Keller Funnel 2: Smaller Breast Augmentation Incisions, Less Scarring
Are you planning a breast augmentation and considering all the possibilities? It’s an exciting time, but you may also have questions or concerns about exactly how your procedure will work.
Our patients at Greenwald Plastic Surgery often ask about procedure safety and specific techniques for breast augmentation. The Keller Funnel 2 is a highly sophisticated tool for improved safety and faster recovery.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald, a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with offices in Harrison and Manhattan, New York, has performed thousands of breast augmentations.
He uses the Keller Funnel 2 because results have proven that it’s an effective way to achieve excellent results with less discomfort and downtime for his patients. Keep reading to learn more about the Keller Funnel 2 and how it works.
What Is the Keller Funnel 2?
The Keller Funnel 2 is a triangle-shaped funnel made of a clear polymer material. It looks similar to a piping bag for icing but has a very different job: Placing breast implants. It’s an effective tool for breast augmentation as it can streamline breast implant placement, allowing surgeons to gently slide them into place.
The Keller Funnel 2 is the updated version of the original Keller Funnel. Many top surgeons, including Dr. Greenwald, feel it’s an essential tool for breast augmentation that offers many benefits for the patient.
The Advantages of the Keller Funnel 2
The Keller Funnel 2 offers impressive advantages, including:
Smaller Incisions
The Keller 2 funnel fits through smaller incisions than those traditionally used for breast augmentation. Dr. Greenwald guides the implants through the funnel, gently sliding them into the ideal position in the breast pocket. Smaller incisions lead to less scarring, too.
Reduced Risk of Contamination
With traditional breast implant surgery, your surgeon must hold and touch the implant. With the Keller Funnel 2, Dr. Greenwald never touches the implant, which ensures maximum sterility and a reduced risk of contamination.
This technique also reduces contact between the implant and your skin, further lowering the contamination risk and possibly reducing the risk of capsular contracture, a complication that’s likely tied to bacterial contamination.
Faster Recovery
The Keller Funnel 2 provides a streamlined experience with smaller incisions and an excellent safety profile. Ultimately, that leads to a shorter surgery time, less bleeding, less swelling, and a faster recovery.
Breast Augmentation in Harrison and Manhattan, NY
Dr. Greenwald’s Harrison and Manhattan, NY offices welcome patients from NYC, Westchester County, and Fairfield County, including Greenwich and Stamford, CT. Our team is proud to offer advanced techniques like the Keller Funnel 2 because happy, healthy patients are what matters most.
If you’re ready to learn more about how the Keller Funnel 2 can benefit you, call our office at 914-421-0113 to schedule a consultation in Harrison or Manhattan.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who studied and trained at prestigious educational institutions including Columbia University, Emory University, and New York University School of Medicine. His keen aesthetic eye and refined surgical techniques have led him to be a top choice for cosmetic face, breast, and body procedures in NYC. His exceptional patient care has earned him the distinction of “Top Doc” by both Westchester Magazine and Castle & Connolly for over 10 years running. Dr. Greenwald is an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Westchester County Medical Society.