Monthly Archives: May 2011
Healthy Diet for Acne Prone Skin
| May 31, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
Don’t eat that — you’ll get zits! We’ve all heard it; from parents, friends or even the family doctor. But the fact is, even after extensive study, scientists have not found a connection between diet and acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not pizza. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “A healthy diet is important for improving raw materials for healthy skin,” but they also note that greasy or… more
Estrogen and Your Health
| May 30, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
What Is Estrogen?: What is estrogen and how does it affect your health? If you’re interested in lowering your risk of breast cancer,or if you want to understand how to prevent recurrence after treatment, it’s important to understand the role that estrogen, and other hormones, play in your health. Get started by reading about estrogen. Estrogen Definition and Functions Estrogen Replacement Therapy or HRT: Low levels of estrogen can be… more
Breast Surgery Complications
| May 29, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
First and foremost there could be an allergic reaction to the anesthetic. General is considered to be more risky yet any anesthetic could bring on a negative reaction. Although extremely rare, it is possible to bleed post-operatively resulting in another surgery to control and drain the collected blood. Another possibility is hematoma (a collection of clotted blood), seroma (a collection of the watery portion of the blood) and thrombosis (abnormal… more
Breast Self Exam
| May 28, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
Healthy Changes Through Life: Doing a monthly breast self exam is the best way to stay familiar with the cyclical changes in your breasts. You will get to know the territory better than your health care team, and will spot changes easily. Having an annual clinical exam helps document your breast health, so keep a regular appointment set up for that! Between puberty and menopause, your breasts will go through… more
Breast Implant Dangers
| May 27, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
3% suffer leakage within three years causing a deflated implant Occasionally, breast implants may break or leak. The saline fill is salt water and will be absorbed by the body without ill effects. Older implants with silicone gel can leak also. If this occurs, one of two things may occur. If breakage of the implant shell that has a contracture scar around it, then it may not feel like anything… more
Breast Implants and Breast Feeding
| May 26, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
A lot of women ask if they can breast feed after Breast Augmentation Surgery. The answer is a resounding yes. For the vast majority of women who have a BA breastfeeding is no more difficult with implants than without. In fact, some women who have breast fed with and without implants say that breastfeeding with implants is easier! Breastfeeding is a growing concern with patients who have had Breast Augmentation… more
Breast Implants
| May 25, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome There are several forms of the chemical in breast implants that can cause a problem in the human organism. Silicon (Si) is the basic element and probably causes immune system changes. Silica or SiO2 is the form it is mined from the earth. Silicone gel is a synthetic material containing 38% silicon. The silica is 45% silicon. There is slow leakage (“bleeding”) of the silicone gel… more
Breast Enlargement Surgery
| May 24, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
For years, women have suffered the agony of small, underdeveloped, or sagging bosom. For many women, the answer has been the very costly and dangerous cosmetic surgery instead of natural ways. But the cost and risks make this an undesirable option. The average cost of a breast enhancement surgery is between $5,000 and $6,000. Most people simply don’t have this kind of money to spend on breast enlargement surgery! Click… more
Breast Enlargement Implant Dangers
| May 23, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
3% suffer leakage within three years causing a deflated implant Occasionally, breast implants may break or leak. The saline fill is salt water and will be absorbed by the body without ill effects. Older implants with silicone gel can leak also. If this occurs, one of two things may occur. If breakage of the implant shell that has a contracture scar around it, then it may not feel like anything… more
Breast Enhancement Surgery
| May 22, 2011 | Filled under Articles |
Breast enlargement surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), was the fourth most popular invasive surgical procedure among cosmetic plastic surgeries performed in 2000. In a press release dated July 12, 2001, the ASPS says that breast augmentation was performed on 212,500 women last year. Meanwhile, millions of women have been subjected to the ill effects of these modern day vanity contraptions that were bought in good… more
