Does stromal vascular fraction (SVF) affect the retention of grafted fat in patients who have undergone breast augmentation by cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL)? Noting that CAL may achieve a more natural breast contour than silicone implants and avoid certain complications associated with implants, the authors write that few studies of CAL have looked at long-term volume changes, effects on breast parenchymal tissue and the effect of SVF on graft survival. In an effort to supplement CAL literature researchers — from CHA University School of Medicine and Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea — undertook a one-year prospective study of five patients who underwent CAL, with the objective of determining changes in breast volume, effects on parenchymal tissue and the impact of SVF on graft survival. Following preoperative radiologic examination, the five patients underwent primary augmentation mammaplasty by CAL to both breasts. SVF was characterized, and changes in breast volume were determined from MRI readings at three months and one year post-op. Scans were reviewed for breast changes by a breast-imaging specialist. Additionally, an average of 23% of grafted fat in volume was harvested from each patient to isolate SVF cells. The authors found that one year after CAL, breast volume decreased to 47% of initial post-op volume. The only parenchymal change was small oil cysts. There was no correlation found in the ratio of SVF cell count to grafted fat volume. Differences in patterns of breast-volume decrease were observed between older women who had breastfed and younger women who had not. “The addition of SVF cells did not appear to improve the retention of grafted fat in these patients,”...
Bigger breasts are usually hereditary. But there are times when very large breasts bring certain consciousness to women. The medical science has come up with a breast reduction surgery in order to help women to lessen their overly large breasts. Some women are still hesitant to undergo traditional breast reduction because of scarring. A scarless breast reduction is now suggested to reduce breast size. The popular liposuction method is incorporated in the scarless breast reduction surgery. To reduce the size of the breast, the fatty tissues must be removed through liposuction. Unlike with the traditional breast reduction surgery, the incision made in this method is hidden under the breast. A surgical tube called cannula is inserted in the incision to perform liposuction. This kind of procedure does not only set you free from scars but also leaves the nipples intact, unlike with the traditional breast reduction surgeries. The scarless breast reduction is often beneficial to women who want to reduce the size of her breast by one to two cup sizes. There are times when large breasts do not seem to be valuable, especially when they give neck, shoulder and back pains. Another benefit of obtaining scarless breast reduction is that it actually improves not only the size of a very large breast, but also its appearance which leads to improved self-confidence. Lack of self-confidence and insecurity are the common struggles of women with very big breasts. Most of the time, the surgeon gives out further pointers after the surgery to help the patient in recovering. The patient must follow the instructions given to speed up recovery. Usually, the...
Dr. Charles Runels is at it again. Just over a year after the release of his designer procedure, the Vampire Facelift®, Runels has released the Vampire Breast Lift™. What Is The Vampire Breast Lift™? The Vampire Breast Lift™ is a non-surgical, no downtime, form of breast augmentation. There are women who cannot afford to take time off from work to recuperate from an aggressive surgical procedure like a breast lift or breast implants. While women may like the size of their breasts, some would like more pronounced cleavage or more volume at the top of their breasts. Dr. Runels saw an opportunity to improve the shape of the breasts without invasive surgery. The aim of the Vampire Breast Lift™ is to do what a well-made bra would do; provide lift and cleavage. Good candidates for this procedure are women who are not looking to dramatically change the size of their breasts. Women who are looking to give their breasts a more youthful appearance are ideal candidates for the Vampire Breast Lift™. What Makes The Vampire Breast Lift™ Unique? The combination of products is what sets this technique apart from its breast lift, and injectable filler, counterparts. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes and starts with blood being drawn from the patient. The blood is taken the same way it would be for a normal blood test. Once blood has been collected, it is then centrifuged and the platelets are separated from the red blood cells. The platelets are then introduced to a calcium chloride solution which causes the platelets to release growth factors. Small amounts of synthetic injectable...
Not only doctors approve of breast augmentation with the Keller funnel, even patients have talked about the benefits of the procedure. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular elective surgery procedures performed all over the world. Considering that a large number of breast surgeries are performed annually, you will also conclude that many complications occur after surgery. One complication that occurs is that scar tissue forms around the implant and this is called capsular contracture. It is estimated that 5% of patients undergoing breast augmentation will end up with capsular contracture, but there is no exact process to find out which ones. Bacterial contamination may be one of the leading causes of capsular contracture. If you do get capsular contracture after breast augmentation, you will experience breast stiffness and there is a possibility that your implant will rupture. The common method utilized in breast surgery is for the doctor to guide the implant into the surgical pocket through the incision by means of his fingertip. The stress that the implant experiences from this form of insertion can lead to it rupturing. Bacterial contamination is reduced to a minimum during breast augmentation with the Keller funnel because of the no touch technique involved, and the force applied on the implant is reduced as well. Dr. Kevin Keller wanted to reduce some of the risks of breast augmentation when he invented the Keller funnel. The Keller funnel is a nylon pouch shaped like an icing bag, and is coated with a proprietary lubricant called LubriLAST. To improve lubrication, both the funnel and the implant are submerged in a saline or...
Faster, Better - Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation Breast surgery procedure is a life changing decision, an opinion that is shared by a lot of people. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, aside from rhinoplasty and liposuction, breast augmentation happens to be one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures being done each year since 2004. However, most people still find that having a breast augmentation is a cumbersome process, despite advances in medical technology. Recovery from the surgery will typically take around two full weeks, which naturally means being off from work during that same duration. And the two weeks off will usually raise some questions as to where they’ve been-exactly the kind of questions some patients would want to shun in the first place. There is also that risk of having post-operation scarring, and is more common than some people know. Some people are put off by this, considering this nullify the benefits of having the breast augmentation. The medical field has been listening however, and in response to all these concerns, have come up with methods to alleviate the patients’ fears, and among the favored methods is the Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation. The quick healing breast augmentation procedure capitalizes on its ability to help patients recover in record time. The accelerated recovery does wonders for people who have no time to spare and have got to go back to work as quickly as possible. In this way, hospital bills are minimized, as patients no longer have to stay for the normal several day recovery period. One way the Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation is different from...
Breast cancer is detected through the growth of breast lumps, which are caused by the sickly cancer cells in the area. Fatal Illness Breast cancer is a potentially deadly disease. The cancer cells will disperse from the breast area to other parts of the body. The organs that are affected by the cells will deteriorate with lack of treatment. Regular treatment routines include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Newer alternatives are already available as well, like hormonal and targeted therapy. The remedies are quite risky, and involve a range of side effects. People Usually Affected by the Disease Usually, it is women over the age of sixty that are diagnosed with breast cancer. On the other hand, the recent trend shows that the average age for women with breast cancer has gradually lowered with the passing of time. Although it is not new for men to contract the disease, the risk is greater nowadays as the number of male patients have increased as well. One’s genetic makeup and family history are also risk factors for the disease, but are not as major as they are generally believed to be. Nipping at the Bud In this time of advanced science and technology, patients have better chances of survival with the different treatment alternatives offered to them. Instead of cure, though, it would be better to direct attention to breast cancer prevention. Yes, there exists uncontrollable variables like age and genetics. However, there are factors that are within control - like lifestyle habits and choices - which can advance efforts in breast cancer prevention. Learn More About the Disease Breast cancer...
Stem cells are basically premature cells that could be almost any kind of cell under the right circumstances. When a pluripotent stem cell finds itself in a muscle, the chemicals that surround it tell it to become a muscle cell. Take the same stem cell and put it in the brain and you might get a neuron. Stem cells are the cells that give rise to all the specialized cells of the body, even fat cells. Scientists are excited about stem cell research because these cells could potentially be used to create new brain cells in patients with diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. They may also be able to provide new skin for skin grafts. However some researchers are trying to adapt stem cells for use in almost purely cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation. Using stem cells for breast augmentation is an extension of lipoinjection or fat transfer. In fat transfer, fat that has been removed by liposuction is cleaned and purified. The purified fat is then injected back into the body (aka lipoinjection) to augment an area, such as the breast. The problem is that fat tends to break down after a while if it is simply injected into a new location. Stem cells could actually form new fat cells in the area treated by fat transfer. Japanese researchers have devised a method that adds an additional step to fat transfer. Since fat that is removed by liposuction already contains stem cells, they decided to try to use them to help prevent fat breakdown. After liposuction, half of the removed fat is purified to the point that...
The ability to breastfeed has become a growing concern for women who have had breast surgeries in the past. Since more and more single and childless women have been undergoing breast operations, the medical community has come together to address this problem once and for all. The different types of breast reconstruction, or breast injury for that matter, can affect a woman’s ability to produce milk. The main concern is not whether a foreign element is placed inside the breast. Only surgeries that damage or cut the milk duct and nerves will affect someone’s breast feeding abilities. Before undergoing any type of breast surgery, make sure to consult the doctor who will be performing the operation. You may specifically ask your doctor to leave your milk ducts untouched or unaffected. However, there are some surgical procedures where doing this will be almost impossible. Breast Feeding after Biopsy Biopsy operations usually involve removal of a lump in the chest area. If you are in need of such procedure yet you plan to nurse in the future, you may ask your surgeon to remove as little breast tissue as possible and to spare the ducts from the incisions. However, carrying this out will be highly unlikely for lumps that aren’t easily felt. Damaging a few milk ducts is necessary for cases like these. Women who have undergone such operation usually cannot feed from the side in which they had the biopsy. Since the other side is left untouched, feeding the baby and meeting its needs for milk have to carried out from there. Breast Feeding after Breast Reduction Surgery A woman’s...
The Stevens laser bra is the by product of a breast reduction technique developed by Dr. Grant Stevens, a Los Angeles cosmetic plastic surgeon. It is primarily created by using aesthetic laser technology similar to what is used on various cosmetic processes to tighten the skin to extend the procedure backwash. The procedure was actually to answer the growing demand for breast reduction with a smaller recovery time. Thus, the operating and recovery time is actually halved compared to the traditional breast reduction surgery. The laser breast reduction is done using a traditional CO2 laser to prep skin as well as the tissue which will be removed during the procedure. After placing the patient to sleep by using general anesthesia, a small horizontal and vertical incision is then made to create an opening for liposuction similar to a traditional reduction technique. The extracted tissue is later sent to the pathology lab for biopsy. They then fabricate it by using the same type of laser used previously to tighten and strengthen the tissue in such a way that the patient will have tauter and more perky breasts. The finished product, called ‘laser bra‘, works like an internal bra and is sent back to the operating room wherein it is reinserted into the chest and sutured internally into the patient’s peritoneum to lift the breast. The lesions are dressed regularly and if the procedure requires the use of drains; they are emptied promptly to maintain a sterile operation. The laser bra cannot be seen or felt since it uses the patient’s own tissue. Additionally, since there are no foreign pathogens inserted...
Symmastia, or webbed breasts, is a rare congenital breast deformity which results to the webbing of the two breasts right in the middle of the chest, connected via a soft, web-like tissue. This would look like there is only one breast, instead of two. The same effect can also occur if an over-dissection were to happen during breast augmentation surgery. Although the original intention of the operation is to increase cleavage depth, the implants can end up touching each other in the middle of the chest, crossing over the sternum, resulting in another form of botched breast implants. Other terms coined for symmastia are “bread loafing“, “kissing implants“, and “uni-boob“. Here is how symmastia occurs after an operation. To get the implants closer together to form a cleavage, the surgeon has to release soft tissues that cover the sternum, or the breastbone. The normal anatomical attachments of skin and muscle at the medial parts of the breasts where the cleavage normally rests are surgically disrupted, and the skin between the breasts is lifted. This increases the probability of the implants meeting at the middle, and the resulting defect is the webbed breast appearance. The condition of symmastia does not usually appear right after the surgery. It would take months for this condition to develop and become noticeable. This also seems to affect thin women more than larger women, especially if implants that are too large are used on them because they have less tissue and fat covering the breastbone. Breast Revision Breast revision is a surgical procedure to correct the occurrence of webbed breasts. In this procedure, the fat...
