TUBA Breast Augmentation

Information on breast augmentation TUBA. Read about the advantages of TUBA, minimal scarring, reduced loss of sensation and techniques.

The Trans-Umbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) involves making a one to two inch incision at the edge of the "belly button," through which a long metallic tube is tunneled towards the breasts. Then the breast implant is folded and pushed through this tube to its final position under the breasts.

The advantages of this approach are no scars on the breast and minimal scarring in the belly button. The surgeon uses blunt instruments to create a pocket and position the implants so there is reduced risk of bleeding. In addition, there are no disturbances to the breast ducts, especially when the implant is placed under the muscle. Since the incision is made so far from the breast, there is less chance of infection spreading to implant site. There is also a reduced loss of sensation because nerves are usually less disturbed and no cut is made to the sensitive nipple area.

The main disadvantage is that the plastic or cosmetic surgeon has to be specifically trained in the technique, therefore, only a handful of surgeons can properly perform this technique. Another disadvantage is that this procedure can only be used with saline filled implants and not silicone.

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Information on breast augmentation TUBA. Read about the advantages of TUBA, minimal scarring, reduced loss of sensation and techniques.