What is the Success Rate for Keller Pump for BA Revision?

I have a ruptured saline implant (475 o.f. 525cc) and will be switching to silicone. I interviewed 2 Dr's, and chose the dr that uses the Keller pump in conjunction with a mentor 550cc hp. When I informed the office for the dr that I did not chose, I was told that this was a far inferior surgical method and gave inferior results. I have a surgical date in 2 weeks and am now very concerned that I may not be fully informed on the safety of this method. Can anyone help? Thanks!

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Keller funnel in breast implant insertion

I don't know what a Keller "pump" is but a Keller funnel is a fantastic device that allows the surgeon to place a gel implant with a "no touch" technique, perhaps a shorter scar, with less trauma to the implant and without it touching the bacteria on your skin (maybe less risk of capsular contracture). I get no money from this company but would never stop using it! Who ever told you it was "inferior" to poking the implant in with their fingers is wrong in my opinion. Remember... more

Keller Funnel for Breast Implant Revision

The Keller funnel has very little if anything to do with the quality of the result. There may a significant skill difference between two surgeons, but the Keller funnel will not be the difference. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Keller Funnel?

Some surgeons use this funnel to squeeze the implant into the pocket. In my opinion it does not add anything to the surgery.

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Keller Funnel for Breast Augmentation Revision for Large Gel Implants

I have no idea why you were told that the use of a Keller funnel would give inferior results. Perhaps we are confusing a device with a technique. A Keller funnel is a sophisticated low-tech device that allows the plastic surgeon to introduce a gel implant into the pocket through a smaller incision, with less tissue and implant trauma and less implant contact with skin and breast bacteria. I remember the days of residency when we watched with admiration as the professor with... more

What is the Success Rate for Keller Pump for BA Revision?

I assume you are talking about a Keller funnel, which is a device that permits insertion of a silicone gel implants through a smaller incision, with less trauma to the implant, and with the use of a no-touch technique that probably reduced a number of potential complications including infection and capsular contracture. I use it for all silicone implants. The only disadvantage is the cost--it adds about $100 to the procedure costs. I can't begin to imagine a scenario is which... more

Keller Funnel and Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. I use the Keller funnel for all breast cases that involve the use of silicone gel breast implants. I have found it a useful tool that allows for easier insertion of silicone gel breast implants with less manipulation/contact and (probably) the use of smaller incisions. I hope this helps.