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What is transumbilical breast augmentation?

Transumbilical Breast augmentation in Orange County is a way to surgically enhance breasts without leaving any visible scars. Traditionally, breast augmentation surgery in Orange County has consisted of the breast implants being inserted through incisions on the breasts, in the fold under the breast, around the nipple-areola complex or in the armpit. But using the transumbilical method, the breast implants are inserted through the belly button with the use of endoscopic technology, so there are no scars on the breasts or the body.

Transumbilical breast augmentation, commonly referred to as TUBA, or endoscopic breast augmentation, known as EBAM, was pioneered by Dr. Gerald Johnson in October 1991 as a way to conduct a breast augmentation procedure without leaving visible scars. This method also allows for both breast implants to be inserted through only one incision. Many women in Orange County are suitable candidates for the transumbilical procedure.

Saline breast implants are the only type of breast implant that can be used for transumbilical augmentation. But the choice of either subglandular or submuscular placement is still available with this procedure. The preferred method for saline breast implants is the submuscular placement in order to have the additional muscle tissue cover the implants.

For more information, please visit our breast augmentation pages to learn about the entire procedure from start to finish. These pages contain information on breast implant safety, the different types of breast implants available, submuscular versus subglandular implant placement, recovery from breast augmentation surgery in Orange County and possible risks or complications of breast augmentation surgery.

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