Is TUBA Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift Safe?

January 8, 2010
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I came across a surgeon website who practices in NY city that states that the doc is an expert in Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) procedure. I have read that there will be no visible scar in TUBA but is this procedure safe and do you recommend this procedure? If I also need a Breast lift, which will leave a scar and will be less painful as Breast implant will be thru' navel and lift will be over the muscle? So, does it make sense to have a lift with combo of TUBA for implant? Thanks for your great responses so far!

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January 11, 2010

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Answer: Trans-umbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) and breast lift

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May 9, 2012

Answer: Trans-umbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) and breast lift

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November 24, 2011

Answer: TUBA and Breast Lift?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2011

Answer: TUBA and Breast Lift?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 13, 2011

Answer: Avoid the TUBA

Rian A. Maercks, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Avoid the TUBA

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Answer: Absolutely Not- TUBA abd Breast Lift

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Answer: Absolutely Not- TUBA abd Breast Lift

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