No Correlation Between Implants and Breast Cancer

Posted on October 21, 2008
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An Orlando, Florida plastic surgeon wrote on the status of modern breast cancer treatments and the efforts of the medical community to minimize adverse effects through reconstruction and informed prevention.

Dr. Richard Bosshardt writes that social recognition of the breast is an ancient phenomenon and many throughout history have viewed them as symbolic of “femininity and desirability.”  Given this observation, it is easy to understand how the possibility of breast removal or disfigurement can be almost as frightening as the cancer itself.

Most women know how to focus on prevention and are aware of the statistics, but many aren’t informed about the more optimistic developments on the horizon.  Information shared by Dr. Bosshardt in the Orlando Sentinel suggests that family ‘genetic markers’ have become excellent risk indicators, narrowing the search for a definite cause.  Also, he notes that breast implants, bras and high-fat diets have not been shown to have any correlation with breast cancer risk.

Doctors have also begun practicing “breast conservation” rather than outright removal. Reconstruction has become more sophisticated than ever, with patients often looking better as an end result.  The Orlando Sentinel article can be viewed here.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/health/orl-lmed1208oct12,0,250718.story

Stem Cells May Change the Face of Breast Augmentation

Posted on October 21, 2008
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Responding to international demand, a San Diego company by the name of Cytori Therapeutics Inc., has developed a device for combining human body fat with stem cells and other regenerative cells.

Dr. Sydney Coleman, a New York plastic surgeon, was recently published in the medical journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for his innovative breast augmentation technique, which employs a controversial fat grafting/transplant method. Fat is taken from other areas of the body (just as it is commonly done during liposuction) and added to the breast. The technique hasn’t entirely caught on due to certain risks, such as death of, and calcification of the grafted fat and/or mammogram interference.

The theory behind introducing stem cells to the procedure predicts that the regenerative properties of the cells will help prevent the body’s rejection of transplanted tissue. A stem cell-fortified fat product should promote the formation of new blood vessels, bonding the reintroduced tissue to its surroundings. The results would be nothing short of a natural implant.

Surgeons in Europe and Japan have experimented with techniques and reported success. However, FDA approval of any stem cell product would be required for use in the United States and more research on the long term effects of fat grafting is necessary. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery is recruiting patients for a study. More information on the study is available at ClinicalTrials.gov

Stem Cells May Hold the Key to Better Breast Implants

Posted on October 3, 2008
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In Japan, a surgeon named Dr. Kotaro Yoshimura has supposedly been performing breast augmentations using fat that has been fortified with stem cells, taken from the patient’s own body. 

Also, a San Diego based company called Cytori Therapeutics has invented a device that produces that biological product of stem cill rich fat - something that would need FDA approval for use in the states.

The reason most fat transplants haven’t been established as a reliable option is the tendency for the transplanted tissue to die post-surgery.  The fat will then calcify and harden. 

What researchers hope is that with the introduction of stem cells, a new blood supply will form and blood vessels will bond with the reintroduced tissue, creating a completely natural implant.

The controversy surrounding stem cell use has largely been focused on the manipulation of human embryos, so the possibility of this procedure being rejected on similar grounds is unlikely.

Breast Augmentation Seattle

Posted on March 20, 2008
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Dr. Gottlieb, known for achieving soft, natural results, provides breast augmentation candidates choices when it comes to implant incision placement. Most patients have some concern about visible scarring, he explains.  What many women don‚’t realize is that they have options regarding the incision site, including surgical insertion beneath the breast folds or through the navel, where the incision is virtually undetectable.  Working with the patient to devise a plan she feels comfortable with is Dr. Gottlieb’s ultimate goal. The final word on implant placement is always patient preference, he says. When the patient is a part of the process, it makes for a more precise surgical plan, which is the key to achieving greater patient satisfaction.

 

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Helping people feel good about themselves is the driving force behind Plastic Surgery Seattle. Dr. Jourdan R. Gottlieb

In practice since 1985, Dr. Gottlieb is fervent in his belief that plastic surgery can improve one’s self-esteem and confidence. It’s inspiring when patients tell me how my staff and I helped renew in them a greater sense of self, says Dr. Gottlieb.

The gratitude expressed by someone when they love their results makes my job rewarding.

Dr. Gottlieb appreciates the trust his patients instill in him and feels it is his responsibility to realize their visions by partnering and working with them to ensure expectations are met.  When someone selects your practice and then refers you to friends and family, you can feel confident that you’ve helped them achieve their goals.

With breast augmentation as one of his most-requested procedures, Dr. Gottlieb employs a host of rejuvenating techniques to help his patients achieve proportioned, fuller breasts that exude youth with enhanced firmness. One such technique, known as transumbilical breast augmentation, enables Dr. Gottlieb to enhance breast size through a hidden incision in the belly button, with no visible scars on the breast or in the arm pits.

Many patients are now opting for endoscopic breast implantation, as it produces natural-looking results, takes about an hour to perform and yields relatively quick recoveries. I have been performing this procedure for about three years and am continually impressed with the benefits this technique offers.

As with all procedures performed, Dr.Gottlieb customizes his breast augmentations to meet the individual needs of his patients.

By modifying my techniques, I am better able to serve my diverse clientele and offer them results that are in accordance with their likes, dislikes and
aesthetic ideals, he says.

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