Breast Augmentation a Tax Deduction?

According to a recent article on Kiplinger.com, breast augmentation made the list of "Top 11 Oddball Tax Deductions," coming in at number 7.

The deduction was claimed by "Chesty Love" a stripper who underwent breast augmentation to increase her tips--as well as her chest size to a whopping 56-FF. A Tax Court judge allowed the deduction of the cost of her surgery, equating the implants to stage props. Unfortunately, Ms. Love later tripped and ruptured one of her implants.

Other crazy deductions that made the list included pet food, body oil, a trip to Bermuda, beer, a swimming pool and a private airplane.

If you are considering breast augmentation, for a tax deduction or any other reason, San Francisco breast augmentation surgeon, Dr. Roy Kim, offers great information about the procedure, recovery and risks on his website.

Breast Augmentation with Less Downtime

As plastic surgery becomes more and more a part of mainstream society, the busy men and women who seek it need to get back on their feet as soon as they can. Luckily, with advancements in techniques and treatments developing all the time, many plastic surgeons are able to offer rapid recovery procedures to their patients.

For busy patients seeking breast augmentation, San Jose plastic surgeon Dr. Lowen describes his rapid recovery breast augmentation technique to potential patients on his website. Using his technique, which promises a reduction in bleeding, bruising, injury to tissues, and pain, 95% of the 200 patients he followed were able to return to normal activity within 4 days or less.

For plastic surgery patients in New Jersey, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, thigh lift, and lipoabdominoplasty are all offered with reduced downtime by The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery. According to the Parker Center website, breast augmentation patients are able to return to most normal activities withing 24 hours of surgery. By using minimal incisions, medical tissue glue, a careful combination of drugs to minimize pain, swelling and bruising, along with other techniques, their patients experience a shorter, less arduous recovery than many expect.

Though medical advancements allow for less downtime after many plastic surgery procedures, it is still essential to follow your surgeon's orders after undergoing any procedure and not overdo it too fast.

Happy Breast Augmentation Patient Shares Her Experience

Happy New Jersey breast augmentation patient, Ana, shares her breast enhancement experience with Youtube viewers. A figure competitor, Ana underwent breast augmentation at the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery and was thrilled with her results.

Ana reports being up and around soon after surgery, feeling good enough to email her friends about her results the very same day.

When considering undergoing breast augmentation, hearing candid reactions from those who have undergone it themselves can be a great help. That way you get a feel of for what to expect from your recovery and results. Ana reports being thrilled with her results, calling it "the best investment I've made!"

Titanium Coated Implants - Breast Augmentation Enters The Space Age

Want breast implants that you can be sure won't break? Why not get titanium coatings? Let one of the strongest materials known to man make sure your breast implants don't break! Titanium-coated breast implants are called "TiBreze" implants. The technology was developed by two companies, Poly Implants Prosthesis and GfE.

Sound insane? Let me explain... First of all, it is not solid metal. The implants simply have titanium coating. This coating is created by nanotechnology, fusing the titanium with the silicone. It works just like a regular silicone implant and feels no different.

Titanium is actually one of the least toxic metals in the world. That's why titanium bonding is safe. Titanium works well with your body to prevent scarring and other breast implant risks. Researchers think that over time titanium will bond more closely to your breast, making your implants stronger and even more natural.

These implants are still in the experimental stage, so you may have trouble finding a clinic that does it close to home.

For more information on breast augmentation options available today, contact Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu.

Breast Augmentation Incision Options

An important issue to discuss with your plastic surgeon before breast augmentation is the placement of incisions. All incisions placement options are designed to conceal as much scarring as possible from view. But each incision option still comes with its own set benefits and disadvantages. To ensure optimal results, a little pre-op investigation is warranted.

The four main types of breast augmentation incisions are the inframammary (breast crease incision), peri-areolar (nipple incision), transaxillary (armpit incision), and TUBA (navel incision), with the two most common being the inframammary and the peri-areolar.

Inframmary Incision: positioned in the crease below the breast, inframmary incisions can be used for any of the three implant placement options, subglandular (over the chest muscle), partial submuscular (upper 2/3 of implant under chest muscle), and complete submuscular (entire implant under chest muscle). This incision option allows the surgeon the best visibility and control over implant placement during surgery. Revision surgery is also easiest to perform using the original incision when the inframmary option is used.

Peri-areolar Incision: one of the two most commonly used incision options, the peri-areolar incision follows the edge of the areola, the dark area of the skin surrounding the nipple. This technique allows for all three implant placement options and offers the surgeon great visibility and control of the breast area during surgery. For those combining a breast lift with their augmentation, the peri-areolar option will be used since a nipple incision is needed in all breast lift procedures.

Transaxillary Incision: offering the advantage of well-hidden scars in the natural creases of the armpit, transaxillary incisions are commonly used in endoscopic procedures. This incision option requires greater skill than the inframmary and peri-areolar options, so be sure to choose a surgeon familiar with this technique if a transaxillary incision is important to you. Many women like the hidden scar offered by this option, however, if revision surgery is needed, a new incision will be needed which will result in additional scarring. Though implants can be placed in all three positions using this technique, the implants are being placed far from the incision site. Therefore, your results may not be optimal unless a skilled surgeon is used.

TUBA: TUBA stands for trans-umbilical breast augmentation, and uses a belly button incision. Also known as the "scarless breast augmentation", TUBA incisions are nearly undetectable. Though more and more surgeons are learning and performing this technique, it is not nearly as common as other breast augmentation procedures. Before undergoing a TUBA breast augmentation, it's important to choose a surgeon with the skill to properly perform it. Due to the great distance from the incision to the breast area, the surgeon has less control of the implant placement using this technique. Though both subglandular and partial-submuscular implant placement can be performed using the TUBA technique, finding a surgeon able to perform the submuscular technique may take some looking.

Though some scarring is inevitable with all types of surgery, even cosmetic surgery, careful placement of the incisions combined with advanced wound care techniques can make scars less noticeable. For more information on incision options for breast augmentation, St. Louis plastic surgeon and his staff will be happy to answer your questions.

Breast Lift/Augmentation Combo offers Great Patient Satisfacion

According to a study presented to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lifts and lift/augmentation combos offer a very high rate of patient satisfaction. 99 percent of women asked about their surgeries said they'd have it performed again.

In the past, patient satisfaction of breast augmentation and breast reduction have been studied, but breast lift and breast lift/augmentation combos had not been adequately examined.

Breast augmentation surgery is performed to increase breast size, while lifts remove excess skin to correct unwanted sagging. Lift/augmentation combos provide an increase in bust size with vertical repositioning. Lifts are also commonly performed with breast reduction surgery, which also offers a high satisfaction rate among women.

For more information about breast lift, breast reduction or New Jersey breast enhancements, contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Franckle.

What is Breast Implant Profile?

We know about various breast implant sizes, and the difference between saline and silicone gel, but what the heck is the breast implant profile? Well, the profile refers to how much an implant projects or stands out from chest in relation to the implant's base width. Various implant profiles work better with different body types.

For women with a narrow frame a high profile implant may result in a more natural look due to the narrower base. For those with wider frames a moderate to low profile implant may give better coverage.

Both saline or silicone gel implants come in a variety of profiles to choose from, generally low, moderate, or high though they may be referred to by other names.

For help deciphering the various breast implant choices, Boston breast implant plastic surgeon Dr. Moss offers a website to help.