Is Localized Breast Radiation Less Effective than Whole-Breast?

Radiation is still a major treatment avenue for women with breast cancer.  Much to my dismay, modern medical science has not found better, less toxic ways to conventionally treat this cancer, and women are subjected to chemotherapy and radiation, both of which kill not only cancer cells (and sometimes not even that very successfully), but [...]

Did LeAnn Rimes Get Breast Implants? Do You Care?

How many times do we have to see before and after pictures of actresses and women in the public spotlight accompanied by the question “did she or didn’t she?” before we say we’ve had enough? Why can’t a woman just go and get herself some plastic surgery without being the subject of ridicule and speculation?

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What is Symmastia?

I must admit, I had never heard of this breast implant complication before happening across it while reading about other information having to do with breast augmentation surgery.  It’s pretty astounding to see pictures of symmastia, I’ll tell you that. It looks almost like one uni-boob, if I may be so vulgar.

What symmastia is, [...]

Wall Asymmetry and 4D Photography in Breast Augmentation

Southwest Medical Group’s Dr. Allen Gabriel and five colleagues use computerized 4D Photography to verify objective manual measurements to enhance treatment planning, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.  This is the article that was forwarded to me on this interesting topic – the importance of breast wall asymmetry in breast implant surgery - enjoy!

VANCOUVER, Wash. – August [...]

Does Beauty Equal Happiness?

In an effort to perhaps explain the boom in plastic surgeries such as breast implants, nose jobs, liposuction and facial restructuring in general, there has been a lot of attention focused on the socioeconomic and happiness factors associated with the way one looks.

Personal appearance has long been hailed as something that can help you [...]