Breast Augmentation Approaches 

Transumbilical – Dr. Laurence was the first surgeon in the Memphis area to do a transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), in which the implants are inserted through the patient’s belly button, leaving the patient with fantastic results and virtually no scarring! Implants are inserted through a single small incision hidden in the belly button with the resulting scar being virtually invisible. This type of procedure can only be performed with saline implants.

Transaxillary – Using this breast augmentation method, a small incision is made at the normal crease in each underarm. Gel or saline implants can be used and the resulting scars are small and inconspicuous.

Areolar – Incisions are made around or inside the areola of each breast, and the implants are introduced through this location. Gel or saline implants can be implanted. Some scarring is expected with this procedure, however, our surgical team attempts to minimize scarring as much as possible.

Inframammary – An incision is made beneath each breast in the fold under the breast and the implants are introduced through these incisions. The scars are hidden beneath the normal position of the breasts, and we use a special four-step technique to ensure a thin, small scar.