MTF Top Surgery
in San Francisco, Novato & Marin County, CA

MTF TOP SURGERY INCISION TECHNIQUES AND SCARRING

The majority of Dr. Delgado’s patients are thrilled with the enhanced size and shape of their breasts following top surgery in San Francisco. In most cases, scarring following breast enlargement is minimal. The extent of scarring depends largely upon the incisions created to insert the implants. Dr. Delgado chooses from one of the following incision patterns when performing chest surgery:

• Periareolar: incision is made along the edge of the areola
• Inframammary: incision is made within the horizontal crease below the chest muscle
• Transaxillary: incision is made through the armpit

An important goal during chest surgery is to create incisions that will not be readily apparent. Dr. Delgado chooses the best location for the incision with this goal in mind, while taking into consideration the patient’s unique anatomy and desired breast size. While scars will be noticeable during the first few months after surgery, they tend to fade and flatten in time. Within 2 years of surgery, Dr. Delgado’s patients will see their scars have significantly faded.