You see it on television.
You hear about it on the radio.
It's the pictures of smiling women, and their bubbly laughter that play over and over in your mind. They are moms, just like you, with real lives and bodies that have been left with post-pregnancy changes.
But there is a difference between you and them... they have chosen to have a reason to smile.
When people first started hearing more about cosmetic surgery in the media, it was a mixed blessing. On the one hand, cosmetic surgery suddenly became mainstream, affordable and acceptable. Women are now freely talking about how they learned to take care of themselves, and their families, by letting go of the guilt.
On the other hand, because anyone can post almost anything online, finding accurate information can become a nightmare. You type in cosmetic surgery and a million things pop up. Confused, you don't know where to begin. You have to spend hours searching and sorting for reputable and credible information... if you can even find it.
But this information overload problem has become a great opportunity, for those of you who want to do your research, and get accurate information from board certified plastic surgeons. The Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery wants to give you clear, effective and educational information to help you imagine yourself with the full, perky breasts that you may have had before children, and a flatter, smoother, tighter stomach.
It is possible!
In the past women felt hopeless and powerless about their post-baby body changes but today's woman does not have to stay trapped, hiding their deflated, saggy breasts and stretched out stomachs, behind baggy clothes and padded bras.
All you simply need to do is pick up the phone and call, and at the end of the day, you'll have your questions answered, a stack of educational materials and be one step closer to the body of your dreams!
Call the surgeons that specialize in caring for women with
Post-Baby Body Syndrome©!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
How To Be Calm And Relaxed Before Surgery
7 medical problems associated with surgery,
and 7 steps to reduce surgical risk.
Last week there was an article in the newspaper as well as on TV regarding Donda West, Kanye West’s mother, who died the day following surgery. When a member of my family dies, I feel great sadness and emptiness in my heart. Loosing a loved is one of the most desolate, lonely feelings in the world. I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and pray they may experience peace in their time of sorrow.
This event caused me to reflect upon how fragile life is and how great the responsibility I bear as a practicing surgeon. I know surgery has risks. In fact, 12 years ago I developed a safety pharmaceutical system for use in doctors’ offices. Safety has always been a concern of mine.
I did some soul searching following this event and I asked myself these questions:
· What do we do to ensure our patients’ safety?
· Can I make things even more reliable than they are now?
Here are some of my insights on safer surgery.
Surgical Problems:
There appear to be seven main medical problems that can be associated with surgery.
1.Allergic reactions to medications
2.Drug overdoses
3.Trouble with blockage of the airways
4.Infections
5.Bleeding
6.Pneumonia
7.Deep blood clots that break off and go into the lungs
Reducing Risks:
There are seven areas of focus and ways to reduce risk
Proper Patient Selection
- Know the patient: have appropriate medical information, clearance and patient management. Not every patient is a candidate for surgery.
Patient Preparation
- Remind patients that eating before surgery creates a high risk of lung problems such as pneumonia. I once had a patient arrive for surgery after eating an egg McMuffin 30 minutes before. I didn’t operate on her that day.- One of the most important things is getting patients off medications and supplements that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin, garlic and fish oil.
The Proper Support Person
- The time after surgery is a very important period, so having a reliable support person is important. He or she is responsible to give appropriate medicines, to call if there are concerns and make sure the patient is walking as prescribed. Walking expands the lungs, prevents pneumonia and keeps clots from forming in the legs.
Operating Room Certification
- There are different certifying organizations for operating rooms. It is important to have proper certification, which ensures that the standards have been met.
The Proper Emergency Equipment
- Equipment must be in place to ensure appropriate action if something happens. Staff Training to Respond in Case of Emergency Emergency Protocols
- If an emergency arises, everyone knows what to do.
Your role as a patient is to be informed and understand your responsibilities. Nothing is more gratifying than having a successful surgical outcome and a happily transformed patient.
and 7 steps to reduce surgical risk.
Last week there was an article in the newspaper as well as on TV regarding Donda West, Kanye West’s mother, who died the day following surgery. When a member of my family dies, I feel great sadness and emptiness in my heart. Loosing a loved is one of the most desolate, lonely feelings in the world. I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and pray they may experience peace in their time of sorrow.
This event caused me to reflect upon how fragile life is and how great the responsibility I bear as a practicing surgeon. I know surgery has risks. In fact, 12 years ago I developed a safety pharmaceutical system for use in doctors’ offices. Safety has always been a concern of mine.
I did some soul searching following this event and I asked myself these questions:
· What do we do to ensure our patients’ safety?
· Can I make things even more reliable than they are now?
Here are some of my insights on safer surgery.
Surgical Problems:
There appear to be seven main medical problems that can be associated with surgery.
1.Allergic reactions to medications
2.Drug overdoses
3.Trouble with blockage of the airways
4.Infections
5.Bleeding
6.Pneumonia
7.Deep blood clots that break off and go into the lungs
Reducing Risks:
There are seven areas of focus and ways to reduce risk
Proper Patient Selection
- Know the patient: have appropriate medical information, clearance and patient management. Not every patient is a candidate for surgery.
Patient Preparation
- Remind patients that eating before surgery creates a high risk of lung problems such as pneumonia. I once had a patient arrive for surgery after eating an egg McMuffin 30 minutes before. I didn’t operate on her that day.- One of the most important things is getting patients off medications and supplements that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin, garlic and fish oil.
The Proper Support Person
- The time after surgery is a very important period, so having a reliable support person is important. He or she is responsible to give appropriate medicines, to call if there are concerns and make sure the patient is walking as prescribed. Walking expands the lungs, prevents pneumonia and keeps clots from forming in the legs.
Operating Room Certification
- There are different certifying organizations for operating rooms. It is important to have proper certification, which ensures that the standards have been met.
The Proper Emergency Equipment
- Equipment must be in place to ensure appropriate action if something happens. Staff Training to Respond in Case of Emergency Emergency Protocols
- If an emergency arises, everyone knows what to do.
Your role as a patient is to be informed and understand your responsibilities. Nothing is more gratifying than having a successful surgical outcome and a happily transformed patient.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Post - Pregnancy Breasts
There is very little in the literature about the permanent changes that can occur in the woman’s body as a result of pregnancy.
I refer to this group of changes as the Post - Baby Body Syndrome.
In my experience, some women after pregnancy have all of these changes, while others have moderate to merely a few changes.
The following story is an example of the changes that can occur in a woman’s breast.Kathy (not her real name) is a 31-year-old mother of two healthy, active boys. She breastfed each of them for about four month, after which her breasts were noticeably smaller. They were, in fact, shrunken, shriveled and sagging. Kathy’s breast volume had decreased from a full C cup to barely a B. She had deep stretch marks and thinning skin that hung loose and lifeless. Her breasts lacked form – were more like empty sacks - and the nipples actually pointed to the floor. Our 31-year-old mother was embarrassed by her body.
She told me she felt both sickened and ashamed to be naked.
Each day when she stepped out of the shower and saw herself reflected in the mirror, she was so discouraged. Despite diet, exercise, time and attempting to maintain a positive attitude, the breast anatomy did not change.AnatomyIn order to understand the changes you must understand the anatomy of the breast.
There are four anatomical structures of the breast.
1. The breast glands, which are the milk ducts that produce the milk post-pregnancy.
2. Varying amounts of fat, which is spread between and around the gland structures.
3. The skin envelope, which holds the breast.
4. Connective tissue structure - called Cooper’s ligaments - which is the basic support structure, the scaffolding that helps the breast maintain its shape.
Hormonal Changes Occurring During PregnancyDuring pregnancy, specific hormones are released in the body.
These affect the breast in two main ways.
1. They cause the fat, in particular the gland system in the breast to expand and enlarge.
2. They cause the connective tissue system in the breast to become softer.
Anatomical Changes That Occur After the Post - Partum Period.
The breast’s glandular system shrivels, shrinks and nearly disappears. The fat within the breast decreases or conversely increases in some circumstances. The skin becomes thinned, looses its elasticity and often develops stretch marks. The nipple area, areola, can increase in size while there is generally an overall loss of volume of the breast.
Appearance of the Breasts.
The appearance of the breasts can change dramatically. There is loss of volume or fullness in the upper part (pole) of the breast. The general contour becomes rounder; loosing its pyramidal shape and becoming more globular. There is a general hollowing of the breast as it deflates and flattens, sometimes having an ‘empty sack’ appearance. The areola can spread, become lighter or darker, and the nipple often will droop in position.
Many women tell me their body feels out of balance; they look old and tired with Granny Moses-like breasts. They describe their breasts as used up and sloppy-looking. Many report they have a desire to hide their bodies.
That once they become mommies they forget who they used to be.
Categories of Breast Types.
There are five main of types of breasts that exist after the post partum period.
Type 1: There is minimal stretching of the skin and some loss of volume . The breast changes shape slightly.
Type 2: The breast has a significant loss of volume and the nipples are starting to descend, sagging to a position almost level with the breast fold.
Type 3: There is extreme loss of volume. The skin is considerably stretched with a resulting drooping shape to the breast and the nipples have actually descended below the skin fold.
Type 4: The breast is very large and droopy.
Type 5: One of the breasts may have lost volume and the other may have gained volume. The breasts are lopsided.Times Have ChangedThere appears to be a shift in the perception of how women view their bodies after pregnancy.
In the past, the belief was women had to live with what pregnancy did to their bodies. There is now a growing awareness of not only the different changes affecting a woman’s breast post partum, but a realization that these changes can and are being corrected by cosmetic surgery.
I refer to this group of changes as the Post - Baby Body Syndrome.
In my experience, some women after pregnancy have all of these changes, while others have moderate to merely a few changes.
The following story is an example of the changes that can occur in a woman’s breast.Kathy (not her real name) is a 31-year-old mother of two healthy, active boys. She breastfed each of them for about four month, after which her breasts were noticeably smaller. They were, in fact, shrunken, shriveled and sagging. Kathy’s breast volume had decreased from a full C cup to barely a B. She had deep stretch marks and thinning skin that hung loose and lifeless. Her breasts lacked form – were more like empty sacks - and the nipples actually pointed to the floor. Our 31-year-old mother was embarrassed by her body.
She told me she felt both sickened and ashamed to be naked.
Each day when she stepped out of the shower and saw herself reflected in the mirror, she was so discouraged. Despite diet, exercise, time and attempting to maintain a positive attitude, the breast anatomy did not change.AnatomyIn order to understand the changes you must understand the anatomy of the breast.
There are four anatomical structures of the breast.
1. The breast glands, which are the milk ducts that produce the milk post-pregnancy.
2. Varying amounts of fat, which is spread between and around the gland structures.
3. The skin envelope, which holds the breast.
4. Connective tissue structure - called Cooper’s ligaments - which is the basic support structure, the scaffolding that helps the breast maintain its shape.
Hormonal Changes Occurring During PregnancyDuring pregnancy, specific hormones are released in the body.
These affect the breast in two main ways.
1. They cause the fat, in particular the gland system in the breast to expand and enlarge.
2. They cause the connective tissue system in the breast to become softer.
Anatomical Changes That Occur After the Post - Partum Period.
The breast’s glandular system shrivels, shrinks and nearly disappears. The fat within the breast decreases or conversely increases in some circumstances. The skin becomes thinned, looses its elasticity and often develops stretch marks. The nipple area, areola, can increase in size while there is generally an overall loss of volume of the breast.
Appearance of the Breasts.
The appearance of the breasts can change dramatically. There is loss of volume or fullness in the upper part (pole) of the breast. The general contour becomes rounder; loosing its pyramidal shape and becoming more globular. There is a general hollowing of the breast as it deflates and flattens, sometimes having an ‘empty sack’ appearance. The areola can spread, become lighter or darker, and the nipple often will droop in position.
Many women tell me their body feels out of balance; they look old and tired with Granny Moses-like breasts. They describe their breasts as used up and sloppy-looking. Many report they have a desire to hide their bodies.
That once they become mommies they forget who they used to be.
Categories of Breast Types.
There are five main of types of breasts that exist after the post partum period.
Type 1: There is minimal stretching of the skin and some loss of volume . The breast changes shape slightly.
Type 2: The breast has a significant loss of volume and the nipples are starting to descend, sagging to a position almost level with the breast fold.
Type 3: There is extreme loss of volume. The skin is considerably stretched with a resulting drooping shape to the breast and the nipples have actually descended below the skin fold.
Type 4: The breast is very large and droopy.
Type 5: One of the breasts may have lost volume and the other may have gained volume. The breasts are lopsided.Times Have ChangedThere appears to be a shift in the perception of how women view their bodies after pregnancy.
In the past, the belief was women had to live with what pregnancy did to their bodies. There is now a growing awareness of not only the different changes affecting a woman’s breast post partum, but a realization that these changes can and are being corrected by cosmetic surgery.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
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Monday, November 5, 2007
Post Baby Body Syndrome
Pregnancy leads to changes in a woman’s body. After pregnancy many of the changes can be reversed either totally or partially. However, in some women the changes persist long after the post partum period despite good intentions and best efforts on their part.
Here is an example.
I had a neighbor years ago who had two children and after her pregnancies she noticed a pouch in her abdomen. She was very determined to improve and possibly resolve this problem. She hired a personal trainer and together they worked diligently for nine months. During that period of time she did 250 sit-ups in the morning and 250 sit-ups in the evening. The result of that was her muscles were strong but she still had the pouch in her abdomen.
What determines if the changes that occur will persist after post partum period?
The key here is what I call the shriveled balloon effect. It is basically the extent to which the skin and tissues have been stretched during the pregnancy that determines the tissues’ ability to snap back into their pre-pregnant condition.
For example: if you take a normal balloon and put a little puff of air in it and let the air out of the balloon, it will return essentially to its normal shape. If you take the same balloon and put air in it and keep expanding the balloon until it is about ready to pop and let the air out, the balloon is thinned and shriveled and it is not the same as what it was prior to blowing it up. Very similar thing happens in pregnancy to the skin of the breasts and abdomen.
For example: Let’s consider a woman that is about 5’ 2” and about 110 lbs. and gains 65 lbs in pregnancy. Often times the stretch that occurred during pregnancy are such that the body isn’t able to snap back into the shape it was before pregnancy. On the other hand, if the same 5’2”/110 lbs. woman gains only 25 lbs., the stretch is much less likely to persist and it is more likely she will have a relatively normal shape after the pregnancy.
What is the definition of the Post Baby Body Syndrome?
It is the changes that occur in a woman’s body after the postpartum period that persist despite exercise, diet, and nutrient treatment. These changes are often permanent. I discovered the syndrome after the following event occurred in the life of one of my patients.
We will call her Mary, though this is not her real name. She was scheduled for a Tummy Tuck. She is 43 years old, normal weight and great health. She runs several miles three times a week and does yoga twice a week. She has two teenage sons, and since their births she has had a persistent bulge and loose skin in the abdomen. She wanted to do something about it and finally decided to have surgery.
In the process of getting ready for her surgery she went to her Primary Care Physician to get routine blood work done. When her doctor saw her, Mary was told that she needed to lose weight and there would be no value of having a Tummy Tuck. Mary was very angry with her doctor, as it was obvious to her he did not fully understand her situation. Besides which she felt that the doctor was preaching to her. Much later, Mary shared with me the story of what had happened and how she felt that day.
What became obvious to me is that many of my patients who come in believe they are failures, because the effort they expended to get rid of the pouch in their abdomen, for example, were to no avail. I was shocked to discover that a medical professional was not even aware there can be persistent body changes in a woman after pregnancy and sometimes, no matter what they do in terms of exercise, diet or therapy… those changes persist.
What are the criteria for Post- Baby- Body Syndrome?
Often the skin is stretched and loose, and does not have the ability to snap back normally like skin with good tone does.
The fascia ( tissue holding the muscles) - particularly the muscles of the abdomen -has been stretched. No amount of exercise or sit-ups will help this skin to return to normal.
The pelvic area is often widened, looser and may have a slight tilt.
There are breast volume changes. Sometimes the breasts are larger but more often than not, there has been a shrinking resulting in a loss of breast volume. In addition, there can be a difference from one side to the other, with the breast being lopsided as a result.
Often times weight has been added to the hips and outer thighs. That, coupled with the widening of the pelvis, leads to a more matronly appearance. A matronly widening, if you would.
There can be changes in the floor of the pelvis resulting in dysfunction of urination and bladder control.
There are often some vaginal changes that occur as well.
In summary, women after pregnancy can generally be divided into two main groups. One group can return their body to normal or near normal with exercise and proper diet.
The other group of women find that despite all efforts - exercise, diet, etc. - the changes that have occurred to their body are permanent, persistent and do not respond to conservative modalities of treatment.
Robert J. Kenevan, M.D
Medical Director
Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery
Pregnancy leads to changes in a woman’s body. After pregnancy many of the changes can be reversed either totally or partially. However, in some women the changes persist long after the post partum period despite good intentions and best efforts on their part.
Here is an example.
I had a neighbor years ago who had two children and after her pregnancies she noticed a pouch in her abdomen. She was very determined to improve and possibly resolve this problem. She hired a personal trainer and together they worked diligently for nine months. During that period of time she did 250 sit-ups in the morning and 250 sit-ups in the evening. The result of that was her muscles were strong but she still had the pouch in her abdomen.
What determines if the changes that occur will persist after post partum period?
The key here is what I call the shriveled balloon effect. It is basically the extent to which the skin and tissues have been stretched during the pregnancy that determines the tissues’ ability to snap back into their pre-pregnant condition.
For example: if you take a normal balloon and put a little puff of air in it and let the air out of the balloon, it will return essentially to its normal shape. If you take the same balloon and put air in it and keep expanding the balloon until it is about ready to pop and let the air out, the balloon is thinned and shriveled and it is not the same as what it was prior to blowing it up. Very similar thing happens in pregnancy to the skin of the breasts and abdomen.
For example: Let’s consider a woman that is about 5’ 2” and about 110 lbs. and gains 65 lbs in pregnancy. Often times the stretch that occurred during pregnancy are such that the body isn’t able to snap back into the shape it was before pregnancy. On the other hand, if the same 5’2”/110 lbs. woman gains only 25 lbs., the stretch is much less likely to persist and it is more likely she will have a relatively normal shape after the pregnancy.
What is the definition of the Post Baby Body Syndrome?
It is the changes that occur in a woman’s body after the postpartum period that persist despite exercise, diet, and nutrient treatment. These changes are often permanent. I discovered the syndrome after the following event occurred in the life of one of my patients.
We will call her Mary, though this is not her real name. She was scheduled for a Tummy Tuck. She is 43 years old, normal weight and great health. She runs several miles three times a week and does yoga twice a week. She has two teenage sons, and since their births she has had a persistent bulge and loose skin in the abdomen. She wanted to do something about it and finally decided to have surgery.
In the process of getting ready for her surgery she went to her Primary Care Physician to get routine blood work done. When her doctor saw her, Mary was told that she needed to lose weight and there would be no value of having a Tummy Tuck. Mary was very angry with her doctor, as it was obvious to her he did not fully understand her situation. Besides which she felt that the doctor was preaching to her. Much later, Mary shared with me the story of what had happened and how she felt that day.
What became obvious to me is that many of my patients who come in believe they are failures, because the effort they expended to get rid of the pouch in their abdomen, for example, were to no avail. I was shocked to discover that a medical professional was not even aware there can be persistent body changes in a woman after pregnancy and sometimes, no matter what they do in terms of exercise, diet or therapy… those changes persist.
What are the criteria for Post- Baby- Body Syndrome?
Often the skin is stretched and loose, and does not have the ability to snap back normally like skin with good tone does.
The fascia ( tissue holding the muscles) - particularly the muscles of the abdomen -has been stretched. No amount of exercise or sit-ups will help this skin to return to normal.
The pelvic area is often widened, looser and may have a slight tilt.
There are breast volume changes. Sometimes the breasts are larger but more often than not, there has been a shrinking resulting in a loss of breast volume. In addition, there can be a difference from one side to the other, with the breast being lopsided as a result.
Often times weight has been added to the hips and outer thighs. That, coupled with the widening of the pelvis, leads to a more matronly appearance. A matronly widening, if you would.
There can be changes in the floor of the pelvis resulting in dysfunction of urination and bladder control.
There are often some vaginal changes that occur as well.
In summary, women after pregnancy can generally be divided into two main groups. One group can return their body to normal or near normal with exercise and proper diet.
The other group of women find that despite all efforts - exercise, diet, etc. - the changes that have occurred to their body are permanent, persistent and do not respond to conservative modalities of treatment.
Robert J. Kenevan, M.D
Medical Director
Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery
Friday, November 2, 2007
Top 5 Cosmetic Surgery Myths
With the information overload of cosmetic surgery available today, it is no surprise that there is also just as much misleading and false information out there as well. Whether it’s over the internet, television, friends or acquaintances, it is extremely important to make sure that the information you receive comes from credible and reputable sources. There is a substantial amount of information that is not accurate.
Cosmetic surgery is real surgery and you owe it to yourself to do your research, talk to people who have had cosmetic surgery and make appointments with board certified surgeons in your area.
Myth #1: You can fix anything with cosmetic surgery.
This is heard almost daily by cosmetic surgeons when a patient calls or comes in for a consultation. There are many factors to consider when someone is choosing to under go a cosmetic surgery procedure. The first thing to ask is, “Is the concern of the patient a real fact or deformity?” and “Will their physical limitations and situation lead to an aesthetically pleasing result in the eyes of the patient and the surgeon?” If the answer is no then the reasons why should be addressed. Cosmetic surgery can not give you a “perfect” body, nor can it fix everything. There are physical limitations limited by our own unique individual characteristics.
Myth #2: Breast Implants cause or increase your risk for breast cancer.
The Institute of Medicine found evidence that breast implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of breast cancer. How ever it is still essential to undergo routine screening for breast cancer which includes: self breast exams, mammograms, and clinical breast exams. Just as you would if you didn’t have breast implants.
Myth #3: You can’t breastfeed if you have implants.
According the the Mayo Clinic, breastfeeding with implants is safe. Because breast milk is considered the primary and best choice for babies, the Mayo Clinic also encourages women with breast implants to breast feed if they are able to do so.
Myth #4: Implants need to be replaced every ten years.
Unless you are having a problem or concern then there is no need to do anything. Some patients may have reasons to want to replace their implants however; it is not required. They are man made devices and there is no guarantee as to how long an individual implant will stay intact.
Myth #5: Liposuction can be used as a weight loss tool.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery employed to remove excess fat from specific body parts. This surgical procedure is not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond to exercises and diet. Liposuction is not a weight loss method but a method to remove fatty deposits throughout the body. Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks, love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men.
With the information overload of cosmetic surgery available today, it is no surprise that there is also just as much misleading and false information out there as well. Whether it’s over the internet, television, friends or acquaintances, it is extremely important to make sure that the information you receive comes from credible and reputable sources. There is a substantial amount of information that is not accurate.
Cosmetic surgery is real surgery and you owe it to yourself to do your research, talk to people who have had cosmetic surgery and make appointments with board certified surgeons in your area.
Myth #1: You can fix anything with cosmetic surgery.
This is heard almost daily by cosmetic surgeons when a patient calls or comes in for a consultation. There are many factors to consider when someone is choosing to under go a cosmetic surgery procedure. The first thing to ask is, “Is the concern of the patient a real fact or deformity?” and “Will their physical limitations and situation lead to an aesthetically pleasing result in the eyes of the patient and the surgeon?” If the answer is no then the reasons why should be addressed. Cosmetic surgery can not give you a “perfect” body, nor can it fix everything. There are physical limitations limited by our own unique individual characteristics.
Myth #2: Breast Implants cause or increase your risk for breast cancer.
The Institute of Medicine found evidence that breast implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of breast cancer. How ever it is still essential to undergo routine screening for breast cancer which includes: self breast exams, mammograms, and clinical breast exams. Just as you would if you didn’t have breast implants.
Myth #3: You can’t breastfeed if you have implants.
According the the Mayo Clinic, breastfeeding with implants is safe. Because breast milk is considered the primary and best choice for babies, the Mayo Clinic also encourages women with breast implants to breast feed if they are able to do so.
Myth #4: Implants need to be replaced every ten years.
Unless you are having a problem or concern then there is no need to do anything. Some patients may have reasons to want to replace their implants however; it is not required. They are man made devices and there is no guarantee as to how long an individual implant will stay intact.
Myth #5: Liposuction can be used as a weight loss tool.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery employed to remove excess fat from specific body parts. This surgical procedure is not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond to exercises and diet. Liposuction is not a weight loss method but a method to remove fatty deposits throughout the body. Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks, love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men.
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