Breast Reductions on the Rise as More Women Choose to Reduce in Order to Increase Their Quality of Life
Despite the national media attention on breast augmentation and breast implants, a different trend can be seen at plastic surgeons' offices all over the nation: an increase in the number of women receiving breast reductions. Over 113,000 women will elect to have their breasts made smaller this year, an increase of 11% from previous years.
While many people may find this information surprising, in truth, overly large breasts can cause serious physical pain. The weight of pendulous breasts causes structural demands on the neck and back that can create chronic pain. Depression and self-consciousness to the point of lowered self-esteem are also commonly documented."Many people don't understand the daily pain endured by women with overly large breasts," said Dr.
Grant Stevens. "Chronic neck, should, and back pain is typical. Headaches are common. Often these women can't participate in high-impact activities like running or most sports." The physical problems are severe enough that insurance companies will often cover breast reductions, though it does depend on each patient's physical situation. In addition, the FDA called breast reductions "good medicine."Breast reductions can also equate to easier mammograms.
For women with excessive breast tissue, getting a good mammogram reading can be difficult. By reducing the size of the breasts and eliminating some excessive breast tissue, doctors can more clearly get and read mammogram results, helping to save more women's lives. "Overly large breasts affect more than just the physical," said Dr. Stevens. "They can cause a self-consciousness than can morph into depression and create a lack of self-esteem." Often these women have been subjected to unwanted comments and attention that has increased their self-consciousness.
Many spend an inordinate amount of time finding clothing that hides their bodies or searching for bras that don't create deep ridges in their shoulders from the extra weight of their heavy breasts.The simple positive effect of eliminating chronic pain can be reason enough for most women to choose to have a breast reduction. Most are happy to discover that the benefits are not only about what has been decreased: pain, headaches, breast pain, and grooves on the shoulders from bra straps working over time. Many are happy to discover the things they gain as well: more self-esteem, more self-confidence and more activities in which to participate. In fact, women who have breast reductions report some of the highest satisfaction rates amongst all plastic surgery procedures. More information about breast reduction surgery can be found online at http://www.losangelesbreastreduction.com.Dr.
Grant Stevens is a California board-certified plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey and Palos Verdes. He specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and has recently been named one of America's Best Physicians in The Guide to Top Doctors. Dr. Stevens was nominated by his colleagues which makes this recognition especially prestigious and rewarding. He is an active member at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital where he is the past Chairman of the Department of Surgery, the past Chairman of the Liposuction Committee, and the past co-director of the Breast Center.
He is also on staff at St. John's Medical Center and the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Medical Corporation and The Institute are dedicated to offering the latest advancements in cosmetic plastic surgery and skin care. Marina Plastic Surgery is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of personalized attention..
Mental Health Stigma -- what can we do about it?
Copyright 2005 Sonia Devine
What is Stigma?
Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don't fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thing we DO know is that it is an organ. Yet our society doesn't readily accept brain disorders the way we accept other organ disorders. Why is this so?
Stigma is a harsh reality for people who have mental health problems, because it prevents them from enjoying a normal and productive life. So many people today feel uncomfortable about mental health issues, despite the fact that there is growing evidence that more and more people are developing these problems.
In fact, many people are so uncomfortable with the stigma that they would rather suffer in silence than get help they need.
Here are a few of the most common misconceptions about mental health problems:
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NATURAL APPROACH TO MENOPAUSE
Menopause may cause women to feel some hormonal changes in their body since their estrogen levels decline. The sudden change in hormones may result in any of the following symptoms: hot flushes, depression, irritability, mood swings, irregular menses, disturbed sleep patterns, night sweats, decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness and nausea. Many women are reluctant when it comes to the notion of menopause. It is of great importance that women should have a positive outlook when it comes to menopause in order to successfully cope up with the changes that goes with it. Women should try to see that menopause is simply a new phase in their life that they have to go through.
Aside from that, women should try to see menopause as an opportunity to see life in a new perspective wherein menopause is a means of renewing oneself with emphasis on prevention as well as maintaining quality way of life. During menopause period, it is very important for women to have the proper nutrition since...
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Smoking and Impotence
Everybody is aware that excess of anything will lead to problems. Same is the case with cigarettes. We know that nicotine is present in cigarettes and it is harmful for health. Scientifically it has been proven that smoking and impotence are interlinked. Smokers are not aware of the fact that they are taking risk with their sex lives.Smokers also have a significantly higher probability of depression compared with non-smokers.
Smoking done by a diabetic or person suffering from high blood pressure increases the factor of erectile dysfunction (ED).Impotence caused by smoking may be due to toxins such as carbon monoxide damaging the circulatory system, and hampering blood flow to and from the penis. As well as running the risk of impotence, the report said men who smoke also have a lower sperm count and a higher proportion of malformed sperm.During an erection, large quantities of blood flow, under pressure, into the penile arteries. This causes the veins which drain the penis to...
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Who Is Right ? Brooke Shields or Tom Cruise?
(ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 -- The recent press on the postpartum depression experienced by Brooke Shields has brought a highlight on opinions expressed by Tom Cruise on his anti-psychiatry position. The debate has become extremely heated as many women feel Cruise's position diminished their personal experience with post-partum depression. So who is telling the truth?
Ironically, they both are.According to the Postpartum Resource Center of Texas, Postpartum depression occurs in 1 of 10 women.
It is marked by drastic mood swings, feelings of despair, crying spells and avoidance of their new baby.
Postpartum psychosis can result in hallucinations, delusions, severe insomnia, extreme agitation and suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
For most of us the idea of injuring a newborn makes us cringe and seek revenge. But for those women who have suffered the acute symptoms of postpartum depression or psychosis, they are haunted by such thoughts and will seek any...
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The Benefits of Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals
Lake Tahoe cabin complexes rangein size from small, six-unit, luxury rentals in the woods, to larger cabins with common pools and private beaches. There is something here for everyone.
Some folks come to the lake with half a dozen fishing, drinking and gambling buddies. All they want is a roof over their heads and the basic amenities so they can have fun for a few days. Groups who come together to ski particular mountains will crash on the floor and do it all again the next day....
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