Will Breast Implants Affect Physical Activities?

There are many considerations to go over with your surgeon when you are discussing whether breast implants are right for you. At the Gillian Institute in Indianapolis, IN, we discuss with you how this procedure will fit into your existing lifestyle. Many of our active patients want to know if breast augmentation will affect physical…

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How Much Does a Breast Augmentation Cost in Indianapolis?

Breast augmentation — also called augmentation mammoplasty — is among the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. When deciding to get breast implants, one of the first questions people ask is, “How much does a breast augmentation cost?” After all, you want to make sure that such a substantial investment is within your…

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How to Choose the Right Breast Implant: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you considering breast augmentation or undergoing a medical procedure that involves implants? Making the right choice when selecting the perfect implant is paramount to achieving the desired results. In this extensive guide, we will take you on a journey through the intricate process of choosing the ideal breast implant. Focusing on the options available,…

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Your Guide to Breast Implant Placement: The Pros & Cons of Each Technique

If you’re considering breast augmentation to improve the size and shape of your breasts, you know that a lot of planning and forethought goes into the procedure. Many patients spend hours researching the different types of breast implants available, jotting down notes for their initial consultation and visualizing their results. However, an often overlooked detail…

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Guide to Implant Sizing

The Right Implant Size For You Choosing the proper implant size, shape, and projection for your breast augmentation is a personal decision that will benefit from your surgeon’s input. Many patients looking to enhance their breast size know how they want to look; you might even have a picture saved for reference – bring it…

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Hybrid Breast Augmentation

A hybrid breast augmentation procedure is a procedure that enhances the contour and volume of the breasts by using both synthetic implants and donor fat from the patient’s own body. Combining the advantages of each augmentation technique allows an expert surgeon to create an ideal breast silhouette. And women looking for a way to enhance…

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Most Common Breast Augmentation Incisions – Part 2

Dr. 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…

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Most Common Breast Augmentation Incisions – Part 1

Dr. 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…

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Myth Number One – Incision Placement Risks

One 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…

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