Dr. Fata's Plastic Surgery Blog

As you explore the option of breast surgery with a cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon, you may encounter some confusion because of all of the different terms used to describe breast augmentation and related procedures. At Renaissance Plastic Surgery, we want you to truly understand the procedure you are considering so you can make a decision that is best for your individual goals.

To help you better understand some of the terminology you will hear and read while researching breast augmentation, we have compiled this glossary of terms that are commonly used to help...

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure designed to improve comfort and enhance the appearance of the vagina. During labiaplasty, excess tissue in the labia minora, the inner folds of skin surrounding the vagina, is removed, restoring a smooth and appealing appearance while greatly improving physical comfort.

Women with protruding or saggy labial skin may experience serious discomfort during intercourse, while working, while exercising, or even when walking around town. Through labiaplasty, board-certified Indianapolis plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Fata can restore...

Hundreds of thousands of women choose to have breast augmentation in the United States every year. However, for many, concerns about breast cancer screening such as mammograms act as a deterrent to achieving their cosmetic goals.

Before you decline to have a procedure that can help you look and feel amazing, you need to understand that breast augmentation will neither increase nor decrease your risk for breast cancer. Neither will this procedure keep you from getting mammograms or interfere with breast cancer screening.

While breast implants may change the way your doctor screens for breast...

If you are a young woman considering breast augmentation, worries about how the procedure may impact your future ability to breastfeed are natural. They are also, however, almost entirely unnecessary. When placed correctly, breast implants should not impede your ability to breastfeed. Nonetheless, it is important that you discuss your desire to breastfeed with Indianapolis plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Fata during your initial consultation. Having this knowledge, Dr. Fata will be able to make adjustments to your procedure that will serve to minimize potential complications.

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