Taxing Breast Implants

Ontario, Canada to start levying a hefty tax on breast augmentation surgeries as well as other aesthetic-improvement surgeries.

 The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will increase breast augmentation prices by up to $1,000 per surgery. July 1st marks the date the taxes will go into effect. Other surgeries will be hit with a minimum 8% tax levy. 

 The new taxes aren’t just for plastic surgeries either. Every household will see an increase of $100 to $300 per year on the electricity bills. Even haircuts, gasoline, botox injections - you name, the Dalton McGuinty government is going to tax it. Home gas bills will even be taxed.

The backlash, of course, will be tighter public spending. When will governments learn that fabricating new and creative ways to tax people is not the way to generate revenue? 

 

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Gummy Bear Implants

Looking for the latest breast implant to hit the U.S. market? That would cohesive gel implants, affectionately nicknamed Gummy Bear Implants because they are a solid gel material. These implants use what is called a cross linker during their production, and this cross linker binds the gel together into a solid mass. 

It is almost impossible to cause a cohesive implant to leak silicone gel, at least in the traditional sense. This is because they are a solid mass - if you cut them in half, you will simply have two solid masses of silicone gel. They can’t leak because there isn’t any liquid to begin with! Try cutting a gummy bear breast implant in half and see if it leaks any fluid - it won’t. The same holds true for cohesive gel implants.

Although these implants have been used wordwide for almost 15 years, the FDA does not recognize any of the previously collected data and research information. They are forcing this implant to undergo rigorous clinical trials before they can be used for unrestricted use. It took the FDA 14 years before they finally decided to accept silicone gel implants as a safe medical device! How long do you think it will be before they approve cohesive gel implants? Probably at least 14 years.

If you want to have these implants for your breast augmentation surgery, you will need to travel to a breast augmentation surgeon who has been approved the FDA for the clinical trial study. That means you might have to travel a long way since there are only a handful of surgeons currently in the trial. On a positive note, you will most likely be reimbursed for some or all of your surgery costs.

If you are serious about joining the clinical trial, your next step is to find a surgeon and schedule a consultation. Researching the internet for information is not a bad idea, but you really need to speak directly with a licensed surgeon if you wish to have the most up to date information available. Good luck! 

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Augmentation For Every Woman

Large breasts have been the butt of jokes for a very long time. Women who’ve undergone the procedure are often stereotyped and sometimes harassed straight to their face. Or they are thought of as extremely vain or possibly extremely insecure. Whatever the reasoning, women without implants are usually performing the ridiculing, and their motives can almost always be summed up in one word: jealousy. I highly recommend you read a great article about: breast augmentation.

While there are a great many exotic dancers and film stars who purchase breast implants, there are also many women who purchase augmentation surgery after having cancer or possibly traumatic injury. Plastic surgeons can often restore their breasts to previous appearances. Doctor’s can even match a new implant to the look of a natural breast, so that a woman’s chest appears natural.

For a great many other women, breast augmentation surgery is for aesthetics. They want their body to be more symmetrical and more pleasing to the eye. Who doesn’t want beauty? And what’s wrong with purchasing a little help if you can afford it? There’s nothing wrong with it. New breasts can naturally enhance a woman’s body by giving her proper proportions. Is the benefit merely eye-candy? Hardly. A person who FEELS better about their appearance gets a boost in self esteem, and higher self esteem leads to elevated self confidence and ultimately to more pleasing interactions with other people. It can lead to better personal relationships and even advancement at work. And the reasoning is not as simply as saying "she has big breasts", it goes back to her own individual self confidence and how she feels about herself around other people.

Want to learn more? You will need to contact a board certified surgeon in your area. Ask for a consultation and you will be able to meet with the surgeon face to face or possibly speak with him or her directly over the phone. 

This article is not intended to provide medical advice or guidance. If you seek answers to health concerns or if you want to learn more about plastic surgery procedures, your only option is to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon about the latest and greatest technology has to offer. Only a licensed, practicing surgeon can give you the most up to date information possible. Call one today, and get started on your path towards larger breasts!

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Recovery Time

 Breast Augmentation is a very popular surgery. In fact, it is one of the most widely performed surgeries worldwide. Recovery from this type of surgery isn’t as difficult as other plastic surgery procedures, but recovery is still recovery. Time and proper rest are needed in order to fully recover from your surgery. We’ll talk about some things you should know.

Breast Implants are manufactured in two different materials: silicone gel and saline. While both implants contain a silicone gel housing, it’s the filler that is different between the two.

Saline implants are more popular than silicone gel implants only because they were approved for unrestricted use for a much longer time frame than silicone gel implants. They are basically an empty shell and are filled with Saline only after they have been inserted into a woman’s chest area. What are the advantages of Saline? Smaller incisions are required, since they are filled after they are in place. If they experience deflation or a rupture of any sort, the saline-type solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body and later passed via urination. Another great advantage is cost; saline implants are significantly cheaper than silicone gel implants. The disadvantages are look and feel. Most women prefer silicone gel as opposed to saline. 

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The larger the implant, the more pain and discomfort you can expect to feel as your body adjusts and adapts to the implants. The pain and discomfort should continue for several weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s instructions and to take the pain medication that has been prescribed to you. More important than the pain medication is the antibiotics your surgeon will prescribe - these can help ward off any potential infections.

You can probably return to work within a week after surgery. However, your arm movements will be restricted to below shoulder-level. If your job is physically vigorous, you can probably forget about returning to work for awhile. 

Physical exercise is out of the question for at least a month, possibly longer. 

Ultimately, your surgeon will dictate your recovery, and if you want to recover as fast as possible, it’s extremely important that you follow the directions and guidance of your surgeon - he or she knows best!

Want to learn more about recovering from breast augmentation surgery? You will need to call a board certified surgeon and schedule a consultation. Most surgeons provide free consultations, either over the phone or in person. Good luck!

This article is not to be construed as medical advice in any form whatsoever. If you have questions or concerns about your health or a potential plastic surgery procedure, you are strongly advised to consult with a board certified surgeon. 

 

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Pre-surgery considerations

Breast surgery is a decision that you should take into serious consideration before you agree to going under the knife. Surgery is, after all, surgery. And no matter how popular the procedure or how far technology has advanced, any form of surgery comes with a set of risks that cannot be avoided. (also recommended is this page).

You should weigh your decisions carefully before signing up. This is especially true if you are a teenage girl. Why? Because your breasts probably have not fully developed, and everything could change rather quickly over the next few years. If your teen decides that breast augmentation is the only way she’ll be truly happy with her body, and that she must undergo the procedure, then you should seek the consultation of a board certified surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation surgery.

Statistically speaking, breast augmentation surgery is very safe. But remember what was mentioned above, breast augmentation is still surgery, and every surgery comes with risks. Here are a few things you must consider prior to breast augmentation surgery (and a few that aren’t restricted to just breast aug):

  • Strong likelihood of a second surgery within 10-12 years (implants don’t last forever!)
  • Anesthesia reactions (although the chances are slim, you can die from an extreme reaction to the anesthesia)  
  • Potential for breast hardening
  • Potential for scarring
  • Infection post-surgery
  • Wrinkling and capsular contracture
  • Can be very expensive and rarely covered by insurance unless for reconstruction purposes
  • Potential for sensitivity loss in the nipples and surrounding tissue
  • Can affect breast feeding.

 How serious are you about breast augmentation surgery? If there’s no stopping you, then you really must visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. Don’t worry about cost - most surgeons provide free consultations for new patients, usually face-to-face or over the phone.

The intention of this article is not to provide medical advice. For the most current information about plastic surgery, you must speak with a board certified plastic surgeon if you wish to learn about the most recent surgical procedures. Call one today - you won’t regret it!

 

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Five Things To Consider

Do you want larger breasts? Are your breasts uneven? Poorly balanced? Women want breast augmentation surgery for a variety of reasons. Their right and left breast might not be the same size, so it affects their self esteem and overall confidence level. Some women have very small breasts and simply want to make them larger so they can feel sexier, have their clothes fit better, and in general to help their self confidence. 

Risks

As with any type of surgery, there are risks involved. There are numerous complications that can occur when receiving your breast implants. The obvious risks are adverse and possibly allergic reactions to the anesthesia. Infection is a also a big risk, although uncommon. Your surgeon will typically prescribe antibiotics after surgery. Scar tissue can also form around your new implants, which will make them feel hard and uncomfortable. Rupturing is also a very real risk that you must consider. Last but not least, there is a chance your implant can rotate in its position. 

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Breast Implant Types

Silicone and Saline implants are the two predominant types of breast implants currently available. Since receiving the FDAs stamp of approval for unrestricted use, silicone implant breast augmentations are on the rise. Most women agree that silicone implants offer a better feel and shape than do saline implants. On the other hand, Saline implants are generally considered safer and are also a little bit cheaper than silicone breast implants. Saline implants, since they are made from a saline solution not unlike that already found in the body, are considered by many to be far safer than silicone. However, as mentioned above, women find that the feel and texture of a silicone implant better replicates what an ideal breast should look and feel like.

Safety

When it comes to safety issues, Saline implants are safer. If they rupture, the saline is absorbed by the body and passed via urination. And if they do rupture or deflate, they are easier to replace than silicone breast implants. Most Saline implants have their own valve in place - this allows them to be inflated and refilled without surgery. 

Which type of placement is best for you? You will need to speak at length with your plastic surgeon to find out.

Want to learn more? You should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon for the most up to date information regarding breast augmentation surgeries and procedures. Don’t be worried about consultation costs - most surgeons provide a free consultation, either over the phone or in a face-to-face interview.

This article is not intended to provide medical advice. Should you have medical questions or plastic surgery questions, you need to speak directly with a board certified surgeon and or general practicing doctor. 


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Silicone Implants

When it comes to breast implants, the more you know, the better off you are. There has been tremendous controversy over the use of silicone implants. In fact, the FDA banned their use for 14 years! The only approved uses for silicone implants were for breast reconstruction surgery and surgeries performed strictly for study and data collection. (we recommended you also read this page about breast reduction).

What is silicone? It’s a natural substance, occurring only second compared to the abundance of oxygen on earth. When carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen mix with silicon, it becomes silicone. This form of silicone is used in many types of surgeries, not just breast implants. You can find silicone used in the following types of medical procedures and surgeries: heart valves, nerve regeneration, catheters, drainage systems, and even artificial joints.

Silicone implants were banned for almost 14 years. During that time, the FDA collected data and kept a close eye on women who joined in the silicone implant study. The FDA tracked and compiled an enormous amount of data strictly with the goal of finding out whether or not silicone implants were safe for aesthetic use. The results? The FDA found no significant linking between silicone gel implants and any form of cancer.

Although silicone implants have been approved for unrestricted use, the FDA has placed the implant manufacturers under a new form of microscope: the manufacturers must closely monitor over 80,000 women who have received the implants, and they must monitor them for a period not shorter than 10 years. 

Implants aren’t expected to last more than 10 years. In fact, you should replace them right around the 10 year mark if you wish to avoid a potential implant deflation or rupture. 

Implants procedures range in price from $4,000 to $10,000, depending on where and from whom you purchase the procedure. Not all surgeons are created equal - you need to do your homework if you are to find the best surgeon for your money.

Want to learn more? Speak with your local plastic surgeon. He or she can answer all your questions with the most current, up-to-date information. Give one a call today! More than likely you’ll receive a free consultation, either over the phone or face-to-face with the surgeon.

This article is not intended to provide medical advice. If you have medical questions or concerns, or even plastic surgery questions, you need to speak directly with a licensed medical doctor or a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Only a licensed doctor can answer your questions. 

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Ruptures

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 Rupture is a very real possibility with any implant, whether it’s Saline or Silicone. Despite technological advances and hundreds of thousands of successful surgeries, rupture and deflation and leakage are always a possibility. In fact, the longer you have your breast implants, the higher the chance you will experience some form of rupture. 

Implant failure is characterized differently between the implant types. Let’s talk about them.

Implants experience fatigue over time, particularly in the protective outer shell. Failure and deflation are just short of inevitable. Time and your natural movements work against the silicone protective shell and eventually cause it to leak or tear.  

For fourteen years, the only implants that were used in breast augmentation surgeries (at least those that were for cosmetic purposes only) were saline implants. What does this mean? It means most of the implants that are currently aging and fatiguing under natural wear are silicone implants; not saline.

When a silicone gel implant ruptures or leaks, it is not immediately noticeable. The silicone can leak into your body slowly without you realizing it. Eventually, you will notice that your breast has an odd shape to it, or that it is significantly smaller than the other breast. At that moment you will realize that you probably suffered some form of implant rupture or failure.

Saline implants do not leak slowly; when they rupture or leak, they deflate rapidly since their filler is a solution very similar to the fluids already found in the body. Your breast will shrink very quickly, sometimes within a day, and you will notice the difference immediately. 

Want to learn more about potential risks of silicone and saline implants? You need to speak directly with a board certified surgeon in your area. There is no substitution to speaking directly with a surgeon. Contact one today and you will more than likely receive a free consultation! Good luck!

This article is not intended to provide medical advice or opinion. If you have medical questions about your health or plastic surgery, you should only consult with a licensed, board certified surgeon about your questions and concerns. 

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Breast Lift

Breast lift surgery was developed to help women with sagging breasts which occur after extreme weight loss, breast feeding, or just as a side effect of getting older. The procedure is often performed alongside breast augmentation. (for an informative review about breast reduction, read this).

To find a qualified surgeon for your breast lift, you need to start researching board certified surgeons who are members of ASPS. While there are countless plastic surgeons, there are very few who are qualified both with experience and education to perform your breast lift surgery. 

After you have your surgery, you’ll need a few weeks of rest and healing before you consider returning to work. And even if you do return to work, you should restrict yourself from lifting your arms above shoulder level. It may take even a few more weeks (or longer) before you can participate in any sporting activities and or even light exercise. 

The first few days after surgery are the worst. You will experience pain, swelling, and bruising. It’s very important that you are fully relaxed and allow your body to heal. If needed, your surgeon can prescribe pain killers as needed.

You will also be required to wear a special bra after surgery. It is designed to assist in healing and restrict your overall movements. Wear the bra! In fact, follow every suggestion your doctor gives you. Most unhappy patients experience post surgery problems directly as a result from not following their surgeons advice and/or strict instructions. 

Want to learn more about breast lift surgery? Contact a local plastic surgeon and schedule a free consultation (most surgeons will speak with you at no charge - whether in person or over the phone). 

This article is not intended to provide medical advice or express professional opinions on breast enhancement surgeries. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a specific surgery, you need to contact a licensed, board certified surgeon in your area.

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Breast Reduction

Many people think it’s a waste of nature that women choose to have their naturally attractive, large breasts reduced. But what most people don’t realize is those naturally large breasts come at a cost, both physical and emotional. Only women who have them can relate to that statement. Keep reading to learn more. (you can also review this recommended page about breast reduction).

If you have D cup or larger breasts, then you probably experience many difficulties during your day to day life. For starters, large breasted women get stereotyped by other people at first glance, when the truth is a woman with naturally large breasts had no choice in the matter: she developed them as nature intended.

Another drawback to large breasts is the inability to participate in sports or other rigorous activities. Sports bras don’t work very well, especially when a woman has extremely large breasts. Because of this, there can be a lot of pain involved with any type of sporting activity.

Gravity can be tough on large breasts, especially as women get older. They begin to sag and eventually droop. The sagginess can be very unattractive. And when it comes to clothing, there are fewer options for women with very large breast sizes. After all, volume is the name of the game when it comes to clothing, and smaller chested women are far more in abundance than large chested women.

Outside of social issues and physical activity issues, just the mere presence of large breasts can cause extreme pain for a woman, both in the lower back and the neck. 

Reducing your breast size can improve your lifestyle. However, similar to any form of surgery, there are risks involved.

Would you like to learn more about what Breast Reduction surgery can do for you? Contact a board certified surgeon that is a member of the ASPS.

This article is not intended to provide or suggest medical advice. You should always consult with a licensed, board certified surgeon for your medical and plastic surgery questions.

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