This is the sixth in a series of articles by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kimberly Short regarding myths and truths about breast augmentation. In this article, Dr. Short addresses whether placement of a breast implant under the chest muscle actually prevents sagging of the breast. Another common myth about breast augmentation is that placing…
Read MoreA very common myth about breast augmentation is that all breast implants should be placed under the chest (pectoralis) muscle. Placing a breast implant under the pectoralis muscle has both advantages and disadvantages. As with most decisions we make, there are trade-offs for the benefits we may choose. The main advantage of placing a breast…
Read MoreDr. Kimberly Short, a female plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN continues her review of the four most common incisions used for placing breast implants. Breast augmentation is the number one procedure in her cosmetic surgery practice and Dr. Short performs three of the four breast incisions for placing breast implants in her practice. In her…
Read MoreDr. Kimberly Short, a female plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN reviews the four most common incisions used for placing breast implants. Breast augmentation is the number one procedure she performs in her cosmetic surgery practice and Dr. Short uses three of the four most common breast incisions for placing breast implants in her practice. After…
Read MoreOne of the most common myths about breast augmentation is that women are more likely to lose sensation if their breast implants are placed through a periareolar incision. Sensation to the nipple areolar complex comes from the fourth thoracic nerve. The chances of disrupting or stretching this nerve is affected more from the creation of…
Read MoreThere 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…
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