Implants may be placed through different skin incisions. The two most common approaches are inframammary vs. periareolar. Placement through an inframammary incision results in a short scar hidden in the fold below the breast. The periareolar approach leaves a scar at the lower half of the areola-skin junction, which is generally inconspicuous once healed. Some studies have shown lower capsular contracture rates and fewer complications if revision surgery is needed following the inframammary approach. Less commonly implants may be placed through transaxillary (underarm incision) or umbilical (belly button) approaches. These approaches make implant positioning more difficult due to less visibility during surgery. There is also an increased risk of bleeding since it is more difficult to carefully control during surgery due to the remote access.nScars in the underarm region may also be more visible when wearing certain clothing (e.g. tank tops, sleeveless dresses) and should be carefully considered before opting for this technique.