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?
While this is technically possible, it is not generally considered a good idea. That is because much more disruption of tissue planes and nerves and blood vessels is required through this pathway than keeping the 2 surgeries separate. It sounds cute but there are good reasons that it is rarely done.
What you are asking about isn't really the same thing as the TUBA (Trans-Umbilical Breast Augmentation) which is where saline implants are place using a large endoscope pushed up from a belly button incision. This is not a common procedure. I have placed implants from the tummy tuck incision, but it is also not commonly done. It's a longer reach to get there than it seems, and it is usually better to have more direct access so the implants can be placed with greater precision.
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