Breast enlargement surgery has become more and more advanced over the years, and as techniques have developed it has become easier to perform surgery without leaving large or visible scars. However, due to the complex nature of some of these types of procedure, breast enlargement prices tend to be higher.

One of the most popular methods of implant insertion techniques is known as TUBA which stands for Transumbilical Breast Augmentation. This method was first discovered in the early 1990’s and has since then been refined and developed to make it one of the most popular, and scar-free methods of implant insertion for those women choosing saline implants.

There are many benefits to have breast implants inserted in this way, however it may not be suited to everyone, and if your surgeon does not feel it is the correct way to perform your breast augmentation then you will have to consider the other recommended methods. Using Transumbilical breast augmentation technique means that both implants can be inserted through one incision, which is made in the fold of skin over the belly button. This means that there are no visible scars around the breast area, which is something many women are keen to avoid as it gives away the fact that they have had breast enlargement.

Once the incision is made, a blunt surgical instrument will be used to tunnel up to the breast tissue, and depending on whether the implant is to sit over or under the chest muscle, the appropriate dissection will be made. An endoscope will be used to ensure that this has been performed correctly and then an implant sizer will be put into place to create a suitably size pocket for the implant to rest in. This is done on both breasts to ensure symmetry and placement are both correct. Once this is done, the implant sizers are removed and the saline implant shells are positioned, and then filled. Once the surgeon is happy that the implants are filled correctly and the breast shapes and sizes are satisfactory, the filling tubes are removed. Saline implants have self sealing valves that will close as soon as the filling tubes are removed, then the single incision at the navel is stitched.

The recovery time for TUBA surgery is considerably less than with conventional methods, as there are no large wounds to heal, and most women find that they can resume daily activities in around 7 days and begin to undertake exercise in about 3 weeks. As with all forms of breast enhancement surgery, complete healing will take 6 to 12 months. If you are not too concerned with breast enlargement prices, and would like to have surgery that results in minimal scarring, the TUBA could well be the ideal procedure for you.

Breast enlargement is something that most women have thought about at some point in their lives, of course not all of them go ahead with it for various reasons, either going off the idea or being put of by breast enlargement prices, but for those that do there are a few things to consider about the process and recovery before jumping in.

Breast enlargement surgery is actually a pretty major operation to undergo, and the recovery period can be lengthy so it is something that should not be taken lightly.  The procedure can be  broken down into many different stages, so to try and keep it simple we will take it down to 3 stages: pre-surgery, surgery and post-surgery.

The pre-surgery stage is where you will first choose the clinic where you wish to have your surgery carried out, you will then have a consultation with the surgeon to discuss why you wish to have breast enlargement, what you would like to achieve through having it, and of cost breast enlargement prices.  It is during this consultation that the surgeon will explain to you the differnt types of implant available and their advantages and disadvantages, they will also discuss the different incision types that may be possible to use. Of course everyone is different so even if you have a friend who has had a certain type of implant and incision that looks amazing, it may be that it is not an option that is open to you - your surgeon is best placed to advise you on this as they have knowledge and experience of what works and what doesn’t.

The next stage is the surgery itself. Breast enlargement is major surgery and as such you will need to have a general anesthetic. This means you will need to be in good health, and ideally if you are a smoker have given up or at least cut down prior to your surgery as smoking weakens the body and hinders recovery.  Depending on the type of implant and incisions you are having, surgery will normally entail having an incision made in the breast and the implant inserted either under or over your chest muscle. The incision is then stitched, bandages are applied and hey presto - job done.  Some incisions are smaller than others and will require less stitching, if any at all.

Lastly is the recovery stage. When you come round from your anesthetic you will initially feel very groggy as with any operation. Once you have fully gained consciousness you will more than likely feel very sore. Your chest will be tightly bandaged and these will have to stay on overnight to help reduce swelling.  The first night following your surgery will normally be spent in the clinic so you can be looked after by a nurse, you will have to sleep on your back and some clinics advocate being propped up on pillows to help with the discomfort. It will be uncomfortable for a good few days following surgery, although the initial discomfort will wear off in the first 24 hours. If you have had drains inserted during surgery these will usually be removed the following day and if all is well you will be sent home with aftercare instructions and some painkillers.

That is basically the process, all these aspects of surgery should be included in breast enlargement prices when they are discussed pre-surgery.