Breast Lift With the Help of Dermal Fillers

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Botox, otherwise known as Botulinum toxin, is a medication which creates a temporary paralysis of the muscles in which it is injected. This substance seems like it would be an unlikely cure for any ills, but it has been used in many helpful ways. Botox is probably the most well known for helping to ease wrinkles in aging skin, but it has an array of other applications, as well.

Excessive sweating in the armpit region, adult acne, cerebral palsy, TMJ disorders, spastic disorders and wound healing are just a few of the ailments treated with Botox. Uplifting breasts without surgery is yet another use recently discovered for this wonder drug.

Breasts often sag as a woman ages due to both the downward pull of gravity and the aftermath of pregnancy and lactation. The outer skin which has become stretched out due to hormonal changes, milk production or aging often needs a bit of tightening up.

Besides the Botox breast lift, the other options for uplifting the sagging bustline are either a surgical lift or an underwire bra. The surgical option entails a plastic surgeon cutting away excess skin and closing the area with stitches in order to produce a tighter and perkier positioning. If the breast has lost volume, an implant filled with saline or silicone may be inserted in order to augment the size and fullness of the chest area.

A Botox Lift involves three injections of the medication into each side in the chest area into the pectoralis minor muscle. The pectoralis minor is the muscle which pulls the breast downward. When that is relaxed due to the injections, the opposing rhomboid muscles will compensate by pulling upward.

This non-invasive lift is only temporary and will only last approximately ten to twelve weeks. If this method is chosen for a more youthful and uplifted bustline, it must be repeated in order to maintain the effect. At times this method may be just a quick fix for a special occasion such as a wedding or when a revealing gown must be worn.

There are mixed reviews on the appropriateness of this method, however. Proponents tout the non-invasive; no downtime aspects of it but the nay-sayers are not convinced. There is some worry that there would be paralysis in the chest muscle area that could hamper physical activity and strength. There was also some concern that the medication could drift to other regions and cause paralysis to unplanned areas.

If one was interested in having their breasts lifted, it would be wise to visit a reputable plastic surgeon to discuss the pros and cons of each option.

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Preventing Breast Cancer - A Review of Dr Pendergrast's New Book

Occasionally a book comes across my desk that profoundly changes my thinking about a topic, and even changes my life entirely. Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk With Foods You Love is such a book.

You could say that I am a bit of a health nut. I eat an exclusively raw diet. My upbringing included the use of herbal remedies and homeopathy (secretly I want to become a homeopathic physician, even if only to treat my immediate family members). And I practice yoga as often as time permits. However, getting my husband and children to follow suit has not been easy.

Now, though, after reading this groundbreaking book, I have very specific and scientifically proven reasons for changing the diet and lifestyle of my family.

The book starts off with an explanation of what reducing risk of cancer actually means in terms of statistics. I found this enormously helpful, and not the usual regurgitated CDC garbage that I was expecting. Then it goes into general guidelines for preventing breast cancer, such as painting a colorful diet, moderate exercise, and minimizing environmental toxins.

Next there is a whole section devoted to the top 10 foods for breast health. I can't say that I was surprised to see the foods listed. We all pretty much know by now to increase our intake of foods high in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids. However, I still gained a lot of information about not only why we should be eating more broccoli, but also how to prepare and enjoy foods like soy.

Foods to avoid were also covered in detail, with recommendations about how to substitute repeat offenders with healthier alternatives. I found this to be extremely helpful, since a lot of the foods Dr. Pendergrast mentioned can frequently be found in my own cupboards. In addition, some modern toxic inventions were mentioned, as well as how to reduce contamination from them.

A book on the topic of preventing breast cancer would be incomplete without information about what to eat during treatment and preventing recurrence. Dr. Pendergrast treats this portion very delicately, yet firmly, with a brief note for breast cancers survivors.

Finally, the book ends with a study of integrative medicine, which the author wisely predicts to be future of health care. Eight domains of health for prevention and wellness are discussed, giving the reader a complete picture of how to obtain an optimal quality of life.

Overall, I found the book to be extremely informative and well-researched. It is very enjoyable to read as well, with personal anecdotes and third-person narratives of real people who have been affected by this devastating disease. This book is a must read for every woman of any age. I especially recommend it to mothers of daughters, since the eating habits we pass on to our children lay the foundation of health for the rest of their lives.

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