To Grow New Breasts

The incredible shrinking woman
Woman has new lease on life after ...
Henderson Gleaner - Henderson,KY,USA
... She does want to have one more procedure: A tummy tuck to remove the
excessive skin that has resulted from the loss of nearly 200 pounds.

EXCLUSIVE Hulk in trim for love at last 34st Graham
sheds 20st
Sunday People - UK
... "I also went to the gym every day." He had a tummy tuck on
the NHS in May to remove the folds of skin left as the weight fell off. ...

Bid to grow new breasts
Melbourne Herald Sun - Australia
... regenerative properties. Experts estimate that 454g of fat removed in a
"tummy tuck" operation would yield up to 200 million stem cells.

An Option in Breast Reconstruction

Fat stem cells being studied as option for
breast reconstruction
EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
... Experts estimate that one pound of whole fat removed in a
tummy tuck, for example, can yield up to 200 million stem cells,
which in culture can be expanded by ...

ABC Online on Dr. Rosenbaum

Program Transcript
ABC Online - Australia
... In the middle of a tummy tuck operation, Dr Rosenbaum began
inserting permanent sutures to tighten the patient's stomach muscles. ...

Eyelash Transplants Sweep Nip Tuck World
ABC News - USA
... surgery is simply an extra item on the vast nip tuck menu that has
lost its old taboos. More than 10 million cosmetic procedures — from tummy
tucks to botox ...

A Net Loss!
Blackpool Today - Blackpool,England,UK
... After losing so much weight , Roxanne is suffering a legacy of
loose skin and is investigating the prospect of plastic surgery for
a tummy tuck and breast ...

How The Vinco Twins Broke New Ground...

Battle of sexes hits below belt
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
... Would you get your taxes done at the Mike Tyson Accounting Agency
or get a tummy tuck at the Mike Tyson Plastic Surgery Center? ...

Measure is anti-choice, not medical protection
Statesman Journal - Salem,Oregon,USA
... permission. Therefore, a young girl could get a tummy tuck, facelift
or nose job without permission; a young boy could do the same. ...

Cancer survivor struts her stuff for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Newport Daily News - Newport,RI,USA
... Doctors also performed a tummy tuck, removing stomach skin
in order to reconstruct two new breasts. "It's amazing what they can do,"
she said. ...

Vinco twins break surgical ground
The Tribune-Democrat - Johnstown,PA,USA
... “It was a win-win,” Whinnie said. “She gets to look good, and I was put
back together again. She benefited because she had a tummy tuck.”. ...

About the Cosmetic and the Reconstruction...

Breast cancer: one family's fight against the disease
Independent - London,England,UK
... As the surgeons were using fat from her stomach to rebuild her breasts, she was
also given a tummy tuck. The last to go, Pam, was not apprehensive. ...

Breaking News, Britney Spears Brings Sexy Back
Bosh - New York,NY,USA
... heels. It has been reported that the pop princess had a tummy tuck after giving
birth to her second child, Sutton Pierce. According ...

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Colorado Cosmetic Surgeons Provides Clients With The Latest ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
... Williams of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery have announced they will be offering the use of ON-Q for many of their breast augmentation and tummy tuck procedures. ...

Greenberg Dispells the Myths...

Dr. Greenberg's Myths about Plastic Surgery Dispelled
LongIslandPress.com - NY,USA
• After eyelid surgery, you won’t be able to close your eyes when you go to sleep. • When you have liposuction, the fat is going to go somewhere else. ...

Kimmer's Story...

Kimmer's Kimkins: Fast Low-Carb Weight Loss With Lifetime Support ...
The Common Voice - Greenville,SC,USA
... happened to be on my bosom and tummy. Since I had lost 200 lbs I qualified for a reconstructive tummy tuck & bosom lift through my HMO. ...

About Making a Decision...

Factors in Deciding on Cosmetic Surgery

Various forms of cosmetic surgery exist today. All have the aim of altering the physical appearance of an individual. An implicit - sometimes explicit - part of this alteration, change or transformation is the individual's image of themselves as well;  not only how they see themselves, but how they see themselves seen by the people around them. For this reason, there are two elements at stake in cosmetic surgery: the physical and the psychological.

Valid advertisements of cosmetic surgery do not represent themselves as the be all and end all. They allow the individual to understand that it's a complex process with many factors to consider. Even a simple goal like having a smoother stomach, can become complicated by the various procedures available. Even then, the range of techniques. In the end, a consultation is always recommended, with a review of the various options available. As well, the attendant risks. What follows is an attempt to acquaint the reader with some of the issues regarding the procedures available. It does not explore what - if any - legal restrictions there may be depending upon where the procedure is done. For example, in Canada, there are can be regulations regarding the use of silicone in prosthetic devices, namely breast implants. The reader should also try to acquaint themselves with whatever follow-up or check-ups are necessary after the fact.

General vs. local anesthetic

If a general anesthetic is used, it is usually performed in a hospital setting. There are certain risks associated with any kind of procedure involving a general anesthetic. Regardless, a hospital stay is normally required. In contrast, a local anesthetic usually carries fewer risks and hospitalization is not required.

In-patient vs. out-patient

For the in-patient, a hospital stay is in part meant to ensure that any potential complications that can arise from the procedure can be dealth with immediately. As well, the individual will likely require a certain amount of rest and recovery in a hospital setting. In contrast, the out-patient can go home after the procedure should no complications arise. Regardless, having a qualified physician performing the procedure in a sterile, controlled setting is critical.

The health of the individual

The individual should be in good general health. Procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks are not meant for the purpose of weight loss as much as what's known as body contouring. Also, pregnancy can be a factor in precluding one from most procedures.

What you should avoid

Smoking a few weeks before and after the procedure. This is because smoking affects the blood's circulation and can hamper the body's ability to heal.

Excessive exercise, dieting and heavy physical acitivity after the procedure. Again, this can affect the individual's ability to recover. The former two should also be avoided prior to the procedure.
Certain types of medication can also seriously affect your ability to recover. For example, anticoagulants should be avoided if undergoing liposuction.

Not Just About Your Tummy...

All There Is About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is, technically speaking, epilation by laser or with the use of a special light. Besides the body, certain types of laser hair removal may safely be used to reduce facial hair as well. The laser (or light) of a particular wavelength is used to cause damage to dark elements in hair follicles. These elements are referred to as chromophores. They can be artificially produced or naturally occurring.

Today, most techniques target naturally occurring chromophores, in particular, melanin. Melanin gives colour to both hair and skin. Of the former, there are two types: eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin gives a brown or black colour. The latter gives a blonde or red colour. Since the dark matter in hair follicles are the target, only the former - darker - type of hair is suitable for this procedure.

While laser hair removal became a commercial cosmetic procedure about 10 years ago, it has been experimented with well before then. In fact, medical lasers have been used to remove dark spots, acne scars, other types of skin blemishes and even tattoos. The point about laser hair removal is that, it's not permanent. In fact, in countries like the U.S., the FDA prohibits the advertisement of FDA-approved laser treatments to be described as a method of "permanent removal". Hence, use of the term "permanent reduction" or laser hair reduction to describe the procedure.

A more realistic description of laser hair removal is the "permanent reduction" of hair. It should be noted that, it's sometimes required to have multiple sessions of laser treatment over a certain period of time to achieve this goal. There is also no guarantee that ALL of the hair in the area treated will be reduced. To actually guarantee genuine permanent hair removal is to risk genuine scarring.

Ideally, the first thing the individual should do is to consult a qualified dermatologist. They should be able to advise on the suitability of the procedure. In any event, results will be most noticeable on light skinned individuals with dark hair. A lot more care will need to be taken, if the procedure is done on darker skinned and/or tanned individuals.

What you should be careful about

As noted above, one is well advised to avoid establishments that make false claims. The following are some of the more popular ones:

There is absolutely no pain or it's virtually painless. It is for many without needing any relief from the pain, but not for everyone.

The safe, permanent removal of hair. Again, the safe goal is hair reduction. Permanent removal is possible with scarring.

No re-growth of hair whatsoever. To date, there has been no real, genuine, qualified and objective evidence to support this claim.

It's "laser electrolysis" or "lasertrolysis". Hair reduction via electrolysis is completely different from reduction via the use of a laser. Both have their pros and cons, in terms of suitability and effectiveness.
In the end, it's best to consult a qualified dermatologist first.

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News Updates

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Knowing What Else Is Available and News Updates

What Types of Cosmetic Surgery Are Available

Cosmetic surgery comes in many forms. What follows is an attempt to cover some of the more popular types. It is in no way exhaustive. As with any type of elective surgery, there may be many options available to the individual. Options range from the type of procedure, technique used, and not just the physician themselves. Each option carries its own attendant risks. As such, they should be reviewed carefully with a qualified physician.

Breast augmentation: this essentially involves the use of a prosthetic device to change - usually increase - the size of an individual's breasts. Over time, advances have been made in the type of prosthetic used since the 1970s. However, all employ a type of silicone shell filled with a solution that is then implanted. The solution itself consists of either saline or a silicone gel. Regardless, as in the past the risk of the implant's rupture remains. However, this risk appears to have been greatly reduced. Yet, follow-up checkups are required to ensure this.

The main techniques used for this procedure are sub-glandular, sub-fascial, and sub-muscular. In addition, there are variations on these techniques based on the incision used by the surgeon. The types of incisions are Peri-Areolar, Infra-Mammary, and Axillary. Each technique and type comes with its attendant pros and cons. In the end, a lot will depend upon the individual themselves and the surgeon's preference.

Botox, also known as Vistabel or Dysport, is the brand name used for botulin toxin type A. It is used in injections, most popularly for removing lines. Since it is an injection, and is normally performed in an outpatient setting, with no anesthesia required, it is quite popular. However, since its effects are not permanent, follow-up injections are usually required. Botox is considered a prescription drug. As such, it should be performed by a qualified physician.

Botulin toxin type A comes from bacteria. After it has been processed, it works by interfering with nerve impulses, amongst other things. It has only been in the last few years that, it has come to be recognized for its cosmetic function. These range from the appearance of severe frown lines between the eyebrows, excessive underarm sweating and spasticity.

Liposuction involves the removal of deposits of fat from the body. Technically, the procedure goes by the names of Lipoplasty or Suction Lipectomy. More popularly, it's known as body contouring. It is not considered an alternative to weight loss. However, it's used when normal diet and exercise have not worked to reduce these deposits.

The main techniques used are basic liposuction with a fluid injection, tumescent liposuction, use of stitches, super wet liposuction, ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL), power assisted liposuction (PAL) and external ultrasound assisted liposuction (XUAL or EUAL). A local or general anesthetic may be used depending upon the technique.

There are many considerations prior to undergoing the procedure. Issues include the elasticity of the skin around the area to be treated, and the general health of the individual. Exclusions include having diabetes, heart and/or circulation problems and/or any medication that affects the healing process. The main type of medication to be aware of are anticoagulants.

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News Updates

Dilip Kumar, Pooja Bedi 'noses' popular
Times of India - India
... nose surgery), breast procedures (both augmentation and reduction, the latter has seen a spurt in the last few months), liposuction and tummy tuck. ...

Life without gossip can ruin a good friendship
Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia,MO,USA
... size waterbed as a surprise golden anniversary gift." And it wasn’t easy, but I hushed Helen when she tried tattling about a "certain person’s tummy tuck.". ...

Free orientation on pranic healing today
Times of Oman - Oman
... A few new interesting developments in pranic healing are pranic facials but in the context of a no-touch energy healing, pranic tummy tuck in and hip tuck in. ...

When is the best time for a tummy tuck?
Chicago Sun-Times - United States
... I would love to have a tummy tuck. Can it be done at the same time? A. Any plastic surgeon will tell you that there is no worse time to do a tummy tuck. ...

All About It in a Nutshell...

Cosmetic Surgery in a Nutshell

Cosmetic surgery, like other forms of elective surgery, involves a physical change to one's appearance. Also known as plastic surgery, there are two kinds: cosmetic and reconstruction. The latter involves returning an individual's sense of self after some form of injury and/or illness. The former allows the ability to overcome the physical characteristics one was born with. In a way, the former represents the forefront of how changes in technology can allow changes to the human body.

This surgery comes in all types, from the use of prosthetics as in breast augmentation and liposuction to non-invasive forms of surgery like laser hair removal or even laser correction of the eyes to eliminate the need for eye glasses.

None of this comes without a price however. Besides financial concerns, it remains the responsibility of the individual who will undergo such surgery. For this reason, they do need the support of those around them. This is the kind of support that not only affects their decision, but their ability to assimilate the surgical changes to the body.

In the case of surgery for cosmetic - as opposed to reconstruction - purposes is the issue of aesthetics. Those around them need to understand the significance societies place upon appearance. How the appearance of someone can alter how they are perceived not only as a person, but as a human being. Surgery for aesthetic reasons, provides people with the opportunity to overcome stigmas associated with their appearance. However, what remains most important is that it's a choice.

Many - perfectly valid - arguments have been presented to the contrary regarding surgery for cosmetic purposes. However, the fact remains that human beings have been altering their appearance for quite some time now.

Cosmetic surgery is significant, not only for what it can achieve, but because it's a choice made by the person undergoing it. It's a personal decision about one's own body.

Another consideration for the individual, outside of their support system, is that they should do as much of their own personal research as possible into the different kinds of surgery available for each procedure. For example, the current surgical techniques employed and the potential legal restrictions, as is often the case with silicone prosthetics. In addition, weighing the pros and cons of each technique. Finally, the surgeon themselves. An initial consultation is always recommended, as with any form of elective surgery.

What Tucks Are About and How It Helped One Girl's Life

What Tummy Tucks Are About

The tummy tuck is a form of cosmetic surgery also known as abdominoplasty. Its purpose is to change the appearance of the abdomen to a more desirable shape. Hence, the  popular term, tummy tuck. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the mid and lower abdomen to create a smooth and flatter appearance. This normally includes/results in a tightening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck procedure is usually taken because the individual has been unable to achieve desired results through normal diet and exercise. This may be common for those that have experienced sudden weight loss or are older, as in both cases a flat stomach cannot be acquired through exercise and diet alone. In particular, tummy tucks are popular amongst women who have had children but do not intend on bearing children in the future.

While there are various types of tummy tucks, they tend to fall into two categories: partial abdominoplasty and complete abdominoplasty.

The former category consists of a small incision made between the hips, just above the pubic area. This is followed by the removal of excess skin between the incision and the navel, and stitches.

The latter category consists of an incision made from hip to hip, just above the pubic area. Another incision is made around the navel to free it. Skin from the abdominal wall is then detached to reveal the muscles to be tightened. The muscles themselves are then tightened with sutures. Extra skin is then removed, while the remainder is reattached. Finally, all stitches are dressed, while any extra fluid from the area is drained.

An individual may experience bruising, some pain, and other discomforts within ten days after the procedure. Normally, a supportive abdominal binder is worn to contain the swelling and help support recovery of the muscles. The time needed for recovery from the procedure can take several weeks. As usual, smoking (before, as well), stringent dieting and any intense physical activity should be avoided.  All three factors can affect the ability of the body to recover.

Before considering undergoing the procedure, individuals should be in relatively good health. This applies to both their mental state as well as their physical. Patients should have realistic expectations of the procedure. Again, it is neither considered an alternative to diet and/or exercise, nor should be undergone by women planning on bearing children in the future. As well, past scarring from abdominal surgery may be sufficient cause against the procedure, since additional scarring can result.

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12-year-old gets plastic surgery
KVUE (subscription) - Austin,TX,USA
... At 12‑years‑old, Brooke had liposuction and soon after, a tummy tuck, but she says getting the surgery wasn't something she and her family took lightly. ...

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'I FEEL LIKE A MILLION QUID'
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... The 25-year-old mum-of-two, who had a boob job of her own last year and is planning a - tummy-tuck, said: "She truly deserves the makeover. I love her to bits. ...