By CSB on Thursday, April 15, 2010Filed Under: Breast Lift, Cosmetic Surgery News
Nearly fifty thousand women in the UK have been warned that they could be in danger of their breast implants rupturing.
Anyone with silicone implants made by the French firm Poly Implant Prothese – PIP for short – are encouraged to contact their cosmetic surgeons to discuss having their implants removed or replaced. It is believed that the PIP breast implants are twice as likely to rupture as other implants.
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By CSB on Monday, February 8, 2010Filed Under: Breast Lift, Cosmetic Surgery News
Women are always being told how important it is to wear a bra which is the correct size for them, particularly as research shows that a large proportion of women regularly wear the wrong sized bra. An ill-fitting bra will not support the breasts fully and can cause poor posture over time.
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By CSB on Wednesday, November 18, 2009Filed Under: Botox etc., Breast Lift
As they get older or having had children, many women want to perk up their breasts and reduce sagging however they aren’t prepared to go under the knife. Thankfully, Botox appears to be the answer.
There is much pressure on women to get back to their pre-pregnancy shape as soon as possible after birth. One of the biggest complaints is a saggy chest area. As women get older, the chest area is one of the giveaways to a woman’s age as the area starts to sag, particularly in sun-worshippers, and wrinkles start to appear.
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Breast Lift
Breast lifts are also known as ‘mastopexy’.
Procedure: Raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removal of excess skin and repositioning of remaining tissue and nipples.
Length: 1 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Occasionally inpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars.
Risks: Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breasts.
Recovery: 1 week or more: Back to Work
1 month: Stenuous Activity (exercise)
3 months +: Scars start to fade
Duration of Results: Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause more sagging. Results may last longer when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.
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