Archive for December, 2011
Breast Implants: Fact And Fiction
Is going bigger better? For many women the answer to this daunting question is a whooping, yes. Breast augmentation is surgery, and like every surgery it comes with its risks (www.fda.gov). Yet in spite of the price tag it carries, the potential complications and the possibility of revisional surgery, 95% of females who undergo breast augmentations are satisfied with their result.
In light of this vigorous demand for going bigger, I have compiled my own list of fact and
Fiction: on a procedure that has been with us for hundreds of years and has become a big part of our culture:
Treatment Of Breast Cancer Emedicine
For 5 of those years I have worked in a healthcare organization. One of the most talked about topics is breast cancer and breast health. Treatment Of Breast Cancer EmedicineThe bottom line is that although breast cancer is not preventable, it is usually easily detectable.
Note: Breast cancer is not race specific – all races get breast cancer!
Note: Breast cancer is not gender specific – men get breast cancer too!
What to Expect Before and After your Breast Augmentation Surgery
In your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, prepare to discuss your goals for your body and what you would like to achieve through breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon will evaluate your current health and review your medical history to ensure that you are a good candidate for the surgery. Be sure you’re completely honest with your surgeon about your health. Let him know about any medications, supplements or vitamins that you are taking. Also, if you are a smoker, be sure that your surgeon is aware of this.
If your doctor confirms that you are healthy and strong enough to undergo the procedure, then you will begin to discuss the specifics of your surgery. Your surgeon will help you to pick the best type of implant and kind of breast augmentation surgery to meet your needs. Once you have chosen an implant, your surgeon should be able to supply you with information from the manufacturer about the implant. Be sure to ask for this literature and read it thoroughly before you head in for surgery. There are a number of different surgical techniques that can be applied during breast augmentation surgery. For example, if your skin is prone to very visible scarring, your doctor may recommend a type of incision that leaves minimal scars. Furthermore, if your breasts have sagged, he may discuss the option of including a breast lift during your augmentation surgery. Finally, your surgeon should speak with you about the type of anesthesia used during your breast augmentation surgery, as well as the type of facility where the surgery will be performed.