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...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 types of breast surgery incisions, and what they mean to you.The Inframammary IncisionThis is the most common type of surgery incisions. It's made where the chest meets the breasts, usually under the breasts in the natural crease. Its scars will be somewhat visible if people look closely enough. The doctor can place them so that they're less obvious.The main advantage, and the reason why they're so popular, is that these are the easiest incisions for the surgeon to work with. They offer lots of flexibility about what can be done underneath, and the greatest ease for the doctor. These are usually used for simple implants.The Nipple IncisionThis type of made around the areola of the nipple. Usually, it's made where the skin pigment changes color. Because it's placed in this spot, the scars are nearly invisible. It takes a really close look for...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...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 able to help with a breast reconstruction.Yet, new advances suggest that this surgical procedure may be able to help women who have suffered breast cancer to achieve a more natural feeling and looking reconstruction of their breasts.It's no wonder that many women who have had to have mastectomies or lumpectomies have a hard time getting used to their body again afterwards. A woman's breasts are often deeply tied to her concepts of femininity, beauty and identity. Many women find that it is difficult to truly feel beautiful and womanly again while missing part or all of a breast.Reconstructive surgery helps many women. However, there are limits to what traditional methods can achieve. Some women have a hard time getting used to having a foreign body like an implant in their body. A number of women also are disappointed that their breasts have a different, more artificial feel afterward. Additionally, attention has recently begun to...more
Author: Sunil TannaUnfortunately, for most people chemotherapy has a number of unpleasant side effects. Cervical Cancer Survival Rates 2008 The good news for those suffering from ovarian cancer is that most of these side effects can be effectively...more
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Author: Sunil TannaPlease remember, the earlier the better, as it could be the difference between stage 1 and stage 3 or 4. So what are the early symptoms of ovarian cancer? Cervical Cancer Causes And PreventionHere are two you'd never expect to be...more
Author: Sunil TannaAnd even then most of the typical symptoms are not extreme enough to suspect a condition of such magnitude, unless a woman has a genetic predisposition for it. Cervical Cancer Causes Of Yet, women should still be knowledge of...more