March 17, 2009 at 6:54 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Size/Myths, Silicone Breast Implants)
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Recently, the Daily Cancer News published an article about breast implant safety, including common myths, a history of the safety debate, and possible implant complications.
Common brest implant myths mentioned in the article include:
- Breast implants cause cancer
- Breast implants cause other diseases
- Breast implants make breast-feeding hazardous
These myths have all been shown to be false according to the article.
The debate over the safety of silicone breast implants began during the 1980s, when medical journals began to pose connections between silicone implants and such diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, scleroderma, and lupus. In 1992, the FDA banned the use of silicone implants (except in certain urgent-need situations) until further research on their side effects could be studied.
In 1999, a panel of 13 scientists reviewed all existing information on silicone implant safety and found no direct causal connection between them and disease. In 2006, the FDA lifted the ban on silicone implants.
Though silicone implants are the popular choice for breast augmentation due to their more natural look and feel than saline implants can offer, the risk of rupture is still a concern. Some recommend women with silicone implants undergo routine screenings to check for implant ruptures.
Another common complication of both saline and silicone implants is capsular contracture, a condition where scar tissue surrounds the implant which can cause pain, hardening and distortion of shape. Revision surgery can be performed to correct this condition.
For more information on breast augmentation, Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Ambe offers great information on reasons for seeking breast augmentation, what to expect from your recovery and results, and an array of before and after photos on his website.
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March 10, 2009 at 8:31 pm (Breast Augmentation, Plastic Surgery)
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Recently, a study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons looked at whether genetic or environmental factors play a bigger role in how old we appear. Conducted by Dr. Bahaman Guyuron of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, the study looked at 186 pairs of identical twins and compared their appearance and environmental factors through questionnaires and digital images.
“In this study, we looked at identical twins because they are genetically programmed to age exactly the same, and in doing so we essentially discovered that, when it comes to your face, it is possible to cheat your biological clock,” said Dr. Bahaman.
The study showed the twins who had been through divorce appeared approximately two years older than those who had not. Anti-depressant use and weight were also shown to make an impact on how old the subjects looked. Those who used anti-depressants were perceived as looking older than those who did not. This is attributed to sagging cause the relaxation of facial muscles due to anti-depressant use.
As far as the subjects’ weight is concerned, in those younger than 40, the heavier subjects were perceived as looking older, while the reverse was true in those older than 40. This research is said to show that volume replacement is a key to successful facial rejuvenation.
Weight loss, though a healthy for most, can negatively affect a person’s appearance in both the face, breasts and body, especially in those over 40 who may no longer have the skin elasticity to compensate. In these instances, facial volume replacement, through fillers and fat transfer can help, as well as body lift techniques, tummy tucks and breast lift and/or breast augmentation. Baltimore plastic surgeon, Dr. Cohen, offers facial rejuvenation as well as breast and body procedures to those wishing to turn back the hands of time at his plastic surgery center in Maryland. Though “cheating your biological clock” by controlling ones environment seems like a great idea, avoiding factors such as divorce, weight loss, stress or anti-depressant use isn’t a plausable option for many. Learning how to counteract the effects those factors play on our appearance, however, is getting easier and easier all the time through the advancement of surgical and non-surgical techniques.
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