The Keller Funnel® 2 is a silicone gel implant delivery tool designed by a plastic surgeon to facilitate the implant placement procedure for both doctors and their patients. Although it can be used for any type of implant, it’s best known for breast implant placement.
Besides, how does the Keller Funnel work?
The Keller funnel is an implant delivery system for inserting breast implants into the surgical pockets; a clear funnel shaped tool that allows for easier insertion of the breast implants into the chest cavity without over-handling of the prosthesis.
Secondly, what is the rate of capsular contracture?
Reported rates of clinically significant capsular contracture are between 15% and 45% (2–5), with 92% of these occurring in the first year after surgery (6).
Who invented the Keller Funnel?
Conceived by plastic surgeon Kevin Keller, MD, the device was designed to simplify the delivery of the implant into the breast pocket, to reduce incision lengths to equal that of saline implant procedures, and to offer a minimal or no,touch technique to lessen the introduction of contami, nants.