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U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates Dramatically Decline, Hit Lowest Level in 30 Years

Teen pregnancy rates fell around 40 percent between 1990 and 2008 for Americans between the ages of 15 and 19. the pregnancy rate for American teens was 69.8 per 1,000 women in 2008. the decline in teen pregnancy was greater in younger teens than older teens. Younger teen, between the ages of 15 and 17, pregnancy rates declined nearly 50 percent while older teen pregnancy rates declined around 33 percent. Teen abortions also decreased during this period by 56 percent.

According to the report, there was still a significant difference between the number of white teens compared to black and Hispanic teens. Black and Hispanic teen pregnancy rates were two to three times higher than white teen pregnancy rates.

The downward trend in teen pregnancy was also seen in pregnancy rates for women in 20′s. Pregnancy rates for women between the ages of 20 and 24 decreased by around 15 percent between 1990 and 2008. There were declines in pregnancy rates for women between the ages of 25 and 29 but were less significant, from 179 per 1,000 women in 1990 to 167.9 per 1,000 women in 2008.

While pregnancy rates are decreasing for younger Americans, the rates are increasing for women between the ages of 30 and 44. the pregnancy rates during 1990 and 2008 for women between the ages of 30 and 34 increased from 145.4 per 1,000 women to 149.2 per 1,000 women, ages 35 and 39 from 78.1 per 1,000 women to 87.2 per 1,000 women and for ages 40 and 44 from 21.1 per 1,000 women to 23.9 per 1,000 women. Abortion rates also decreased for women between the ages of 30 and 44.

The decrease in teen pregnancies is encouraging and the experts believe that more teens are using contraceptives as well as advancement in the number of contraceptive methods has also led to this decrease. For older women, it’s becoming much easier to have a child later in life but older women are more at risk for complications and should work with their doctor to have a healthy pregnancy. 

The United States National Center for Health Statistics released their report on American pregnancies between 1990 and 2008 on Wednesday. 

Published by Medicaldaily.com

U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates Dramatically Decline, Hit Lowest Level in 30 Years

Dad of Amy Winehouse details cycle of addiction

NEW YORK — Amy Winehouse’s father says he has a hard time enjoying her breakthrough “back to Black” album because the songs are about her ex-husband.Mitch Winehouse blames Blake Fielder-Civil for leading her into drug abuse, and he details her long decline in a new memoir, “Amy, My Daughter.” His views on the British singer’s ex-husband have been stated before and are well known.Amy Winehouse, whose “back to Black” disc sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and won a Grammy Award for album of the year in 2008, died of accidental alcohol poisoning in July. The British singer was 27.Mitch Winehouse, a former taxi driver and aspiring singer, writes in the memoir that it recently occurred to him that one of the biggest-selling albums of the 21st century is all about Fielder-Civil, whom he disparages. he prefers his daughter’s jazzy first album, “Frank,” which wasn’t released outside England until after her later success.

His memoir is scheduled to come out June 26. The Associated Press bought a copy on Monday.Winehouse recalls his daughter as a girl writing into a notebook phrases that later turned up in songs and his pride as her singing talent became evident. but most of the book is about a seemingly endless cycle of attempted recoveries and relapses as she battled drugs and alcohol.Winehouse also says that his daughter suffered from stage fright throughout her career. she had breast enlargement surgery more than a year before her death and considered plastic surgery on her nose.Amy Winehouse’s strong will may have helped her during her career, but it didn’t help with substance abuse, her father writes.“Long before Amy was an addict, no one could tell her what to do,” he writes. “Once she became an addict, her stubbornness just got worse. There were times when she wanted to be clean, but the times when she didn’t outnumbered them.”he writes that he could never understand why she was so in love with Fielder-Civil, a music industry hanger-on. The book details his numerous run-ins with Fielder-Civil and his family. Continued…

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Local business buzz — May 26

Asbury Park builds a new model for ‘aging in place’ initiative

Asbury Park Retirement Community in Newton has built a new model for “aging in place.” a universally-designed Patio Home has been built on the Asbury Park campus as part of the Aging In place Initiative. the Patio Home is adaptable for individuals with or without physical limitations and is designed to allow them to age in place and remain in their homes longer as their mobility and/or abilities decline. this unique, spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home with attached two car garage will be available for tours on Friday. a ribbon cutting with the Newton Chamber of Commerce is scheduled at 10:30 a.m., with an open house following until 3 p.m. the home is located at 402 S.W. 12th Street in Newton. the patio home features a personal emergency response system, designed to integrate with numerous sensor devices that can be added when health-care needs change, helping keep individuals safe and independent in their homes and allowing them to age in place with ease. the system is a product of Home for Life Solutions, which, along with Don Klausmeyer Construction co. and Living Rooms by Gayle, has partnered with Asbury Park in this project. For more information, contact Carrie Herman, director of marketing, at 283-4770, ext. 136.

Braum’s debuts seven new ice cream flavors Friday

On may 25, Braum’s debuted seven new ice cream flavors by the dip and three-pint take-home carton. Flavors include: – Premium Chocolate Frosted Cupcake — “Cupcake flavored ice cream with pieces of yellow cake and ribbons of rich chocolate frosting.” – Premium Snickerdoodle — “Snickerdoodle flavored ice cream with a sprinkling of cinnamon and pieces of snickerdoodle cookie.” – Premium Caramel Apple — “Apple flavored ice cream with cinnamon, bits of apple and creamy caramel swirls.” – Premium Caramel Cookie Dough — “Cookie dough flavored ice cream with chocolate chips, cookie dough pieces and ribbons of creamy caramel.” – Mint Chocolate Chip no Added Sugar Frozen Yogurt — “Mint flavored frozen yogurt with pieces of rich chocolate (and no added sugar).” – Pineapple Upside Down Cake Frozen Yogurt — “Pineapple flavored frozen yogurt with pineapple upside down cake pieces and brown sugar pineapple swirls.” – Grape Sherbet — “Refreshing sherbet with the sweet taste of grape.”

McCurry joins Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists staff

Alicia McCurry, R.N., has joined Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists at Newton Medical Center. She is responsible for performing BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal filler procedures. McCurry also fulfills the role of office manager. McCurry earned her registered nurse degree from Butler County Community College and has nearly 27 years of experience as an R.N. — the last 13 of which have been in plastic surgery and aesthetics nursing. She has advanced training in and holds certifications from Allergan and BOTOX Cosmetic, and she has been a dermatology nurse and certified laser trainer. Most recently, she was an aesthetic skin care nurse and office manager at Newleaf Vein and Aesthetics in Wichita. “while my experience includes performing laser treatments and facials,” said McCurry, “people most often request me for BOTOX Cosmetic procedures and dermal fillers. I also provide a lot of skin care consultations.” McCurry quickly focuses on what her clients’ goals are and provides them with the best suitable options for attaining those goals, a news release stated. She believes her education and extensive years in the medical field enhance each of her patient’s experiences. “a lot of times, people who are doing aesthetics don’t have a medical background,” McCurry said. “Here at Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists, our medical backgrounds give our patients reassurance that we are not glazing over such things as skin cancers. our clients are treated by a comprehensive group of medical professionals who provide complete care.” Contact Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists at 804-4700 for further information.

Asbury Park builds a new model for ‘aging in place’ initiative Asbury Park Retirement Community in Newton has built a new model for “aging in place.” a universally-designed Patio Home has been built on the Asbury Park campus as part of the Aging In place Initiative. the Patio Home is adaptable for individuals with or without physical limitations and is designed to allow them to age in place and remain in their homes longer as their mobility and/or abilities decline. this unique, spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home with attached two car garage will be available for tours on Friday. a ribbon cutting with the Newton Chamber of Commerce is scheduled at 10:30 a.m., with an open house following until 3 p.m. the home is located at 402 S.W. 12th Street in Newton. the patio home features a personal emergency response system, designed to integrate with numerous sensor devices that can be added when health-care needs change, helping keep individuals safe and independent in their homes and allowing them to age in place with ease. the system is a product of Home for Life Solutions, which, along with Don Klausmeyer Construction co. and Living Rooms by Gayle, has partnered with Asbury Park in this project. For more information, contact Carrie Herman, director of marketing, at 283-4770, ext. 136. Braum’s debuts seven new ice cream flavors Friday On may 25, Braum’s debuted seven new ice cream flavors by the dip and three-pint take-home carton. Flavors include: – Premium Chocolate Frosted Cupcake — “Cupcake flavored ice cream with pieces of yellow cake and ribbons of rich chocolate frosting.” – Premium Snickerdoodle — “Snickerdoodle flavored ice cream with a sprinkling of cinnamon and pieces of snickerdoodle cookie.” – Premium Caramel Apple — “Apple flavored ice cream with cinnamon, bits of apple and creamy caramel swirls.” – Premium Caramel Cookie Dough — “Cookie dough flavored ice cream with chocolate chips, cookie dough pieces and ribbons of creamy caramel.” – Mint Chocolate Chip no Added Sugar Frozen Yogurt — “Mint flavored frozen yogurt with pieces of rich chocolate (and no added sugar).” – Pineapple Upside Down Cake Frozen Yogurt — “Pineapple flavored frozen yogurt with pineapple upside down cake pieces and brown sugar pineapple swirls.” – Grape Sherbet — “Refreshing sherbet with the sweet taste of grape.” McCurry joins Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists staff Alicia McCurry, R.N., has joined Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists at Newton Medical Center. She is responsible for performing BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal filler procedures. McCurry also fulfills the role of office manager. McCurry earned her registered nurse degree from Butler County Community College and has nearly 27 years of experience as an R.N. — the last 13 of which have been in plastic surgery and aesthetics nursing. She has advanced training in and holds certifications from Allergan and BOTOX Cosmetic, and she has been a dermatology nurse and certified laser trainer. Most recently, she was an aesthetic skin care nurse and office manager at Newleaf Vein and Aesthetics in Wichita. “while my experience includes performing laser treatments and facials,” said McCurry, “people most often request me for BOTOX Cosmetic procedures and dermal fillers. I also provide a lot of skin care consultations.” McCurry quickly focuses on what her clients’ goals are and provides them with the best suitable options for attaining those goals, a news release stated. She believes her education and extensive years in the medical field enhance each of her patient’s experiences. “a lot of times, people who are doing aesthetics don’t have a medical background,” McCurry said. “Here at Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists, our medical backgrounds give our patients reassurance that we are not glazing over such things as skin cancers. our clients are treated by a comprehensive group of medical professionals who provide complete care.” Contact Lovelle Plastic Surgery Specialists at 804-4700 for further information. MKC reports record patronage allocation for fiscal year MKC has announced the allocation of nearly $6 million in patronage earnings for fiscal year-end 2012. the allocation is the highest distribution on record for the company. “this is one of the most rewarding parts of our job,” Dave Christiansen, MKC president and CEO, said in a news release. “this distribution of profits represents what we’ve been able to generate after we’ve supplied our producers with inputs and purchased our members’ grain — both at very competitive prices. this is a true representation of the potential that exists when working collaboratively.” Customers who marketed grain with MKC for fiscal year 2012 earned 25.23 cents per bushel in patronage. Patronage also was paid on other goods and services purchased, including crop nutrients and protection products, seed, custom application services, feed, petroleum and lubricants.   Checks that represent 40 percent of patronage paid in cash were distributed to 2,666 members.

Local business buzz — May 26

The perfect look for Valentine’s Day

Mumbai: Despite indications that ’50 is the new 30′, middle age continues to be used as a figure of speech for decline or inactivity in a person’s life. but this Valentine’s Day, for many middle-aged men and women, it means turning over a new leaf. Cosmetologists assert that clinics have been abuzz with a steady stream of middle-aged men and women in the run up to the day earmarked for celebrating love. Fish-lip, chin-up, Botox and facelift are measures being undertaken by people to rid of frown lines and grooves near the lips. These procedures act as confidence boosters according to cosmetic experts.

“Just yesterday, I had a 38-year-old professional walk in to my clinic, wanting an instant procedure to look pleasant on Valentine’s Day. This year, we have been getting many clients who are looking for a second chance of settling in life,” said Dr Rashmi Shetty, a cosmetic physician from Santacruz who has worked on 10 such clients in the last 3-4 days. “After a rough patch in life one tends to lose confidence and looks do matter, with these procedures it’s not just the face but also the person’s confidence that tends to grow, stimulating them to move on faster in life,” added Shetty.

Apart from the growing awareness on cosmetic procedures, affordability is also another reason, which has led to an increase in such procedures. These procedures cost between Rs 10,000 and Rs 1.5 lakh, depending on the number of sittings and injections used in course of the treatment.

Facial reshaping is on top of the list of many middle-aged men and women this season of love.

“From nose or chin correction, to a fuller lip through a Botox shot, to a face lift, everybody wants to attain that perfect look. They want quick results, without any side effects,” said Dr Jamuna Pai, cosmetologist, Blush Clinic.

Meanwhile, cosmetologist, Dr Jaishree Manchanda, founder of Berkowits chain of cosmetic clinics, said, “Hair weaving and bonding is a big hit among men. We are seeing almost double the clients, who want to look good for Valentine’s Day, especially men who opt for hair weaving procedures. This week, we have done procedure on people in the age group of 30 plus.”

Did you know?

A 2010 report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that the fastest-growing non-surgical procedures sought out by men aged between 20 to 29 are injections of Botox and soft-tissue fillers.

The perfect look for Valentine’s Day

Billings mirrors national trend with uptick in youth seeking cosmetic surgery

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers and adolescents are seekingplastic surgery each year to boost their vulnerable self-esteem, tocorrect physical flaws, ease emotional and physical pain, and tofit in with their peers.

Some long to change their looks to stop the taunting andteasing, to stave off ridicule, stop the stares and put an end toinsensitive questions.

And, some of their parents have borrowed thousands of dollars tohelp ensure their child’s emotional well-being.

Dianna Murphy of Billings is one of those parents. she hasracked up more than $40,000 in debt to help her daughter, Rachael,correct an abnormal skin condition that deformed her ears, herchest and now her arm.

“When she woke up from surgery and saw her ears, she juststarted crying,” Murphy said, choking back tears. “I didn’t carethen if it cost $1 million. It’s one of those things where you’rehelpless. It’s your kid. What do you do? it traumatized our wholefamily.”

Although teens make up only 2 percent of cosmetic surgerypatients in the United States, according to the American Societyfor Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the numbers are on the upswing aftera one-year decline.

And, what’s happening nationally is mirrored locally as teens,with the help and support of their parents, turn to the knife tocorrect protruding ears, overly large breasts, asymmetric breasts,or severe acne and scarring.

While Montana isn’t exactly a hotbed for these surgeries, thetrend exists here, too.

Dr. Steven Grosso, co-owner of Billings Plastic Surgery, saidhis practice has experienced a 10 percent increase in pediatricpatients since 2002. The trend has been even more pronounced in thepast three years. between Jan. 1, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2011, Grosso andhis partner, Dr. Alan Muskett, have operated on 300 patients underage 20. all were for either cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.about 10 percent of those operations were strictly for cosmeticpurposes, done solely to improve their appearance, according toGrosso.

Propelling the uptick is a broader acceptance of using cosmeticsurgery to improve one’s appearance at any age. And, parents aremore willing to consult a plastic surgeon to help their child makephysical improvements that can only be achieved throughsurgery.

For young people, it’s rarely about getting a boob job or atummy tuck. It’s about removing emotional stumbling blocks thatcould hinder their performance in school, affect socialrelationships, or hobble potential professional careers.

“Cosmetic surgeries are appropriate for deformity because thesedeformities are tremendously isolating and can lead to severepsychological problems and the inability to socialize normally,”said Wendie Howland, RN and a principal in the Massachusetts-basedHowland Health Consulting.

These days, cosmetic surgery is also more acceptable — andaccessible — than ever before. thirty years ago, it was a notionreserved for the Hollywood elite. Today, it’s used as a way to helpcreate a positive environment for struggling youth who are oftenself-critical. The stigma of having plastic surgery has all butvanished.

Also playing a role in the spike is an increase in disposableincome in the past 30 years. Youth and parents alike are willing tospend it on quality-of-life issues. Looking good makes people feelgood and physical appearance plays a huge role in today’s society,especially among teens.

“Cosmetic surgery is just an extension of a lifestyle, abehavior, or a thought process,” Grosso said. “They work out. Theyeat well. they go to the gym and lift weights. they want to lookgood. It’s just that they need a surgeon to help them getthere.”

It’s not unlike fitting your child for braces. Most parentswould not hesitate, if they have the means or the insurance, tosend their child to the orthodontist, Grosso said.

“If you’ve got a child who has the stigma of something theydon’t like, and the only way to improve that or to get rid of it isto undergo a surgical procedure, most parents would certainly wantto make that available to their child if they could,” Grossosaid.

Most experts, including Grosso, agree that for appropriatelyselected teenage patients, successful cosmetic surgery can have apositive impact on a youth’s physical and emotional development.those who withdraw socially because they feel or look differentoften gain a new-found confidence after surgery.

“A facial feature that makes a young person stick out is oftendevastating to them at a time when they need to build theirconfidence,” said Dr. Russell Kridel of The Texas Medical Centerand the only plastic surgeon on the American Medical Association’sCouncil on Science and Public Health. “Young kids with protrudingears and-or large or hooked noses are often teased mercilessly bytheir ‘friends.’ It’s amazing to hear the stories from these youngpeople after surgery who often say we have changed theirlives.”

Still, cosmetic surgery in teens is not without controversy.

If an individual has a disfigurement that sets him or her apartsignificantly, then cosmetic surgery can make a difference to thecycle of teasing and bullying, said Dr. Bobbie McDonald, a doctorof psychology and the founder and executive director of theMeridian Centers in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Calif. However, ingeneral, plastic surgery is not going to break this type of cycle,McDonald said. Everyone has features, attributes and physiques thatare different in some way from another.

“Making a change to an aspect of one’s physical appearance isusually not going to be the solution for an issue such as bullying,which is usually based on a number of complexities rather thansolely on a physical attribute, even though this may be the focalpoint of the teasing.”

Susan Fee, a professional clinical counselor in Cleveland, Ohio,said each case must be decided on an individual basis.

“It’s not the procedure itself that needs examining, but whatthe teen expects will change by having it,” Fee said. “Often, theseexpectations are unrealistic.”

Some believe they will have more friends, or be more confident,Fee said. these are all learned social behaviors that must bepracticed and are not the automatic result of a change to theoutside of the body, Fee said. In addition, parents often have thesame unrealistic expectations.

Though cosmetic surgery is available and safe in properlyselected patients, it’s not for everyone. And, not everyone whowants it can get it — at least in Grosso’s office. they must beemotionally mature and understand the limitations of plasticsurgery.

One 14-year-old sought Grosso’s help to reduce the size of herbreasts. An avid horseback rider, she complained that her breastsgot in the way of her riding.

“They were big but not big enough for me to justify cutting onher,” Grosso said.

Grosso also refuses to perform breast augmentation for anyfemale under age 18, in accordance with the standards of theAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons.

While cosmetic surgery has tremendous benefits, there are alsorisks and drawbacks, including extensive, unsightly, and lifelongscars.

“People think plastic surgeons can operate in ways that don’tresult in scars, but that’s not true,” Grosso said. “They have tounderstand the big picture. People don’t heal in a scarlessway.”

The distinction between a purely cosmetic surgery and a purelyreconstructive surgical procedure is usually not difficult to make,gross said. However, there are some procedures done for cosmeticsurgery, which are also performed to improve functional problems.An example may be a browlift or upper eyelid blepharoplasty, asurgical procedure to remove excess folds of skin in the upper lidsand pouches under the eyes. Many patients undergo these proceduressolely to improve their appearance, but if there is visualobstruction due to descending brow tissue or excess skin of theupper eyelids that is impairing vision, then the same procedureperformed for cosmetic improvement may also alleviate a functionalproblem.

Although health insurance does not pay for cosmetic plasticsurgery, coverage is often provided when a procedure alleviatesphysical symptoms or improves a body function. That may be thecase, for example, when breast reduction eliminates severe back andneck pain. for his pediatric patients, Grosso said about 90 percentof proceedures are paid for by insurance, the other 10 percent isout of pocket.

If a patient has a functional problem, or their condition isrelated to a birth defect, an accident or injury, treatment ofcancer or other acquired or congenital anomalies, then insurancecompanies generally pay for the surgical treatment.

Grosso is the only surgeon in Billings, and in the easterntwo-thirds of Montana, who is a member of the American Society ofAesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of PlasticSurgeons. they are the leading societies for his specialty. Inorder to maintain membership, a plastic surgeon must meet rigorousstandards. these include being board certified in plastic surgery,having recommendations by colleagues, maintaining ethicalstandards, and meeting practice and credentialing requirements.

Contact Cindy Uken at cuken@billingsgazette.com or 657-1287.

Billings mirrors national trend with uptick in youth seeking cosmetic surgery

Chronic back pain

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1Pain centers of origin – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, June 19, 1999.

2 central pain: what causes the pain off guard?

3 Pain Foundation: Pain by surprise

4 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Low Guard News Sheet pain

5 PubMed: Efficacy of a chair with magnets in musculoskeletal disorders acquired block to be constant.

6 PubMed: Analysis of low cunning surprisepain – bed rest, exercises or activities before?

7 Summary of double-blind analysis of 12 months of the mattress analytical seductive. Kazuo Shimodaira, MD Hospital Communications and Suzuki Kouseikai Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. 1990.

8 "The use of analysis attractive for chronic pain" by Joseph Kandel, MD and David B. Sudderth, MD The Arthritis Solution.

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR RETURN convalescence

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o Use low-heeled shoes.

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Consumer Reports Insights: Treatment options for women with breast cancer

Each year, about 207,000 women in the United States are told they have breast cancer. in most cases the condition is diagnosed early, when it’s most treatable. And death rates are on the decline, probably because of better detection and treatment.

But the combination of early diagnosis and multiple treatments also forces patients and doctors to make a difficult decision: How aggressively should they treat breast cancer in its early stages?

The percentage of women who choose a mastectomy (which removes the entire breast) over a lumpectomy (which preserves most of the breast) is on the rise. One study found that from 2004 to 2007, 44 percent of women chose to have a mastectomy, compared with just 33 percent from 1994 to 1998. And the percentage of women who decide to have both breasts removed, not just the one with the tumor, has more than doubled since 1998.

It’s important to take your time. Women who learn they have breast cancer often choose a treatment during their first visit to a cancer doctor. but it usually doesn’t hurt to take a week or two to decide.

Surgery: Aggressive vs. minimal

Most women with breast cancer receive a diagnosis of either an early-stage tumor or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), in which abnormal cells remain confined to the ducts in the breast and pose little threat of spreading.

Some experts question the need to treat DCIS at all, since the abnormal growths usually pose no long-term risks. but because doctors can’t predict which growths might later prove invasive, most treat it like a more clearly dangerous tumor.

In those cases, as well as with early-stage tumors, the first tough decision is choosing between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy. while up to 80 percent of women are candidates for the less aggressive surgery, in this country only about 40 percent of them choose that option, compared with 55 percent in Japan, 63 percent in Germany and 81 percent in France.

Lumpectomy is not a good option if the tumor is too large or diffuse or if the patient can’t tolerate radiation. but in other cases it’s as effective as a mastectomy, so the choice depends on individual concerns. a lumpectomy spares most of the breast, leaves a smaller scar and eliminates the need to wear a false breast or have reconstructive surgery. but it usually entails two to six weeks of daily radiation treatments, which can cause significant fatigue, some permanent shrinking and hardening of breast tissue, and itchy and tender skin.

Mastectomy usually requires radiation only when the tumor is very large or cancer cells have spread to nearby lymph nodes. The surgery removes all the breast tissue from the side of the chest that has the tumor. That improves the likelihood of removing all the cancer and makes needing a repeat procedure less likely. Improved plastic surgery and advances in surgical techniques might be part of the reason more women are choosing to have a mastectomy.

Prophylactic mastectomy, or having a healthy breast removed along with a diseased one, does reduce the risk of developing a future breast cancer. but that’s rarely necessary, since the chance of developing cancer in the unaffected breast is low. Women should consider nonsurgical options first.

Drugs: Get the right one

Several medications can reduce the risk of cancer’s returning after surgery. but which one is best? That depends on your age and the kind of breast cancer you have.

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex and its generic equivalents) can cut the risk of recurrence when taken for up to five years after surgery, but only if the cancer is fueled by the female hormone estrogen. And because the drug blocks some of estrogen’s effects on the body, it can bring on symptoms similar to those of menopause, including hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness.

Aromatase inhibitors, a newer class of drugs, cause fewer problems than tamoxifen. but they can cause bone loss, and only postmenopausal women should take them since they shut down estrogen production entirely. three are now available: anastrozole (Arimidex), exemestane (Aromasin) and letrozole (Femara). side effects such as aching joints and weak bones seem to be more common than with tamoxifen.

Targeted therapy with trastuzumab (Herceptin) can help the 20 percent of breast-cancer patients who have a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2). People with that protein are more likely to experience fast-growing, treatment-resistant tumors.

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Consumer Reports Insights: Treatment options for women with breast cancer

Acceptance of Plastic Surgery for Men Is on the Rise

There is disagreement about just how much male plastic surgery is increasing, but there is no argument that more and more people are accepting of the concept.

(Vocus) August 17, 2010 — Men are getting more plastic surgery than ever . . . maybe. to find evidence that it is increasing, you have only to look in newspapers and on television, but to find evidence that it is not increasing, you have only to look at the statistics. however, according to Dr. Leo Lapuerta of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas, acceptance of male plastic surgery is definitely increasing.

Statistically, plastic surgery for men is declining, maybe. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction for men went down by 57% from 2000 to 2009. On the other hand, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery claims that liposuction for men increased by 43% from 1997 to 2009. Both societies agree that the number of overall plastic surgery procedures for men peaked in either 2007 or 2008, and in 2009 saw a significant decline. although the ASAPS claims that men make up a slightly larger percentage of plastic surgery patients now, the ASPS says that men made up the largest fraction of patients when their number of procedures was at its height. Nonsurgical procedures, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, have grown significantly for men, although maybe not as much as for women (290% vs. 225% (ASAPS), 227% vs. 548% (ASPS)).

"Men have always been a significant part of our plastic surgery practice," says Dr. Lapuerta, "but what you're seeing now, what's creating stir in the media, is an increasing acceptance of plastic surgery for men. Men used to be very concerned about concealing their surgery, but nowadays they are much more open about it."

There may be many reasons for increasing acceptance of plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures among men. One is probably the revelation that good looks do make a difference in a person's professional life, with the so-called beauty dividend contributing about $250,000 to a person's lifetime earnings. This makes plastic surgery "practical" and therefore more acceptable from a "masculine" point of view. Another factor is increasing acceptance of plastic surgery generally. A recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery showed that 71% of people felt society was less judgmental about cosmetic surgery than it had been five years ago. A third factor contributing to acceptance of plastic surgery for men is a by-product of third-wave feminism. part of third-wave feminism is what is described as sex-positivism, where women are encouraged to make vocal judgments about sex and sexuality, including what makes men attractive. Statements of this type may make men more open about appearance-related concerns and what might be done about them.

About Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is the private practice of triple-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta. it offers a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures such as breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial plastic surgery. it serves patients in the Houston area at three locations: 1919 LaBranch, 11800 Astoria Boulevard, and 2360 County Road 94 in Pearland. Dr. Lapuerta is board certified in general surgery, plastic surgery, and surgery of the hand. he has hospital privileges at four area hospitals. Dr. Lapuerta is also the director of the Clinical Skin Care Center.

Leo Lapuerta Jr., M.D.Ashley Martin713-340-0990E-mail Information

Acceptance of Plastic Surgery for Men Is on the Rise

Advice For Men Who Undergo Aging

People often think of products that cater to women’s skin when it comes too skin care. But in fact, women are not the only ones who should have these products. Our hormone levels when we grow old decline and this does not happen only for women but for men also.  a lot of men have come to appreciate anti-aging products. actually, the products have been well-liked.

Men have an impression that if they purchase products for their skin, people would straight away believe that they are gay. for most people, this can be really an unlikable thought and complete torture. But anti-aging is considered as something important unlike to the other aspects of men’s skin care. This line has replaced the standard notions. People now had restrained from misjudging the men when they see him wanting to look younger. Years back, men often just thought of aging as something they should accept and welcome. as a matter of fact, several correlate themselves to wine; as with wines when it gets older, it becomes better. to men, they conceive that that the lines and wrinkles on their skin make them appear wiser and more eminent. Sure enough, this belief had now disappeared. in reality, people have obtained new respect for men who want to take care of themselves.

their past action greatly affects their aging process, this the first thing the men should put in their minds. you will greatly treasure this advice if you happen to be a man in his prime. the probability of early aging is much lesser if you stop those bad habits earlier.

Sad to say that some men do not give into much consideration to antiaging skincare. they tend to virtually ignore the need to take care of their skin simply because they have more ‘manly’ things to worry about. they have to be aware that their skin needs much more help that a woman skin does.

yes, women are typically the ones who are supposed to constantly fret about the condition of their skin. the skin of a woman is healthier because of this notion. Women are more conscious to their outward appearance as they are taught with this once they reach puberty. they were informed on the benefits of a cautiously planned skin care treatment. Just to keep their skin soft, supple and smooth, they work very hard.

We currently live in a time that man are being respected and admired if he can keep his youthful looks. It is not only pertaining to the physical appearance. People like to see the older generation lead more active lives. Men are inclined to be tougher on their skin. they do not seize for any steps to steer clear of fine lines and wrinkles. a shower and some fresh clothes are enough to get them through the day.

Just so you would know, lines and wrinkles are much tougher to treat once they become visible. These can still be cured, however, with the use of products that include the right components. Men must utilize the skincare products that are made for them only for the reason that men’s skin is not the same as women’s. Men’s skin has more oil; this is one of the biggest differences between men and women. they have larger pores and deeper wrinkles on their skin.

Before you strike to the stores, be certain to the have the right diagnosis. in the end, if you did not choose the right product for your, then these may not do anything to help improve your skin.

Advice For Men Who Undergo Aging