Designer nipples that you can take anywhere
Article Abstract:
Women having a mastectomy for breast cancer followed by reconstructive surgery feel inadequate and lopsided without a nipple on the reconstructed area. They are usually reluctant to undergo further surgery for this purpose for both financial reasons and unwillingness to go back into hospital. A nipple-areola prosthesis is now an option, being made from silicone based material which is soft and can be tinted. It can be made from a mould taken from the remaining nipple and at the end of its two year life another can be made from the same mould. Attachment is by waterproof skin adhesive.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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Relieve the pain of costly dental work
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Many UK dentists are now offering dental plans known as capitation schemes. The scheme provider charges the patient a monthly fee to cover the costs of dental treatment, thus allowing the costs to be spread out. The Denplan scheme, offered by the PPP healthcare group, has already attracted around 750,000 patients, most of who pay 5-15 pounds sterling a month. This scheme differs slightly from Densure and Norwich Union Healthcare, which offer levels of cover.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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