Breast Implants through Transumbilical Incisions in Beverly Hills, CA
Transumbilical breast augmentation – sometimes referred to by the acronym TUBA – is a procedure performed through an incision on the rim of the navel. A tunnel is then created under the skin, all the way to the breasts, allowing Dr. Chiu to perform your breast augmentation. This procedure is only possible using saline breast implants, which are filled after placement. Because silicone breast implants come pre-filled, they cannot be pushed into the breasts through the channel created under the skin.
This incision type is generally preferred because there are no scars anywhere near the breasts. However, this may be the only considerable advantage of this incision type.
Transumbilical breast augmentation is considered a blind procedure, as it does not allow the surgeon to visualize the creation of the pockets where the breast implants will be placed. The implants are placed using a long metal rod, which pushes them through the channel and into the breasts. They are then centered as best as possible beneath the nipples. Revision procedures cannot be performed through the TUBA method, meaning new incisions will have to be made to change, remove, or replace your breast implants. It is also unsuitable for very thin women or those with hernias or abdominal scars.
Dr. Chiu can help you select the best breast augmentation incision type based on your desired outcomes and individual anatomy. To find out which method is right for you, contact us to schedule a consultation with celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Chiu at his Beverly Hills offices today.
Patient Reviews
J
Being a patient at BHPS has been an amazing experience. Everyone here has been extremely sweet and welcoming. The whole process from beginning to end has been very pleasant and I am happy that I decided to get my “girls” here. I have already started recommending you guys!
Julianna
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery® is awesome! I had my breast augmentation done with Dr. Chiu, and just after a week I was driving and felt physically great! I have very natural results; my friends and family love it and told me that my new “friends” can’t look any better!…
Kelly
I would first like to thank all the staff at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery®: Dr. Chiu, Chammy, Suzy, and Mallory. I appreciate everyone’s professionalism, accommodation, and kindness throughout my breast augmentation. I found Dr. Chiu through a Google search for top plastic surgeons in the area…
Aliaksandra
Dear Dr. Chiu, You are an amazing, skilled and talented surgeon. Truly, I feel blessed to have been your patient. From my initial consultation up until today, you have been warm, genuine, caring and professional. What I appreciate most is the time you took to guide me through the process of planning my breast augmentation…
Lisa
Dr. Chiu and his staff are the absolute best! My consultation was done thoroughly and he made sure to answer all my questions and let me know that he was there for me if I needed anything else. Every followup appointment, Dr. Chiu and his staff made me feel at home, I’d highly recommend him to anybody who is interested in pursing a cosmetic procedure!
Ariel
Dr. Chiu and his staff have been more than amazing to work with. The surgery process was effortless and I felt fully prepared for everything. I am more than happy with the results and Dr. Chiu and his team was with me every step of the way. Dr Chiu is very professional and I never once felt uncomfortable…