There are many advantages to Transumbilical Breast Augmentation. The procedure itself takes only 30 to 45 minutes, thereby cutting down anesthesia time which can diminish anesthesia-associated health risks. The scarring left after the procedure is very minimal and is usually invisible. With Transumbilical Breast Augmentation there is less interruption of normal breast tissue and less risk of nerve damage in the area. There is virtually no bleeding incurred by the technique. Recovery time for this type of breast augmentation procedure is relatively short and patients are often very satisfied with the results of their Transumbilical Breast Augmentation.