Guy Sterne
Plastic Surgeon
What does incision positioning mean?
Incision Positioning
Incision positioning refers to the specific placement of surgical incisions that are made during the double incision top surgery procedure. These incisions are an important part of achieving the desired chest contour while also determining the visibility of scars post-surgery. Individuals may choose their incision positioning based on several factors, including aesthetic preferences, desired chest appearance, and scar visibility concerns. Many individuals may opt for incisions that can be concealed under clothing or are positioned in natural body anatomy to minimise the visibility of scars while others may prioritise achieving symmetrical or balanced results.
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Mr. Sterne understands the importance of incision positioning and recognises that each individual may have unique preferences. During the initial consultation process Mr Sterne will discuss these factors with you carefully, considering your goals and expectations utilising his expertise to educate you about the potential outcomes associated with different incision positioning options.
Subpectoral Incision
An incision that follows the pectoral muscle is often referred to as a "subpectoral" or "submuscular" incision. This type of incision is the most common used in top surgery double incision procedures by following the natural contour of the pectoral muscle, this incision technique aims to minimise visible scarring and achieve a more natural-looking result.
Straight Interrupted Incision
This type of incision involves a straight line that is temporarily interrupted or paused before continuing again this incision technique aims to minimise visible scarring and achieve a more natural-looking result. This approach might be more suitable for certain chest sizes or shapes as some patients believe that straight incisions result leave a less noticeable scar line compared to other incision patterns.
Straight line Incision
This type of incision involves a straight line incision that continue across the center of the chest. In cases where the patient has an increased amount of breast tissue, this technique allows for better contouring as the straight line across the chest provides more control over tissue removal and reshaping, resulting in a flatter and more masculine chest appearance.
Diagonal Incision
Diagonal double incision involves making diagonal incisions across the chest rather than straight horizontal ones. This technique may be preferred by some patients for aesthetic reasons or to follow natural body contours. It allows for more precise contouring, especially in cases where the chest shape deviates from the typical horizontal line. Therefore it may result in a more natural-looking chest contour, particularly for individuals with unique chest anatomy.
Curved Incision
This type of incision involves curved line incisions under the pectoral muscles. These incisions offer a tailored approach to chest masculinisation, particularly favoured by many non-binary patients. These incisions allow for a result that feels more authentic to the individual's gender identity by following the natural contours of the body to create a more personalised chest contour.
