Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The parameters of beauty also differ from one culture to another and also change with time and fashion. Ancient Indian sculptures and art depict women with full hemispherical breasts. Such breasts are still in vogue in India especially with women who prefer traditional saris or other ethnic dresses. The West, in contrast, has seen a lot of change in fashion -as related to breast size. In last hundred years fashion changed from full breasts to small flat look to artificially enhanced look.
Breasts should be proportionate to woman’s body frame and build. The concept of 36-24-36 inches, though quite exaggerated, basically refers to breast size being equal to hips, with a significant narrower waist in between.
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With so many choices to feel and look great, men and women around the world are turning to a variety of different options available on pharmacy shelves and beyond.
There’s no doubt that enhancing outer looks can help the inner beauty shine through – and with the freedom to choose anything – from a spa day to a new haircut – to boost our appearances, there’s something out there for everyone.
It’s this freedom of choice which has led to an increase in the number of people choosing to undergo procedures like non-invasive cosmetic surgery treatments in order to help them feel their best. The instant results and confidence-boosting effects of these treatments, including teeth-whitening, Botox jabs and laser-hair removal, has people all over the world flocking to clinics for a boost.
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Breast cancer strikes an alarming number of women, and many of them must deal with losing a breast through mastectomy. This is a terrible blow to your self image, self-esteem and your womanhood. Plastic surgery offers a way to get your looks and figure back. It’s called breast reconstruction and uses a DIEP flap to give you back what you’ve lost.
What Is A DIEP Flap
“DIEP” stands for “deep inferior epigastric perforator”. Inferior epigastric blood vessels are those that send blood to the new tissue used in breast reconstruction. It is a much easier and safer procedure than the older TRAM reconstruction technique that moved muscles to get blood to the new tissue. It also means a shorter hospital stay, less risks and more effective blood flow to your new breast.
DIEP flap is the most natural reconstruction option. It uses tissue from your body, including fat and abdominal tissue, to construct your new breast. This means that the grafted tissue will have a natural feel, just like the one you’ve lost. If you’ve ever considered getting implants, you know how unnatural they can look. This technique offers a more realistic option, since it uses your body’s own tissue.
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Many women considering breast augmentation surgery have concerns about different aspects of the procedure. One of the most common questions is how large the scars will be and how visible they will be. Plastic surgeons realize that this is a major concern for most patients and will do all they can to minimize the size and appearance of the necessary scars. There are even several different types of breast implant methods that produce varying degrees of scar length and positioning.
There are basically four distinct techniques for inserting and placing implants during an augmentation procedure. The first is the TUBA method which stands for transumbilical breast augmentation. It is an endoscopic procedure, meaning the placement can be done with the use of tiny instruments while the surgeon can see what needs to be done under the skin through a microscopic camera inside that projects images to a video monitor.
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Breast reconstruction is for those women who have had a mastectomy because of breast cancer or any other disease. Many times, it is possible to have the reconstruction done immediately after the mastectomy and is considered to be more advantageous.
The reconstruction is only suited for those women who do not have to undergo any further treatment to eliminate their disease.
The procedure involves creating a breast mound with a nipple and areola; and the opposite breast can be matched to the reconstructed one by way of augmentation, reduction or lifting. Usually the procedure is covered by insurance so women do not have to worry about shelling out money from their own pockets. There is no age limit for the procedure and choice for reconstruction depends on the affected woman. But the woman should be physically capable of withstanding a major surgical procedure.
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