Archive for July 19th, 2010

Body Mass Index Calculation Simplified

Weight plays an important role because it tells us the state of health that we’re in. In many cases, it indicates the amount of fat present in the body. It’s not advisable to have excessive amounts of fat in the body as this is a precursor leading to many other health problems such as heart diseases, liver fatigue, and kidney stress. How to tell the amount of fat present in your body? Well, for starters you can use the BMI calculator. Many people wonder what Body Mass Index (BMI) is. In fact, BMI is generally used by doctors and is deemed as a reliable indicator to tell whether you have a healthy height to weight measurement.

Measuring weight alone may falsely present a person’s state of health. As it’s difficult to measure a person’s body frame, the next best measurement to use is height. To calculate BMI, you need to know your height and weight. To further increase the accuracy of BMI, it’s important to also measure your waist circumference. Where you store those excess fats tell much about your health because it has been proven that those with extra fats around the midriff area tend to develop heart disease and diabetes. Alongside with BMI, other ratios can also be used- for example, waist-hip ratio. You can find out more about the different ratios and measurements online.

Here’s how you can calculate BMI: (1) determine your height in meters and multiply that number by itself (height squared). (2) Determine your weight in kilograms. (3) Divide weight by height squared (in other words, use (2) to divide (1)). A score of 20-24 presents lowest health risk while 25-29.9 indicates a case of overweight. Women with a BMI score of over 25 and with waist measurement over 35 inches have an increased risk of developing health problems. This goes the same for men with waist measurement of over 40 inches. Exceptional cases of those with high score include athletes and pregnant women.

It is fairly easy to calculate your BMI. All you have to do is go online, and look for a site that provides a BMI calculator. Find out your score today for the sake of your health.

How to Get Breast Implants

Watch this video for a demonstration of “How to Get Breast Implants”. Tocomplete the task, you will need: Age qualification Pros and cons Board-certified surgeon Get started with the first step: Be old enough: Because breasts are not fully developed until the late teens, women in the US must be at least 18 years old to get saline-filled implants and at least 22 to get silicone ones. For the complete guide, go to www.howcast.com Also check out Howcast for other do it yourself videos from SpasticSquirrel and more videos in the Plastic Surgery category. How can you contribute? Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or apply to the Howcast Emerging Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com

Choosing Which Breast Surgery Recovery is Best: Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift

When you are considering any sort of breast surgery, one of the first and foremost things that comes to a woman’s mind is the recovery. Typically, a woman wants to know what she will expect during her recovery including her limitations, guidelines to follow, when she can return to normal activity and how her body will look immediately after surgery.

Discomfort and Pain

Unlike the breast augmentation surgery, the recovery period for a breast lift can be longer. This is because the surgery to lift the breasts is more involved than a breast augmentation surgery. However, the plastic surgeon can prescribe a pain medication to help ease the discomfort associated with both surgeries. Breast augmentation recovery has mild to severe pain level depending upon whether or not the implant was placed above or below the muscle. A woman having breast lift surgery typically only reports mild pains after a breast lift surgery. Both surgeries can cause some nausea as well.

Likewise, swelling is a common byproduct of both surgeries and can vary on the type of surgery. Breast augmentation reports swelling to last anywhere from four days after surgery to two weeks, again depending upon whether the implant was placed above or below the muscle. However most breast surgery patients report swelling to last on average from two to three weeks.

Getting back to a Normal Lifestyle After Breast Augmentation

A patient having breast augmentation can usually return to a normal routine shortly after surgery. Among the activities that can be resumed within a week or two are:

*Work (without heavy lifting)

*Walking

*Light Jogging

This list is similar for breast lift surgery, but there are some slight differences in what constitutes normal activity. Breast lift patients should avoid strenuous activity and therefore should hold off on exercising for about three to four weeks. Breast lift patients will also make more follow up visits to the surgeon after surgery than those having breast augmentation surgery since there is more suturing involved and careful monitoring is needed.

Scarring and Other Issues

One of the benefits to breast augmentation is that the scarring is usually minimal. There are fewer incisions made and most incisions can be hidden. A breast lift, however, can have more extensive scarring that may be difficult to hide depending on the number of incisions that needed to be made and the amount of skin that was tightened.

A woman considering breast lift surgery should also wait until they are finished having children as the results of pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause breast sagging to reoccur. However, the procedure should not interfere with a woman’s ability to breastfeed. Conversely, with breast augmentation there can be a higher rate of insufficient milk supply, which can lead to poor weight gain in infants.

For the first few weeks and possibly even months, women receiving breast augmentation and breast lifts will notice that there is some bruising associated with the surgery. Their breasts will also sit higher and tighter until the breast become accustomed to their new form and settle into a normal position. Women who have breast lift surgery may also notice that there may be a difference in size and shape more than those women who undergo breast augmentation surgery.

I officially declare this my new pet peeve

Image taken on 2006-04-29 11:55:33 by Malingering.

Any way to reduce scarring after breast surgery?

Im 18 and 38FF cup and i really despise my chest [medical reasons, bad back at 18, clothes don't fit, unwanted attention, lost alot of weight so they don't look good etc] when im older and have more money i want to get a breast reduction/uplift.
I have seen before and after photos of this surgery and the scarring is pretty bad looking, is there a way to correct it after the surgery or have any treatment to reduce scarring or would i just have to wait a couple of years for it to fade?

[I am aware of the risks, i have talked to parents, bf, doctors etc about the decision to have the surgery in the first place and im not asking about that and not looking for the 'be happy with your body' comments, anyone who has any helpful info i would really really appreciate it, thanks =) ]
I live in northern Ireland and i don’t have any insurance to cover it due to the free health care on the NHS i know i can get it there if i meet certain requirements but i think i have to be over a certain age which i’m not at the minute.

What are the pros and cons to a breast reduction?

I am considering a breast reduction. I want to know all the possiblities. Also what is the recovering time? What time frame would I need to be off work?

Part 2 Transumbilical Breast augmentation explained and demonstrated by Neal Handel, MD

www.drhandelinfo.com TUBA surgery explained and performed by Neal Handel, MD. Warning! This video is graphic, showing the actual surgery with a detailed TUBA introduction and explanation by Dr. Handel. Dr. Neal Handel is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. This video introduces Dr. Handel, his history and qualifications. He specializes in Breast Augmentation and Breast Reconstruction. Board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Neal Handel, MD, FACS. Dr. Handel offers patients the expertise that can only come with top-tier training, more than 30 years of experience performing thousands of surgical procedures, and a genuine passion for helping every patient achieve their individual, realistic goals. Dr. Handel has published more than 50 articles and 8 textbook chapters on plastic surgery, and he teaches in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical School, where he is an associate clinical professor. He is frequently featured in the media and regularly invited to speak at national and international plastic surgery meetings. For 17 years, he served as the associate medical director and senior plastic surgeon of the internationally renowned Breast Center in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Handel offers the following procedures Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body Skin Treatments Procedures Available: Breast Augmentation: Breast Implants Saline or Silicone TUBA TUBA Tranumbilical Transaxillary Rhinoplasty Tummy Tuck Liposuction

How long should you wait before getting breast implants?

I mean, what age should you be?
I’m 17 and considering getting them in the future. Not like, next year, but maybe sometime after that.
But I want to know at what age is it safe to get breast implants?
I want to be sure that my breasts are done growing by themselves before i consider going under the knife.

How Much is Breast Augmentation?

Copyright (c) 2007 Dr. Robert Kenevan

Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement or breast enhancement, is a surgical procedure used to increase the size of a woman’s breasts using either saline or silicone gel breast implants. Women may choose to have breast augmentation either to enhance their figure, as a reconstructive technique following breast surgery, to balance different sized breasts, or to balance the contours of the body.

Whatever the specific purpose, women who undergo breast augmentation can expect larger, firmer, and more visually satisfying breasts.

Although the national average of breast surgeons’ fees is between $3,000 and $4,000, this does not reflect the full amount a patient is likely to pay. Firstly, this figure may include the cost of breast implants themselves and their placement, but not the anesthesia, medical facility fee, prescriptions, surgical garments, medical testing, or any other charges related to pre- and post-operative care.

Secondly, the surgeon’s fee and related charges will fluctuate not only from region to region, but also from practice to practice. Cosmetic surgeons, surgical facilities, and anesthesiologists in larger cities or more affluent neighborhoods are likely to charge more for their services.

Finally, every breast enhancement procedure is unique and there are a variety of factors that will influence the breast augmentation surgery cost, including the type of implant chosen, the way it is placed, and the level of complexity presented by the particular case. If you are considering breast augmentation, be sure to ask you surgeon what fees will be charged and what those fees cover. Although the cost of breast augmentation should not be the determining factor in choosing a surgeon, you should be well informed about the overall cost of your procedure before beginning the process, in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Standard Breast Augmentation Fees: Total Price: $5,000-$10,000 Surgeon’s fee: (can range from) $ 3000-$5000. Anesthesia: $700-$1500. Facility fee: $950-$1300. Implant fee: $1,300-$1800. Average Total Cost : $5000-7000.

It is difficult to provide a concrete figure of breast augmentation costs. This is because rates will vary related to where an individual is obtaining their treatment. The availability of plastic surgeons in an area will have a great effect on the costs of breast implants. Additionally, the professional reputation and expertise of plastic surgeons will also be reflected in the breast augmentation prices. As a result, famed plastic surgeons may charge more than plastic surgeons that are attempting to gain experience within the industry.

Although breast augmentation prices can be intimidating and most insurance companies do not cover the costs, you should know that most plastic surgeons offer financing options to help their patients find affordable options for breast enlargement surgery. Having the ability to finance breast implant surgery has made it a realistic option for millions of women each year.

By spreading out breast augmentation prices over a period of time, you will find that you will be able to afford this breast enlargement surgery much easier, especially when you have other financial obligations. There are some financial institutions that offer financing payments that are less than a hundred dollars a month.

What is the best sports bra for a woman with breast implants?

If there are any women out there with breast implants who also work out regularly, I’d really like to hear your recomendations for sports bras. I have a client with implants and she can’t find a bra to suit her. She has an ENell and doesn’t really like it, so please don’t recomend that. Underarmour doesn’t come large enough for her either.