Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Breast Cancer Awareness Goes One Step Further

An estimated 3 million women are living with breast cancer in the United States, and 2 million have been diagnosed. That means at least 1 million breast cancers have not yet been discovered - one of the reasons this remains the number one cause of death in woman around the world. Breast cancer awareness goes one-step further in an attempt to educate and save more women from this dreadful disease.

It seems the Pink Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness is going to a new level ...

Garth Brooks has just joined forces on the pink campaign. Garth Brooks new 3 disc set up is dedicating $10 from each new album sale. This is a special edition release specifically to help improve breast cancer awareness in the public eye.

Avon has also responded to the cause with their own pink breast cancer awareness campaign. They've put together several walks for breast cancer including the walk around the world campaign.

Having a pink party seems to be the latest craze. In the UK last year, more than $200,000 was raised thanks to pink parties. You can have a fancy dress party, a karaoke party, or even a pajama party. You decide. There are no rules. It's all about fundraising.

Pink ribbons, pink jewelry, pink clothing - you name it, it seems to be on the market. Many retailers are joining the cause and are donating a percentage of their profits on these items. It's all for the cause and in hopes of a cure.

As more and more people jump on the bandwagon to support the "pink," not only are the amount of funds raised being taken to a new level, awareness continues to grow. And with knowledge comes power to reduce and someday eliminate breast cancer.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

A Modern Day Miracle – Breast Augmentation

In 2004 just under 12 million women in America had some type of cosmetic procedure to enhance their body, self-esteem, and even their personality. Let’s face it - plastic surgery is a modern day miracle, and that includes breast augmentation.

Thankfully, we no longer have to live with that crooked nose or that saggy tummy that’s left over from pregnancy, nor do you have to settle for the breasts you were born with. This modern day miracle called plastic surgery can do a lot for you!

If you are considering a breast augmentation or any other type of plastic surgery for that matter, it’s important that you do your homework about the surgeon you are considering. There are many professional, board certified plastic surgeons out there, and sadly, just as many that are not. So be careful and be sure with your selection.

Of all the plastic surgeries done, breast augmentation is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures done. Technically, it’s known as mammoplasty. It involves the use of either saline or silicone gel implants which are inserted through the armpit, belly button, under the nipple, or under the breast in the fold.

You can expect some swelling and bruising after the procedure, but this will subside and you should be ready to return to work in about a week. Breast augmentation is a safe procedure, but of course, every surgery and post surgery has its risks and with breast implants scar tissue can form, an implant might deflate, or it might dislocate. Those are the most common side effects and they don’t happen all that often.

Besides having your breasts made larger, you can also have your breasts made smaller. With this procedure extra skin and fat are removed from the breast. You might be surprised to discover this procedure is almost as popular as breast implants. We just aren’t ever happy with what we have, and as women, that’s our prerogative.

Breast augmentation is a modern day miracle for the modern day woman.