Breast implants placed through tummy tuck incision

Michael C. Edwards, MD answers: Is Breast Augmentation through Tummy Tuck incision possible?

I had read of a procedure that allows a breast augmentation while doing a tummy tuck, using the tummy tuck incision rather than incising the breast. Is this a commonly used procedure? Would it be as accurate placement if it was done using this method?


Michael C. Edwards, MD
1 month ago
 

There are surgeons who will place breast implants through the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) incision. This is basically the same concept as the TUBA (trans umbilical) approach. I do not perform this procedure because I personally feel it takes away too much support of the lower aspect of the breast implant and is basically a "blind" dissection. If you decide this is the way you want your procedure performed I suggest you search and find a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs it this way and meet with them to allow them to review your options. Best of luck.

Dr Edwards

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