Blog for the Men

Jun 02
2010
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I’m not sure if it was just the chronic infertility of my imagination but, as my surname is Bull, I decided to have a bovine tattoo complete with menacing horns when a few members of our rugby team decided to visit a studio a couple of years ago. Pretty stupid, as I’ve always known my fiancée Kelly hates tattoos and she has recurrently made her displeasure known over the tattoo, which really isn’t that large. Anyway, I’ve been worn down and start a course of tattoo removal next week. The lads have found out and are mocking me pretty hard, but in truth I’ve decided having a tattoo isn’t the best example to my son, Robert, who is still too young to take notice of it. Apparently, the cost won’t be too much and the number of sessions won’t be huge. It can cause discolouration or scarring but it is a relatively small area of my skin. The lads have been putting the boot in, asking if I’ll be having laser hair removal for my bikini line too, which they say needs sorting more than my tattoo, but I guess I let myself in for these jibes by doing such daft things in the first place. With friends like these, right…

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What is Breast Augmentation and Who is a Good Candidate?

Mar 21
2010
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Beginning during the 1960’s, breast augmentation has widely grown in popularity and precision. This cosmetic surgery involves an incision and insertion of a breast implant to improve the look and appearance of the breast. Individuals may seek a breast augmentation for a variety of reasons. Some may want to upgrade a flat chest, while others may want to restore deflated breasts due to aging, pregnancy or weight loss. Whatever the case, good candidates for breast augmentation are fit and have refrained from smoking a few weeks before surgery.

Breast augmentation involves a prosthesis, known as a breast implant, inserted into the breast area and placed in submuscular, subpectoral, or under the pectoralis muscle. Implants can be made of either saline or silicone. Saline is comprised of the same solution running through an IV and has less perceived risks than silicone implants. Silicone is back on the market after being removed in 1992, poses potential higher risk factors with concerns of adverse reaction of gel to human body and an increase in possible capsular contracture. While there is an elevated concern for risks with silicone implants, they are more pleasant to the touch and provide the most natural look and feel.

Recovery after breast augmentation includes moderate pain, swelling and bruising. After one week, individuals may return to work and to full activities after a few weeks have passed. If breastfeeding is a concern, discuss this with the plastic surgeon prior to the surgery. While breastfeeding is not generally hindered after this surgery, it is important to discuss possible risk factors. Risk factors associated with breast augmentation are excessive bleeding, reaction to anesthesia and infection. There is an interference identified in implants during mammography. Be sure to inform the technician during a mammogram of any breast augmentation procedure.

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