Plastic surgeons use a number of different incision patterns to perform breast augmentation. These include incisions around the areola, in the armpit area, and through the belly button.
The most common incision pattern is directly around the areola. Here, the scars that result from surgery are usually well-hidden. Once the scars mature, you might not notice them at all. This type of incision also complements a more extensive incision should you choose to combine your breast augmentation with a lift. Even without a breast lift, the areolar incision pattern is advantageous because it allows for better shaping of the breast mound after the insertion of the breast implant, especially in sub-muscular placement.