The Keller Funnel is a simple device that can radically improve the results of a breast augmentation. Shaped like a pastry bag, the Keller Funnel is used to insert silicone implants during breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Hasen likes to use the Keller Funnel because it provides several benefits, including:
Smaller incision: Traditionally, silicone implants required longer incisions than saline implants, leading to more noticeable scars. This is because silicone implants cannot be filled after placement, as saline implants can. Because the Keller Funnel pushes the implant through a smaller opening, Dr. Hasen is able to use a smaller incision.
Greater control: With the Keller Funnel, Dr. Hasen has greater control when positioning the breast implant. This control allows for a more precise result and better chances for a favorable outcome.
Safer results: The Keller Funnel enables Dr. Hasen to use a “no touch” technique during surgery, allowing him to place the implant without touching it. By inserting the implant using the sterile Keller Funnel instead of his hands, the risk of infection is lessened, and the potential for other complications, such as capsular contracture, may also be reduced.