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  2. Polypropylene breast implant - Wikipedia

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    Continual breast growth will eventually result in "extreme, almost cartoonish breast sizes." [3] String implants were only available for a very short time in the US before being removed from the market by the FDA around 2001. [4] Chelsea Charms (middle), who has polypropylene breast implants, standing alongside Echo Valley (left) & Colt 45 (right).

  3. Seroma - Wikipedia

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    A seroma is usually caused by surgery. Seromas are particularly common after breast surgery [3] (e.g., mastectomy), [4] abdominal surgery, and reconstructive surgery. It can also be seen after neck surgery, [1] thyroid and parathyroid surgery, [5] and hernia repair. [2] The larger the surgical intervention, the more likely that seromas form.

  4. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding can generally be attempted after breast augmentation or reduction surgery, [252] however prior breast surgery is a risk factor for low milk supply. [ 253 ] A 2014 review found that women who have breast implant surgery were less likely to exclusively breast feed, however it was based on only three small studies and the reasons for ...

  5. Tubal ligation - Wikipedia

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    However, patients who desire pregnancy after having undergone a female sterilization procedure have two options. Tubal reversal is a type of microsurgery to repair the fallopian tube after a tubal ligation procedure. Successful pregnancy rates after reversal surgery are 42-69%, depending on the sterilization technique that was used. [36]

  6. Mastectomy - Wikipedia

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    Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. [1] [2] In some cases, women believed to be at high risk of breast cancer choose to have the operation as a preventive measure. [1]

  7. Denise Richards Had 'No Choice' but to Stay on ... - AOL

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    But it was where I had my surgery before with my hernias that I wanted to make sure." Related: Denise Richards Reveals She 'Ruptured' Both Breast Implants While Filming Special Forces Season 3

  8. Episiotomy - Wikipedia

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    These effects can interfere with breastfeeding and the care of the infant. [18] The pain from injection sites and episiotomy is managed by the frequent assessment of the report of pain from the mother. Pain can come from possible lacerations, incisions, uterine contractions and sore nipples. Appropriate medications are usually administered.

  9. Breast prostheses - Wikipedia

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    Breast tissue removal can leave women with an altered center of gravity, and could have negative impacts on posture as well as balance. [16] A prosthesis may help to correct balance and posture deficiencies caused by tissue removal. Additionally, partial or full loss of a breast can result in loss of self-esteem for some women.