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Angelus · « **on:** May 22, 2004, 03:17:30 PM »

I have a question on incisions.

I've seen several girls with boob jobs get the TUBA (bellybutton) method, and it looks great.

However, I've also heard people (surgeons) say TUBA isn't the best method.

I'm just curious, to centralize all these questions: What method and incision did you use to increase your size?

Dick_Woods · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2004, 01:05:41 PM »

Hi Angelus!

I had never heard it called the TUBA method before. I dont think that they can put in any implants of significant size with that method though, but I could be wrong. I decided to go through the nipple. I had seen my doctors work before hand, and was confident that it would come out right, and it did. Just last night in fact we were at a party when another girl with great boobs and I started talking, and before you knew it, we both had our boobs out showing one another, and she couldn't tell at all!! The one thing that frightens me about going bigger is that I absolutely love the way my boobs look now, and I am afraid of losing the aesthetics if I have them done again. But to be honest, my boobs get alot of attention in our lifestyle and all of our playmates seem to enjoy them

-Jane

melonie_charm · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2004, 03:00:10 PM »

The belly button method can be used with any size of saline implants, because during the insertion process it is only a rolled-up totally empty implant bag which is being pushed up to the breasts through a belly button incision.

This method does have a few drawbacks. #1 since everything is being done surgically using endoscopic tools from an incision site 2 feet away from the breasts, it's difficult to construct the pocket with a lot of precision. This can lead to errors in implant placement, both vertically and horizontally, and is the reason that doctors will usually only work with round implants using the belly button procedure.

Second drawback is that, because of the same lack of precision, doctors have to be very careful about placing the implants close together in the center of the chest for fear of pulling muscle loose from the sternum (the dreaded uni-boob, "breadloaf" etc.) This usually translates into less than amazing cleavage when implants are inserted using the TUBA method.

However, the list of pluses is much longer than the list of minuses. No scars whasoever near the breast area. Minimal risk of nerve damage/sensation loss. Minimal tissue trauma thus faster recovery and lower risk of complications ...

My own implants were put in using a crease incision. This allows direct access for pocket creation and implant placement, and is the best for really big implants. It does leave some major scarring, but who cares since the scar will always be hidden in the "shade".

MasterDragonfly · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2004, 03:40:34 PM »

Hi D&J:

TUBA stands for Trans-Umbilical Breast Augmentation.

Jim{ruby}

dochuge · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2004, 06:44:38 PM »

I saw some video footage of a TUBA being done and its really interesting. But Tracy has silicone implants which simply can't be put in with this method. Tracy, like Jane, went through the nipple. In taking off the bandages today, she didn't look THAT bad. I thought she'd be Frankenboobs but scarring, while present, is minimal. (Man, I love this doc!). And the scarring fades over the next few months.

Dochuge

Bambi_Blaze · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2004, 10:35:57 AM »

Hi Angelus!!

My doc went under my breast for installing 800cc round saline implants under the muscle. I'm not happy with the appearance because the round implants go out more to the side and not as much as on top. I do like the roundness on the sides, but want some on the top too!!

Looking back, I don't think I had the best doc doing the surgery, and can you believe when I went back for my post-op ckeck and told him I wanted them BIGGER, he said we would need to "pray" about it!! I thought wtf!!

It's not like I was making a life or death decision!!

Anyway, I will be MUCH choosier for my next BE. My boobs now look like D cups on my 5'10" frame, so my next set will be WAY bigger!!!!!

And dammit....I can't wait....I want them NOW!!!!

Kisses!
~Bams~

xmarx52 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2004, 10:47:43 AM »

Quote:

Hi Angelus!!

My doc went under my breast for installing 800cc round saline implants under the muscle. I'm not happy with the appearance because the round implants go out more to the side and not as much as on top. I do like the roundness on the sides, but want some on the top too!!

Looking back, I don't think I had the best doc doing the surgery, and can you believe when I went back for my post-op ckeck and told him I wanted them BIGGER, he said we would need to "pray" about it!! I thought wtf!! It's not like I was making a life or death decision!!

Kisses!
~Bams~

Two things Bams.

A. You looks freaking fabulous just the way you are, don't ever doubt it. If you want bigger that is great but you ARE gorgeous already.

B. Hell if you could just PRAY for new big tits you wouldn't need the surgeon's dumb ass would you? LOL

I can see you now, wearing candy striped little girl PJ's with a button flap in back and footies, kneeling by your bed..."Dear Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy and please let me wake up with titties the size of punch bowls tomorrow morning!!"

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