Silicone Implants

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Sarah Jessica Parker is “Flat, Wrinkly and Mad as Hell” … “Maxim Magazine” recently published their list of the world’s most unsexy women.

Just the thought of landing a spot on this list is mortifying, and Sarah Jessica Parker reacted with rage and anger as most any woman would:

“Do I have big fake boobs, Botox and big lips? No. Do I fit some ideals and standards of some men writing in a men’s magazine? Maybe not. Am I really the unsexiest woman in the world? Wow! It’s kind of shocking… It’s condemnation, it’s insane. What can I do? I guess you can’t please all people.”

Big fake boobs or not, breast augmentation is in demand, increasing more than 64% from 2000 to 2007 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

I wonder how many with big fake boobs, Botox and big lips still landed on the list … ?

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A recent post on “The Wall Street Journal” Health Blog points out the increasing popularity of breast augmentation and Botox. From 2000 to 2007, breast augmentation procedures have increased 64% among Americans, but that lags behind a huge 488% increase for Botox usage.

The post, “As Botox Soars, Cosmetic Surgery Sags,” says:

“AThe number of tummy tucks more than doubled, to 148,000 in 2007. And breast augmentations were up 64%, to nearly 350,000.”

One plastic surgeon points to the economy putting pressure on the cosmetic surgery industry as a whole.

San Diego plastic surgery, La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, offers plastic surgery financing options to help meet your individual needs. They have partnered with several plastic surgery financing companies to help you find the plan that’s right for you.

Most plastic surgeons hear questions about tattoo removal from those no longer enchanted with their ex’s name permanently on their posterior or the Asian symbol that was unknowingly put on upside down.

Tattoo removal can be achieved best by a board-certified plastic surgeon through various means. The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, Atlanta Georgia, suggests surgery, laser treatment or skin peeling, and you can expect to spend more money on the removal than what you spent getting the body art.

However, there are some women out there who have had a breast enhancement with breast implants, and are interested in more enhancement with a flirty tattoo upon their cleavage. Expressed concerns have been if the tattoo application with various needles will effect the implant (i.e. poke a hole in the silicone shell).

Most surgeons agree that the tattoo needles only penetrate the top dermal layers, and this will not affect the silicone shell of the implant.

Also, implants are not life-long products and usually need replacing anywhere within 2 to 10 years, so how will the tattoo look when the implant is removed or replaced? Your cosmetic surgeon may best be able to advise you on a course of action with your ultimate goals in mind.

Bearing, raising and nurturing children are the personification of being a woman for many women. Those same women who appreciate the beautiful lifestyle of having children do not necessarily appreciate the physical changes made in their breasts, hips, tummy, and thighs.

After pregnancy, many mommies are left with “extreme abdominal laxity” that diet and exercise just doesn’t change. New Jersey plastic surgeon, Paul Parker M.D., can help turn back the clock with the Mommy Makeover. He comments,

“Often after birth, fat settles in places where it has never settled before. Hormones dictate where fat will store within the body to best serve your growing baby. Coupled with the stretching of the abdominal wall from carrying that baby this can create permanent changes that are nearly impossible to overcome without surgical intervention”.

A Mommy Makeover combines several plastic surgery procedures designed specifically for each individual mommy: tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction, etc.

These procedures are not for a woman who has just given birth or is breastfeeding. A woman should wait at least six months after she stops breastfeeding and after she loses an initial five to ten pounds before seeking consultation with a plastic surgeon.

This was recently featured in “The Herald Tribune,” and it has some valid points worthy of mention here.
The “Long View of Implant Upkeep” story quotes an implant advertisement in the November issue of Elle magazine “Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and breast implantation is not necessarily a one-time surgery.”

Regardless of a woman’s reasons for breast augmentation, (and the number of reasons for enhancement are infinite), about 1/3 of augmentation patients went in for a second operation within 4-5 years according to the ad.

We know that implants can leak, and some of these surgeries are to replace or remove the breast implants, but the questions to ask are how many of these second operations were due to women wanting to improve the implant size - increasing or decreasing? Or improve implant placement?

There is no doubt that some of these are due to implant replacement or removal. The FDA, the cosmetic surgeons, and women with implants acknowledge that breast implants are not a perfect product.

But a large percentage of follow-up surgeries are validly due to women wanting to tweak their implant size or placement.

The industry also acknowledges that breast implants are not a lifetime product. Most breast implants will need to be replaced at some point. But for women wanting to improve their body image, and usually their self esteem, breast implants are the way to go.

Implant manufacturers, Allergan and Mentor, offer guarantees for their products.

“Mentor has a 10-year guarantee to replace implants and defray some surgical fees; Allergan’s warranty includes lifetime implant replacement and up to $1,200 for fees for the first 10 years.”

Certified plastic surgeons should advise women with breast implants of the on-going need and the on-going costs for regular maintenance with annual MRIs, regular exams from the cosmetic surgeon, and breast self-exams.

You’ve enjoyed the glow of pregnancy and the amazing miracle of birth. You give your children the things they need - strong parental figure, warm shelter, and nutritious food. Now, you are considering giving yourself the things you need or want … breast implants …

Most doctors advise that you wait to have breast enhancement surgery at least six months after giving birth or until six months after you have stopped breast feeding.

Most women realize that with or without breastfeeding, there are permanent changes to breast tissue. Most moms have experienced the giant swelling accompanied by the milk coming in - oh, if only that size were permanent! But we know it’s not …

Once the milk supply is gone, many look down to their chests only to discover … Whoa! … their breasts now sag a little and look a little deflated. They don’t look like they used to! This is completely normal and is not corrected with implants alone.

For women who are very small, implants can make the breast rise up some and maybe look to have less sag. But if their was any mass to the breast before implantation, the implants will only add weight. There will still be sagging. This is completely normal and natural.

Some may not be able to live with their amount of droop and may consider a breast lift.

If you have not yet had children but are interested in breast implants, it is considered a safe procedure for you and your future pregnancy.

Most cosmetic surgeons will advise you to wait at least six months after the breast augmentation surgery before becoming pregnant.

Pregnancy and all of the hormonal upheaval does change your breast tissue and mammary glands and all of that stuff in there.

It really is best to completely heal after breast enhancement before putting your “new ladies” through so much more change. This healing allows you to better know your new breasts and gives you a chance to better nurse after implants.

We all know that some women cannot breastfeed, due to not enough milk production or frustration or intense discomfort, or whatever.

Women who can’t breastfeed, may be quick to assign blame to the implants; However, this has not been scientifically proven.

It has been proven that some women cannot nurse because of any number of reasons, and breast implants should not be blamed for the issue automatically.

It is also important to note that breast milk which comes from breasts with implants is not harmful to your baby; there is no evidence to believe this is an issue.

If you find yourself with a uni-boob, or breast bulging were there should be no boob, it’s a clear sign that you aren’t wearing a bra that fits right. No matter what size of breasts you have, or if you have new breast implants, a good fitting bra can always enhance your figure.

So what do you need to do to get a good fitting bra?

You can’t look for a good bra fit until you understand what is considered a good fit. 70% of women are wearing a bra that’s the wrong size. If you wear a bra that your breasts bulge out of, you’ll look out of shape and sloppy. It has the same affect as wearing clothing that is too tight. A bra that fits properly will make you look slimmer and much more put together.

Besides, a good fitting bra goes deeper than vanity. If incorrectly fitted, it can restrict the blood flow and when that occurs, there are health risks including breast cancer.

Like with clothing, we all have our own bra favorites when it comes to fabric, fashion, and style. But just because it covers, doesn’t make it comfortable or a good fit.

A bra that fits properly, won’t ride up on your back, nor will the straps fall off your shoulder.

1. The cups should fit all the way around the breast with the band.
2. The center front should sit on or very near your breastbone.
3. The band should be wide enough so that the breasts are held securely in place. The cup fabric should hold the breast in place.
4. The larger your breasts the heavier that material will need to be.

There are many different bra cuts, and this really is a personal choice, often dependent on what you will be wearing. For example, a low cut dress likely won’t work with a full cover bra. And, the type of fabric can make a big difference in the comfort of the bra.

The fullest part of your breasts should fall around the middle point between your shoulders and elbows.

1. Lean forward and let your breasts gently fall into the cups and fasten the closure.
2. It should close on the middle fasteners.
3. Your bottom band should be snug but comfortable with no digging or rubbing.

Too loose a band will rise up. The bra cup needs to be large enough to cover your breast and it also needs to be deep enough. If it isn’t, your breast may spill out, and it won’t provide adequate support.

Sometimes it pays to stay with brand names. The is especially true if you are on average a B cup or bigger because you need proper support that some of the cheaper more inferior bras simply cannot provide.

A good fitting bra is as important as a good fitting pant or good fitting shoes. And when the “girls” are well dressed, it helps to improve your overall appearance. It’s the foundation upon which all else is built!

It seems yummy mommy’s are taking the world by storm. Clubs, clothing lines, books, and all kinds of tools for the modern mommy to look good, free great, and be a great mom too. More and more post pregnancy women are looking to improve their breasts using breast implants.

So popular has this phenomenon become that plastic surgeons everywhere are offering Yummy Mommy Packages that might include just breast implants or may go further to include the belly and even the bottom.

Many of these packages are like mini getaways including accommodation for one or two adults, and sometimes even airfare. You might be surprised to find out that some of these packages actually aren’t a lot more than what some surgeons charge just for the procedure.

Do your homework and make sure that the surgeon you choose isn’t all “fluff” and advertising promotions but actually a board certified surgeon that has a long list of happy patients that he or she woudl be happy to let you talk to.

Today’s mommy is often a career woman who is going to be out of the work force for only a short time, quickly returning back to the corporate world she came from, and that’s one of the many reasons why having breast implants is so important. And what better time than after you’d been away from the office for awhile – less chatter that way.

So if you are like the majority of other yummy mommy’s out there, you’ll be looking to see that plastic surgeon pretty darn soon!

There is a bit of a misconception out there when it comes to the risk of losing nipple sensation after your breast implants. Many women believe that the loss of sensation occurs no matter the size of the breast implant.

Actually, it’s much more likely to occur if you decide to have large breast implants in relation to the available breast skin envelope. In English, this means if the size of implant you choose is a tight fit under the skin, you have a higher risk of losing nipple sensation.
Those that choose smaller cup sizes that place less stress on the area have a much less likely chance of losing nipple sensation.

A study involving 20 women who had breast implants were followed up one year later, and it was found that nipple sensation was significantly reduced as breast implant size increased, confirming what was believed prior to the study.

There however, was no difference in sensory based on the type of insertion with the exception of TUBA (through the belly button breast augmentation), which had far less loss of sense. There also was no difference based on implant type. The TUBA or belly button technique had the best results because size relation didn’t matter at all. There simply is no loss of sensation, so certainly worth considering.

For many women the loss of nipple sensation is a big concern, which is why you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. He or she will be able to tell you what size of implants will provide the least amount or risk of losing nipple sensation.