| Breast enhancement: separating fact from fiction
Contrary to popular myth, no silicon breast implant has ever exploded under pressure on an aeroplane, during scuba diving or in particularly cold weather. But is breast surgery a completely risk-free procedure? From enhancing a small cup size to restoring shape post-breastfeeding, breast enhancement or breast augmentation surgery is becoming increasingly accepted and affordable. In 2005, breast augmentation was the most popular UK surgery, according to research by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. So it's about time we dispelled some common myths associated with breast surgery. Do implants cause breast cancer? Rumours that implants can lead to breast cancer have no supporting evidence. Consultant plastic surgeon and a founder member of mybreast, Mr Patrick Mallucci, says: 'The silicon controversy has largely been put to bed.
Paris mulls surgery for eyelid
PARIS Hilton is considering plastic surgery to correct her drooping left eyelid, it has been claimed. The hotel heiress allegedly paid a recent visit to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon's office with her sister Nicky to make enquiries. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She wanted to fix her drooping left eyelid." Paris, 25, (currently working up to ten hours a day filming new movie The Hottie and the Nottie) has apparently been aggravating the problem by wearing tinted contact lenses. The Simple Life star has naturally brown eyes but has always worn blue tinted contact lenses to keep up her Barbie-style image. The source said: "Her eyes have been drying out lately. She is ignoring doctors' orders not to wear her tinted contacts." Paris' representative Elliot Mintz said: "To the best of my knowledge, Paris has never had any kind of cosmetic surgery and has not mentioned any medical procedures having to do with her eyes." Share this article (What is this?) .
Fido fatties
Tiger, a black poodle that tipped the scales at 30 pounds last August, used to scarf down a cup of kibble each morning and night, forage for acorns between meals and get a tasty treat or two each day. Not surprisingly, this sluggish canine that liked to lounge in his Lumberton backyard had a weight problem. Tiger, a dieting dog that has lost about seven pounds since he began eating low-calorie food in August, is in good company: an estimated 40 percent of about 42 million dogs that are pets in the United States are overweight, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Concerned pet owners gained a new weapon in the war on dog corpulence last week when the Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever doggie diet pill. Slentrol, a prescription drug that will be available from veterinarians in the spring, will suppress Tiger's appetite while also blocking the absorption of fat from his food, according to medication maker Pfiser Inc.
New advances in liposuction can give the look you want
If you've tried dieting and exercise and you're still not satisfied with the contour of your figure, liposuction can help you achieve your goal. Liposuction is not intended as a way to lose weight. However, if you are close to your ideal body weight and have areas of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise, liposuction can be a safe way to contour your body. The newest tool available for body sculpting and contouring is Vaser Lipo Selection. Ultrasonic waves liquefy and fracture unwanted fat deposits that are then removed through suction and massage. This leaves the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue intact. Compared to traditional approaches, Vaser uses a more efficient probe that applies sound energy. The area to be sculpted is filled with a special saline solution that helps numb the site and shrink the blood vessels to minimize blood loss and reduce bruising.
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