Transumbilical breast augmentation is safe and effective.

Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) has proved to be safe and effective. This article highlights the advantages, disadvantages, gives an overview of the technique, discusses complications, and provides factual information to counter false negative information about the procedure.

Transumbilical breast implant replacement.

Background: The transumbilical approach to breast augmentation has been described in the plastic surgery literature. However, the replacement of failed implants by way of the transumbilical approach has not been fully described.

Objective: This article reports the instruments and surgical procedures used in breast implant replacement by way of the transumbilical approach.