Breastfeeding moms who stay at home may not find a breast pump necessary. However, if you have been breastfeeding your baby and are now returning to work, or you are a stay-at-home mom who has to leave baby with a sitter from time to time, you may need a breast pump. Working mothers who want their babies to enjoy all the benefits of breast milk will typically want to own one But before you buy one, you should first find out what...more
Breast enlargement and breast reconstruction are procedures that some people have a difficult time understanding or distinguishing. They have some similarities but they also have some differences.How these operations are alike:- Both of these medical procedures are performed by board certified surgeons who are trained in the specialty of plastic surgery. Each doctor has merely chosen a different concentration to focus on.- These two operations...more
So you've thought about getting a breast augmentation, but now you need to know what kind of options you have. There are two types of implants that you can choose from: saline and silicone. SiliconeMade from the earth's second most common compound silicon, this can be found in all kinds of everyday items including lotions, soaps, rocks, and quartz.Though these may have had a bad reputation in the 90's, the new gel-filled silicone implants are safe to use and approved by the FDA for those 22 years old and up for cosmetic purposes. For those looking for reconstructive surgery, there is no minimum age. The rubber shell is prefilled with a gel, mimicking human fat, giving the final result a natural look and feel. Out of the two options this works best for women with minimal soft tissue coverage.The option can be used for both a breast augmentation or reconstruction purposes. For those looking for purely reconstructive, or correction of a congenital deformity, this is the option most used.SalineWhen choosing saline, the choice then becomes getting a fixed or adjustable volume. If you choose an adjustable volume, this allows a post-op doctor to change the size of the implant if you are...more
Cosmetic breast surgery is a procedure that a client chooses to have for aesthetic rather than medical reasons. It is usually done on an outpatient basis, and because it is elective, is not covered by insurance policies. Several procedures fall under this umbrella beginning with augmentation. This enhancing procedure, also called a mammoplasty, is...more
If you have always liked your bra size, but have noticed over the years that you're not as perky as you once were, maybe a breast lift could help you get back to your previous self. Take some time to check out what this operation is all about and how doctors perform the procedure.Explore an array of techniquesThere's no one way to do a breast lift....more
There are numerous reasons why women choose to get breast implant surgery. Some women are sick of not being able to fill out their tops, while others don't want to deal with push bras and pads anymore. Then, there are those women that have had to have one or both mammary glands removed because of cancer. As a result, they count on surgery to help them feel like themselves again. Regardless of why you choose to get this procedure done, the end result is oftentimes favorable.Look great in clothingOnce you decide to get breast implant surgery, you'll be amazed by all the clothes you can finally wear without being embarrassed about you chest size. Strapless shirts and dresses, form-fitting tops and teeny bikinis can now be a permanent part of your wardrobe. That's because as a result of this procedure you'll be curvier and have the upper-body fullness you've been hoping for all these years. You can go braless if need be.Jumpstart your self confidenceNot only will you look great on the outside, but you'll also feel great on the inside. While breast implant surgery will not change who you are, it can change how you feel. It enhances what you already have so you feel more confident. And...more
If you are considering having breast augmentation surgery here are some basic facts to consider towards helping you along in your decision process. First off it is important that you fully understand that even plastic surgery is surgery so don't...more
The way that doctors help you turn your dreams into reality is by helping you choose what you'd like done. Two great ways to picture your future breasts are before and after pictures and computer imaging.That Was Then, This Is NowBefore and after...more
Breast reduction is an operation that is performed to lessen the appearance of a person's breasts. Ideally, the individual should have an excessively large bosom to be encouraged to undergo the procedure. In some cases, men are also inclined to have...more
Breast reduction surgery can be viable option for women whose breast are to large for their body frames causing ongoing health problems such as chronic back, shoulder and neck pain. Other health problems associated with breast that are too large...more
The article generally covers an overview of breast enlargement as well as explains the recovery period. It also explains the recommendations and advice of the doctors and surgeons.Breast enlargement is a medical procedure that falls under plastic...more
Many women would like to have breast augmentation performed for various reasons. The word "augment" simply means to increase or supplement. If a female's bosoms are less than optimum size for whatever reason, she may be looking for ways to supplement...more