Boob reduction surgeries are very common place and they take place for many reasons. There are a few different ways of completing the procedure varying for different reasons. It is important to know the different techniques that can be used in order to be informed when you go in for your consultation.There are two main types of reduction. The first is called the pedicle method. This is a type of procedure that leaves the blood supply to the...more
Breast reconstruction is a miracle for women who've had a mastectomy. We all believe that breast cancer means the end of your chest, but you can have breasts again just like you did before. With reconstruction, you can change the shape or make alterations to suit your needs and wishes.A reconstructed breast may not be perfect. When you get it, you'll feel that you've got your chest back, but over time you may realize that it's far from perfect....more
How long have breast inserts been on the market? Although physicians have worked to find varied methods for increasing the size of women's breasts since the late 1890's, the actual silicone augmenters arrived on the market in the 1960's.Exactly what are breast inserts? They are medical devices implanted in a woman's body in order to increase the size or reconstruct her breasts. They can be filled with either silicone or saline and come in an array of sizes, textures and shapes. The silicone devices are pre-filled before they are inserted; the others may be either pre-filled or filled after they have been implanted into the patient.Are there age restrictions for a patient to have this type of surgery? There is no age restriction for inserting inserts into a woman during reconstructive surgery. For saline inserts, the minimum age is eighteen years old and for the other minimum age is twenty-two.Why is there an age restriction? The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is the agency responsible for making sure that all food, medicine and medical devices are safe for the general public. The FDA stipulates age requirements in order to allow for a woman's body to be fully matured and...more
One of the most important decisions you'll make before your breast surgery is where to put the incisions. Your doctor has a number of options about where to place them. The location will determine how visible the scars are, as well as how easy the operation will be for the doctor. Without going into too much detail here, let's look at the basic...more
Leukemia literally means 'many white cells in the blood'. The white cells are part of the body's immune system, and there are several sub-groups of white cells that have different sorts of roles in recognizing and dealing with 'invaders' such as bacteria and viruses as well as other types of foreign protein. All of the blood cells originate in the...more
A breast lift procedure is called a mastopexy in the medical world. Sagging boobs are a common malady experienced by multitudes of women. Here are some of the most common questions about the cosmetic procedure designed to correct drooping breasts.What causes boobs to droop in the first place? Breast skin holds the tissue, fats and mammary glands in place. When tissue and fat decreases, the skin becomes stretched out and therefore sags. As a body ages, it is natural for the skin to lose elasticity.When reading about mastopexy, the word "ptosis" repeatedly comes up; exactly what is ptosis? The word "ptosis" is defined as a medical term for the degree of droop. Some ptosis is natural, even in young boobs, due to the weight of the tissue, fat and glands, but a large amount of ptosis appears unattractively flattened out and saggy.How long does a bosom lift take to perform? This surgery takes from two to three hours to perform. An overnight stay is usually not required and the patient will be able to go home the same day.Where are the incisions placed in this procedure? The location and type of incisions that will be made depend on the amount of tissue to be removed. If a small amount of...more
Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is a surgical technique exclusively designed to remove excess fat from the body. So, naturally, it isn't the first thing that people think of when they think of procedures that could be...more
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