Keller Funnel Reduces Scarring During Breast Augmentation
October 30th, 2015 | Posted in: Breast Augmentation |
Keller Funnel Reduces Scarring During Breast Augmentation
Year after year, breast augmentation continues to hold its ground as the leading plastic surgery procedure performed. Thanks to advances in technology and techniques, patients now have more options when it comes to this curve enhancing experience. One newer option that has fairly recently come into play is called the Keller Funnel. For patients that are using silicone implants to increase breast size, this innovative device offers many substantial advantages.
What is it & How Does it Work?
Invented by Dr. Kevin Keller, the Keller Funnel is a cone-shaped device that gently delivers the silicone implant into the breast pocket, without the implant touching the skin .
When used in breast augmentation procedures, the tip of the funnel is placed into the incision on the breast. Normally, since silicone implants are pre-filled, these incisions need to be longer when being inserted by hand. However, with the Keller Funnel, shorter incisions can be made on the skin for implant delivery.
Once the surgeon is ready, the implant is put into the device. On the inside of this funnel is a hydrophilic coating that creates a slick and slippery surface for delivering the implant. Using the gentlest of approaches, the implant is then propelled easily into place.
What Are The Benefits?
The Keller Funnel can bring many benefits to patients who opt to have it used in their breast surgery. One being that the ease in which the implant is delivered by the device minimizes the potential for implant damage. Standard breast augmentation with pre-filled implants involves a degree of pushing, poking, prodding and pulling. By lessening the amount of force and stress placed on the implant shell during insertion, the chances for mishandling complications are reduced.
Additionally, the device offers a no-touch technique that can be very beneficial in the terms of safety and health. Since the implant isn’t handled by the doctor and doesn’t come into contact with latex or the skin during delivery, the chances of bacterial contamination are minimized, as well as the risk of capsular contracture and infection.
Scarring is often a common concern for patients when it comes to breast augmentation. As a rule, the larger the incisions, the larger the scars. So with this in mind, a breast augmentation with the Keller Funnel offers patients the great benefit of minimizing scars due to shorter incision lengths. Other advantages to the Keller Funnel procedure include:
- More incision location options
- Shorter operating times
- Faster healing and more comfort
- Less trauma to breast tissue
Learn More About Keller Funnel & Breast Augmentation
From the time of its inception in 2009, this device has revolutionized the way silicone breast augmentations are performed and has effectively improved the experience for patients. If you are considering the procedure to help you achieve your body goals, schedule a consultation Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery today or call us at 310.888.8087 if you have any questions.
