Breast Implant Surgery: Inframammary Incision vs. Axillary Incision vs. Areolar Incision

In the past, a slender body type was popular, but recently, as exercise and body profile photos have become trendy, more people have begun to prefer a fuller figure. For women who dream of a firm, sculpted S-line silhouette, larger breasts can also be an object of admiration.

The breasts are strongly influenced by innate factors, and unlike other areas, they cannot be easily improved through exercise or personal effort. For this reason, breast surgery has attracted attention as a way to improve them.

Breast surgery, especially breast augmentation, is largely divided into two methods. One is to harvest and graft one’s own fat, and the other is to insert an implant. In some cases, fat grafting and implant insertion are performed together.

In the case of fat grafting, the amount of fat that can be transplanted is limited, and over time some of the fat is often absorbed, reducing volume. For these reasons, many people choose implant insertion for breast augmentation.

If you are considering breast augmentation, you should be careful when choosing the type and size of the implant. When selecting an implant, it is important to choose one with proven safety, such as Motiva, Mentor, or Sebbin.

If you choose an implant that is not the right size out of a desire to make the breasts as large as possible, the result may instead look unnatural and awkward. Therefore, to achieve a good result, you need to choose a size that suits your body type and proportions.

For implant insertion, methods such as an axillary incision, inframammary incision, and areolar incision can be used. Each incision site has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choosing the incision site according to your lifestyle can increase satisfaction.

Axillary incision method

This method involves making a 2–3 cm incision inside the armpit fold to insert the implant. Bong Bong Plastic Surgery uses a special endoscopic device developed in-house and a minimal-incision surgical method, making it a safe procedure with almost no bleeding and little concern about postoperative pain.

Inframammary fold incision method

This method involves making an incision along the breast crease to insert the implant. Compared with other incision methods, it allows a faster return to daily life after surgery, so it is preferred by homemakers, athletes, and entertainers. A scar may be visible when lying down, but after about two years the scar almost disappears.

Areolar incision method

This method involves making an approximately 1.5 cm incision in the areola around the nipple, where the skin tone is darker, to insert the implant. It has the advantage that scars are hardly noticeable, but the drawback is that nipple sensation may be slightly reduced.

Breast implant surgery is relatively difficult because the implant size and suitable surgical method must be selected according to the individual’s body conditions, such as chest size, shape, and skin elasticity. It is best to choose medical staff with abundant clinical experience in breast surgery, capable of establishing an appropriate surgical plan for various body types, and make the decision only after 충분히 consulting. You should also carefully check the hospital’s safety system and postoperative care.

Bong Bong Plastic Surgery uses implants with the most reliable effectiveness and safety based on clinical data and cases. We select the ideal implant for each individual according to body type, preferred size, shape, and feel.

In addition, we manage scars so they are not noticeable through our Scar Treatment program.

Our medical team continuously conducts research on breast surgery alongside many renowned plastic surgery experts overseas, and has developed procedures tailored to Korean patients. We provide excellent care in many areas, including implants, fat grafting, and hybrid surgery. If you are looking for a place that is good at breast implant surgery, please visit Bong Bong Plastic Surgery :)