New surgical practices are being constantly developed to create a safer surgical experience that can deliver the results that you want. Due to its many benefits, more surgeons are finding that the best breast augmentation results are made with the help of a device called the Keller funnel.
Decreases Risk of Capsular Contracture
A common issue experienced by up to 30 percent of women who receive implants is a condition known as capsular contracture, a hardening of the scar tissue pocket that surrounds your implant. It’s thought that this usually begins with bacterial contamination of the implant caused by contact with skin.
The Keller funnel is a handy gadget that allows the implant to be inserted with a much lower risk of contaminating the pocket by limiting the contact between the implant and your body.
Smaller Incision Size
By using the funnel to insert the implant, your plastic surgeon will also be able to minimize the size of the surgical incision. The funnel acts as a tube that the implant is squeezed through, which allows for the implant to be placed securely without the need for a large entry point.
Protects the Surrounding Tissue
A smaller incision also means less damage to your body. By allowing insertion of the implant quickly through a small opening with little external contact, the funnel helps ensure that the trauma to the surrounding breast tissue is kept as minimal as possible.
Less Trauma to the Implant
The design of the Keller funnel keeps the implant safer by reducing the amount of necessary contact during the insertion process. By minimizing the amount of adjustments the surgeon would typically need to make with the implant, the Keller funnel can help ensure that the implant shell remains undamaged, helping to ensure positive long-term results.
Dr. Scot Martin concentrates on breast enhancement and body contouring at his practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A nationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. Martin is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
He looks forward to meeting you and helping you become the best version of yourself possible.
