Whenever I think of the summertime my mind turns to thoughts of breasts. Large ones, small ones, areolas and nipples. Most women are pretty self conscious about their breasts too no matter how they look. I can only imagine the feeling that women who have had surgery from breast cancer must feel. Not only is the treatment invasive and life threatening, but there is the psychological damage that cripples some women when they see themselves post-op.
The Lord knows how us men feel about our ballsachs.
I caught a nice little article on my commute today inside of the Wall Street Journal. It describes how doctors are now incorporating the procedures of cosmetic surgeons into the operation for women who are being treated for breast cancer. It is no longer simply enough to remove the cancerous tissue. Doctors are considering the mental well being of the women being treated by making sure that their breasts look healthy and normal.
New Surgery Eases the Toll Of Breast Cancer
Now while I thought this was a great initiative by surgeons who wanted to provide better service to the patients suffering from cancer I realized what was at the root of this trend. Breast augmentation has overtaken nose reconstruction and even liposuction as the most popular procedure choice for cosmetic surgery. I remarked to C.S. that I saw a few high school grads in St. Maarten with their “new boobs from Daddy” graduation present. Not that I was even looking like that.
Cancer surgeons are trying to come up on some of that 90210 cosmetic surgery scrilla. I ain’t mad at them either. If it ultimately means that someone only goes under the knife once for a removal and reconstruction operation then so be it. We have all seen the dangers posed by cosmetic surgery. From Dr. DONDA WEST to MICHAEL JACKSON. This combination surgery doesn’t just save lives it restores dignity and that helps the mamas and the gra’mas get their sex appeal right.
It’s the summertime party people but don’t forget about National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. As a matter of fact, I suggest you use the summer time to perform as many breast examinations as possible.
