Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
Transumbilical Breast Augmentation is a revolutionary procedure that can help women to achieve the breast size they desire. Genetics is the number one factor that determines the size of our breasts, but sometimes we don’t get the size we desire. In addition, many women find that they suffer from breasts that are uneven, out of proportion or are sagging and deflated. Augmentation procedures make it possible for women to alter breast size for a more comfortable, natural look. Many women who have undergone this procedure feel better about themselves and have an overall better body image.
Transumbilical Breast Augmentation is a procedure that involves the implantation of saline-filled prosthesis in the breast area. As the technology involved in breast augmentation procedures has progressed, different shapes have become available—anatomic, teardrop or round—therefore women can choose exactly how they want their breasts to look and the surgery can be customized accordingly. While there are some experimental fillers used for this surgery, saline implants are used almost exclusively because over the past 20 years they have proven to be the most consistent choice.
There are several different techniques that surgeons can use for breast augmentation procedures, one of which is the Transumbilical Breast Augmentation or TUBA technique. When surgeons use this technique, they will make an incision around the upper edge of the belly button. A slender instrument will then be passed underneath the skin until it reaches behind the breast tissue. At this point in the treatment, temporary breast implant sizers are inserted in the space and inflated to create the space where the implants will be placed. Adjustments are made and then the empty saline implants are placed in the space and filled with sterile saline. Once the implants are in place, the incision will be closed and the procedure will be complete.
The advantages of using the Transumbilical Breast Augmentation procedure versus more traditional techniques are that this technique leads to faster recovery, very little tissue trauma, less risk of injury to the sensory nerves of the nipple and breast, shorter operative time and a single scar that does not reside near the breast. Women who are looking to change the shape of their breasts can feel confident that the TUBA procedure can get you fantastic results. |
