Monthly Archives: July 2013

Silicone or Saline: Which Is Better for Breast Implants?

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If you are considering having breast augmentation surgery, consulting with the professionals at Baker Center for Plastic Surgery is an important step in choosing the appropriate type of implant for you. Doing research ahead of time and bringing in any questions or concerns is also important. The following pros and cons of silicone and saline can help you start that process:

 

Silicone

 

The silicone breast implant got a bad rap in the 1990s when it was discovered that up to 70 percent of implants began leaking after 10 years. The FDA quickly pulled the product off the market. Since then, the quality of silicone implants has vastly improved. Beginning in 2006, silicone implants became available again and have since become the favorite of both women and plastic surgeons. Why?

 

Silicone breast implants, also known as cohesive gel implants, are now designed with thicker, more durable shells that are resistant to leaking. Silicone also offers a much more natural look and feel compared to saline, because silicone more closely mimics fat. Other benefits include much less rippling of the overlaying skin and lower risk of developing scar tissue around the implant.

 

Saline

 

Saline is a popular choice among women who still aren’t comfortable with silicone. However, the irony is that saline implants are made with a silicone shell. While saline implants are firmer and do not have as natural a feel or appearance, they do have the benefit of not needing to be replaced unless they rupture or tear. Silicone, on the other hand, usually needs replacing sometime after 10 years. Another benefit of saline is the size of the implant can be adjusted by the surgeon during implantation, ensuring symmetry.

 

When choosing your implant type, keep in mind that cosmetic breast augmentation can only be done with saline implants on women aged 18 years and older, and silicone implants can only be used by women aged 22 years and older.

Restaurant Menu Printing

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It is tough being a restaurant owner. There are so many details to take care of that it can easily become overwhelming. One of the most important details is making sure that your menus look their best. Restaurant menus give a strong impression to customers of a restaurant’s quality. If they are sticky, dirty or poor quality, then a customer will be negatively influenced and order less. However, if the menus are appealing and high-quality, then customers will be impressed and order more. The best way to ensure great menus for your restaurant is to use an online printing company.

You can also employ an eon code web2print software solutions company so you can have full access with everything for approval.

Foods that increase mucus when you’re sick

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We’ve all had that annoying cough, the one that feels like there is something on your chest that you just have to cough up. It’s not pretty and it doesn’t feel great either. Colds can result in the production of excess mucus. Allergies, hay fever and even certain foods can also increase the amount of mucus produced. Phlegm is irritating as it can be difficult to deal with. If not dealt with early on it can become a source of potentially harmful bacteria. This can lead to things like chest infections. There are specific foods that you should be weary of when you have come down with a cold or flu. Stop mucus with a healthy diet.

Dairy

Dairy foods include: milk, yoghurt, cheese and cream. The dairy food group has been identified as the primary source of mucus caused by food. They can cause thick phlegm in your throat that can be quite irritating. Almost like a slime that refuses to be moved. Consuming dairy whilst you are sick can make already existing mucus feel thicker. It can make it harder for existing mucus to thin and loosen. Try to avoid dairy when you are sick but of course you need it in your everyday diet for a source of calcium.

Animal

Animal products are high in protein and this can cause an increase of mucus in your throat. This includes pork, fish, poultry, eggs etc. Just like calcium, these products are fine to consume when you are in good health. Just be weary when you are feeling under the weather. Fish and poultry a couple of times a week are fine to consume but pork and red meat should be avoided if possible.

Fats

This food group should be kind of obvious. Things like lard, butter and omega-6 fatty acids should be avoided. Try replacing these items with flax, corn, sunflower, safflower and olive oil. Vegetable oils are good for you in more ways than one. They don’t cause the formation of thick mucus.

Grains and Nuts

Packeted nuts are sometimes covered in oil, this can be a problem. Go for the dry roasted selection, this should not cause a problem with mucus formation. The grain that you should be most weary of is processed wheat flour. It is known to be mucus causing. Breads, pasta, and processed cereals can cause sinus and chest congestion. Increase your consumption of barley, corn, buckwheat, millet and quinoa, which are dryer and do not produce a thick mucus.

These foods don’t have to be cut out of your diet completely. Some should be avoided when you are ill and others should only be a treat every now and then.

Sarah is a dietitian and love’s handing out advice online as she knows that millions of people are too afraid to come in and ask questions. By writing about topics she hopes that everyone understands that many people suffer similar problems.

Considering Liposuction

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I need to be honest. If I can have an easy way out of losing weight, I’d take it. I want a weight loss method that’s easy, fast, effective and long-lasting. It sounds like such a tall order, right? Especially when I want “easy” and “fast” with the way I want to lose weight. My friends and I were discussing our weight struggles and I told them that if I had the money (and I know the doctor/surgeon performing), I would do liposuction CT in a heartbeat. I come from a medical background so I know that it is 1) safe and 2) effective.

Liposuction isn’t as scary as it sounds or looks in the pictures you might have seen on the Internet. Based from what I am familiar with, the procedure takes less than a day (and the whole “liposuction” an hour or so). Of course you need to be prepared for surgery and then recover from it – that’s what makes it seem long. After all, it is a surgery – you need to be put under anesthesia.

What happens is the surgeon marks areas of fat where he will insert a cannula, a think sucking tube. When you are asleep, he inserts it just under the skin (in the layers of fat, literally) and he sucks the fat out using a vacuum attached to the other end of the cannula. When the fat gets sucked out, the cells or adipose tissues are destroyed. This is why liposuction centers claims that the results are permanent. When the tissues or cells holding fat are no longer there, where will the fat go and be deposited the next time you eat? There is a disclaimer though. If you had liposuction done on your tummy, for example, your tummy won’t get big anymore but fats might migrate to untreated sections like your arms or thighs. The key here is to make sure you moderate what you eat after the liposuction.

I have seen one who recovered from liposuction. She had gauze pads on incision sites with pressure wraps – she had one done in her upper arms. Recovery depends on you. Your incision sites will leak of fats, water and a bit blood but it is manageable and usually gone in less than a week. You need to have wraps for more than a week though to allow your skin to stick to your visceral linings again (Remember the layer of fat has been removed and destroyed).

If you want to take fat off your body instantly and permanently, the procedure is an option. Take note that most surgeons don’t do the liposuction unless you are about a certain percentage overweight first, so try to lose first before going under the knife.