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Girls to beg nightclub patrons for breast implants
Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas is courting controversy for the second year in a row by staging a contest where the winning contestant will receive $5,000 to spend on breast augmentation surgery.
Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas is courting controversy for the second year in a row by staging a contest where the winning contestant will receive $5,000 to spend on breast augmentation surgery.
President Chavez lashes out at teen surgery. Surgeon suggests he "just shut up".
Venezuela's idiosyncratic president, Hugo Chavez, who was recently told to "just shut up" by the Spanish King, has found a new target for his anger and has lashed out at the growing trend for Venezuelan teens to improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery.
Venezuela's idiosyncratic president, Hugo Chavez, who was recently told to "just shut up" by the Spanish King, has found a new target for his anger and has lashed out at the growing trend for Venezuelan teens to improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery.
Breast implant lawyer ordered to refund $35 million
One of the leading lawyers who took a class action suit against the makers of silicone breast implants has been ordered to repay over $35 million to his clients. The ruling by an arbitration panel found that Houston lawyer John O'Quinn had deducted charges that were not agreed by his clients. With the addition of interest and attorneys' fees, the decision is likely to cost the controversial lawyer nearly $60m.
One of the leading lawyers who took a class action suit against the makers of silicone breast implants has been ordered to repay over $35 million to his clients. The ruling by an arbitration panel found that Houston lawyer John O'Quinn had deducted charges that were not agreed by his clients. With the addition of interest and attorneys' fees, the decision is likely to cost the controversial lawyer nearly $60m.
Plastic surgeon suspended over allegations of drugs and sex with patient
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
Man kidnaps wife to prevent her breast implant operation
A man who abducted his wife from a London hospital to prevent her from undergoing a breast implant operation has been jailed for 20 months at the Old Bailey Court in England.
A man who abducted his wife from a London hospital to prevent her from undergoing a breast implant operation has been jailed for 20 months at the Old Bailey Court in England.
Europe approves stem cell therapy for breast implants
Following the success of trials in Japan using stem cells extracted through liposuction, regulators have given the green light for the procedure to be carried out in Europe.
Following the success of trials in Japan using stem cells extracted through liposuction, regulators have given the green light for the procedure to be carried out in Europe.
Australian women to get metal breast implants
A new trial of metal-laced breast implants is to commence in Australia in an effort to reduce incidents of breast implant hardening and deformation.
A new trial of metal-laced breast implants is to commence in Australia in an effort to reduce incidents of breast implant hardening and deformation.
Radio station offers breast implants in competition
A radio station in Orlando, Florida has stirred a controversy by offering free breast implant surgery to the woman who "parties the hardest" in what has been labelled a tasteless publicity stunt.
A radio station in Orlando, Florida has stirred a controversy by offering free breast implant surgery to the woman who "parties the hardest" in what has been labelled a tasteless publicity stunt.
Yoga exercise bursts woman's breast implant
Calls have been made for the ban on silicone breast implants to be lifted in Taiwan after it was revealed that a saline breast implant burst after a woman was performing a yoga exercise.
Calls have been made for the ban on silicone breast implants to be lifted in Taiwan after it was revealed that a saline breast implant burst after a woman was performing a yoga exercise.
Liposuctioned fat cells used to grow breast implants
Women in Europe may soon be able to use fat cells taken from their body by liposuction to grow tissue to be used as breast implants.
Women in Europe may soon be able to use fat cells taken from their body by liposuction to grow tissue to be used as breast implants.
Anna Nicole Smith's death linked to recent breast implant surgery
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
Biorubber breast implants to replace silicone?
Professor Judith Puskas, from the University of Akron, Ohio believes that she may have identified a compound for breast implants that is safer than silicone and more effective than saline. The biorubber compound that she is seeking to research promises to avoid the formation of scar tissue that forms a capsule around breast implants.
Professor Judith Puskas, from the University of Akron, Ohio believes that she may have identified a compound for breast implants that is safer than silicone and more effective than saline. The biorubber compound that she is seeking to research promises to avoid the formation of scar tissue that forms a capsule around breast implants.
Woman accused of murdering husband to pay for breast implants
A 33 year old woman has gone on trial for first degree murder in California, with prosecutors accusing her of killing her US Marine husband with arsenic, so that she could use his life insurance policy to pay for breast implants.
A 33 year old woman has gone on trial for first degree murder in California, with prosecutors accusing her of killing her US Marine husband with arsenic, so that she could use his life insurance policy to pay for breast implants.
Chileans embrace cosmetic surgery
Demand for cosmetic surgery in Chile has increased tenfold in the last two decades according to the Chilean Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society, with a particularly strong demand by younger women for breast implants.
Demand for cosmetic surgery in Chile has increased tenfold in the last two decades according to the Chilean Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society, with a particularly strong demand by younger women for breast implants.
Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
With a 45 minute procedure time, shortened recovery time and no scarring around the breast, the Transumbilical Breast Augmentation is gaining popularity among women seeking breast implants without the risk of scarring that normally occurs.
With a 45 minute procedure time, shortened recovery time and no scarring around the breast, the Transumbilical Breast Augmentation is gaining popularity among women seeking breast implants without the risk of scarring that normally occurs.
US removes ban on silicone breast implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has followed Canada's lead and lifted the 14 year ban on silicone gel breast implants for use in cosmetic surgery. The decision has been welcomed by the cosmetic surgery industry for allowing women greater choice and the availability of a superior product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has followed Canada's lead and lifted the 14 year ban on silicone gel breast implants for use in cosmetic surgery. The decision has been welcomed by the cosmetic surgery industry for allowing women greater choice and the availability of a superior product.
Rock Star admires daughter's breasts
Ageing rocker, Rod Stewart has spoken with glowing pride of his daughter's breasts after they were enhanced by breast augmentation surgery.
Ageing rocker, Rod Stewart has spoken with glowing pride of his daughter's breasts after they were enhanced by breast augmentation surgery.
Canadians to get their hands on silicone breast implants
Canada's health regulator, Health Canada has announced that it will issue licences to Mentor Medical Systems and Inamed Corporation, a subsidiary of Allergan, Inc., to market silicone gel-filled breast implants for use in Canada.
Canada's health regulator, Health Canada has announced that it will issue licences to Mentor Medical Systems and Inamed Corporation, a subsidiary of Allergan, Inc., to market silicone gel-filled breast implants for use in Canada.
Suicides linked to cosmetic surgery
Women who have received breast implants are up to three times more likely to commit suicide. One theory that has been put forward for the statistic is that leaks from breast implants could alter the patient's brain chemistry thereby making them more vulnerable to suicide or self harm. However surgeons and psychological experts suggests that while there may be a statistical link between having cosmetic surgery and committing suicide, the relationship between the two is not causal, i.e. the suicide is not caused by the cosmetic surgery, and that a third factor actually links the two issues.
Women who have received breast implants are up to three times more likely to commit suicide. One theory that has been put forward for the statistic is that leaks from breast implants could alter the patient's brain chemistry thereby making them more vulnerable to suicide or self harm. However surgeons and psychological experts suggests that while there may be a statistical link between having cosmetic surgery and committing suicide, the relationship between the two is not causal, i.e. the suicide is not caused by the cosmetic surgery, and that a third factor actually links the two issues.
Breast implants save woman in car crash
A Bulgarian woman was apparently saved by her breast implants when they acted as airbags and absorbed the impact sustained in a car crash.
A Bulgarian woman was apparently saved by her breast implants when they acted as airbags and absorbed the impact sustained in a car crash.
Inflatable breast implants
A surgeon in San Antonio, Texas, claim that most women who have had breast augmentation surgery say afterwards that they wish that they had chosen a larger size. However, instead of pre-surgical consultation, Dr. Thomas Jeneby's solution is to provide adjustable breast implants.
A surgeon in San Antonio, Texas, claim that most women who have had breast augmentation surgery say afterwards that they wish that they had chosen a larger size. However, instead of pre-surgical consultation, Dr. Thomas Jeneby's solution is to provide adjustable breast implants.
Silicone breast implants to make comeback?
Since silicone gel-filled breast implants were withdrawn from the market in 1992 because of of health concerns and litigation, most industry professionals assumed that they were history as far as cosmetic breast augmentation was concerned.
However, it appears that silicone implants are coming back, perhaps as early as next year, subject to those companies using them meeting certain conditions.
Since silicone gel-filled breast implants were withdrawn from the market in 1992 because of of health concerns and litigation, most industry professionals assumed that they were history as far as cosmetic breast augmentation was concerned.
However, it appears that silicone implants are coming back, perhaps as early as next year, subject to those companies using them meeting certain conditions.
Breast implants reduce cancer risk, increase suicide risk
A new study of Canadian women indicates that patients with breast implants, while not facing any increase in cancer or other diseases, appear to show a higher than average risk of suicide. Of the 40,000 patients in the study, women who'd received cosmetic breast augmentation surgery had a lower risk of dying from breast cancer.
A new study of Canadian women indicates that patients with breast implants, while not facing any increase in cancer or other diseases, appear to show a higher than average risk of suicide. Of the 40,000 patients in the study, women who'd received cosmetic breast augmentation surgery had a lower risk of dying from breast cancer.
Sandwich at your desk or new breasts?
Women are having £4,500 quick-fix breast implant operations during their lunch breaks.
Study finds new type of silicone implant offers more natural looking breasts, low complication rate
A new type of silicone breast implant, currently available to women who agree to be part of a clinical study, offers breast augmentation and reconstruction patients more natural looking breasts with a low complication rate, according to a recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The new gel implants will be the next type of silicone implant produced by manufacturers if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the devices to be marketed and sold in the United States.
Study finds new type of silicone implant offers more natural looking breasts, low complication rate
A new type of silicone breast implant, currently available to women who agree to be part of a clinical study, offers breast augmentation and reconstruction patients more natural looking breasts with a low complication rate, according to a recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The new gel implants will be the next type of silicone implant produced by manufacturers if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the devices to be marketed and sold in the United States.
A new type of silicone breast implant, currently available to women who agree to be part of a clinical study, offers breast augmentation and reconstruction patients more natural looking breasts with a low complication rate, according to a recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The new gel implants will be the next type of silicone implant produced by manufacturers if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the devices to be marketed and sold in the United States.
Silicone Breast Implants Closer to Market
The FDA has issued an "approvable letter" to Mentor Corp. for the company's application for silicone gel-filled breast implants.
The FDA has issued an "approvable letter" to Mentor Corp. for the company's application for silicone gel-filled breast implants.
"This letter does not mean that the device is approved for marketing in the United States at this time," states an FDA news release.
Federal law and regulations prohibit the government from discussing the letter's specific contents. However, an approvable letter is one of several intermediate steps in the FDA's review process for new products, says the FDA.
The FDA's news release only mentions Mentor's product, not silicone implants from other makers.
Breast Augmentation
Augmentation of the breast consists of insertion of a silicone bag (prosthesis) under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral) and then filling the bag with saline (salt water). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.
Augmentation of the breast consists of insertion of a silicone bag (prosthesis) under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral) and then filling the bag with saline (salt water). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.
