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.

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.

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.

Avoid "Bargain" Breast Augmentation

Choosing a plastic surgeon to perform you breast augmentation based solely on price can end up being physically, emotionally and financially costly in the end. Though breast augmentation is a very popular procedure, it takes skill and care to perform correctly, and mistakes can be difficult to correct. For those considering breast augmentation, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Parker recommends researching your surgeon well so your augmentation can be performed correctly the first time.

Speaking of the difficulty breast augmentation revision surgery poses, Dr. Parker says, "Once the pocket for the breast augmentation is made, it is...difficult to re-make. A revision can only correct so much - it can only be so good. I would much rather be the first surgeon who creates the pocket for the implants than to be the surgeon making a correction."

To ensure the best breast augmentation results the first time around, it is important to explore your reasons for choosing a particular plastic surgeon. Though it may be tempting to opt for a "bargain" deal, price should not be the main selling point; quality should.

Why Were Silicone Implants Banned?

If you've been following the news, you probably know that silicone breast implants were once banned in the US. A few years ago, however, they were re-approved by the FDA for the market. Are silicone implants really that dangerous?

The reason they were banned in the 90's was that they were believed to cause health problems. Some doctors felt that breast implants were linked to cancer, immune system problems and degenerative diseases such as lupus. The fear became so serious that silicone implants were taken off the market until more research could be done.

Bureaucracy works slowly, and even after studies were done, it took years before silicone implants were back on the market. It also didn't help that Washington is full of anti-implant lobbyists. Implants were cleared of any wrong-doing; no link was found. For some folks, fears about silicone implants' safety still linger.

If there is a risk, why do so many women choose silicone? Silicone implants are more popular than saline implants because they simply look and feel more natural. Saline implants are harder and make you look more top-heavy instead of natural.

Saline implants have been proven to be safe, but if you are still concerned about it, talk to your plastic surgeon. If you're thinking about getting implants, check out silicone and saline, and decide which feels the most natural for you.

For more information about the safety of saline or silicone gel breast implants, Houston breast augmentation specialist, Dr. Basu can answer your questions.

Boob Jab?

Is injectable breast augmentation on the horizon? It sure seems to be. Macrolane is a stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid gel used in Europe and Asia to add volume and contour to the breasts as well as the buttocks and calves. Treatments with this injectable filler reportedly take between 30 to 90 minutes with results that last between 12 to 18 months.

According to the Macrolane website, advantages of Macrolane over traditional breast augmentation include:


*Use of Local Anestheisa
*Less invasive treatment
*Non-surgical
*No hospital stay
*Short recovery
*Hyaluronic acid, a natural component of human body

Though the Macrolane site doesn't address the amount of volume that can be added to each breast, 100 ml seems to be standard, a cup-size at most, which some women complain does not provide enough enhancement. Others comment the "painless" "lunch hour" aspects of the procedure are faulty as the needles used for the injections are actually thin cannulas inserted through small incisions in the skin.

Though the procedure offers only temporary enhancement, may involve some pain and may not provide the amount of enhancement every woman seeks, it is a non-surgical option which many women seek. The use of hyaluronic acid rather than silicone implants will also be appealing to some. Macrolane breast enhancement may be a treatment worth considering when it becomes available in the US. For now, however, those of us in the States will have to wait for this non-surgical breast enhancement option.

For those seeking safe, permanent breast enlargement here at home, Arlington breast enlargement experts at CPS can answer your questions

Breast Cancer Detection for Women With Implants

October is breast cancer awareness month. And there are a few extra precautions women with implants should take when screening for breast cancer. Though mammograms are one of the best ways to screen for breast cancer, breast implants can decrease a mammogram's ability to detect breast cancer. Because of this, extra steps should be taken in the breast cancer screening of women with implants.

1) Use a mammography facility experienced in cancer screening for women with breast implants.

2) Request alternate views, such as displacement views where the implant is pushed out of the image for a clearer screening view.

3) Make sure to inform your mammography facility you have breast implants in advance to allow for additional views and a more thorough screening.

For more information on early detection of breast cancer, contact The American Cancer Society. For more information on breast implants, St Louis plastic surgeon Dr. Rottler can answer your questions.