http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/tags/women-with-breast-enhancement Discussion Forums of Herbal Enhancement Pills and Devices. Testimonials. en-US Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:22:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/search.php http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/can-women-with-breast-implants-have-mammograms-breast-augmentation-mammograms#post-283 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:55:03 +0000 Sir Lancelot 283@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>This question is a no brainer if ever their was one. Ask yourself, does a breast implant (which consists mainly of silicone gel) contain ANYTHING that would impede the flow of the electrical fields inside a mammogram, the answer is a resounding NO.</p> <p>Therefore, there is absolutely NOTHING that can or would prevent a lady from having a mammogram, except of course her own fear.</p> <p>So come on Ladies set up an appointment with your doctor for your mammogram, you KNOW it's safe. Would your doctor be advising you to have one if it wasn't ?. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/women-taking-breast-enhancement-pills-swallow-empty-promises#post-282 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:45:56 +0000 Sir Lancelot 282@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>There are yet to be ANY pills, be they for males OR females, for the purpose of enhancing parts of their anatomy, that comply with the F D A's criteria for medicines. Therefore you are doing nothing more than buying the modern day equivalent of "Dr Feelgood's Magic Elixir"</p> <p>Would any Lady with one iota of common sense buy modern day "Snake Oil" ?. I think not</p> <p>So come on Ladies, engage brain BEFORE spending cash. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/breast-implants-linked-with-suicide-in-study#post-280 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:46:40 +0000 Sir Lancelot 280@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>It's about time that the press in general were held accountable for every time they exaggerate items that are supposed to be newsworthy.</p> <p>Saying that something "COULD" happen, does NOT mean that it "WILL" happen, and this should be stated after each such use of the word "COULD".</p> <p>You "COULD" get run over crossing the road, this does not MEAN that you "WILL" get run over crossing the road.</p> <p>You "COULD" get hit by lightening during a thunderstorm, this does NOT mean that you "WILL" get struck by lightening during a thunderstorm.</p> <p>It's about time that the press actually put things into perspective, BEFORE they go shooting their collective mouths off.</p> <p>The PUBLIC should also learn to exercise what is commonly known as "Common Sense", although of late "Common sense" is rapidly becoming one of the LEAST common of all senses. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/general-description-of-the-breast-implant-surgery-and-propestive-recovery#post-265 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:05:03 +0000 Bambi 265@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>Who is this female3 person and where on earth did she get all this information. I thought I was coming onto a really great site. I was hoping to see discussions going on. Not someone stating what they found on some medical website online. At least mention where you got this information. Come on lets make this site a bit more active with discussions. I mean thats what a message board is supposed to be all about. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/general-description-of-the-breast-implant-surgery-and-propestive-recovery#post-260 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:32:24 +0000 Sir Lancelot 260@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>I am in complete agreement with Busty 1. Women should ALWAYS consult their OWN doctor FIRST, before undergoing ANY kind of surgery. There are several reasons for this:</p> <p>First and MOST important being that your own doctor has your complete records and knows your entire medical history. Therefore he knows the risks you are susceptible to, and can help you avoid any complications.</p> <p>I CANNOT STRESS TOO STRONGLY LADIES, this is your HEALTH we're talking about here. OK I know, I'm a guy, and some ladies are of the opinion that guys know nothing about female problems. WELL THIS GUY DOES ! ! ! ! ! !.</p> <p>I have made an EXTENSIVE MEDICAL STUDY, for the express purpose of being able to HELP and advise ladies. I agree I am by no means an expert, however, I AM a darn sight MORE expert than MOST guys. And THIS guys advise is SEE YOUR OWN DOC FIRST. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/general-description-of-the-breast-implant-surgery-and-propestive-recovery#post-258 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:14:31 +0000 Busty1 258@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>You also need to state that women should consult with her doctor before proceeding with such a surgery. What you posted was obvious from an online source. Perhaps you should have also put where you got this information. I am sure women would be interested in seeing the site. This is a very big as well as a very important step not to be taken lightly. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/how-risky-are-breast-implants#post-257 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:10:56 +0000 Busty1 257@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>I think Female3 shouldn't have posted that information without a follow-up. She also should stated where she got her information. There are several different factors on the risk of breast implants, She should have broken down more. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/how-risky-are-breast-implants#post-256 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:08:13 +0000 Sir Lancelot 256@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>I totally agree with Silver Tongue, there is always an element of risk with any surgical procedure, even having your tonsils out has a element of risk. The idea of course, is to reduce the risk to its absolute minimum, by going to the safest clinic, and having the safest doctor available.</p> <p>This will ensure that any element of risk in minimized to the greatest extent, and the likelihood of you coming through the operation with the least amount of unpleasant aftereffects is maximized to the greatest extent.</p> <p>Of course, the safest doctor, is frequently the most expensive doctor, but then again that's nothing new. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/breast-implants-linked-with-suicide-in-study#post-255 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:44:24 +0000 Sir Lancelot 255@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>If I were you folks, I would take this study with the proverbial pinch of salt. Just about everything on the face of the planet has been linked to suicide at one time or another.</p> <p>NO I am NOT detracting from the emotions that suicidal people have that can trigger there actions, but to say that breast implants have been linked to suicides is not only stupid, it is also tantamount to medical malpractice, if it is not IMMEDIATELY followed by a FULL AND COMPLETE explanation of that statement.</p> <p>Suicidal people are extremely susceptible to these kinds of gross statements as it is without unqualified people shooting their collective mouths off. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/how-risky-are-breast-implants#post-252 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:20:56 +0000 silver tongue 252@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>There is always a risk with any surgical procedure now matter how minor it might be, even removing your tonsils has an element of risk to it, the questions you should ask yourself are, how MUCH risk is involved, and is that risk acceptable for the POSSIBLE results that COULD be achieved, have you reduced the risk by examining EVERY facet of the procedure, and the person performing it. WHEN, and ONLY WHEN, the answer to BOTH of these questions, is a FIRM YES, is it safe to proceed to the next stage. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/women-taking-breast-enhancement-pills-swallow-empty-promises#post-247 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:46:06 +0000 silver tongue 247@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>When researching ANY medial treatment, be it medicinal, or procedural treatment, MY advice, is NEVER take one side or the other's word for what the treatment does, or does not do.</p> <p>You should ALWAYS look for an INDEPENDENT study, that way, you are as sure as possible to receive an unbiased report upon which to base your choice.</p> <p>After all folks we're talking about a VERY sensitive area of your health here, if you are experiencing problems, for whatever reason, you sure as hell don't want to make things worse than they already are.</p> <p>So BEFORE you read ANY report, make damn sure that it's an INDEPENDENT report. Otherwise any conclusions it reaches even if they are truthful, are tainted with a bias either for or against the treatment, and therefore are subject to a great deal of skepticism, and mistrust. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/can-women-with-breast-implants-have-mammograms-breast-augmentation-mammograms#post-237 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:07:34 +0000 female3 237@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>It is completely plausible to undergo a mammogram after having a breast augmentation. The suggestion is to have a pre-operative mammogram as well as another mammogram 6 months after the procedure has been completed in order to create a baseline to follow by. However, caution should be made as it is possible to rupture the implant from the mammogram. The squeezing during the procedure may cause the implant to rupture. </p> <p>Even afterwards, excessive c-rays can slowly tear down the shell that surrounds the implant. Always make sure that you inform the technician that you have breast implants. It is also important to note that there are clinics across the country whose technicians have been certified to work with breast implants and you should choose one of these centers for safety reasons.</p> <p>There are many issues associated with implants and the mammogram. For starter, the mammogram cannot see clearly through the implant and therefore multiple images may need to be made so that a clear image can be seen. On top of this fact, there is also another issue associated with the implants themselves. Over time, breast implants can slowly build up calcium deposits. These calcium deposits can be interpreted as a cancerous growth even when there is not one. This further leads to biopsies and further surgery to check for the growth as well as removal of the implant itself.</p> <p>Remember that care must always be taken and that informing the technician of your implants is an important precaution as we don't need the stress of being told that we may have cancer when it is actually a false positive. This becomes an emotional issue that no one wants to come to terms with, especially not if it is a false positive.</p> <p>The above resources will provide you with must have information if you are serious about undergoing a surgery procedure in the near future. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/women-taking-breast-enhancement-pills-swallow-empty-promises#post-236 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:06:48 +0000 female3 236@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>Flip through any women’s magazine and you are sure to find advertisements hawking pills to enlarge women’s breasts. But do these pills actually work? Probably not, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Not only are breast enhancement pills unproven, they could be dangerous, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the ASPS. "There are upward of 30 different herbal products advertised widely on television, in magazines and on the Internet alleging to enhance the size of women’s breasts; however, there have been no scientifically sound clinical trials proving they work," said Thomas Lawrence, MD, Chair of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) Device and Technique Assessment Committee.</p> <p>Breast enhancement pills have become a lucrative industry in recent years due to their "guaranteed" safety and low cost compared to breast augmentation; however, these pills are sold as herbal supplements and are not subject to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s scrutiny for safety and effectiveness. Although manufacturers claim to have studies that prove their products work, the majority of the data is derived from historical anecdotes and isolated, limited studies, according to PRS. While these pills promise an easy and inexpensive way to have larger breasts, many women may be placing their health in danger, the study states. "It’s what we don’t know about these pills that scares many physicians," said Dr. Lawrence. "The primary active ingredients found in these supplements can be dangerous when mixed with other medications. Because many women who want bigger breasts self-prescribe these pills, they may be placing themselves in harms way without even knowing it."</p> <p>According to the study, many breast enhancement pills contain one or more ingredients that can directly interfere with prescribed medications. For example, chaste-tree berry, which has been used to treat female reproductive problems since ancient times in Greece, contains active ingredients that may interfere with birth control pills. Black cohosh may increase the toxicity of anticancer drugs. Fenugreek contains elements that can interfere with medications designed to stop blood clotting and regulate diabetes. In addition, the primary ingredients of don quai, which have been used in China for more than 2,000 years to treat and relieve menstrual symptoms, are known carcinogens. Other popular ingredients in breast enhancement pills include saw palmetto, damiana, blessed thistle, dandelion, wild yam, kava and fennel.</p> <p>"Despite the lack of data, many women are enticed by these products because they appear to be an easy way to get larger breasts; however, the only way women can increase their breast size substantially is through breast augmentation," said Dr. Lawrence. "There is always the chance that herbal methods may have some sort of positive effect, but anyone living with a health condition or taking medications should be careful of the potential negative side effects."</p> <p>More than 254,000 women had breast augmentation in 2003, making it the second most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedure for women, according to the ASPS. Since 2000, the procedure has grown in popularity by 20 percent. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/general-description-of-the-breast-implant-surgery-and-propestive-recovery#post-235 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:05:38 +0000 female3 235@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>Breast implant procedures can be performed on an outpatient (not hospitalized) basis or at a hospital. Breast implant surgery can be done under local anesthesia, or under general anesthesia.</p> <p>Breast implant surgery can last from one to several hours depending on whether the implant is inserted behind or in front of the chest muscle, and whether surgery is performed on one or both breasts. Prior to surgery, the doctor should discuss with you the extent of surgery, the estimated time it will take, and the choice of drugs for pain and nausea.</p> <p>Postoperative Recovery</p> <p>The doctor should describe to you the usual postoperative recovery process, the possible complications that can arise, and the expected recovery period. Following the operation, as with any surgery, some pain, swelling, bruising, and tenderness can be expected, but they should disappear with time.</p> <p>Medications for pain and nausea can be prescribed. Some women may experience fever, bleeding or other symptoms of infection; these should be reported immediately to the doctor. Patients should be instructed about wound healing and appropriate wound care.</p> <p>If the surgery is done in a hospital, the length of the hospital stay will vary according to the type of surgery, the development of any postoperative complications, your general health, and the type of coverage your insurance provides. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/breast-implants-linked-with-suicide-in-study#post-234 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:03:38 +0000 female3 234@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women who get cosmetic breast implants are nearly three times as likely to commit suicide as other women, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.</p> <p>The study, published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery, reinforces several others that have shown women who have breast enlargements have higher suicide risks.</p> <p>Loren Lipworth of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee and colleagues followed up on 3,527 Swedish women who had cosmetic breast implant surgery between 1965 and 1993. They looked at death certificates to analyze causes of death among women with breast implants.</p> <p>Only 24 of the women had committed suicide after an average of 19 years, but this worked out to triple the risk compared to the average population, they reported. Doctors who perform cosmetic breast surgery may want to monitor patients closely or screen them for suicide risk, Lipworth said.</p> <p>"The increased risk of suicide was not apparent until 10 years after implantation," the researchers wrote.</p> <p>Lipworth said she believes that some women who get implants may have psychiatric problems to start with, perhaps linked with lower self-esteem or body image disorders.</p> <p>"I think we don't even know how big of a problem it is because we cannot even pinpoint what proportion of women have psychiatric disorders," Lipworth said in a telephone interview.</p> <p>"There could be a whole lot of different disorders."</p> <p>Women with breast implants also had a tripled risk of death from alcohol and drug use.</p> <p>"Thus, at least 38 deaths (22 percent of all deaths) in this implant cohort were associated with suicide, psychological disorders and/or drug and alcohol abuse/dependence," the researchers wrote. </p> http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/topic/how-risky-are-breast-implants#post-233 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:02:14 +0000 female3 233@http://www.cherrypeak.com/forum/ <p>This is a controversial question, but implant manufacturers have done research showing that local complications, including pain, rupture, and the need for additional surgery, are very common within the first three years. The need for additional surgery is especially high for mastectomy patients who underwent reconstruction. Within 10-12 years, most women will have at least one broken implant, although women with silicone gel implants don’t always realize it. Research by scientists at the National Cancer Institute found that women with breast implants for at least seven years are more likely to die from brain cancer, lung cancer, or suicide, compared to other plastic surgery patients of the same age. There are also concerns that breast implants may be associated with other health risks such as autoimmune diseases; unfortunately little research on long-term risks has been done. In addition, breast implants can interfere with cancer detection, as implants can obscure the mammography image of a tumor. Mammogram machinery can also rupture an implant.</p> <p>Debate swirls over the risks of breast implants, and women considering implants are justifiably confused by the conflicting information available. We’ve posted several articles, including a History of the FDA and Breast Implants, Silicone Breast Implants: No Safety Data Mean No Real Choices, the testimony of the American College of Women’s Health Physicians at the 2005 FDA hearings on silicone implants, and a letter to the FDA from several women's groups about recent research findings that increase concerns about the safety of silicone implants. </p> <p>Breast cancer patients often face difficult decisions about breast reconstruction without the information they need to be fully informed. A 2006 report, Decisions in the Dark: The FDA, Breast Cancer Survivors, and Silicone Implants (.pdf), summarizes research by implant makers, government scientists, and university faculty to determine what is known about short-term and long-term risks for breast cancer survivors and for women who may get breast cancer in the future. </p>