Posted on May 11, 2018
I was just asked on another site to answer this question. A woman was removing her implants and had them placed originally through the areola. She now wants the implants removed, and wants to know, does she need to make a new scar?
As with all things plastic surgical, there is no straight forward answer.
General advice:
- If we can avoid a new scar on you, we do.
- If your original scar was in the fold (the inframammary IMF fold), we tend to use it like an open door.
- If you have an axilla (armpit) scar, we frequently need to change your scar. Why?
- It is hard to revise breast implants, do capsulectomies for capsular contracture, and do breast implant pocket adjustments through there.
- It is hard to place silicone gel implants through there, particularly when higher profile.
- Biofilm (and therefore capsular contracture rates) is higher in the armpit.
- If you have an areola scar, we may change the scar. Why?
- Biofilm (and therefore capsular contractures rates) are higher than in the IMF scar.
- If you remove the implant, sometimes the scar will indent, even when the deep tissue is lined up perfectly because there is no longer an implant as a platform “pushing” out the scar.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any questions regarding your health or medical condition.
