What is TUBA?
TUBA is the acronym for transumbilical breast augmentation. During traditional breast augmentation, the surgeon makes incisions in the crease underneath the breast (inframammary incision), around the darker skin surrounding the nipple (periareolar incision), or in the armpit (transaxillary incision). During TUBA, the surgeon makes an incision in the belly button. If you choose to undergo TUBA, a short J- or C-shaped incision will be made within your navel (belly button) and empty saline breast implants will be moved into place using an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a lighted camera) for guidance. After the breast implants are placed, they are filled to your desired size with sterile saline.
