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Please select one of the categories below: Time and time again as an office we hear many of the misconceptions regarding the Transumbilical Breast Augmentation procedure. Many of these misconceptions are a result of rumors and incorrect assumptions made on the part of surgeons who are not trained to perform this procedure. Read the FAQ's below to learn more about breast enhancement procedures. - Breast Implants
Implant PositioningQ. Patients can only have their implants positioned OVER the muscle when electing to have their surgery performed through the navel. A. False. Dr. Shumway often recommends the 'UNDER' the muscle placement in patients who have little or no natural breast tissue regardless of the surgical approach being used for augmentation. Patient preference and lifestyle often dictates both the approach used as well as whether the implant is placed under or over the muscle. Breast Implant AsymmetryQ. Asymmetry is a likely occurrence in patients who have the transumbilical approach. A. False. This is also untrue as post surgical asymmetry is completely unrelated to the transumbilical method. ALL patients naturally have some asymmetry prior to undergoing breast augmentation surgery- and will, to some extent, still be asymmetrical after surgery. Rather, it is the skill and experience of the individual physician that plays a large role in helping decrease apparent asymmetry for patients through correct selection of implant size, and in placing the implant in the proper fashion (directly behind the nipple complex). Asymmetry is just as common in the other augmentation routes as it is in the TUBA route. Implant WarrantyQ. Implants manufacturers (Mentor and McGhan) do not warranty their implants when inserted transumbilically. A. False. This is one of the most common misconceptions regarding the TUBA procedure. The implant is treated in the same manner as with all other approaches. The implant is never placed under any stress or damaged in any way during implantation or the filling process. THE WARRANTY IS NOT VOIDED when implants are placed through the navel. Ruptured Implants Q. Patients who suffer a ruptured implant can not be re-implanted through the navel, but rather need to use a different route for reimplantation the second time around. A. False. There is NO reason to have additional scars made in or around the breast just for a simple ruptured saline implant replacement procedure. The incision will be made in your belly button where your original incision was placed- through which the ruptured implant can be removed and new implant inserted. As an aside, the replacement surgery often involves less discomfort and recovery time for patients, as the pocket to hold the implant has already been made and the tissue has already expanded to accommodate the increased breast tissue size associated with the implant. 95,65% of 23 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ  useful  not useful - General Breast Enhancement Questions
Visible Abdominal Tracks or RidgesQ. With TUBA Breast Augmentation, patients have visible tracks or ridges left along the abdominal area. A. False. Dr. Shumway has never experienced a case in which this has been a permanent side effect of undergoing a TUBA procedure. When patients have noted some ridging immediately following surgery, adequate care and attention have been provided to the patient, who will receive ultrasound and massage instruction. TUBA vs. Traditional ProceduresQ. Patients heal quicker and return to normal activity sooner when they have their augmentation done transumbilically than when done in the more traditional fashions. A. TRUE. There are no incisions on the breasts and therefore less healing has to occur after the TUBA procedure than with other routes where healing from sutures and other non endoscopic techniques needs to occur. In fact, many patients report less discomfort and less medication pain after their surgery. Pierced Belly Buttons and TUBAQ. Patients who have their belly button pierced will have to remove their navel ring and let the area closeup afterwards so that the TUBA incision can completely heal. A. False. Many patients can in fact keep their navel ring intact before surgery- depending on the location of the piercing and your own natural 'belly button' anatomy. If a belly ring must be removed, Dr. Shumway can re-pierce it for you after sufficient healing has occurred. 100,00% of 14 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ useful not useful Laser skin resurfacing offers patients an ideal means of achieiving tightening of their overall appearance without any scars....or in other words...offers to patients today the option of under going a 'laser lift' instead of face lift to achieve their goals! - What is Laser Skin Resurfacing
  Laser skin resurfacing is an exciting medical procedure which corrects the effects of the sun, wind and time.
Physicians around the world use the pinpoint accuracy of advanced CO2 (carbon dioxide) lasers to repair damaged skin. Laser skin resurfacing reduces wrinkles without scalpels or stitches. The laser emits an intense beam of energy that heats and vaporizes tissue instantaneously. It is so precise that the normal surrounding tissue is not affected.
As Dr. Shumway guides the laser’s beam over the damaged or wrinkled skin, it gently removes the outer layers. Fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes are smoothed. Deep creases and frown lines will be softened and acne scars are minimized. Once the outer layer of skin has been removed, the new skin beneath is softer, smoother with a more youthful appearance.
Laser skin resurfacing may be performed in the office with local anesthesia when limited areas are treated. Full facial resurfacing is usually performed with the administration of intravenous sedation. 92,31% of 13 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ useful not useful
You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposculpture may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposculpture is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better. - What is Liposculpture
Liposculpture surgery, or liposuction as it is often called, is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment for obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours. 91,67% of 12 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ useful not useful - General Liposculpture Questions
What is Tumescent Liposculpture?With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables the doctor to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Dr. Shumway gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours. What areas can be treated by Liposuction?The most frequent areas treated by liposuction in men are the “love handles”, breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women they include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks, and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycles through lipo-augmentation. Is the fat removal permanent?Yes! It seems that after puberty we do not create new fat cells. When you gain weight, you expand the fat cells that you have. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer balloon up and out of proportion to the surrounding areas. 100,00% of 18 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ useful not useful
- Cosmetic Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery
Q. What is the difference between Cosmetic surgery and Plastic surgery? A. Cosmetic surgery is a unique discipline of medicine focused on enhancing appearance through surgical and medical techniques. Cosmetic surgery can be performed on all areas of the head, neck and body. Because treated areas function properly but lack aesthetic appeal, cosmetic surgery is elective.
Plastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature.
Q. How does education differ between a Cosmetic Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon? A. As there is no residency program specifically focused on cosmetic surgery, physicians who wish to pursue cosmetic surgery have different backgrounds. First, a physician must go through medical school and a residency program, preferably in a surgical specialty such as general surgery, otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), dermatologic surgery or plastic surgery. After proving competent in anatomy, physiology, pathology and basic sciences, a physician may attain board certification in their specialty and then continue their post-residency training specifically in cosmetic surgery. This can be done through a fellowship program (a one-on-one observational and training program with an experienced cosmetic surgeon), as well as through workshops, seminars and lectures. Physicians with enough experience in cosmetic surgery may choose to become certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
Plastic surgeons follow the same educational timeline as many cosmetic surgeons. After finishing medical school they complete a residency in plastic surgery, learning to treat defects of the face and body including tumors, cleft palates, deformities, hand repair and burn injuries. A physician may then become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. At this point, a plastic surgeon may take the same steps as a general surgeon or dermatologic surgeon to gain experience in cosmetic surgery – through a fellowship training program, workshops, seminars and lectures, and then become certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery after gaining more experience. Q. What does it mean to be board certified? A. Board certification is one of the many yardsticks in determining a surgeon's qualifications. It is important to ask your doctor about his or her credentials and study them carefully. Each certifying board has different requirements and measures a physician’s education and experience in different fields. Check your doctor's board certification and professional society affiliation(s) and call the board or society to find out what the requirements are for membership.
All Fellows of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery are certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and/or have their initial board certification by one of the member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) such as the American Boards of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery. This provides some assurance of formal training in the fundamentals of cosmetic surgery. All of these specialty boards require at least four years of residency training in plastic and/or cosmetic surgical procedures and provide a solid base for the doctor's skills.
Many of these board-certified physicians will then go on to complete the requirements to undergo the rigorous oral and written testing and scrutiny to become board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, which has established a strict set of criteria to ensure experience and proficiency specifically in cosmetic surgery. *Dr. Shumway is certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Q. What is the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery? A. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is the only certifying board exam devoted to examining a surgeon's skill in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. It is an independent sub-specialty board that examines and certifies physicians in general, facial and dermatological cosmetic surgery.
Eligibility requirements include: - Being certified in one of several ABMS Boards (including the American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, American Board of Dermatologic Surgery, or the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
- Completing an AACS-approved fellowship,
or - Being in practice a minimum of six years and having performed at least 1000 cosmetic surgery cases
- Passing a stringent two-day oral and written examination
- Being of good moral character
You can learn more about the ABCS and find physicians board-certified in cosmetic surgery at www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org 100,00% of 9 voters found this FAQ useful, I found this FAQ useful not useful
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