Breast Reduction Makes You Feel Comfortable and Lighter

Back pain, neck pain, skin rashes under breasts, and chronic shoulder pain from bra strap indentations, poor posture, low self esteem and not being able to participate in some activities without discomfort: these are some of the reasons women elect to have "reduction mammaplasty", a surgical procedure which reduces the boob size.

It is a more common problem than one might think. Over 100,000 women elected to reduce the size of their breasts in the year 2006, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

While it can be done at any age, it is wise to wait until age twenty, when one is fully physically developed. At times, however, it is appropriate to perform the surgery in teens, especially if they are suffering emotionally from it.

The first thing a woman should do if considering this would be to schedule an appointment with a reputable plastic surgeon for their professional evaluation and advice.

What would this appointment entail? The physician would give a detailed description of the surgery, where scarring would occur, what type of anesthesia would be used, where the procedure would take place, as well as to discuss factors specific to each particular patient, including age, skin type, nipple and areola positioning and amount of tissue to be removed.

Some insurance companies cover this procedure, as it is not solely deemed cosmetic.

Many health concerns can be alleviated through the procedure, making it a medical necessity rather than merely cosmetic. It is important to check with your insurance provider prior to having the reduction surgery.

It is a good idea to have a list of questions to ask your prospective surgeon on your initial appointment.

You will also need to be prepared to give your family and medical history to insure proper care.

If you smoke cigarettes, now is a good time to give them up, at least for a while, because nicotine affects the speed of healing due to altering blood flow around the nipple.

There are a variety of techniques that doctors use, depending on the amount of tissue to be removed as well as patient and physician preference. The most common procedure is an incision around the areola that allows the removal of the excess fatty tissue.

On occasion, the nipple would need to be removed and repositioned at a higher and more aesthetically pleasing level. This is something to discuss during that first office visit, as well.

Certain risks should be acknowledged and thought about before the final decision to have reduction surgeries. They include possible loss of sensation around the nipples, inability to breast feed, some asymmetry in the two breasts.

But the benefits outweigh the risks. Freedom from chronic aches and pain, the ability to fit into clothes and bras with ease, improved self image: all of these are important outcomes. With reduction surgery, many women have gotten a new lease on life, feeling that the weight of the world has been lifted, literally, from their shoulders.

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraing

Effective breast cancer fund raising requires that the volunteer be adequately informed of the importance of early detection and breast cancer research that will provide motivation, inspiration and commitment. It requires the ability to understand that “no” does not necessarily mean “never” and the determination to pursue as the cure is reason for the cause. Breast cancer affects everyone, someone’s mother or father, sister, friend, co-worker, or someone on the street. It takes money to eradicate this killer that is irrespective of persons; breast cancer is everyone’s disease. Many lives are lost because of a lack of information and early detection. Therefore, dedicated volunteers are needed to raise money so that every adult will perform monthly breast exams and a mammogram can be the difference between life and death.

The pink breast cancer pencils are a reminder that October is national breast cancer month and the familiar pink ribbons remind us that early detection saves lives.

This year 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; 43,000 will die; 1,600 men will be diagnosed; 400 will die. Believe it or not, simple healthcare pencils and the pink breast cancer pencils can be used to raise money. These pencils are inexpensive, but supporters will pay 2.00 each because the money is going to pay for breast cancer research, education, or a mammogram for someone who may have felt a lump but cannot afford the life saving procedure.

Another successful fundraiser is a local celebrity auction. The committee should ask local celebrities, such as newscasters, sports figures, socialites, and local businesspersons to donate a day or evening to the cause.

Others can donate items or a business service such as a make-over, spa day, a limousine movie date with a bottle of Cristal’, a massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, tickets, or a local restaurant can be motivated to donate a meal. Artistic committee members create attractive gift baskets for the items, which are placed on decorated tables. Local restaurants can supply the dinner for the black- tie affair with volunteer entertainment. Opening bids should be designed in accordance with the financial objective. Guests will enjoy an, elegant evening in a beautiful setting while enjoying themselves. Small pink gift bags should be prepared for each guest that includes breast cancer literature, healthcare pencils and the familiar pink pencils as a parting gift of gratitude. The pink pencils will serve as a reminder to do the monthly self-exams and to be aware of the danger of breast cancer.