Yes, all surgery leaves scars, some more visible than others. Transaxillary incisions are made through the armpit approach and scars may be noticeable when you lift up your arms. If you choose a periareolar incision, the scars will be hidden in a natural color demarcation of the skin at the edge of the areola. If an inframammary incision is chosen, the scar may be noticeable in the fold beneath the breast when the breast is elevated. Transumbilical incisions are made in the belly button and do not cause visible scars as they are hidden in the fold of the bellybutton.

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