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What Are Some Cosmetic Solutions for Asymmetrical Breasts?
- Wednesday, 15 January 2025 12:00
- Kim
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Asymmetrical breasts are a common concern for many women. While slight variations in breast size and shape are natural, significant asymmetry can cause emotional distress or difficulties with clothing fit. At Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Robert Kimmel offers expertise in addressing breast asymmetry with a range of surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs. With years of experience and advanced techniques, our double-board-certified plastic surgeon provides compassionate care and exceptional outcomes. Some surgical options include:
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a versatile procedure that can address asymmetry by enhancing the smaller breast to match the larger one. Silicone or saline implants are carefully chosen in size and shape to achieve balance. Dr. Kimmel uses advanced surgical planning to ensure natural-looking results that align with your body’s proportions.
Breast Reduction
For women with one breast significantly larger than the other, breast reduction may be the ideal solution. This procedure removes excess tissue and skin from the larger breast, bringing it into harmony with the smaller one. Breast reduction not only improves symmetry but can also alleviate discomfort caused by an overly large breast, such as back or shoulder pain.
Breast Lift
When asymmetry results from differences in breast position rather than size, a breast lift can restore symmetry. This procedure removes excess skin, raises the breast to a more youthful position, and reshapes the tissue for better alignment. A breast lift is often combined with augmentation or reduction to achieve the desired result.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
For a more natural approach, fat transfer breast augmentation can subtly enhance the smaller breast using fat harvested from another area of your body. This technique is ideal for women seeking modest volume adjustments with no implants involved. Fat transfer provides natural results while contouring the donor site, often the abdomen or thighs.
Seek a Customized Treatment Plan
At Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center in Pottsville and Hazleton, PA, we understand that your body and goals are unique. That’s why renowned breast specialist Dr. Kimmel creates a personalized treatment plan to address asymmetry in the most effective way possible. Whether through augmentation, reduction, a lift, or a combination of procedures, we are committed to helping you achieve a balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Contact our team at 570-622-2900 (Pottsville) or 570-455-4252 (Hazleton) to schedule a consultation today to explore your options for correcting breast asymmetry.
Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift: Which Option is Right for You?
- Monday, 15 January 2024 12:00
- Kim
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Deciding between a breast augmentation or a breast lift is one of the more important medical decisions that a patient may have to make. While each of these procedures comes with its own pros and cons, only you and your doctor can decide which is right for you. The following guide is here to provide the necessary assistance so that you are able to make the most informed decision possible. Be sure to read on and learn more!
Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift: Which Procedure Is Best For Me?
Breast Augmentation
There are a number of women who may decide that this procedure is best for them. For starters, there are those who may simply desire breasts that allow their figure to become more proportionate. If you’re not happy with your breasts’ size or shape, you could be a prime candidate for breast augmentation. Or you may simply want to be curvier or add volume to breasts that have flattened over time.
Most importantly, a patient should be making this decision because it is their personal desire. It is not a procedure that should be chosen because of undue pressure that is being applied by a friend or partner. Fortunately, the breast augmentation satisfaction rate is high, as over 90% of women report improved self-esteem after the process is complete.
Breast Lift
Before the breast lift conversation takes place, there is one question that must be answered. Do you plan to have children in the future? If so, a breast lift needs to wait. If the answer is no, then you can move forward with consultations. If your breasts have begun to sag, a breast lift can help. The same goes for a patient that has lost shape or volume.
Stretchy skin, flat or elongated breasts, and downward-facing nipples are also issues that this procedure is designed to address. If your breasts are asymmetrical, this is also something that can be discussed with an experienced surgeon. It is also important to note that augmentations and lifts cannot take place simultaneously.
Choose What’s Best For You
At Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center, we know that decisions of this nature can be challenging. If you have any further questions about breast augmentation or a breast lift, be sure to give us a call as soon as possible. Prospective Pottsville patients can contact us at 570-622-2900, while Hazleton patients can call us at 570-455-4252. We are happy to offer an in-depth explanation of each procedure so that you are guided in the best direction for you.
Get The Most out of Your Breast Augmentation
- Wednesday, 15 June 2022 03:57
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Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries. In fact, it is the second most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States.
When you choose to have breast augmentation surgery, it is important to make sure you are getting the results you desire. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your breast augmentation:
Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Robert Kimmel is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Our practice serves Hazleton, Pottsville, and the nearby areas of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Robert Kimmel is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Our practice serves Hazleton, Pottsville, and the nearby areas of Pennsylvania. Research different types of implants before your surgery date to make sure you understand what each type can offer and how they feel.
What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances the size, shape, and appearance of a woman’s breasts. The breast implants used in breast augmentation can be made of either saline or silicone gel.
In some cases, a woman may need to have her implants removed due to infection or other complications. When this happens, Dr. Kimmel can remove your old implant and replace it with a new one.
What types of breast augmentation procedures are available?
The most common type of breast augmentation procedure is called “subglandular” breast augmentation because it involves placing the implant under the muscle tissue in your chest. This procedure allows Dr. Kimmel to create a more natural-looking result by placing the implant beneath the pectoral muscle and filling out the space between them with fat from another area of your body.
Where breast augmentation is concerned, there are plenty of options available to both surgeons and patients when it comes to sizing and shape.
Dr. Robert Kimmel is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Our practice serves Hazleton, Pottsville, and the nearby areas of Pennsylvania. If you would like to find out more about breast augmentation, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with an experienced Hazleton PA plastic surgeon, please contact us today at Pottsville 570-622-2900, Hazleton 570-455-4252.
Breast Enhancement: Is a Lift Enough?
- Wednesday, 15 September 2021 06:23
- Kim
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We have seen time and time again how a single procedure can have a transformative effect on one’s appearance. This is one of the most exciting aspects of what we do! When it comes to breast enhancement, just one little change can make a big impact on body proportions. The question that some patients have is which change they should make. Breasts that have begun to look deflated, droopy, and generally sad can cause a lot of concern on the part of the person who owns them. Because breast augmentation surgery is so well-known, it is natural to assume that this procedure could do wonders to address these concerns. It might. But there is also the option of a breast lift. Here, we discuss details that may help you begin to understand which procedure, or combination thereof, may be ideal for your desired outcome.
Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation: Are they Really That Different?
As we mentioned, breast augmentation is one of the most well-known of all plastic surgery procedures performed today. This makes it more accessible to more people, but also allows room for some misconceptions to occur. Patients who are interested in enhancing the appearance of their breasts need to discern the minute differences between augmentation and mastopexy (breast lift) in order to achieve the results that are perfect for their bodies.
Breast lift surgery is the procedure that is performed to restore a more youthful breast position. In bringing the breast mound back to a higher position on the chest wall, breast lift surgery can result in a perkier shape. The crease beneath the breast is less obvious, and the nipples project forward. Also, it is possible that the size of the breasts may look slightly smaller due to the removal of bulky tissue that once filled out a bra. In some cases, bra size may decrease up to one cup size. Patients can better understand their risk of this result after consulting with a plastic surgeon.
Breast augmentation is performed to increase the volume of the breasts. This enhancement can improve overall breast shape, correct asymmetry, and improve body proportions. Breast implants fill out the breasts but do not always fill out loose and sagging tissue that covers the breast mound. This is why breast lift surgery may be a better choice in some cases. Inserting breast implants can increase both the size and weight of the breasts and could, therefore, worsen sagging that is not properly addressed.
Is a breast lift ideal for you? Could breast augmentation be your best procedure? Contact our Pottsville or Hazleton office to begin your journey of discovery!
Are Breast Implants Safe?
- Thursday, 15 October 2020 08:15
- Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center
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Breast augmentation has been a leading plastic surgery procedure for many years. Still, some questions need to be answered. One that continually comes up during consultation visits, and one that is often typed into Google search, is “are breast implants safe?” We’ll discuss that here, so that you may make the most informed decision about whether or not breast augmentation is right for you.
The Link Between Breast Implants and Cancer: Is it Real?
Researchers have spent years conducting thorough research on breast implants. One area of interest is whether or not breast implants can cause cancer in the ductal or lobular breast tissue. Case studies have provided concrete evidence to refute this. Breast implants do not cause breast cancer. However, women with breast implants can get cancer just like women without them can. If you choose to get breast implants, it is necessary to continue having normal mammograms or ultrasounds as recommended by your primary care physician.
Breast implants do not cause cancer. However, can they make it more difficult to spot breast cancer? There are differing opinions about this. Some say that, because breast tissue is spread out over implants, it is easier to feel small nodules. Some say that, if a nodule were to develop behind the implant or at its edge, it would be more difficult to feel. What is most important to this topic is survival rate, and that’s where we see definitive good news. Studies have shown that breast cancer survival rates are comparable across the board.
What about BIA-ALCL?
Breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It affects T-cells that are part of the body’s immune system. The risk of developing this disease is very low. It is estimated that BIA-ALCL occurs in 33 out of 1 million patients. This complication also seems to coincide with a seroma formation. A seroma is an accumulation of fluid around the breast implant. It is more commonly associated with textured breast implants. The majority of breast augmentations performed involve smooth implants that are much less likely to lead to fluid buildup.
Breast augmentation can be a beneficial procedure that helps you feel like your best self. To learn more, schedule a consultation in our Hazleton or Pottsville office.
Breast Augmentation: The Matter of Size
- Saturday, 30 May 2020 09:36
- Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center
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Hundreds of thousands of breast augmentation procedures are performed each year. This trend has remained consistent for well over a decade. Throughout those years, though, we’ve seen varying trends that have affected women’s choices in the size of breast implants they find appealing. For several years, the trend involved larger implants; larger to the extent of looking like breast implants rather than naturally-large breasts. From that end of the spectrum, we swung to the other side, where we say many women choosing to enlarge breasts by one cup size. As trends go, they are now changing again. This time, though women are choosing larger implants once again, few are going overboard. Many, in fact, ask how to avoid choosing breast implants that are too large for them. We discuss that here.
Why are Women Choosing Larger Breast Implants Today?
There are several factors that contribute to women’s choices in breast implants. Some may surprise you.
- Input from other women. Who better to talk to about breast augmentation than someone who has gone through it? Women who have had friends who have had breast implant surgery often hear that it is smart to go larger than they may initially want to. The reason for this advice is that, over time, a woman gets used to her breast implants and her new shape and feels that she could go bigger. We see this even with women who have enlarged to a full C or D cup.
- Breast augmentation in itself is a form of self-empowerment for many women. When it comes to confidently choosing breast implant size, women are empowered even more so. Where size selection once involved a conversation between the doctor and the patient, women today get to try on several different sizers while planning their surgery. Some even get a sneak peek of their new breasts via computer animation.
- Societal input. We are continually influenced by what we see around us. Seeing larger-breasted celebrities and models has an effect on a woman’s subconscious idea of what is normal in her culture.
Making the Right Choice for You
There is nothing wrong with considering outside input when planning breast augmentation surgery. However, a woman’s choice is ultimately her choice and hers alone. Using sizers and a lot of self-reflection, a woman can feel very confident choosing the breast size that is right for her.
Consider body shape, the width of the chest and shoulders, the level of lifestyle activity as you decide what will look and feel best for you. Then, schedule your consultation in our Pottsville or Hazleton office to discuss what you would like to achieve with breast augmentation.
Breast Implant Surgery: Is This Normal?
- Thursday, 15 November 2018 07:17
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Women who are in the process of planning breast augmentation with a trusted surgeon usually express that they feel a nearly-overwhelming combination of excitement and worry. Obviously, it is exciting to finally see your body align with how you have envisioned it for so long. At the same time, you can’t know what breast augmentation recovery will be like until you go through it. No one can really jump into the unknown without a smidge of doubt. Here, we answer questions that frequently go unasked until breast augmentation surgery has begun.
Is it normal for breast sensation to be lost after breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation surgery disrupts tissue and the nerve endings that are located throughout it. As a result, it is common for patients to feel somewhat numb after breast augmentation. Numbness may be complete or subtle. It may localize around the nipples and areolas or extend across the breasts. Every person is different. Because the speed at which full sensation returns varies from one person to another, patients can only be patient as their body heals.
Is it normal for breasts to look high on the chest?
The location of the breasts after breast augmentation is often described at “under my chin.” This may sound humorous, but can be unnerving for the woman whose breasts appear very high on her chest. Not to worry, though, the term “drop and fluff” exists for a reason; it is the process of settling that breast implants undergo as tissue softens and heals.
Is bloating and weight gain normal after breast augmentation?
The answer is that both bloating and weight gain are perfectly normal for breast augmentation patients. Bloating is often related to the use of IV fluids during surgery and might even have something to do with anesthesia. As contradictory as it sounds, drinking lots of fluids is the most beneficial step to decrease bloating after surgery.
Weight gain after breast augmentation may relate to temporary fluid retention. Rarely does it have much to do with the presence of breast implants. What some patients notice is that they put on a few pounds due to the time they take off from routine exercise to recover. Throughout recovery, both weight and healing can be supported with a healthy, low calorie diet.
Now is a great time to plan your breast augmentation surgery in our Pottsville or Hazleton office. Contact us today to get our journey started.
Put Your Breast Implant Sizers to the Full-Body Mirror Test
- Thursday, 30 August 2018 07:02
- Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center
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Breast augmentation is a standard procedure that is routinely performed to increase the size and shape of women’s breasts. Interestingly, while the sole purpose of this cosmetic surgery is to enhance the bustline, there is much more to the result of augmentation than breast size. When we consult with patients about what they wish to achieve, we go beyond the first four letters of the alphabet (Cup Size means nothing to your plastic surgeon) to see the bigger picture. We want you to see it too.
When the size of the breasts changes, the appearance of the entire body changes. It is for this reason that we suggest patients observe their overall figure in a full-length mirror when trying on different implant sizers. Looking at your body in a mirror is far different than observing before and after pictures online. By changing the shape of the breasts, implants can make your whole body look wider, fuller, heavier, even shorter. The goal is to make your body look naturally proportionate.
Dr. Kimmel has been performing breast augmentation surgery for over two decades. This clinical experience has significantly expanded on formal training, affording our team the insight to address the nuances of every woman we treat. Breast shape is paramount to the outcome of breast augmentation. Before surgery, our consultation and discussion is lengthy and includes tissue assessment and measurements that can guide our treatment process. Getting breast augmentation involves much more than choosing which Cup size you think it right for your body.
If your perception of breast augmentation is that this surgery begins and ends with your breasts, your viewpoint may be dramatically changed after your first pre-surgical visit with us. There is a reason why breast augmentation is one of the leading cosmetic procedures in our country, and there is also a reason why our patients are so satisfied with their results.
The journey to your best body can be through breast augmentation. Contact our Hazelton or Pottsville office to schedule your consultation to learn more about breast implant types, sizes, and more.
A Look at the Lifespan of Silicone Breast Implants
- Tuesday, 15 August 2017 06:59
- Keystone Cosmetic Surgery Center
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Women have been interested in breast augmentation for many years. The more that the procedure has been refined, the greater interest we have seen. Today, breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures worldwide. Although this surgery is common, or perhaps because it is so common, there is a bit of misinformation to be found. It’s an important bit of misinformation though, because it may be standing in your way of getting the shape you would like.
If you have done any amount of internet research on silicone breast implants or talked with friends about your consideration of this procedure for yourself, you may have come across a statement that breast implants have to be replaced every 10 years. Yikes! If you are in your twenties, that is a lot of upkeep to manage over your lifetime!
So, do breast implants have to be replaced every 10 years?
As much as this sounds like a yes or no question, it’s not. The answer is, some women may need some breast implant revision after 10 years, and some will not. The idea that silicone implants, across the board, in every patient, need to be replaced routinely, is a gross exaggeration of outdated statistics. Let’s look at where this idea came from.
In 2011, a report was released from an FDA study of silicone breast implants. Of the women in the study, 1 out of 5 did need to have her silicone implants replaced after around 10 years, due to scarring, rupture, or another issue. 1 in 5 accounted for only 20% of patients in the study. That means 80% of women with silicone implants had no issues and no need for revision surgery. That is just one point.
Another point that should be mentioned is that we must take a look at the date on that study to fully discern its validity. A lot has changed in the world of breast augmentation since 2011. No form-stable implants such as “gummy bear” implants were included in that study because they didn’t exist at the time. Now they do, and they are becoming the new norm in breast augmentation surgery.
Get the straight facts about breast implants from an experienced cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Kimmel provides outstanding care to patients from Pottsville, Hazleton, and surrounding areas. Contact us to schedule your consultation.