Transareolar incision for augmentation mammaplasty

In the past, unacceptable results were obtained in attempts to correct hypoplastic breasts, so that patients seeking augmentation mammaplasty were afraid of possible hazards. Silicone inclusions were a great advancement in biological engineering. Their implantation through the transareolar incision by Pitanguy seems to be more physiologic and gives welcome aesthetic resuls. Furthermore, the incision allows adequate undermining and good hemostasis. Because there is no inframammary scar and consequent tissue weakness, early mobilization of the prosthesis by precocious manipulation is possible, decreasing the occurrence of capsule formation.Professor of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Chief of the Plastic Department at the 38th. Infirmary of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia General Hospital, and Member of the National Academy of Medicine.