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Before You Pick Your Breast Implants in Denver
Decisions, decisions. Anytime you’re given a wide array of decisions, it can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you can make decisions that will be totally custom to you. On the other, you’re often stuck scratching your head and debating your options for hours, wishing that someone would just come along and nudge you in the right direction. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
WHAT 3 STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO GET BETTER BREASTS
As you prepare for your breast augmentation consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon, here are three steps you can take to get better breasts. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
HOW BREAST IMPLANTS WILL BE DIFFERENT IN THE FUTURE
Establishment Labs, a medical company based in Florida and Belgium, has created a new silicone breast implant with the ability of providing you, and your doctor, with everything from the implant’s serial number to its physical condition – even after it has been placed. These implants have not yet been approved by the FDA for breast augmentation in the US, but the new development will inspire other breast implant manufacturers to come up with something of their own. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
HOW BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS CAN GIVE THEMSELVES THE ULTIMATE GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
This month is all about increasing breast cancer awareness, but for those women who have defeated the Big C, the next step after a mastectomy is often breast reconstruction. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
MOMMY MAKEOVER, SESSION III: ADDRESSING THE BREASTS
The Number One Issue That Moms Hate About their Post-Baby Bodies
Over the past couple months, we have introduced you to the mommy makeover and helped you along with deciding if the procedure is right for you. Today, we will be going over one of the more common problems that occurs after pregnancy. “Why on earth do my breasts end up sagging?” More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
INCREASING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS THIS OCTOBER
Important things to know about mammograms & breast surgery
Nearly one in eight women fall victim to breast cancer every year. Mammograms are an important tool that all women should be using to be better prepared in case the unthinkable happens. Here are a couple things to keep in mind and share with your loved ones this October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
3 KEY STEPS TO BREAST SURGERY SAFETY
…And Why Board-Certified Surgeons are the Way to Go.
Results from a study on medical-beauty procedures show that last year’s top contender, liposuction, dropped to second place just behind breast augmentation. Even better, 86% of all patients raved about their outcomes. With this high rating, find out what it takes to ensure a safe and satisfied treatment. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
HOW TO TREAT ASYMMETRY WITH BREAST IMPLANTS
Struggling With Uneven Breasts?
As the most common cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States, breast augmentations are performed for a whole host of reasons. One of the most popular influences is breast asymmetry, a case in which one breast is noticeably larger than the other. More » « Previous Page — Next Page »
Breast Implants: Over or Under the Muscle?
Breast augmentation surgery has become the go-to solution for women looking to achieve their ideal breasts. Last year, the procedure was ranked as the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States with over 300 thousand procedures in 2012. However, it is not as simple as plopping in a couple implants and calling it a day. There are several factors for you to consider and discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon before moving along with the process, one of which being: where should the implant be placed?
Over the Muscle (Subglandular)
The Good: The recovery time from a breast augmentation tends to be shorter because there is not as much trauma to the underlying tissues when the implant is placed above the muscle. This type of placement can also result in a slightly more lifted look. The Bad: When the implant is placed nearer to the skin surface, it may feel and look less natural depending on how thin your skin is. Also, extra scans may be required during a mammogram in order to see around the implant. When is it most effective?: Subglandular placement is most effective when using silicone gel implants because the silicone implants allow for a more natural look and feel.Under the Muscle (Submuscular)
The Good: The implant is held in place more secure when placed below the pectoral muscle and breast tissue. Also, because the implant is behind the muscle, it should not require extra scans during a mammogram. The Bad: Recovery will typically take more time and may be slightly more painful. When is it most effective?: Submuscular is most effective for achieving a more natural look for thinner women because placing the implant below the muscle allows for extra coverage. « Previous Page — Next Page »Three Exercises to Help Perk Up Your Breasts
Ladies, it’s time to stop leaving all the chest exercises to the men. When you are at the park and that guy with the ripped pecs runs by to catch a football and your attention, the reason his chest looks like that is because of a solid routine of chest exercises. The fact is, some of these same work-outs can also help you add some lift to your breasts. Now don’t worry, you will still keep that feminine look, but over time, your chest will begin to perk up for a younger, refreshed look.
The Modified Push-Up
- Get into the push-up position with your palms flat against the floor. Bend your knees and raise your feet off the ground with your ankles crossed.
- Lower yourself down, keeping just a few inches between you and the floor
- Keeping your back straight, push up off the ground with your face angled toward the ground
- Do three sets of ten repetitions.
The Pec Press
- Set a couple of weights on the ground and lie down on a stability ball or aerobics step in between them so that your back is on top of the ball/step with your shoulders free to move.
- Grab the weights
- Hold the weights near your armpits with your elbows pointing out and push the weights up until your arms are fully extended then lower the weights back down
- Do three sets of twelve repetitions and increase the weight as you grow stronger
Isometric-Chest Contractions
- Stand slightly bent at the knee
- Grab both ends of a towel and hold it in front of you at about shoulder level
- Pull the towel in opposing directions at the same time while using a pulsating motion, keeping the towel taut at all times
- Do three one minute sets
