Incision Appearance After TUBA Implants?

asked 2 years ago by 8891anon in Iowa
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: belly button, 200-249cc, incision, transumbilical (TUBA)

I am going to have a transumbilical breast implant procedure done soon and I really want to know what my belly button will look like in weeks after surgery. I am getting small implants (200cc) and want to keep this very private. If I wear a swim suit this summer will people notice a line in my belly button? Surgery is scheduled for end of April.

10 answers to Incision Appearance After TUBA Implants?

Scarring with TUBA Breast Augmentation

Hi there- I no longer perform this procedure because the outcomes were quite simply never as nice as we could reliably achieve through other techniques... I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but would bet that you are unhappy with the outcome after a short time and definitely believe your chances of needing a revision are higher with this technique. Having said that, your scar will be tiny and inconspicuous. What I always ask my patients, however, is- If after surgery your breast more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

The TUBA breast augmentation incision can result in a long and visible scar tunnel

I am not a fan of the TUBA procedure, for many of the same reasons described by most Plastic Surgeons: poor visibility of the breast pocket, the necessity of a saline implant, voiding the implant warrantee, a one-time only incision, distortion of all the layers of normal anatomy between the umbilicus and the breast, and often unreliable results. In addition, I have seen a number of patients in my office with a visible and palpable (you can feel it with your fingers) scar tunnel from the... more

Karen M. Horton, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.drkarenhorton.com

TUBA incision

The incision for a transumbilical breast augmentation is place in the crease of the umbilicus. This is usually barely perceptible. It should be OK for the beach.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Information about the TUBA procedure

The scar from this procedure usually heals well, but you should really make sure you are educated about the negative aspects of this procedure. There is a lot of "marketing" misinformation out there.

Dean Fardo, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

The scar after TUBA breast augmentation is not hidden

The TUBA augmentation procedure uses the belly button as an entry point to tunnel an implant into a subglandular position under the breast. It seemed to work well for some though surgeons seldom use this approach today because of difficulty in controlling the position of the implant. It can be particularly difficult to place the implant under the muscle, a position favored by most, and place a silicone gel implant as well. Also keep in mind that the belly button scar is not hidden in a... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

TUBA and visibility of incision

This is not a popular procedure among plastic surgeons due to the difficulty in visualization and accuracy of placement. That having been said, the belly button is a a scar itself. So it is an excellent location to conceal an incision.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Incision appearance after TUBA implants

Usually not very noticeable inside the umbilicus. The real issue if you will get an acceptable result. Most boarded plastic surgeon shy away from this technique due to the unpredicatablilty of results. FroM MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Belly Button Appearance after Belly Button Breast Augmentation (TUBA)

The Transumbilical Breast Augmentation incision is from the 12 to the 6 o'clock position INSIDE the belly button. In the vast majority of cases it heals extremely well and does not call attention to itself.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

We don't do TUBA breast implants.

Hi. Some good surgeons do this operation, but they are a small minority. Putting in breast implants through the belly button invalidates the manufacturers' guarantee, because of the risk of damaging the implants.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Ask your doctor

I assume that you are paying for the surgery, thus it is incumbent on your surgeon to answer all of your questions. Why put this out on the net when none of us are doing your surgery - only you and your surgeon know how the scar will look.