Objectives: Transumbilical breast augmentation by silicone implant is unique technique for less scar.
Introduction: Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA)
with saline implants has been considered a safe and efficient
technique for decades. However, because silicone
implants are more popular than saline ones, TUBA with
saline implants is not widely performed. In 2014, we
published a report on transumbilical breast augmentation
using silicone cohesive gel implants. As we have performed
transumbilical silicone breast augmentation
(TUSBA) for 15 years with slight modifications, this study
aimed to describe this novel technique and present
accompanying patient outcomes over 7 years.
Materials / method: We enrolled patients desiring breast augmentation
at a single center. The preoperative design was initially
determined with the patients in standing positions before
they underwent surgery under general anesthesia in a
supine position
Results: Between January 2018 and December 2022, 69
women and one man underwent TUSBA at a single center.
All patients underwent cohesive gel silicone implantation
in the subpectoral pocket. The implant size varied from 225
to 300 mL (average 272 mL) because two patients underwent
surgery with implants of different sizes due to breast
asymmetry. All patients were satisfied with the surgery
outcome except one who was dissatisfied because of
abdominal bulging.
Conclusion: TUSBA offers advantages such as minimal
scarring and unrestricted arm movement; thus, it can be an
alternative option for patients seeking breast augmentation.
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