Breast implants for the 18 year old?

It is more common now than ever for young women to have plastic surgery to improve their look.  What do you think about this? The article below from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery examines how young women are interested in Breast Enhancement surgery to gain confidence and improve their look. The article also examines how parents are willing to pay for these surgeries that their children, specifically daughters, ask for. Sleek Surgical & MedSpa offers Breast Enhancement surgery by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are the best in their field. If you are interested in Breast Enhancement surgery (whatever your age) make sure you choose a doctor you can trust.

Recent high school graduate Madison Landis, who is 18-years-old, recently got breast implants as a graduation gift. She says her small breasts made her self-conscious.

"I feel like it will make me more confident for college and less insecure about myself," she recently told CNN about her upcoming surgery.

Madison's parents say that they agreed to pay for the cosmetic surgery to help their daughter's self-image.

"It's something she felt really strongly about," Madison's mom, Tonya Everett, told the news source. "She's 18 and it's her body, so we're willing to support her decision."

While studies show that self-esteem can be improved by cosmetic procedures, it is best to exercise caution when it comes to teens.  Most doctors will not perform breast augmentation surgery on patients under the age of 18, those graduating from college this spring, as well as some high school grads, can often get the go-ahead. And many plastic surgeons say they see an increase in the number of young women seeking the surgery this time of year.

"You see it around graduation," one plastic surgeon told WomensENews.com. "You see it around holidays and spring break, especially around the Christmas season."

The article also emphasizes the importance of visiting a board-certified plastic surgeon before making any decisions and understanding the risks of surgery and breast implants. Some patients make the decision first and worry about the details later. During a consultation, a qualified surgeon can make an assessment about breast surgery, whether or not it’s too early or if a patient is not mature enough to handle the process. Also, breast implants are not lifetime devices and will need to be replaced in the future. A teen must understand that they will most likely need replacement surgery in the future.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation surgery remained one of the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures in 2011, with more than 316,000 total surgeries performed by ASAPS members. Women aged 18 and under only accounted for 1.5 percent of the total, while almost 50% are between the ages of 19-34.

Breast augmentation celebrates milestone

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The article below is taken from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery -

While many people get breast implants as a birthday gift, others treat themselves to the surgery in order to improve their physical appearance and self-confidence. But this year, those who celebrate a milestone in their lives with this cosmetic procedure should know that the procedure itself is hitting a milestone. That's right – 50 years have passed since the first Breast Augmentation procedure was performed in 1962, so 2012 marks the surgery's 50th birthday!

Today, there are two types of breast implants available – silicone and saline. Silicone implants are filled with sterile salt water. According to ASAPS, these implants may be pre-filled to a predetermined size, but they can also be filled at the time of surgery. The average cost for these implants in 2011 was $3,308.

Silicone gel-filled breast implants are medical devices implanted under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle. These implants have a silicone outer shell filled with silicone gel. They come in different sizes and have either smooth or textured shells. ASAPS reports the average cost for these types of implants in 2011 was $3,694.
"Surgical techniques for breast augmentation and breast implants themselves are continuously being refined, increasing the safety and reliability of the procedure," reports ASAPS.

In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new type of silicone-gel breast implant, manufactured by Sientra. These implants are available textured or smooth and either round or shaped, which some believe helps to create a more natural looking breast.

A licensed, board-certified plastic surgeon can help patients decide which type and size of breast implant is best for their desired outcome. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 316,000 individuals underwent the surgery in 2011, making it the second most common surgical procedure done by ASAPS members.

Silicone today, fat tomorrow; breast augmentation rocks on

Breast implants are more popular than ever before and can really enhance a woman's body and give confidence. Sleek offers breast enhancement surgery at an affordable rate with great financing options. For more information visit http://www.sleekmedspa.com/procedures-breast-enhancement.php and call us today at 800-SLEEK-USA to schedule a free consultation with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. 

The article below is from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Silicone breast implants, invented in 1962, soldier on. Though they provide a smooth profile, they’ve had a bumpy path. The sixties bought a clamor for them. Then, because of complications, the nineties bought a clamor against them. Of these silicone devices, Wmag.com, May 2012, reports, “Now they are back: bigger, safer, and more popular than ever.” In fact, the FDA recently approved a new silicone breast implant manufactured by Sientra.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that last year 316,848 breast augmentations were performed in the United States. Call it a fashion choice or a definer of femininity, the enhanced bosom doesn’t seem to be going away. So it makes perfect sense for Wmag.com to ask the question, “How did so many women become so interested in having a bigger bosom than nature intended?”

Victoria Pitts-Taylor, for one, director of the Center for the Study of Women and Society at the City University of New York, blames it on the media and “women feeling they must compete with what is essentially a pornographic aesthetic.”

There was a time when large breasts were, for the most part, considered a burden. If you did want to enhance your breast size, there was a fear about implant materials. In fact, in the early 20th century, Wmag.com reports that surgeons tried fillers like glass and ivory balls, peanut oil, goat’s milk ox cartilage, honey and paraffin. With the plastics revolution, Teflon, nylon and Plexiglas were thrown into the mix.

The breast really came into its own with the Hollywood bombshells. Blondes, like Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, flooded the newsstands and their big-busted sisters, like Rita Hayworth and Jane Russell, came close on their heels. Wmag.com reports that in 1964, Carol Doda, who pioneered topless go-go dancing, underwent dozens of silicone injections and this technique became de rigeur on the burlesque circuit. However, injected as such, silicone tended to migrate, bunch up or turn rock solid.

After tremendous advances in surgical breast augmentation techniques, resulting in fewer infections and a significant reduction in hardening, the question is, “Will silicone breast implants be around to celebrate their 100th birthday?” Wmag.com reports, “Probably not.” Now doctors are working with fat cells that can be transplanted into breasts. A former plastic surgeon who was a resident during the first 1962 silicone breast augmentation says, “The future is fat.” Whether its paraffin, silicone, saline, or your own fat, it doesn’t look like breast augmentation is going out of style.a resident during the first 1962 silicone breast augmentation says, “The future is fat.” Whether its paraffin, silicone, saline, or your own fat, it doesn’t look like breast augmentation is going out of style.

Looking For Another Reason To Have Your Breast Augmentation Procedure??

A recent article from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery indicates that breast implants are in development that can deter or detect breast cancer cells! Call Sleek Surgical & MedSpa today at 1-800-SLEEK-USA to schedule your free consultation or visit us on the web at Sleek Breast Enhancement to learn more about the procedure.

Researchers from two institutions, Brown University and the University of Akron are leading the way in developing breast implants that deter or even detect cancer cells.  These advancements might have a huge impact on women who have had breast cancer or those with a history of the disease in their family.

Biomedical scientists at Brown University have published results in the journal, Nanotechnology, documenting their creation of an implant with a microscopic "bed-of-nails" surface that prevents cancer cells from dwelling and thriving.

"It's a surface that's hospitable to healthy breast cells and less so for cancerous breast cells," said lead researcher, Thomas Webster. "This is like a bed-of-nails surface to them."

Webster and Lijuan Zhang, a chemistry graduate student, tested various types of raised surface implants and discovered that those with microscopic "pimples" measuring 23-nanometers each were most successful in helping healthy cells to grow. As a point of reference, a nanometer is 1/50,000th the width of a human hair. After just one day, this surface yielded 15 percent more healthy endothelial breast cells compared to a normal surface in tests. Researchers hope human trials using this technology will begin within five years.

To read more on this article visit New research and development for cancer-fighting breast implants.

Choosing the Right Size Breast Implant-Not Such an Easy Task

For some women, deciding to have breast augmentation is the easiest part of the process.  Choosing the right size breast implant can take a little longer.  

Let's be realistic: in a breast obsessed society, BIGGER usually equates with BETTER.  But is it really?  That depends on your individual taste, your body frame and type, and the "look" you're going for.  The professional opinion of a board certified plastic surgeon who's experienced in breast augmentation, coupled with realistic expectations on your part, can help ensure that you'll end up with the bustline you've always wanted.  

However, there are many different things to consider when making this life-changing decision.  Don't rush into it.  Most plastic surgeons will guide you and explain exactly why he or she chooses a specific size for you.  You may go into your consultation and think you want to be a full B cup, when in actuality, your proportions would allow you to become a full C cup.  Don't get scared!  Most plastic surgeons have seen and heard it all.  The last thing you want is to go through surgery and not get your desired look.

Don't EVER let a plastic surgeon rush you into making any surgical decision.  At Sleek Surgical and MedSpa we work one on one with our patients needs.  We understand that sometimes this requires a lot of personal attention and in some events more than one consultation in order to obtain the trust required to decide if surgery is the answer .

The keyword here is YOU.  Choose a size that makes YOU happy, not your spouse, significant other, family member or best friend.  After all, it is your body, and your life!

Create a SLEEK Wish List for 2012!

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How to Choose Breast Enhancement Surgery

If a fuller and more shapely figure is what you want, if age and time have left your breasts misshapen, sagging or, in many cases smaller than their ‘original’ size (before childbirth)… or, you are just unhappy with what your Momma gave ya’ then, Breast Enhancement surgery is right for you! Sleek Surgical and MedSpa offers breast enhancement surgery, as well as breast lifts and breast reduction surgery at an extremely affordable price, from only the best, Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons in New York, Boston and South Florida. Sculpt the body YOU want at Sleek Surgical and MedSpa!

Breast Implant Surgery:
Breast implants can either be placed on top of or underneath the chest muscle. Our Sleek Surgical and MedSpa surgeon will often insert the breast implants through incisions around the areola, under the breast fold or underarms. By inserting the implants through the underarms, our surgeon is able to reduce the appearance of scars.

In our Sleek Surgical and MedSpa surgical centers, we specialize in breast enhancement and implants of all sizes and, for women of all ages and of all body types. Sleek Surgical and MedSpa uses saline implants and are also pleased to provide silicone implants, which are now FDA approved.

How to choose which breast surgery is right for you? Each woman is different. Explore your options in one of three Sleek Surgical and MedSpa Surgical Centers located in New York, Boston and South Florida. What makes YOU feel good is a personal choice and should be discussed with one of our cosmetic surgeons. Look Good, Feel Good –Get Sleek! Save 30% Off beautiful, more full and larger breasts with breast augmentation surgery at Sleek Surgical and MedSpa now! Call, (800) 753-3587 and get larger breasts you’ve always wanted, look your best for less!

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Breast Augmentation Surgery Can:   

• Enlarge breasts that never developed to a desirable size after puberty
• Enhance breasts that lost volume & shape after weight loss or pregnancy
• Create symmetry for breasts that developed unequally

If you are self-conscious about your breast size, breast augmentation offers a shapelier, fuller bust using the latest cosmetic surgery techniques. Sleek Surgical and MedSpa invites you to schedule an in-depth cosmetic consultation with our doctor where you’ll have the opportunity to look at before and after pictures of patients, try on implant sizes in a bra, and discuss your individual desires. Whether you would like to be able to wear certain clothes, make your waist appear smaller, or simply restore the way you once looked before age and/or pregnancy took their toll, breast augmentation surgery can help you achieve your goals! Sleek Surgical and MedSpa wants to help you achieve the look you desire! Call us now , (800) 753-3587 for your FREE Consultation!

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