There are a number of myths which are perpetuated by information obtained on the internet. Dr. Kimberly Short, an Indianapolis plastic surgeon, will present a series of articles to address some of these myths and outline her suggestions for making informed decisions regarding your breast augmentation. Breast Augmentation Decisions Incision location The two most popular…
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN – Breast implant contracture occurs when the “capsule” or shell that the body forms naturally around the implant becomes thicker and tighter making the breast feel firm or hard. There is not one definitive cause for contractures so they are difficult to eliminate as a potential problem after breast implant surgery. Patients may…
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN – Symmastia can occur when breast implants are too wide or too large for a patients chest dimensions, when the tissues between the breasts are too weak or thinned, or when a patient develops a contracture (tightening of the breast capsule or increase in scar tissue around the breast) which pushes one or…
Read MoreA series of articles by Indianapolis plastic surgeon, Dr. Kimberly Short. 1. Symmastia (When implants are too close together, no space between breasts) 2. Lateral Displacement (When implants are too far apart and/or move too far to outer edge of chest-especially when lying down) 3. Breast Contracture- Hardening or excessive firmness of breasts 4. Size…
Read MoreDr. Kimberly Short discusses how she would choose her breast implant surgeon. How would I choose a plastic surgeon to place my breast implants?: 1. I would look for a Board-certified plastic surgeon that was a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Plastic Surgeons must be board certified and must specialize…
Read MoreHaving implants or a tummy tuck is not vain or superficial! Many mothers in their 30’s and 40’s can feel comfortable in bikinis again! Mommy makeovers are one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures plastic surgeons perform, even in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a mother who has experienced child bearing and breast-feeding, I understand what…
Read MorePart one – breast asymmetry – to implant or to lift? This is often the question, but the answer may be “both”. Indianapolis plastic surgery patient quote, “wow, I thought I would be lopsided forever! It is so awesome to know I can stop stuffing one side of my bra!” Many women don’t realize anything…
Read MoreFemale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kimberly Short will join plastic surgeons Dr. Robert Rey (from Dr. 90210) from California and Dr. Jason Pozner from Boca Raton and her brother Dr. Tracy Hankins from Las Vegas as well as other plastic surgeons across the country to determine the benefits of a new silicone implant for their breast…
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN – Wrinkling of implants usually is felt because there is a lack of breast tissue to cover the implant so that the wrinkles will not be seen or felt. All implants can wrinkle. In my experience, silicone implants wrinkle less than saline implants, high profile implants wrinkle less then lower profile implants, and…
Read MoreTwo of the most popular incisions for breast implant surgery Two most popular incisions for breast implant surgery IMC = Inframammary crease incision PA= Periareolar incision Implant Placement SP = Subpectoral (under the muscle) SG = Subglandular (over the muscle) *All of the breast tissue is over the implant and is accessible for mammagram in…
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