MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'breast implants'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182323&cid=t_150871_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FvMmVEzuXRy0%2F Top of the morning to you. And yet another shiny day is unfolding over the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the short people and the official mascots appear to be snoozing indefinitely. This rare treat gives us more time this morning to brew those mandatory cups of stimulation and poke around for interesting items. So here they are. Meanwhile, we will get back to conducting our own version of R&D. So keep us in mind if you hear something interesting. Have a great day… Sanofi Strikes Deal To Make Generic Lipitor (Reuters) FDA And Drugmakers Agree On 6 Percent PDUFA Fee Hike (Wall Street Journal) XOMA CEO Resigns (Reuters) Baxter Sues Teva To Enforce Propofol Liability (Bloomberg News) Death Rate Rises In Clinical Trials In India (The Tribune) Contract Pharmaceuticals To Lay Off ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182323 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:08:48 +0100 5182323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125785&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FLdDdCH9XxoM%2F Kate Upton is now pop culture... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125785 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:53:13 +0100 5125785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096282&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F00YvPBcMlds%2Ftiming-of-radiotherapy-in-implant-based.html This study demonstrated that a higher total failure rate affects breast reconstructions that undergo irradiation during tissue expansion. For this reason, we suggest that if tissue expansion can be performed during postoperative chemotherapy, chest wall irradiation should be delivered on permanent implants. The second surgical step can be scheduled 3 weeks after the end of chemotherapy, and the irradiation should not begin more than 3 weeks later. Patients whose need for radiotherapy is not known preoperatively can, in this way, improve their surgical outcome.         REFERENCES Outcome of Different Timings of Radiotherapy in Implant-Based Breast Reconstructions; Nava, Maurizio B.; Pennati, Angela E.; Lozza, Laura; Spano, Andrea; Zambetti, Milvia; Catanuto, Giuseppe; P... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096282 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:15:00 +0100 5096282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077731&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fj6kzAUAU-nY%2Fmore-on-implant-related-alcl-of-breast.html This article notes (as did the recent FDA report) most investigations performed to date suggest an association between breast implants and primary ALCL of the breast.  The specifics regarding this relationship remain poorly defined. A review of all reported cases of implant-related primary ALCL of the breast demonstrates no obvious correlation with implant fill type (silicone vs. saline), surface morphology (smooth vs. textured), implant position (subpectoral vs. subglandular), or indication for implant placement (cosmetic vs. reconstructive). The FDA notes (bold emphasis is mine): ALCL is a very rare condition; when it occurs, it has been most often identified in patients undergoing implant revision operations for late onset, persistent seroma. Because it is so rare and most often ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077731 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:15:00 +0100 5077731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008192&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-most-popular-plastic-surgery-procedures-by-age-group%2F2011.07.08 The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery publishes statistics every year indicating which cosmetic operations are on the rise. A journalist at the OC Register asked a group of plastic surgeons why this might be. Being that I am opinionated (why do you think I blog here,) I figured I’d take a shot at some of these: I. Statistic: TEENS – Nosejobs and Otoplasty (commonly referred to as “ear pinning”) on the rise Dr D: Part of the development of the teen psyche involves becoming aware of social norms. As they do this, they also become aware of differences and develop standards of beauty. Many of these teen nose jobs are justified as medically-needed, but appearance usually factors in. Otoplasty is a similarly social operation. II. Statistic: YOUNG ADULTS – Breast implants. A... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008192 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:00:33 +0100 5008192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968421&cid=t_150871_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fthe-fdas-new-report-on-silicone-breast-implant-safety%2F Did you know that women who get silicone breast implants should “assume that you will need additional surgeries,” and should get follow-up MRIs every couple of years? Over at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have summary of this and other information from the FDA’s new report on the safety of silicone breast implants, along with links to the agency’s additional resources on the topic, such as things to consider before getting implants, questions to ask your surgeon if you’re thinking of getting them, and more information on complications and adverse outcomes. Filed under: Body Image & Eating Disorders, Boobs, Government (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968421 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:42:25 +0100 4968421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968553&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F1a2yYKT2U04%2Ffda-updates-safety-data-for-silicone.html Yesterday, the FDA published this press release:  FDA provides updated safety data on silicone gel-filled breast implants In November 2006, the FDA approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for breast augmentation in women over age 22 and for breast reconstruction in all women.  This latest report includes preliminary safety data from post-approval studies conducted by each of the two breast implant manufacturers (Allergan and Mentor), a summary and analysis of adverse events received over the years by the FDA, and a comprehensive review and analysis of recent scientific publications that discuss the safety and effectiveness of silicone gel-filled breast implants. Based on the report, women should know: Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The longer a woman has silic... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968553 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:01:00 +0100 4968553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968446&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-releases-report-on-silicone-breast-implant-safety Today, the FDA released a report on the safety of silicone gel-filled breast implants, including recommendations for both women who have or are considering the implants and health care providers. In 1992, silicone breast implants were taken off the market after the FDA decided that the manufacturers had not adequately addressed safety concerns. In 2006, the agency approved several styles of silicone breast implants made by two companies, putting the devices back on the market for cosmetic purposes, and asked that the makers conduct additional safety studies. Today’s release provides recommendations based on information from the studies that have been completed so far. The FDA concludes that implants are “safe and effective” when used “as labeled,” and that &#... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968446 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:34:12 +0100 4968446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911544&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FWjFbcdZJYoE%2F In England, Poppy Burge got... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911544 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:28:30 +0100 4911544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893448&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhardened-breast-implants-capsular-contracture-a-reader-question%2F2011.06.03 I have had a capsulectomy due to capsular contraction, but now it has returned. I want an explant because they are uncomfortable and look unnatural. My doctor said that since the capsulectomy did not resolve the issue, he recommends having an explant and waiting about 6 months to a year. After my body has healed properly, he said that I can get implants again and will not get capsular contraction again. Is this accurate? Am I less likely to get capsular contraction or will I be free of capsular contraction? I’m also looking for a doctor experienced in explants. The subject of hardened breast implants (Capsular Contracture) comes up frequently as it is the leading cause of long term dissatisfaction with breast implants. If your breasts tend to hurt or look unnatural, you likely have sever... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893448 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:00:35 +0100 4893448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862610&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fc5PLtjyXfLs%2Ftransaxillary-breast-augmentation-and.html I’m not a huge fan of transaxillary breast augmentation (TABA).  One of the major selling points for the transaxillary approach is the lack of scars on the breasts.  As a woman living in the south, my arm pits are much more likely to be seen in public than my breasts.  As a surgeon, I also know that when revisions need to be done (capsule issues, etc) most recommend using an inframammary approach so why not just start there.  In my opinion, all women with implants will have a repeat surgery at some point in the future – implant failure (deflation, rupture) being a given. I admit I had not thought about how the incision might interfere with future sentinel lymph node assessment prior to this article (full reference below). Dr. Ana Claudia Weck Roxo, Rio de Janeiro S... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862610 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:11:00 +0100 4862610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847994&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F0a2REEst42s%2F This new nude of 70s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847994 Fri, 20 May 2011 23:08:28 +0100 4847994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841551&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FF1H1Cp7UQU4%2F Janice Dickinson has been... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841551 Thu, 19 May 2011 01:25:00 +0100 4841551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820850&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-perils-of-offering-a-second-opinion-on-a-botched-boob-job%2F2011.05.13 A mother called the office today. Her daughter had breast implants placed by a surgeon in another state and the two ladies are not happy. They called for a second opinion. It is dicey dealing with situation like this as a second opinion consultant. The first question is whether or not the first surgeon did anything wrong. A botched boob job is not any boob job that the patient or mother do not like. “Botched” indicates fault. Sometimes there is fault on the part of the surgeon and sometimes there is not. Sometimes patients ask for surgery on the cheap and decline breast lifting or other associated surgery that might have made things look better. Sometimes the patient choose a surgeon of limited skill or qualifications. Sometimes infection, cigarette smoking or scarring can distort an o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820850 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:00:37 +0100 4820850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775391&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwoman-embezzles-money-from-boys-and-girls-clubs-to-buy-breast-implants%2F2011.05.02 A former executive assistant for the La Habra Boys and Girls Club was sentenced today to three years in prison for embezzling about $135,000 from the organization over two years, using some of the stolen money to pay for breast implants. Superior Court Judge Roger Robbins also ordered Lynette Rojas to pay $270,000 in fines and $165,113.08 in restitution to the club. But the 37-year- old La Habra residents appears unable to pay any of the money back, Deputy District Attorney Marc Labreche said. Rojas, who could have faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted at trial, pleaded guilty April 4 after Robbins agreed to sentence her to three years behind bars. Source: dailybreeze.com/news/ci_17874455?source=rss Lynette Rojas stole $135,000 from the Boys and Girls Club of La Habra and used part o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775391 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:00:08 +0100 4775391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747636&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F_YOLfQGE8RA%2Fmore-on-link-between-breast-implants.html I have written about this previously.  ALCL and Breast Implants – an article review (March 9, 2011) ALCL and Breast Implants (January 31, 2011) Breast Implants and Lymphoma Risk (June 29, 2009)   A quick review:  In January, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety alert warning of the possible association of acute large cell lymphoma (ALCL) with breast implants. After the Plastic Surgery Societies got through being defensive, they did the right thing  reviewed the literature (4th reference below) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation commissioned RAND to conduct an exhaustive review of the medical literature and organize a panel of medical experts to evaluate the evidence for a potential link ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747636 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4747636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610837&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FYGnExJQWedQ%2F Rihanna has had a growth... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610837 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:05:13 +0100 4610837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575078&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F2dP-32QneO0%2F Wardrobe screwed up big time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575078 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:55:20 +0100 4575078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566126&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F1jdEPytyDNY%2Falcl-and-breast-implants-article-review.html In light of the recent new regarding the FDA safety alert on the possible association of acute large cell lymphoma (ALCL) with breast implants, the authors of the recently Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal article (full reference below, published online ahead of print) conducted a systematic literature search on the topic. The search included the literature of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (Science Journals & Proceedings) databases.  Dates searched included references from 1966 for PubMed and Embase ; from 1980 for Web of Science; and from 1990 for Web of Science Proceedings, through July 2010 for all of them. Research (categorized as epidemiologic studies or scientific papers) and non-research (case reports or case series) articles from peer-reviewed journals, conf... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566126 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4566126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489713&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fqkb-29ummIw%2Fcan-you-tell-me.html Office phone rings. PT1992, “Can you tell me how long Dr. Bates has been at that location?” “20 years,” I reply. PT1992, “I think you did my surgery.  One of my saline implants has burst.” “Let me put you on hold.  I’ll look and see if you were ever our patient.” I am acutely aware that I don’t recognize the voice or patient name, but feel I am okay with HIPAA to verify to PT1992 that indeed we once had a patient by that name. I then as politely as I can tell her, “I will need a signed medical records release to give you any more information as I don’t know your voice and have no other way to verify whom I am speaking with.” She seems to accept this, but then says “Can you just tell me which company made the implants?” I repeat the above. PT1992, “... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489713 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:14:00 +0100 4489713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424176&cid=t_150871_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F02%2Ffda-links-rare-cancer-breast-implants%2F The FDA is concerned about the association of breast implants with the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma and is advising women accordingly. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424176 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:14:36 +0100 4424176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419177&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FqvAYgWXZqds%2Falcl-and-breast-implants.html Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested health care professionals to report confirmed cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in women with breast implants. The FDA made this request as they continue to investigate a possible association between breast implants, both saline and silicone gel-filled, and ALCL. The definition given of ALCL by the National Cancer Institute calls ALCL an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but oncologist Elaine Schattner, M.D. concludes after studying the FDA’s assessment (bold emphasis is mine) Most of the ALCL tumors were limited to the area of the implant cap­sules, and could – as best I can tell from the few reports – be treated by removal of the implants and affected, adjacent breast tissue. These don’t appear to b... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419177 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:10:19 +0100 4419177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411528&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffda-reports-on-association-of-breast-implants-and-a%25c2%25a0rare-form-of-cancer%2F2011.01.28 The FDA [has] issued an alert about a pos­sible link between breast implants — saline or sil­icone — and a rare form of lym­phoma called anaplastic large cell lym­phoma (ALCL). These lym­phoma cases are exceed­ingly rare, but the asso­ci­ation appears to be significant. The FDA iden­tified a total of approx­i­mately 60 ALCL cases in asso­ci­ation with implants, worldwide. Of these, 34 were iden­tified by review of pub­lished medical lit­er­ature from 1997 to May, 2010; the others were reported by implant man­u­fac­turers and other sources. The agency esti­mates the number of women worldwide with breast implants is between five and 10 million. These numbers translate to between six and 12 ALCL cases in the breast, per million women with breast implan... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411528 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:00:26 +0100 4411528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405718&cid=t_150871_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F27%2Fat-obos-breast-implants-cancer-early-births-breastfeeding-promotion-and-more%2F Some of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog: Breast Implants and Possible Risk of Rare Cancer – links to FDA information on the possibility of a link between breast implants and a rare cancer. Leapfrog Group Releases Data on Early Elective Births – rates of early (37-39 weeks) induction and early cesarean without a medical indication from hospitals around the U.S. Surgeon General Releases Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding – link to the call to action and a brief overview of its contents, which include not only encouraging women to breastfeed, but a call for workplaces, fathers, grandmothers, and communities to work to reduce barriers to breastfeeding. Upcoming Event: EQUAL/OBOS House Party in Palo Alto – in three days, OBOS’s Judy Norsigian will be... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405718 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:27:07 +0100 4405718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405748&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2Fbreast-implants-and-possible-risk-of-rare-cancer This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released information describing “a possible association between breast implants and the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.” The FDA reviewed literature and related information from 1997-2010 and identified 34 unique cases of ALCL in women with either saline or silicone breast implants. This is a relatively small number, and the agency indicates that more data is needed to better understand any possible link between implants and the disease. As a result, the agency is asking healthcare providers asking to report all confirmed cases of ALCL in women with breast implants through the MedWatch Program. A consumer update has been provided by the FDA – women with breast i... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405748 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:26:43 +0100 4405748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405777&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbreast-implants-and-lymphoma-new-safety-alert-from-the-fda%2F2011.01.27 From the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety alert yesterday: ISSUE: The FDA announced a possible association between saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. Data reviewed by the FDA suggest that patients with breast implants may have a very small but significant risk of ALCL in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant. BACKGROUND: In total, the agency is aware of about 60 cases of ALCL in women with breast implants worldwide. This number is difficult to verify because not all cases were published in the scientific literature and some may be duplicate reports. An estimated 5 million to 10 million women worldwide have breast implants. According to the National Cancer Institute, ALCL appears in different pa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405777 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:00:36 +0100 4405777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405813&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FZQ6cRrAn0h8%2Fdetermining-implant-size-preop.html There is an interesting debate going on regarding bra stuffing for implant size at PRSonally Speaking.  In the interest of full disclosure, I use normal saline implant sizers which I place inside a thin sleep bra.  I then inflate with sizer (usually use two different sizes for comparison) with air.  I then have the woman place her shirt on and stand in front of the full length mirror.  It has worked well for me over the years.  And, yes, I know it is not perfect, but it allows the two (or three if a friend or spouse has come with her) to assess how she looks AND presents herself. (photo credit) It has amazed me over the years how some women will decide on larger implants when I show them what a “C” cup for their body really is [the volume for a 34C is not the s... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405813 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4405813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314036&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FwognM4hO7ko%2F Playmate Pamela Anderson... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314036 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:37:22 +0100 4314036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309609&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbreast-implants-a-geographical-comparison%2F2011.01.04 This article (full reference below, free access) came to my attention via MDLinx. It was interesting to read. The conclusion verified my expectations rather than surprised me. The authors conducted a retrospective review of patient demographics and implant information from three university settings: Kelowna (British Columbia, Canada), Loma Linda (California, USA), and Temple (Texas, USA). Each cohort included 100 consecutive breast augmentation cases. Characteristics analyzed included age, height, weight, BME, parity, and average implant volume.  When considering the 300 as one cohort, the average age was 34 years with a height of 163 cm (5’4”), weight of 58.1 (127.8 lb) and parity of 1.7 . The average implant size was 370 ml. (more…) *This blog post was originally p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309609 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4309609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305067&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FR0rsEzbPJp4%2Fbreast-reconstruction-with-tummy-tissue.html DIEP flap? TRAM flap? SIEA flap? With so many breast reconstruction options available these days it's difficult to understand what these terms really mean and what the differences are between all these "tummy flap" procedures. It is important for women considering these reconstructive options to realize that not all tummy tissue options are created equal. For example, a DIEP flap is not the same as a TRAM flap just because both provide the benefit of a tummy tuck. Many women are now rejecting breast implants preferring to use their own abdominal tissue for reconstruction after mastectomy. A breast that has been reconstructed with the patient's own tissue typically looks and feels more natural than an implant reconstruction, will last longer without the long-term complications that can be... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305067 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:09:00 +0100 4305067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249058&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbreast-implants-under-local-anesthesia%2F2010.12.10 Reader question: A surgeon I’m thinking about seeing said on his website that breast implants were able to be done under local + intravenous anesthetic (like twilight). Can this really be done? I always thought it was too invasive for just twilight, especially if it is under the muscle. Is there an advantage to using twilight? After looking it up, there are lots of differing opinions out there, but I think that this may just be a way for the surgeon to cut costs. What is the cosmetic surgery truth here, Dr. D? I am not a fan of local anesthesia or twilight sleep for breast implant surgery except in rare cases (simple redos and such). The reasons are patient comfort and practicality. I place most of my breast implants under the pectoral muscles, and these muscles need to be relaxed for th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249058 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:00:25 +0100 4249058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245336&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FOoRs66OT6SA%2F NY Daily News recently ran a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245336 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:22:05 +0100 4245336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183321&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FfhCslmuNKFM%2F Susan Lucci is probably the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183321 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:06:12 +0100 4183321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179352&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FPI6gmu2-Rb0%2Fsaline-or-silicone.html This study wasn’t planned to discern those answers though it did note that the addition of radiation to the mix lowered the satisfaction scores.   The article by Scott Spear, MD is a wonderful review of the pros and cons of each.  It is well worth reading.  He summarizes at the end of his article: As implant choices have evolved, certain concepts have proven useful. When the main determinant for patient satisfaction is the shape and feel of the implant (and in cases where the implant might be especially visible), a silicone gel implant is the better choice. In cases where the primary concerns are safety (real or perceived), minimal access incisions, and ease of monitoring, saline may prove to be a better choice.     Related posts Patient Satisfaction Following... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179352 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:14:00 +0100 4179352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098022&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2Fgzza9uQYqwI%2F Will Marion Cotillard still... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098022 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:55:00 +0100 4098022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082123&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F4SWhEdWcDqQ%2F Well, when she’s not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082123 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:31:04 +0100 4082123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993793&cid=t_150871_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdr-john-anthony-altobelli-settles-sexual-assault-suit%2F Allentonw, Pennsylvania plastic surgeon Dr. John Anthony Altobelli has avoided going to trial for allegations that he sexually assaulted a female patient during an exam for breast implants. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993793 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:35:48 +0100 3993793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929260&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FBtZnCgd6mZ0%2F I received a ton of hate mail... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929260 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:02:25 +0100 3929260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924930&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FK0X-mHTco20%2Finfected-or-exposed-breast-prosthesis.html Discussion: Management of the Infected or Exposed Breast Prosthesis: A Single Surgeon's 15-Year Experience with 69 Patients; Hammond, Dennis C.; Plast Reconstr Surg.125(4):1085-1086, April 2010; doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181d18289 The infected or exposed breast implant: Management and treatment strategies; Spear SL, Howard MA, Boehmler JH, Ducic I, Low M, Abbruzzesse MR.;  Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004;113:1634–1644. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924930 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:18:00 +0100 3924930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911675&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbreast-implants-suck-and-travelers-hate-kids-morning-news-roundup%2F Women Are Better Than Men: They eat more vegetables, and live longer. (Daily Intel) Could Microwaved Food Kill You? Well, it might not kill you, but it might not be good for you, either. (Huffington Post) Breast Implants Are (Still) A Bad Idea: And there are 6 regretful stars to prove it. (The Frisky) Poll Shows Travelers Hate Kids: Intolerant Americans want to stick families in the back of the plane. (Broadsheet) Where Should You Buy Your Shrimp? Between Gulf and imported shrimp, imported might be the worse of two evils. (AOL) Post from: BlissTree Breast Implants Suck and Travelers Hate Kids: Morning News Roundup (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911675 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:57:55 +0100 3911675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895925&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F1yn5of4npC0%2Fmore-on-using-singulair-treatment-for.html Previously I reviewed the literature on the off-label use of zafirlukast (Accolate) and montelukast (Singulair) for the treatment of capsular contracture.  The recent issue (May/June 2010) of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal has an article (full reference below) on the use of Singulair for capsular contracture (CC). Huang and Handel’s article reviews the literature, noting some articles I missed.  Their study is a small (17 patients, 4 with bilateral CC for a total of 21breasts treated with Baker’s Grade II or greater CC).  All of their patients were informed of possible risks associated with the off-label application of Singulair before being prescribed 10 mg of Singulair for 90 days and instructed to massage their breasts twice daily. Unlike Accolate, the adverse event ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895925 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:10:00 +0100 3895925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891702&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2Fc43z0RA04xk%2F Obviously surgeried tv... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891702 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:51:56 +0100 3891702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866943&cid=t_150871_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fpatient-brittany-daly-settles-medical-malpractice-case-dr-beverly-carl%2F Steubenville, Ohio cosmetic surgery patient Brittany Daly has settled her medical malpractice case against plastic surgeon Dr. Beverly Carl after she claimed that he used saline instead of silicone breast implants in her breast augmentation surgery. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866943 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:37:10 +0100 3866943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862038&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FTlYnWH6RrdA%2Fpalpable-implant-valve.html I received a call recently from a patient who is one month postop from an augmentation mammoplasty. She and her family physician had found a “lump” in her left breast on a wellness exam. The patient who loves her new implants was worried she something was wrong and she would have to have the implants removed. I asked her to come in and allow me to do an exam. She happily agreed. My first thought was not breast cancer. All her mammograms prior to surgery had been normal. Her breast exam prior to surgery had not revealed any abnormal lumps. My first thought was a palpable implant valve. Fortunately, I was right. This patient is thin, has little breast tissue, submuscular saline implants. She did not want silicone implants. While the valve is flat and non-projecting on the surface of the ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862038 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:22:00 +0100 3862038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848908&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FV97odjR-wHU%2F An E! Network photographer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848908 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:45:54 +0100 3848908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845135&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FqcHuCf2QYiI%2F Jenni Farley is a member of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845135 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:36:35 +0100 3845135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798597&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FS2xpc8YFOOQ%2F I have never been a fan of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798597 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:19:28 +0100 3798597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794835&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FT25e0pBjjw8%2F Tanya Tucker has been a much... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794835 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:30:25 +0100 3794835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776426&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FL9ovh313NzI%2F Erica Chevillar is a Playboy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776426 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:20:04 +0100 3776426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753860&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FaoVh4BDeU-Y%2F Last year, we featured singer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753860 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:54:36 +0100 3753860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733111&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F2AzsLXfrPL0%2F Guess what actress is the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733111 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:25:16 +0100 3733111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690870&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FBA22GqCd1_4%2Facute-hematoma-seven-years-postop.html There is a unique case presented in the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery of an acute, symptomatic hematoma occurring 7 years postoperatively.  Most unique is the well defined mechanism of injury which caused the hematoma. For background, the article reminds us that hematoma formation is a complication of augmentation mammoplasty whether for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.  Most of these will occur in the immediate postoperative period.  The incidence is reported to range from 2-10.3% in this immediate postoperative period. In their review of the literature, the authors found only 20 cases reported to have occurred in the late postoperative period.  Most of these cases did not have a definitive mechanism of injury or develop symptoms immediately after the trigger... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690870 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3690870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666072&cid=t_150871_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F06%2F16%2Fdoes-peanut-oil-enlarge-breasts%2F Annette asks…I have heard that peanut oil can make breasts bigger as a result of cutaneous hypernutrition. The are people who says that the only effect is the oil moisturizes the area making it seem bigger. What is the real effect of peanut oil? The Right Brain replies: It looks like we’re the “Booby Brains” this week – a few days ago we answered a question about breast pimples and today we’re talking about breast enlargement. Nutty theory We can’t find ANY references to peanut oil working in the way that you described.  The idea doesn’t even make sense from a basic skin biology perspective – we don’t know of any mechanism for a topically applied oil impacting the metabolic pathways that grow breast tissue.  (Interestingly, we d... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666072 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:01:14 +0100 3666072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635846&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FMZ46hzm0QvQ%2Fpatient-satisfaction-following-breast.html This study used these two questionnaires to evaluate patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life following alloplastic (implant) breast reconstruction and more specifically if the type of implant used (saline versus silicone) has an effect on health-related quality of life. A chart review of University of British Columbia patients was performed, compiling data on the following demographic features: type of breast cancer, unilateral versus bilateral reconstruction, history of radiation or chemotherapy, complications, type of implant, follow-up time, age at second stage, timing of reconstruction, and comorbidities. A total of 280 patients were identified. Sixteen patients were deceased and 17 patients had noncurrent addresses (neither responders nor nonresponders).  Out of ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635846 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3635846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617811&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdating-rules-google-is-a-girl%25e2%2580%2599s-best-friend%2F Dear Potential Suitors, I’m not sure how you ended up on Blisstree, since it’s filled with stories about bikini waxing, detoxifying foods, alternatives to milk, breast implants, and what we women stick up our vaginas. Well, maybe the last two interest you. But chances are, you happened upon this story by Googling my name. Maybe I met you at a friend’s party, or perhaps on one of those dating websites that continue to prove I am a glutton for punishment. We may have already shared in a few drinks, some idle conversation, eye contact, a laugh or two, a hug, or maybe a little smooch goodbye. One of us may have remarked that we should get together again. It’s even possible that we have yet to go on date #1, and you’re just doing some preliminary research. I don’t blame you. To imag... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617811 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:08:54 +0100 3617811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508158&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2Fexploring-the-safety-of-breast-implants-carol-ciancutti-leyva View all the Women’s Health Heroes nominees. Who’s your hero? Submit here. Entrant: Melinda Bartlett Nominee: Carol Ciancutti-Leyva, Director of “Absolutely Safe” I nominate Carol Ciancutti-Leyva as a Women’s Health Hero for the 2010 Our Bodies, Ourselves Women’s Health Heroes awards. Shel is the director of “Absolutely Safe,” a documentary exploring the safety of breast implants in the United States. Ms. Ciancutti-Leyva has a personal connection to her project, as she believes silicone breast implants contributed to her mother’s decline in health. According to the documentary’s website, “Absolutely Safe” does not set out to prove that all breast implants are harmful to women, but rather it explores both sides of the argument and put... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508158 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:37:10 +0100 3508158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511517&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fplastic-surgery-how-young-is-too-young%2F These days, many girls are getting nose jobs as Sweet 16 gifts. And there are numerous cases of children even younger than 16 undergoing plastic surgery. But how young is too young and what are the ramifications of kids going under the knife? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of teens getting plastic surgery has doubled since 2002. For those who have a birth defect or are disfigured in an accident, you can make a strong case for the necessity of cosmetic surgery. However for those teens doing it in the name of beauty, there should be limits. Of course, there are possible surgical ramifications for someone who is not yet developed. And then there are the risks of surgery, general anesthesia, and pain medications. Additionally, the psychological and emotional ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511517 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:57 +0100 3511517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463503&cid=t_150871_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbritish-woman-warned-danger-exploding-breast-implants%2F British medical authorities are advising women in the United Kingdom that silicone gel-filled breast implants made by French manufacturer Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) are at a high risk of having their implants rupture. Dr. Susanne Ludgate from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is recommending that women with these implants consult their plastic surgeons about removal. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463503 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:58:00 +0100 3463503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411112&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FxI1vXW3uoTg%2F Britney Spears has had... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411112 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:08:56 +0100 3411112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316111&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FZSrSIPjUYOI%2F Kelly Bensimon of the Real... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316111 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:43:47 +0100 3316111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124680&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=39013&url=http%3A%2F%2Fironictwistoffate.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Ffinally.html I've been waiting since July to post something on this blog - waiting for a conclusion or an "end" to my breast cancer journey - and finally I received a phone call a few weeks ago that I was approved for the "compassionate use" of breast implants that were part of a clinical trial. My doctors and I have been going back and forth several times between the implant company and the FDA since July (something that is normally a 30 day process) and I even had one rejection in October- meaning the FDA wanted even more proof that I needed this surgery. This included wanting proof that breast reconstruction is beneficial psychologically. When I saw this as one of the reasons for my "rejection," I was floored - and thought it was a slap in the face to myself and breast cancer survivors. While I've b... Ironic Twist of Fate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124680 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:52:00 +0100 3124680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089322&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FfLaYzraoab4%2F Doris Mar was the unlucky... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089322 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:37:31 +0100 3089322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083060&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FmtNdSqeidQo%2F Amy Lumet is the clear winner... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083060 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:52:57 +0100 3083060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067070&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FiiXhM6KoYV0%2F Another of Tiger Woods’... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067070 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:32:41 +0100 3067070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036951&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FSp6UQOZ6TiM%2F The December issue of Playboy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036951 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:47:31 +0100 3036951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029835&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FSFzCA231IKE%2F The December issue of Playboy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029835 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:47:31 +0100 3029835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989181&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FIWXqUMX8KfA%2F Honestly, does she think... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989181 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:58 +0100 2989181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2946932&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FxyIR6cVnEAw%2F As you may remember, Orit Fux... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2946932 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:54:09 +0100 2946932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931007&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F_Id3s3MciaM%2F I’m not sure what is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931007 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:30:38 +0100 2931007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931006&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FPcP1BQBJmHs%2F Amy Winehouse, after wrecking... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828234 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:57:24 +0100 2828234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814450&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F5bnDGo2p1_4%2F For the record, I think Blake... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814450 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:50:29 +0100 2814450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766041&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FEu3Bx8EWO1w%2F Wendy Williams is a popular... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Called mammoplasties, plastic surgeons performed 347,524 of them in 2007, representing a 64% increase since 2000, when 212,500 were done. Some people may be surprised that an implant placed into the bod... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724925 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:02:40 +0100 2724925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712142&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FFZrBDXLCf_I%2F Omarosa from the reality show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712142 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:54:34 +0100 2712142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2670853&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FmIEb_MKbl2o%2F Summer is the perfect time to... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621815 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:23:05 +0100 2621815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515169&cid=t_150871_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-prenatal-care-maternal-mortality-and-breast-implants%2F This week at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have posts on a neat program in rural Kentucky which incorporates dental care into a CenteringPregnancy model of prenatal care, and the inclusion of prevention of maternal mortality and morbidity in a recent resolution from the UN Human Rights Council. Christine also has an interesting post on proposed legislation on breast implants and informed consent. Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Body Image & Eating Disorders, Boobs, Ethics, Global Issues, Pregnancy (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515169 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:15:57 +0100 2515169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510865&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F0t0vgLBJoN4%2F Below is Danielle Lloyd. She... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510865 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:42:06 +0100 2510865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510864&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FYm8PhrqkfGQ%2F Audrina was dumped by Chris... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441524 Sun, 24 May 2009 12:14:28 +0100 2441524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441519&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FvcMV6omIK-U%2F How to ruin a perfectly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441519 Thu, 21 May 2009 08:20:17 +0100 2441519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414851&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F0WO2s3LPjlM%2F Buxom beauty Tori Spelling... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376116 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:01:01 +0100 2376116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376115&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FQP9Nc3UExJw%2F Gulianna from the E! Network... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376115 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:19:43 +0100 2376115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376114&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F_05p7o4SP-4%2F The Superficial described... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311875 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:37:59 +0100 2311875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2311873&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FNCucEZlDz90%2F By the looks of things,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311873 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:28:10 +0100 2311873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858821&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=39013&url=http%3A%2F%2Fironictwistoffate.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Freconstructed-reconstruction.html I'm sitting here now with 2 drains in my chest, on a pain killer, and with some funky bra on that I have to wear 24/7. I went into surgery on Wednesday morning thinking it was going to be minor and ambulatory. Boy, was I wrong. My husband and I got to the hospital at 5:45am, and of course I barely slept the night before. I went into surgery around 8am to get my reconstruction fixed - well really - reconstructed. My surgeon had to take my saline implants out, and put expanders back in. For those of you that don't remember, expanders are implants that are usually placed in the chest right after a mastectomy and expand by injection of saline once every week or so until it's filled to capacity and the skin is fully stretched out. This creates an area for the permanent implants to be placed in.... Ironic Twist of Fate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858821 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:34:00 +0100 2858821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2266116&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FQnNfapPBsiw%2F Bethenny Frankel, another... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2266116 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:36:42 +0100 2266116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240551&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F1sKfkgIIlpE%2F This one was a big shocker... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240551 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:56:18 +0100 2240551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128798&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F520798055%2F Pamela Anderson was once a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128798 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:54:14 +0100 2128798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512754&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FoKVlzS5TQLA%2Fbreast-reconstruction-surgery-part-i.html This posting is the first of a 3-part series on breast reconstructive surgery discussing the reconstructive options available to women facing mastectomy for breast cancer.Every woman has a right to breast reconstruction. This has now actually become a federal mandate and insurance companies are required to pay for all types of breast reconstruction by law. Having said that it is also important to remember that it’s not up to the health insuranc carrier to decide which reconstruction a patient receives. That’s determined by the patient and her surgeons.Breast reconstruction is not a form of cosmetic surgery – it restores something that nature has provided but cancer has taken away. There is also no age limit – as long as there are no medical conditions that render the surgery unsaf... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512754 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:27:26 +0100 2512754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512757&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FqfGMMFMK6GQ%2Fbreast-reconstruction-with-tissue-much.html This study involved the largest reported series of patients who sequentially underwent mastectomy, immediate reconstruction and postmastectomy radiation therapy. Ninety-two patients were observed for a period of 38 months following breast reconstruction and radiation therapy. Researchers found that autologous breast reconstruction is better tolerated by breast cancer patients because it is associated with fewer long-term complications and better cosmetic results than tissue expander/implant reconstruction.None of the 23 patients reconstructed with their own tissue required further surgery while 33% of tissue expander/implant patients needed surgery to correct a problem with their reconstruction. Eighty-three percent of autologous reconstruction patients reported acceptable cosmetic results... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512757 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:14:25 +0100 2512757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017429&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F476643805%2F Britney is brandishing her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017429 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:38:44 +0100 2017429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006395&cid=t_150871_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F471346040%2F Expansion is the theme here. The health care giant is snapping up Mentor, which sells silicone-filled breast implants (see the site) as it moves into the market for cosmetic and reconstructive medicines, even as the lousy economy raises questions about consumer willingness to pay for such things (J&J statement). Mentor’s key competitor in the breast implant market is Allergan, and the company hopes to grab share in the wrinkle business as well by developing an anti-wrinkle injection called PurTox to compete with Allergan’s Botox. The deal is the second recent buyout for J&J, which last week agreed to buy Omrix Biopharmaceuticals for $438 million to expand its line of products used to control bleeding during surgery. Mentor, which has about 1,300 employees, posted $373... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006395 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:32:40 +0100 2006395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1963854&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F454974227%2F Fergie spent a while out of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963854 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:18:56 +0100 1963854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1963853&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F454969089%2F Why does Christina Aguilera... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963853 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:12:08 +0100 1963853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1879751&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F422193971%2F Since, the 80s, music video... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1879751 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:44:23 +0100 1879751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858824&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=39013&url=http%3A%2F%2Fironictwistoffate.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fcatching-up.html I know I've been bad about posting regularly on here. I usually do my writing during insomnia nights - which thankfully I haven't had many of anymore. And sometimes I just want a break from thinking about cancer. But of course lots has happened in the past month, so here we go..August 21, 2008 - Finished chemo!I think there are some dates that cancer patients always remember - the day of diagnosis, the day of a major surgery, and the day that chemo treatment ends. Ending chemo means you made it through the tough stuff! But at the same time it can be a bit of a downer because you spend a lot of time bonding with the chemo nurses, and for some of us, with other cancer patients in the same boat. It becomes a constant of your life. So when that's gone, it's like "now what?". Anyway, I was happ... Ironic Twist of Fate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858824 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:32:00 +0100 2858824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1819405&cid=t_150871_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2F331329107%2Ffda-approves-silicone-breast-implants.html The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations, applaud the FDA’s decision today to approve Allergan Corp. and Mentor Corp.'s silicone breast implants and return these devices to the U.S. market. This decision comes 14 years after the FDA restricted access to the silicone implants because of safety concerns.“This is a great day for American women and the plastic surgeons who care for them,” said Roxanne Guy, MD, ASPS president. “Silicone breast implants have been scrutinized more than any medical device, and we applaud the FDA for making its well thought-out decision and allowing American women to make informed choices about their health care.”Today’s FDA decision follows ... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1819405 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:10:19 +0100 1819405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1380511&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F17%2Fsign-of-the-times-kids-book-on-plastic-surgery%2F You know when there is a book being marketed to the children of moms undergoing plastic surgery that the world we live in has changed…drastically. Now, you will never, ever find me saying that plastic surgery is wrong. That is a completely individual choice, and one I would never even rule out for myself. But what you will find is me noting my surprise that there is a need for such a book. Dr. Michael Saulzhauer, the author of “My Beautiful Mommy”, due out this Mother’s Day, drafted the book’s manuscript after seeing moms with their kids in tow during plastic surgery consultation appointments. He believed the kids viewed the surgery as scary, and wanted to assure them that their Mommy would be even more beautiful than ever - she just had to deal with some band... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1380511 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:42:23 +0100 1380511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1295083&cid=t_150871_87_f&fid=36583&url=http%3A%2F%2Fourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2008%2F03%2Fdocumentary_examines_breast_implant_safety.php Boston University will screen "Absolutely Safe," a documentary examining breast implant safety and the role of beauty, on Friday, March 28. A Q&A with the director, Carol Ciancutti-Leyva, will follow. From the film's synopsis: At a time when more women than ever are getting breast implants, fewer voices than ever seem to be asking “Why?” And fewer still are asking “Are they safe?” ABSOLUTELY SAFE takes an open-minded, personal approach to the controversy over breast implant safety. Ultimately, ABSOLUTELY SAFE is the story of everyday women who find themselves and their breasts in the tangled and confusing intersection of health, money, science, and beauty. OBOS Executive Director Judy Norsigian has high praise for the documentary, calling it "the perfect antidote to ads and... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1295083 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:56:15 +0100 1295083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=467949&cid=t_150871_106_f&fid=34807&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcosmeticsurgerytruth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fsilicone-versus-saline-filled-breast.html This article discusses a few of these issues.Best Regards,John Di Saia MDTagsSilicone breast implants (Source: Truth In Cosmetic Surgery Blog) Truth In Cosmetic Surgery Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=467949 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 467949