What is the belly button approach (Transumbilical Breast Augmentation or TUBA)?
The belly button approach has been in use since 1991. This is an endoscopic approach meaning that only a very small incision in the belly button is used with practically no visible scar (except inside the belly button). Because there is no other cutting and only small scopes are used to perform the procedure, patients experience much less discomfort and are back to non-strenuous activities much sooner. Our experience has shown a much lower rate of bleeding (hematoma), less hardening, much lower infection rate, and much less sensation loss.
