Keller funnel pros and cons?

In addition to new Style 410 tear-drop shaped implants, a second important innovation, the Keller Funnel, has changed how implants are placed into the breast pocket. Most implants are now placed under the pectoralis major muscle, which improves appearance and reduces the chance of hardening (capsularcontracture). Capsular contracture rates are also less if the implant never comes in contactwith the skin during the procedure. The Keller Funnel makes this possible. It workslike a cake decorator’s cornet for icing a cake. Once the pocket is ready, the implant isplaced into this sterile cone-shaped plastic funnel. The implant is then literally squeezedinto the pocket without ever touching the skin or the surgeon’s gloves.

Not many cons to using the Keller Funnel other than cost.The pros are:Less trauma to the implant which can cause implant fracture and failureLess chance of bacterial contamination which can result in capsular contractureSmaller incisionLess traume to the patient when inserting the implant.

The Keller funnel is not necessary but it does decrease the incision length, risk for contamination, and damage to the implant and surrounding skin. It's the no-touch technique and it's the smoothest way to insert the implant.  I use it every time I'm inserting an implant.

Dear Sharp1011Thank you for your question!  The Keller funnel is GENIUS !!  It takes 3 seconds to place 2 implants via a 2.5 centimeter incision( 1 ") for most patients.  The cost of the surgery time alone is worth the $ of the funnel.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

The Keller Funnel is an excellent device for placement of an implant because it enables the use of a smaller incision and avoids direct contact of the implant with the skin as it is being inserted. It is thought that avoiding direct contact with the skin may decrease the risk of developing capsular contracture.