What Is Endoscopic Transaxillary Breast Augmentation?

Technique: One of the latest developments of breast augmentation involves a new technique for transaxillary breast augmentation. The procedure, as previously described, involves the insertion of the saline implant through a 3 cm (1.81") incision at the top of the armpit. The implant may be placed either below the pectoralis muscle or above the muscle in the subglandular position. Using an endoscope, a tube attached to fiberoptic equipment that allows the breast augmentation procedure to be visualized on a television screen, the pocket for the implant is carefully developed. The advantage is that the breast augmentation surgeon has total control of the operation. There is no blind dissection of the space for the implant. The fold below the breast (inframammary fold) as well as the medial aspect of the pocket (the cleavage area) is precisely created. The breast augmentation procedure takes approximately 1-4 hours. It is usually performed in our fully accredited facility. Patients ...