Transumbilical Silicone Breast Augmentation: A Practical Review of an Innovative Technique.

Transumbilical silicone breast augmentation (TUSBA) is a fairly new and rapidly growing technique of endoscopically assisted placement of silicone breast implants. In comparison, the well-known transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) with saline has been described in the literature since 1993 (Planas J. Introduction of breast implants through the abdominal route.

A review of general cosmetic surgery training in fellowship programs offered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Purpose: We sought, first, to evaluate the operative experience of surgeons who have completed postresidency fellowships offered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), and second, to compare this cosmetic surgery training to other surgical residency and fellowship programs in the United States. Finally, we suggest how new and existing oral and maxillofacial surgeons can use these programs.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the completed case logs from AACS-accredited fellowships.