Supplies of honest and easy to understand information.

 

See below for a list of the main subject headings in The Ultimate Cleavage:

 

Foreword

Introduction

PART ONE – PRE-OPERATIVE

SECTION 1

About  Cosmetic Surgery

About Implants

Why do Women Have Their Breast Enlarged?

Can Any Woman Have Breast Implants?

I’m Not Sure Whom to Tell?

My Partner Loves me as I am

Emotional Reaction

Know Your Breasts

Think As Far Ahead as Possible

Be Confident & Positive

 

SECTION 2

How do I Find a Suitable Surgeon?

Do Prices Vary?

The Consultation Procedure

What Questions Should I Ask The Surgeon?

 

SECTION 3

What Are The Different Types of Implant?

What Are The Risks Associated With Breast Augmentation?

Implant Contents – The Difference Between Bleed and Leaking

How Does a Displacement Mammogram Differ?

What Type of Anaesthesia is Used?

Can I Choose My Desired Cup Size?

Should Implants be Located Behind or in Front of The Chest Muscle?

Where Are The Incisions Located?

What is The Scarring Like?

What is an Implant Life Span?

Implant Removal

How would I Tell if my Implant Ruptured?

What Stops The Implant From Becoming Dislodged?

What Does Happen in Aeroplanes?

Will I be Able to Breast Feed?

 

 

SECTION 4

Silicone in Everyday Use

The History of Silicone

The Alleged Risks Associated with Silicone

The USA Silicone Controversy

The UK Silicone Controversy

Why I Chose Silicone

 

SECTION 5

What Do I Need to Do in Preparation For The Operation?

 

PART TWO — SURGERY AND BEYOND

SECTION 6

What Happens During Surgery?

What Happens After The Operation And During The Recovery Period?

What Do You Do if You Are Not Happy With The Results?

 

SECTION 7

Collection of Letters From Women With Implants

Gwen’s Story – A Lesson And an Inspiration

Words of Advice From Implanted Women

New Breasts – New You?  Your Future With Implants

Maxine Heasman’s Before & After Photographs

List of Reference Sources

Useful Addresses

1998 Department of Health Independent Review Group – Summary of Results of Survey into Silicone Breast Implants

 

SECTION 8

Maxine Heasman’s Diary (from day of surgery through the first 36 days of recovery)

 

SECTION 9

What Husbands/Boyfriends Need to Know and/or Expect (useful for family members too!)

Information Update