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Trans-Umbilical Breast Augmentation, also referred to as TUBA, is a very clever method of breast augmentation.  Saline implants are placed through a small incision located inside the umbilicus or belly button.  The implants are placed beneath the breast through a small tunnel.  Although it is not commonly known, breast implants can be placed either above the muscle in the subglandular position or below the muscle in the submuscular position!  This procedure usually takes less than one hour and normal activities can be begun in just a few days.  Elastic wraps are placed around the abdomen for 24 hours to prevent any fluid accumulation in the tunnels. You can shower the very first day after surgery. Usually by three weeks massage is begun to maintain softness of the breasts.  For patients who want to have a truly inconspicuous or virtually invisible scar this is a wonderful method  of breast augmentation. 

The following patient underwent a TUBA using submuscular 390cc Moderate Plus saline implants.

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This patient requested a TUBA augmentation with submuscular saline implants. She chose a moderate plus 300cc implant. (A to Full C) During a consultation with Dr. Hunstad, you will weigh the relative benefits of each procedure and choose the technique best suited for you.

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This 29 year old patient underwent a Submuscular Breast Augmentation using 492cc(left) and 304cc(right) implants.  The right breast also underwent a Purse String Mastopexy and the left breast a Circumvertical Mastopexy. KORTESIS

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The following patient underwent a Transumbilical breast augmentation. She chose Inamed saline implants. Due to the fact that she was slightly asymmetrical prior to surgery, she chose 330cc on the right and 390cc on the left.

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