Thursday, March 19, 2009

Screaming Baby Cellphone Ring-- Will it Increase You Breast Size?

Japanese researcher Hideto Tomabechi, an expert in subliminals, proposes the idea that a woman's physiological response to the sound of babies crying could be the next new thing in non-surgical breast enhancement. By distilling the "most active parts" of a baby's cry and incorporating them into a cellphone ring, Tomabechi believes women's breast size may increase due to their bodies' physiological response. Combined with the number of time young Japanese women hear their cellphones ring each day (up to 40 some studies show), Tomabechi believes he may just be onto something.

Breast augmentation is not the only issue Hideto Tomabechi has focused on so far in his famed career. He was once called upon to help deprogram members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult in Japan, known for the 1995 subway sarin gas attacks in Tokyo. Along with the breast enhancement ringtones, he's also developed ringtones to subliminally improve memory, improve one's attractiveness to the opposite sex, stop smoking and cure baldness.

To hear what the breast enhancement ringtone sounds like, click here. If you'd like more information on more traditional forms of breast augmentation, Atlanta plastic surgeons at The Swan Center offer great information on their website. Or, visit plasticsurgery.org to locate a surgeon in your area.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Breast Augmentation Most Sought Plastic Surgery in 2008

According to a survey conducted by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the most popular plastic surgical procedure in 2008, with 356,000 procedures performed. Though this is an 11 percent drop from the previous year, breast augmentation still managed to creep ahead of liposuction, which was at the top of the list in 2007. As cosmetic surgery takes a hit due to the county's economic crisis, many men and women who would normally undergo liposuction are finding exercise a less expensive option, causing liposuction dropped 22 percent since last year. Breast augmentation, on the other hand, cannot easily be replaced by diet, exercise or other non-surgical options.

Though, over all, the economy has hurt the plastic surgery industry, some women are seeking breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures to remain competitive in the job market according to Dr. Alan Gold, the society president, saying "A number of women are now looking at breast augmentation after childbearing years..(p)eople are more focused on the aging-related changes that allow them to keep competitive in the job market.”

According to the study, women still seek cosmetic procedures at a far greater number than men, accounting for over 90% of all procedures performed. Women most commonly seek breast augmentation, followed by liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast reduction respectively.

The most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure, according to the study, was Botox injections.

For more information on surgical or non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, liposuction or breast augmentation, Murrieta plastic surgeon Dr. Eichenberg offers procedure information as well as before and after photos on his website.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Is TUBA Breast Augmentation Right for You?

For many women considering breast augmentation, scarring on the breast can be a major drawback. Most breast augmentation procedures require incisions along either the breast crease or the edge of the areola. And though these incisions are carefully placed to be as hidden from view as possible, they are still a deterrent to many who consider undergoing breast augmentation. TUBA (transumbilical breast augmentation)is an endoscopic procedure requiring only a small navel incision rather than a breast incision. The breast implants (silicone only) are inserted through a small belly button incision and tunneled to proper position using an endoscope. Many report the tiny navel incision as nearly imperceptible. And along with reduced scarring, this minimally invasive procedure requires a shorter, less painful recovery than other breast augmentation procedures making it a tempting option. But is TUBA breast augmentation really the best option for you? To help answer that question, here is a list of pros and cons to consider.

Pros:

*no breast scar and minimal scarring at all. This procedures is often referred to as "scarless" because the incision is hidden in the natural folds of the navel.

*only one scar needed rather than one for each breast.

*shorter, easier recovery in many cases.

*decreased risk of damage to breast nerves and milk ducts.

*implants can be placed either above or below pectoral muscle, though some surgeons will only place them above the muscle.

Cons:

*not all surgeons are properly trained to perform this type of procedure.

*cannot be used with silicone implants.

*cannot be performed with breast lift.

*complications such as "bottoming-out", capsular contracture, and improper placement of implants cannot be corrected using same incision.

If you are currently exploring your options for breast augmentation, Hampton Roads experts at Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads can answer your questions.