Yes. The most common incision is made between the lower part of the breast and the chest wall (inframammary incision). The other two incisions (thus scars) are around the areola and in the axilla, (the transaxillary incision). My preference for years was the transaxillary approach until silicone implants became unavailable and we had to use [...]
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January 2nd, 2012“Mommy Makeovers” On the Rise – by Michael R. Huntly, M.D.
August 11th, 2011Over the years, I’ve seen many trends come and go in the world of plastic surgery, but what has been dubbed “the mommy makeover” looks to be around a while. This catchy marketing term is reserved for the mom who recently had children, doesn’t think she is going to expand further her family, and wants [...]
Q & A: Are breast implants for breast enlargement?
June 2nd, 2009Usually, but there are some exceptions. If someone has breast tissue but has sagging, then the breast tissue can be maneuvered and sutured higher and tighter, thus giving the impression of breast enlargement as well as correcting the sagging problem. The procedure is called an auto-augmentation. Auto is short for autologous–which means using your own [...]
Dr. Finger: Q&A Saline vs. Silicone in Savannah, Georgia
April 29th, 2008What is best, a saline or silicone implant? Saline (salt water) implants do not feel as natural as silicone implants in cases without encapsulation. All encapsulated breast simply feel and look hard. In fact, silicone implants often feel exactly like real breast. However, saline implants have a slightly lower incidence of encapsulation, but wrinkles are [...]
Dr. Finger Q&A about Breast Implants in Savannah, Georgia
April 29th, 2008What is best, the implant behind or in front of the muscle? Both positions have advantages and disadvantages. In front of the muscle (called pre-pectoral or sub-glandular) can be more natural in appearance in someone with adequate breast tissue, and recovery is less painful. In someone with very small breasts, wrinkles can sometimes be seen [...]
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