Michelle Heavens Last ski Trip of the Year!

Michelle Heavens and David went on a great ski trip to sugarloaf. I'm must confess skiing is not my greatest sport but I love being in the snow wearing all those cute outfits ;)

Moment with Tony Bennett by Michelle Heavens

I have been one of the lucky ones that has been able to check off quit a few things I wanted to achieve before I die (This is not to say that I don’t have a million more) but every years it seems to grow shorter with more emphasis on being around friends, family and people that inspire me in some way. Since being diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer I’ve come to reflect back on my life in moments, each with their own ups and downs but always unique in some way or another. We all have people we would love to meet and place’s we would love to see before that final moment. So it was a very special evening one Friday night, one month before my life was about to change forever yet again, that I had the great pleasure of having dinner with Tony Bennett.
I must confess that all my life I have loved his voice and his timeless love songs. Nothing could have prepared me for hearing him live in concert. I thought at best I would get to hear a true legend sing knowing he is now in his eighties. To my amazement his voice was breathtaking and half way through the concert he put down his microphone and sang (The Way You look Tonight) to a tear filled audience with a standing ovation. So when I found myself setting across from him at The Mar-a-logo in Palm Beach beside Don Soffer, I knew I was having one of those greatest moments that people look forward to their whole lives. He had a soft voice and a kindness about him that was undeniable. He told me I was beautiful and I remembered thinking that I was having Tony Bennett tell me something that generations of women would have killed to hear him say and I he was sitting right beside me. This is one very special moment in time!

By Michelle Heavens

Ovarian Cancer "The Silent Killer"

Often women take a back seat to their own health; life gets busy trying to balance work, errands, kids’ activities and home life. Frequently the last thing on a woman’s infamous to-do list is making a doctor’s appointment for herself. Because of this most women that are diagnosed with ovarian cancer find it in the late stages and for this reason it is referred to as the silent killer.

This is why yearly check-ups are an important part of preventive health care for all adult women. A pelvic exam is done to help detect certain cancers in their early stages, infections, STD’s, or other reproductive system problems. But an abdominal ultrasound may be needed if you are having changes such as pressure or pain in your abdomen, pelvis, back or legs. Having swollen or bloated abdomen, nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea. Feeling very tired all the time, urinating often or having unusual bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause).

Don't let the doctors intimidate you! If you feel like something is wrong, GO TO THE DOCTOR! Make sure to keep asking questions and keep pushing if you feel something is wrong because most signs of ovarian cancer go unnoticed.

At 41, I knew the importance of seeing my doctor regularly for checkups and physicals. However in May of 2011, I was blindsided by a diagnosis: Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer. Six months of intensive chemotherapy left me physically devastated and mentally stunned: How had the disease progressed so far without detection? I had gone to see my doctor 5 times in the last year only to be told I was just getting older and because of this my doctor never sent me for an ultrasound. As I struggled to understand why my doctor misread the warning signals I’ve come to learn that this is a very common occurrence.

An ovarian cancer diagnosis unfortunately brings to mind grim statistics instead of optimistic ovarian cancer survivor stories. Why? The numbers can be discouraging. Each year, approximately 21,500 women are diagnosed with the disease and unfortunately more than half of them will pass away each year because of late stage diagnosis. I looked at this statistic and knew that although I have a tough road ahead of me with many unknowns, I’m lucky to have a great support system with the love of my family, friends, doctors and patients.

The reason I’m writing this is to inform people of the importance of early detection. Ovarian cancer awareness and advocacy is still in its infancy unlike Breast Cancer where there is instant recognition worldwide because of the widespread availability of support groups. However, groups like Gilda’s Club, SHARE, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, the Foundation of Women’s Cancer, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, and others are educating women about the disease but the meaning of the teal-colored Ovarian Cancer ribbon is still unknown to many.

As for what I look forward to in the future. I plan to remain cancer free and will be avid on spreading the word of how important it is to see your doctor regularly, eat healthy and get plenty of exercise to avoid all cancers and health problems.

Wrinkles and Time By Michelle Heavens

I am not sure if it is the wrinkles that bother me or if it is what they represent. I have noticed lately that when I look down at my hands or the corner of my eyes I have a feeling of anxiety, not for the wrinkles themselves but for what they represent to me. They remind me that life is short and precious. They remind me there is so much more to do and so little time to accomplish all my hope and dreams. I think that when we are young and our skin is perfect we feel immortality as if we are vampires, creatures of the night, able to live forever with perfect bodies and skin. Now when I see that my skin has started to fade I find myself in a hurry to do all the things I believed myself possible of doing. In this body that is ever changing I sometimes worry will there be enough time? I think that many women have the same worries, no matter what path you chose. I am not sure what the recipe is or even if there is one recipe, but I do know that I have spent a large part of my life worrying about the inevitable. We will grow old and we will wrinkle. As I go through my journey I become more comfortable with this process but I am so ever thankful that each year there are new techniques and solutions to slow down the inevitable.
I guess I am happy to finally realize that time is precious even if I had to see it in my hands and the corner of my eyes, but I am also grateful that there is Botox and lasers that can buy me more time. Time is all we need when it comes to accomplishments.

Michelle Heavens

Women Run the World!

Popular Trends

I was recently watching the Today's Show where they were talking about the most popular cosmetic procedures in the Industry right now. To my surprise, Liposuction, followed by the Asian Eye Lid Surgery (Upper Blepharoplasty) ranked first. The reasons Asian people have attributed to their deciding for the procedure, was not only their personal desire for a more Caucasian look, but they felt they their eye lids made them appear tired. What is wonderful about this procedure is that it can be achieved with the use of local anesthesia and takes about 20-30 minutes not to mention a quick recovery and a fairly instant result! As for lipo, I can truly understand why it has gotten so popular. People continue to starve themselves with the latest diets only to find that there are stubborn areas that won't come off. Stubborn areas vary between men and women. For a man the stubborn areas are usually the stomach and hip area. For a woman, you will find the abdomen, hip area, inner and outer tights and occasionally knees! Many factors come to play when a successful operation is to be achieved. It is important first to have a realistic goal of what liposuction can conquer for your body. It is not a good idea to consider liposuction a weight loss device, in fact, most people will not weight much less after lipo. but their shape, contour and outline will look drastically different. As for example if you have saddle bags, liposuction is the perfect solution for getting rid of them. There are some limitations that cannot be overlooked. It is important to consider, skin tone and elasticity. These things can be affected either by age, or by drastic weight loss. Sometimes, by removing the fat, sogginess may occur. To determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction, a consultation with the plastic surgeon is a must! Let's face it.... nobody loves a love handle! Michelle Heavens

Sisters

A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.

‘Don’t forget your sisters,’ she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them.’

‘Remember that ‘sisters’ means ALL the women…your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women always do.’ What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman thought. Haven’t I just gotten married?
Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!’

But she listened to her mother. She kept contact with her sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her mother really knew what she was talking about. As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, sisters are the mainstays of her life.

After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I’ve learned:

THIS SAYS IT ALL:

Time passes.

Life happens.

Distance separates.

Children grow up.

Jobs come and go.

Love waxes and wanes.

Men don’t do what they’re supposed to do.

Hearts break.

Parents die.

Colleagues forget favors.

Careers end.

BUT………

Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach. When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley’s rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley’s end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you….Or come in and carry you out. Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family: all bless our life!

The world wouldn’t be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.

Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on to all the women who help make your life meaningful. I just did. Short and very sweet: There are more than twenty angels in this world. Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are playing. And one is reading her email at this moment.
Happy days!

Michelle Heavens

The Time to Detox is Now

Where's the salt? Oh, it's hidden in your food. If you're not careful, it could be overflowing out of every bite of salt water-injected leftover turkey—probably a fact many wouldn't realize unless they were studying the fine print of the packaging with reading glasses.

It's a fact. Americans eat too much sodium and are suffering from a high-blood pressure epidemic. The problem is that sodium is laced into pre-packaged and processed foods. That means if you over-indulged, at say Thanksgiving dinner with all that green bean casserole and stuffing, you likely reached your daily sodium allotment in one sitting.

Salt is a known skin aggravator, causing inflammation and swelling, so to get you back on tract after a salty dinner, try detoxing your body. That doesn't mean starving, it means sipping a cup of mint tea after your meal. Herbal peppermint contains no caffeine, and its essential oils increase energy flow to the digestive organs, allowing them to rid your body of excess sodium and function better.

Mint tea has also been shown to help settle stomachs, ease heartburn, relieve nausea, and help perk up your complexion. The skin is an eliminative organ, so if your body isn't properly digesting your food by expelling it through the colon (detoxing), many experts believe it can manifest in the pores as blemishes.

Try drinking three cups of mint tea each day to help flush out impurities. Look for all-natural tea, sans fragrance and flavoring, for the best results.

How Yoga Boosts Beauty

You probably know that yoga is good for improving your flexibility, muscle tone and stress levels, but did you know it also benefits the look and health of your skin? Here's one compelling reason to incorporate a few sessions into your exercise routine, whether you do a few poses at home every day or take a class at the gym.

If you're trying to detox by eliminating processed foods, cutting out alcohol or simply adding more fresh fruits and veggies into your diet with the goal of clear and brighter skin, then it's important to know how it works. If you have toxins in your system, chances are, many of them are stored in your skin unless they have been eliminated by your internal organs.

When exposed to toxins, particularly the environmental kind, your skin becomes more vulnerable to the effects of free radicals, a main culprit in premature aging. Your skin detoxifies itself through perspiration, and, in fact, your skin's sweat glands can perform as much detoxification as your liver.

Yoga helps this process because it improves your blood circulation...and makes you sweat. Through improved blood circulation and sweat, you're aiding the effects of any nutritional detoxing you may be doing.

Poses that incorporate sitting twists or forward bends are particularly helpful in engaging the internal organs, as well. Be sure to drink lots of water to replenish yourself and flush out those toxins.

By Shellie Terry Benson

Foundation for Women's Cancer

This year marks the first year Dr. Hochstein’s office became a proud sponsor of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer provides information on the leading types of cancer including gynecologic cancers, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer. About 22,430 women in the United States will be told they have ovarian each year. In May of 2011 our Business Manager, Michelle Heavens, was one of the 22k that was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. This unforeseen tragedy has made the staff and Dr. Hochstein want to make all of our female patients aware of the importance of getting tested each year.

Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms of ovarian cancer are not specific to the disease, and they often mimic those of many other more-common conditions, including digestive and bladder problems.

When ovarian cancer symptoms are present, they tend to be persistent and worsen with time.

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:
•Abdominal pressure, fullness, swelling or bloating
•Pelvic discomfort or pain
•Persistent indigestion, gas or nausea
•Changes in bowel habits, such as constipation
•Changes in bladder habits, including a frequent need to urinate
•Loss of appetite or quickly feeling full
•Increased abdominal girth or clothes fitting tighter around your waist
•A persistent lack of energy
•Low back pain

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.

If you have a family history of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, talk to your doctor about your risk of ovarian cancer. In some cases, your doctor may refer you to a genetic counselor to discuss testing for certain gene mutations that increase your risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

Botched Plastic Surgery Revisions!

There are a lot of helpful articles out there on how to pick a good plastic surgeon but few patients seems ask the right questions! I work for one of the top plastic surgeons in the country and I find that a lot of patients do not really look into a doctor's background before having surgery! Often times it still comes down to price. And with the way the economy is going this is getting a little scary!! There are unfortunately a lot of doctors willing to do just about anything to make money! The thing patients fail to understand is once you have one bad surgery it can be a downward slide. The patient may even find themselves in the position where the doctor that performed the botched surgery will not fix it without you paying for a whole other surgery again and if you seek out another doctor he will most likely ask for way more due to the fact that you have now become a revision. The one thing that patients never seem to ask before surgery is "what is your revision policy." If I were a patient I would get it writing no matter what. Here at Dr. Hochstein's office we have one that states that in the event of a revision that requires general anesthesia the patient will pay for the OR and anesthesia costs and that's it. All doctor’s costs will be waived. If it is done under local, all costs will be waived.

By Michelle Heavens

America's Race Horses

Do something good today for your soul!! It only takes a minute and the horses need you for they can not speak for themselves. When you call tell them that you are calling about the National Commission to protect our Race Horsese!!!!

America's Race Horses Need Protection

Dear Michelle,

Every year, hundreds of race horses suffer career ending and even fatal injuries on race tracks across the country. The recent, high-profile deaths of Eight Belles and Barbaro put a spotlight on the high risk faced by these majestic animals, who are literally "run to death" in some cases. Take action to protect America's race horses.

Currently, only a handful of states ban the use of steroids in horse racing, but most states do not. Decisions regarding track surfaces, young horses racing while their bones are still developing, and other horse welfare concerns are made on a state-by-state basis, resulting in widely varying degrees of protection across our country.

Fortunately, Congress is considering the formation of a national commission to address these concerns and provide uniform regulation of the horse racing industry.

TAKE ACTION
Please make a brief, polite phone call to your U.S. Representative, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, at (202) 225-7931 to urge support for a national commission to protect our race horses.

When you call, you will likely speak to a staff member who will pass your message along to your legislator. Remember to be polite and professional, and leave your name and address so it is clear that you are a constituent. You can say:

"Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your city] to ask Representative Wasserman Schultz to support the formation of a national commission to oversee horse racing. Thank you."

After making your call, please send a follow-up email to Congress in support of national oversight of the horse racing industry. And don't forget to tell your friends and family how they can protect horses, too.

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

Mike Markarian
Executive Vice President
The Humane Society of the United States

Face Lift

When to do a face lift is a very hard decision to make for any woman. Choosing to do them younger even more. The age old question is : When do you decide to trade lose saggy skin for scars? Even though a really good doctor hides his scars well at best you will still have to deal with at least six months to a year with some form of evidence. Because of this, some women put off having face lifts until it is too late to have any chances of looking natural. Every year that goes by we lose more fat and elasticity and these are exact things that make a face look youthfull. We have all seen the wind blown look where a woman's face looks like it has been pulled too tight and her ears are wrapped around her head. This is not always the doctor's fault, not to say that a good doctor is not worth its weight in gold when it comes to face lifts, but the older and more worn out from aging, sun damage and smoking, the harder it is to achieve fantastic results. All these things cause skin to become like paper instead of the bouncy supple skin of a 20-30 year old woman.

If you read about the way we age, after 30 is when our skin cell rejuvenation starts to slow down. And although this is a fact most women can still get away with a quick trip to the dermatologist to get a little filler, botox or peels. All these things can usually hold you off until your forties or fifties. After your forties / fifties and for the very few lucky sixties, you will see a great disconnect between your friends and family. Some will still be looking quite fabulous and others look like they have been left out in the desert for years without any sunblock.

Some people are opting for string lifts, thread lift, weekend lifts and mini lifts where the surgeron is just either cutting the excess skin away and tacking it to the ears instead of a true face lift where the surgeon reinforces and redistributes your fat to give the face a more youthfull appearance. The dead give away of these quick fix face liftsis usually bad scarring because all the weight and tension that is put upon the ears resulting in the Mr. Potato Head Look; because the ears are being dragged down and the face was not properly done. A good surgeon spends hours re-attaching and redistributing the skin to your face.
The worst part is that these face lifts only last usually one to two years and cost approximately half the price of a full face lift. Now I know that all the women that thought about getting a face lift would love to think a thread lift is a perfect solution to having no scars but these lifts have been largely discredited by sucessfull prominent doctors due to the fact that you can't control how long each string will hold and how normal of an appearance is achievable. And then, when you finally decide that a full face lift is inevitable, the strings can be hard for your surgeon to remove. Over the years Dr. Hochstein has watched these trendy quick fixes come and go but still no one has come up with a better alternative. We are all waiting for the day when a face lift will not be needed due to stem cell rejuvenation.

So what is a girl to do when fillers and creams are no longer providing the youthfull appearance we desire to see when we look on the mirror? You either go to counceling and try to find acceptance from within or you go to counceling and go find a plastic surgeon (LOL) because you may indeed need both.

Michelle Heavens

If you gave up hope of ever wearing the little bikini again, I have seen miracles happen after a tummy tuck!

Dr. Hochstein is well known throughout the world for his Breast Augmentations, Breast Lifts, Breast Reductions and Breast Revisions. What most people do not know is that his second most popular surgery is the Tummy Tuck, this is partially due to the fact that women that come into Dr. H's office seeking Breast Lifts due to pregnancy or weight loss will usually need a tummy tuck as well. A breast lift combined with a tummy tuck is an amazing transformation! Patients are usually very satisfied with the joint procedure because it delivers results that could not be achieved by dieting and exercising alone.
Tummy tucks, out of all the procedures performed by a plastic surgeon, can be one of the hardest ones to recover from. This is due the fact that it affects mobility and the amount of time that will take to recover and the post operative care that it demands.
Because abdominoplasty involves the removal of extra abdominal skin and usually the tightening of abdominal muscles you will experience some difficulty standing up straight for a few weeks which can cause strain on the lower back and compromise daily activities, like getting out of bed and going to the bathroom. The tightness will gradually disappear as you heal and progressively use your body muscles for activities to daily living. It is important to make no special attempt to stretch or pull the abdominal strengh during the two first weeks of healing, but it is very important to change your position and walk around the house every few hours to reduce the chance of blood cloths. Dr. Hochstein places one or two drains into the surgical area at the time of surgery, these drains evacuate the fluid that accumulates after surgery and enable you to heal faster. Because you must keep your body at a bent position for the first couple of weeks, sleeping can become difficult at best! We recommend if possible the use of a recliner which can make it not only easier to fall asleep in a V position, but facilitate getting up and down. At our office all details about post operative care are given in written in a pre / post care packet and explained by a registered nurse the day of surgery.
With breast augmentation and other procedures mobility is not so compromised. To make this process easier for the patient, Dr. Hoschstein uses a pain pump to control pain. The pain pump is very effective in reducing the initial pain in the surgical site. Most of our patients are very surprised to find out they have little to no pain coming from the tummy area. The pain pump has an uninterrupted flow of analgesia for up to 6 days, which can greatly reduce the intake of narcotics.
Although the tummy tuck may take a little more time to heal, it is by far the most gratifying procedure. When patients come to this office they know this is a last resort. They have usually tried working out and dieting and are now left with stretched out saggy stomachs that can only be improved by the skillful hands of a plastic surgeon. So you have two choices, either run around complaining about your saggy tummy and hiding it with couture tunics... or give yourself a break, stop starving and have a tummy tuck.

Interesting read about Cosmetic Surgery

Huge Numbers Want Cosmetic Surgery, Study Finds

ScienceDaily (Oct. 28, 2007) — Most women, and large numbers of men, are interested in having cosmetic surgery, UCLA scientists report in the October issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Forty-eight percent of women surveyed said they would be interested in cosmetic surgery, liposuction or both, and another 23 percent said they would possibly be interested.
Among men, 23 percent said they would be interested in surgery, with 17 percent expressing possible interest.
"Interest in cosmetic surgery is far more widespread than we had anticipated," said David Frederick, a UCLA psychology graduate student and lead author of the study. "The majority of women expressed some interest in cosmetic surgery, and more than one-third of men expressed some degree of interest, which I found really surprising. We know there is tremendous pressure for women to be thin and have a certain appearance and for men to be fit and muscular, but I would not have guessed that so many people would be interested in surgical body alteration."
In addition, 21 percent of women and 11 percent of men described themselves as unattractive, and 31 percent of women and 16 percent of men reported feeling so uncomfortable in a swimsuit that they avoid wearing one in public, Frederick and his colleagues reported.
"There is so much pressure, especially on women, to be thin and beautiful and to look younger," Frederick said. "Many people are willing to pay thousands of dollars to permanently alter their bodies surgically. The interest in cosmetic surgery is widespread across the full life span. Especially for women, there never seems to be a reprieve. Your appearance is judged to be an important part of who you are."
Frederick was surprised to find no relation between people's body image and their interest in cosmetic surgery -- even those without a poor body image expressed interest in surgical alteration.
"This isn't about poor body image," Frederick said. "People interested in cosmetic surgery did not report less satisfaction with their body or face than people who are not interested. People interested in liposuction, however, did report lower body satisfaction, even when statistically controlling for body weight."
According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 11 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in 2006 -- a 48 percent increase from 2000. Roughly 90 percent of cosmetic surgeries in 2004 were performed on women.
For the study, UCLA researchers analyzed the responses of more than 52,000 people -- ranging in age from 18 to 65, with an average age in the mid-30s -- to an online survey conducted by MSNBC.com and Elle.com in 2003.
Co-authors on the study were Janet Lever, professor of sociology at California State University, Los Angeles; and Letitia Anne Peplau, UCLA professor of psychology.
Adapted from materials provided by University of California - Los Angeles.

Heel Appeal!
From the Editors at Netscape

Call it heel appeal. Women who wear high heels may give their sex life a boost, and it has nothing to do with the effect these sexy shoes have on men and their libido.
Italian urologist Dr. Maria Cerruto of the University of Verona has concluded that walking in higher heels--and they don't have to be stilettos--gives a workout to the pelvic floor muscles, the pleasure muscles that are linked to orgasm.
This may be the first scientific study to show high heels are good for a woman's health. Previous research has shown such shoes can give women everything from stress fractures to schizophrenia, not to mention corns and sore feet.Editor's Picks: Steve Madden Pumps -- Nine West Slingbacks
The BBC News and London's Daily Mail report that Cerruto's study of 66 women under age 50 found that those who held their foot at a 15-degree angle to the ground, which is the same effect as a two-inch heel, had posture that was just as good as those who wore flat shoes. But these women also showed less electrical activity in their pelvic muscles, which indicates those muscles were at an optimum position. Cerruto maintains this could improve the strength and ability of the pelvic muscles to contract. These muscles assist sexual performance and satisfaction, as well as provide vital support to the pelvic organs, which include the bladder, bowels and uterus. Editor's Picks: Guess Footwear -- Bandolino ShoesPregnancy and childbirth, as well as aging, can weaken the pelvic muscles. Exercises help, but Cerruto theorizes that wearing two-inch high heels may be enough to eliminate the need for those exercises. "Women often have difficulty in carrying out the right exercises for the pelvic zone and wearing heels could be the solution," she told the BBC. "Like many women, I like high-heeled shoes. It's good to know they have potential health benefits."
But moderation counts! Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik told The Daily Mail, "I think there's a limit, though. Anything over four-and-a-half inches is just too much. You can't walk properly; it's no longer elegant."
The study was published as a letter in the journal European Urology.

2008 Comeback Stories: Silicone is back in

2008 Comeback Stories: Silicone is back in

by Tracy Coenen Mar 4th 2008 @ 4:15PM

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008.
Silicone breast implants, after falling into disfavor in the early 90's on claims that they caused various diseases including cancer, are back. In their latest incarnation, a safer fourth-generation "gummybear' silicon material, they are expected to grow to a $620 million product by 2012.Plastic surgery has never been more popular, thanks to television shows like Extreme Makeover and Dr. 90210. Led by the creepy Dr. Robert Rey, the show Dr. 90210 shows young men and women that they can look however they want with just a cut of the knife and a few nauseating comments from the doctor about how gorgeous their boobs are.One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures is undoubtedly breast implants. In late 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved silicone gel implants, deeming them safe and effective. Although silicone had been accused of causing certain medical problems/symptoms in the past, doctors using the implants now say that they are safe. Women who get silicone breast implants no longer just get an increased size. They get a product that now feels more natural than ever. And silicone implants aren't just for your boobs anymore. They can be used all over your body: from cheeks to lips to butts. Depending upon which body part the implant is used for, its consistency may be a little different to give it the most natural look possible. Aren't you glad that you can now sculpt your body using silicone practically anywhere?

by Tracy Coenen Mar 4th 2008 @ 4:15PM

Before breast augmentation there was the Kleenex box!!!

THE DUCK AND THE DOG!

TOO CUTE - SPEAKERS ON J


This is precious!!! The music makes it.

http://www.sonnyradio.com/duckanddog.html