New Study Examines Breast Enhancement Using Fat Grafting ...

A new study found that success for breast augmentation using a patient’s own fat is possible. Fat grafting consists of harvesting fat cells through liposuction from one part of the body and injecting them into another. Using fat grafting for breast enhancemnet has been a relatively obscure procedure, but with more studies, the evidence is building that it could be effective and have long-term results. Method The study by Boston plastic surgeon Daniel Del Vecchio, MD, and Philadelphia plastic surgeon Louis Bucky, MD, was conducted over a two-year period with 25 participants who [more...]

Date: 2010-10-08 01:09:23

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Breast Cancer Reconstruction

Ferraro at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey in Ridgewood, Bergen County New Jersey specializes in breast cancer reconstruction. Alloderm is a human allograft used to expand the pocket to accept the silicone implant after expansion. Sometimes in breast cancer reconstruction the lower aspect of the breast can be blunted. The use of alloderm can rectify this problem and improve results. Patients need to understand they have options in breast reconstruction. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am and is filed under Plastic Surgery. You can follow any [more...]

Date: 2010-09-29 16:29:26

Revitalise Yourself After Breast Cancer Treatment | Latest Health ...

Seventy-two percent of women experience arm/shoulder pain, weakness or numbness after breast cancer surgery . However, using movement and exercise can help improve this. Do easy things you can do, for example five minutes of regular walking around the house, up stairs or outside in the garden every couple of hours can build up your energy levels and help you feel better. 2. Eat a healthy diet Eating a balanced diet is one of the best choices you can make for overall health. The reason? It will help you regain your strength, have more energy and give you an increased sense of wellbeing. [more...]

Date: 2010-10-03 08:00:00

Eva Amurri

Eva Amurri Tweets Bikini Pics (PHOTOS) Susan Sarandon's daughter, actress Eva Amurri, was at Coachella over the weekend and she tweeted several pics of her relaxing poolside in Palm Springs. »»» Eva Amurri (EAmurri) on Twitter Get short, timely messages from Eva Amurri. Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an  »»» Eva Amurri Biographical details, trivia, filmography and photographs. »»» The things they say SUSAN SARANDON admits she's struggling to get used to her new found freedom now her two sons with ex-partner Tim [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 05:05:54

How I shared my journey with breast cancer | Picture More

I posted all my appointments for everyone to see; my surgery dates, blood tests, PET Scans, and chemotherapy and radiation sessions. It made me feel better when a friend or relative would write a comment on my site, wishing me luck and letting me know that I’m in their thoughts and prayers. It was my source of encouragement and was a reminder that my support team was a lot bigger than I expected. The third element that I added to my Share site was exclusive behind-the-scene photos of my journey. Since I don’t share many photos on other social networking sites, I included photos that you [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 22:00:03

Mastectomies Reduced In Women Taking Certain Drugs Before Surgery ...

A study funded by the National Cancer Institute shows that taking hormone-blocking pills for a few months before surgery can have important impacts for women with breast cancer that is fuelled by estrogen. About 70 per cent of the 200,000 cases of breast cancer that are diagnosed every year in the U.S. have their growth fuelled by the hormone estrogen. The study focused on 374 women whose tumours were particularly sensitive to estrogen and were big enough that mastectomy was the recommended surgical option. The women were put on four months hormone-blocking therapy after which “Half of them [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 09:27:07

My make-up tips show cancer doesn't stop us trying to look our ...

Francine, who has undergone a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, said she knows the "look" that cancer sufferers get - and doesn't want her clients to feel like victims, but instead just the same as any normal woman that wants an extra boost of confidence. "It can give great comfort, it's not all doom and gloom," she said. "It can be a huge confidence boost and make you forget for a while that you are fighting this. "And how you look is something you're in control of." As a trained make-up artist, she wants to use her unique experiences with the illness to help give other women the [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 09:05:01

chrysamthemum » Plastic Surgery in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

This can include obvious techniques such as a face lift and fillers, but also can include the less obvious: cheek implants, neck lift, browlift. Non-invasive treatments to look better are also popular, such as laser and pulsed-light therapy. Women who have had surgery for breast cancer etc might also be investigating reconstructive surgery at this age. Saying that, most people who want boob jobs etc will have already had one – or two, or three – by the time they hit the big 5-0. Filed under: [more...]

Date: 2010-09-29 08:21:16

breast cancer awareness | Snipsly

There are several types of treatment for breast cancer, such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biologically targeted therapy, and clinical trial participation. It is important for women to practice the good breast health, obtain regular mammography screening starting at the age of 40, obtain annual clinical breast exams, and perform monthly breast-self exams also visit your doctor for more [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 19:49:14

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