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Male Breast Reduction Treats Gynecomastia Published on 15/10/2008

Gynecomastia is a condition in which males develop woman-like breasts due to the abnormal mammary gland growth. These enlarged breasts can even begin to secrete milk and often grow unevenly. About 90% of all cases occur in adolescent males and although it is a great source of embarrassment, symptoms typically disappear on their own. It may take a few years for the appearance of breasts to...

Are Micro Breast Implants the Wave of the Future? Published on 14/10/2008

A new surgical technology could make breast augmentation much easier, less painful, and more natural, according to a recent press release. One experienced surgeon has already patented and is in the process of developing a special form of \"micro\" breast implants. With this technique, hundreds of pea-sized implants are inserted into the chest, rather than one large one. These tiny implants...

Breast Augmentation: Placement and Care for Scars Published on 14/10/2008

Nobody likes a scar. They are unattractive, conspicuous and are a reminder of some kind of trauma. Even if that trauma was an elective surgery like breast augmentation, you still don\'t want to see the scars. However, with breast augmentation, you have a choice as to where the scars will be. The location also determines how noticeable the scar is and how well it will heal. Wherever there is an...

Breast Lift after Weight Loss Published on 13/10/2008

After you take off the tons (sorry, I meant pounds!), there are still some problems with your body, and some of them involve your sagging bust. Do you remember that song, \"Do your boobs hang low?\" Yes, it\'s a stupid, juvenile kids\' song, but it has a kernel of truth for those of us who have just lost the weight. Sure, you want them big and full. But you don\'t want them hanging around...

Breast Implants: The History of Breast Implants Published on 13/10/2008

Wanting to improve, enhance or enlarge is not a new relationship between women and their breasts. In fact, the concept is probably older than you think. The 1890s saw the first attempts by injecting paraffin into the breast. Sure, we can easily say that it was a bad idea, but back then they were just trying to find something that might work. Despite the problems with infection, lumpiness and...

Breast Reconstruction: Gel Vs. Autologous Implants Published on 13/10/2008

The implications of reconstructing your breasts with breast reconstruction surgery are not just physical but also emotional, especially for women who have lost a breast to cancer. It can help women recover from their masectomy, and enjoy having their breasts again. It also boosts self esteem, corrects nature\'s mistakes, and makes you to feel complete again. Women also have access to many...

Medi-Spa Treatments to Pamper Yourself Published on 10/10/2008

Many individuals choose to go to a medical spa to pamper themselves or to unwind from a long stressful day. The spa allows you to relax, allowing your mind to clear. It will also offer several rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments done by a licensed practitioner, such as Botox and Restylane injections, microdermabrasions or facials. After visiting, you can feel like a new person. A medical...

Breast Implant: What Is Your Right Size? Published on 07/10/2008

What size implants you choose should be a decision that you make completely for yourself. People close to you may have their own ideas about what would be best for you, but ultimately it is you who needs to be comfortable and satisfied with the choice of the breast augmentation size. This means it's a very important decision to make the right choice.That being said, how will you go about...

Breast Lift Can Transform Your Looks Published on 06/10/2008

More women over thirty are getting a breast lift to try to regain a youthful figure. Over time, a woman's body undergoes many changes, especially if she has gone through pregnancy and breastfeeding, which can make even a firm bust start to droop. Most women with a sagging bust believe that their only option is to get implants. Little do they know that a lift does not always involve implants,...

Male Plastic Surgery: Things to Note Published on 06/10/2008

Male plastic surgery, which totals almost $4 billion, is an expanding field. It shows that many men care about their appearance and overall well being. Men are increasingly choosing plastic surgery to maintain a youthful appearance. Unlike women, who get plastic surgery in their late 30s, many males are choosing to get surgery later, usually in their forties, fifties and even in their...