With the evolution in cosmetic medicine, today surgeons are putting serious effort into providing modern techniques for their patients; which result in a satisfying surgical outcome and facilitate postoperative effects.
In this article, round block breast augmentation surgery will be explained in details: what is the surgery about? And what advantages does the round block technique offer?
What is a round block breast augmentation surgery?
The round block is an incision technique mainly performed in interventions of cosmetic surgery; notably
breast augmentation surgery. During a round block breast enhancement surgery, the incision will be performed in the periareolar region; that is to say, around the areola.
The round block technique is generally quite underwent as it leaves minimal scarring after the intervention.
The technique is also used to correct certain deformities around the areola (which may have a very unaesthetic aspect).
When can we consider using the round block technique?
The round block technique is generally used when there is a possibility of undergoing breast surgery without having to perform important incisions.
The goal of the technique is to leave as minimal scarring as possible.
The round block technique is also used to redraw the areola of the breasts. Indeed, if the patient is dotted with relatively big areolas or unaesthetic ones, the round block technique may reduce the size of the areolas and give them a more defined circular aspect.
It is, therefore, during the preliminary consultation and after careful evaluation of the patient’s needs that the surgeon is able to determine the appropriate scarring technique for the surgery: either a round block, a hemi-areolar scar, a t scar, or other.
The incision type also depends on a number of factors; like the patient’s desired outcome, breast morphology and the size of mammary glands.
The advantages of the round block technique
Round block breast augmentation surgery is nowadays considered a widely-used technique by cosmetic surgeons.
It is an efficient and precise incision method, which can facilitate the intervention of breast surgery in many situations. It is, however, to be noted that the final decision of the incision method will be solely taken by the surgeon to ensure a satisfying outcome.
Here are the main advantages of the round block technique
-scarring is hardly noticeable after the surgery: this is one of the strongest advantages of the round block technique. After the intervention, the incision scar will be concealed with the areola pigment, which makes it very hard to detect.
-the round block technique can reposition the areola: after the preliminary consultation, the surgeon may suggest to lift the position of the areola in certain situations. The round block technique will be used to reposition the areolas and lift them; therefore giving aesthetically-pleasing results.
-the round block technique improves the appearance of the areolas: some patients may be bothered by their relatively big areolas or not having defined circular ones. In this case, the round block technique can redraw areolas and further define their contours.
-the round block technique can correct a slight mammary ptosis: if the mammary ptosis (droopy breasts) is not important, it is possible to correct these using the round block technique. Therefore, it would be unnecessary to opt for a t scar.