Facts You Should Know About Breast Implant

Breast implant is a surgical procedure which enhances the volume and appearance of a well developed breast tissue. To know more about this procedure it is important to be well versed with the anatomy of breast.

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Basic Anatomy

A well developed breast tissue is a characteristic feature of the female gender. It plays an important role in the reproductive functions of women. Breast tissue is composed of muscles, glands, ducts, supporting ligaments, fatty deposits and parenchyma. Development and growth of breast tissue begins around puberty in females. They grow in volume and develop a rounded appearance. A central dark portion known as nipple is surrounded by a small patch of dark skin known as areola.

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Dental Implant on a Budget: Don’t Worry for Your Lost Tooth

Dental implants can be dated back to civilizations as early as the Egyptians, Mayans, Phoenicians and the Hondurans. The first attempts of tooth transplants were made in Europe in the earlier part of 19th century. The 20th century saw the evolution of implant materials from gold to stainless steel to titanium.

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Dr. Per Ingvar Branemark with his experiments in 1950s, revolutionized the way implants are seen today. With his detailed explanation of osseointegration, implants are a long lasting mode of treatment in not only dental but other medical conditions as well.

A dental implant is defined as a a component which is inserted surgically into bone to support future dental prosthesis such as bridge, denture, crown or as an orthodontic anchor.

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Forget Your Glasses with Lasik Surgery

Perfect vision is a blessing bestowed upon mankind by mother nature. While many people enjoy this gift without any problems, there are many others who are not so lucky. Many people wear glasses to obtain normal vision. But it can be a source of discomfort for many people. New users may experience a constant irritation around their nose initially when they start wearing glasses. Some people may also feel that wearing spectacles interferes with their appearance. Hence for cosmetic purpose they may want to avoid using glasses.

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People may also have tendency to forget their spectacles when they go anywhere. This is another reason why spectacles prove to be a disadvantage for some. There are some newer methods and techniques which are being developed recently to provide with a more permanent ways to get relief from visual errors. LASIK is one of these methods. It is the most sought after surgical method which helps to correct visual abnormalities and help the person see clearly.

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