A 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 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…
Read MoreBefore you choose to have breast implants, get the facts! 1. As a female plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN, I find that every woman is different-not only with respect to her desires about how she wants her breast implants to look, but also her anatomy and which breast implants will give her the best result.…
Read MoreSize is often a primary concern for patients in the Indianapolis area as well as other areas of the country. “I would like to have breast implants. How do I know what size I want to be? I have always been so small! What will a c-cup really look like on me?” Dr. Short, a…
Read MoreThe previous decision for Breast Augmentation patients in Indianapolis, IN, regarding whether to have silicone or saline breast implants may no longer be relevant. Indianapolis Plastic Surgery patients and others across the country may choose a combination silicone and saline implant in the future. The clinical trials for this implant will begin this spring. Dr.…
Read More“Best of both worlds?!” —An updated combination silicone and saline breast implant- Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kimberly Short will begin clinical trials to evaluate a new silicone implant with an adjustable saline inner bladder (bag). The softness and natural look and feel of silicone with the adjustability of saline are combined in this breast implant.…
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, IN – When implants move too far to the outside edge of the chest, the IMD (intermammary distance) is increased and the cleavage is decreased. This is typically most noticeable when lying down.As the implants move laterally, a wide flat space is often left over the breastbone. This can occur when the “pocket” for…
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