determined by several factors: your anatomy, your personal preferences and your surgeon's recommendation.

INFRAMAMMARY INCISION:
The most common incision for breast augmentation. It lies in the fold below the breast.
TRANSAXILLARY INCISION:
A surgical incision in the armpit.
TRANS-AREOLAR INCISION:
A surgical incision at the areola.
PERIAREOLAR INCISION:
A surgical incision around the areola.

Breast implants positioning or placement

For augmentation, the implant can be positioned:

Directly behind the breast tissue (sub-glandularly)

Under the fascia of the muscle (sub-fascially)

Under the pectoral muscle (sub-pectoral/sub-muscular)

Your physician will advise you which placement technique is best for your situation. POLYTECH silicone implants are soft and can be positioned in any of the three positions.