Posted on 07/21/2005 3:27:33 PM PDT by pissant
Vancouver Doctors are being warned by the B.C. College of Physicians not to perform breast implant surgery on women who win the saline pouches in nightclub contests.
Penticton's Element Nightclub is going ahead with its Sextreme Makeover giveaway this Saturday.
Dr. Peter Seland said any doctor who gives the winner implants will face penalties designed to stop such competitions.
They will certainly be looked at askance by the college. In cases where we can prove it was done, we would call the member to explain their actions.
We don't want a woman's judgment to be coloured or clouded by other factors, such as free and easy access. That clouds the consent process and people tend not to pay attention to the cons.
The college said it has had success with its campaign against such contests. One surgical centre offering a chance to win a cosmetic makeover declined to do the operations last year after Dr. Seland issued warnings in the media, saying the college deemed it to be in bad taste.
The rules are discriminatory, said Florio Vassilakakis, manager of the Element.
What about the woman who already wanted to have implants and couldn't afford them. Just because they come into a windfall of money for the procedure they've always wanted, shouldn't mean they can't get it done.
For some women, maybe it didn't cross their mind because they had no money. A lot of people want them. I know a dozen women who are coming to be contestants on Saturday. They've always wanted them and now have opportunity to win.
The Penticton and Area Women's Centre say it's a woman's right to choose what she wants to do with her body. But it wants to make sure contestants are making informed consent and have considered all the health risks associated with breast implants.
Mr. Vassilakakis said that is something the winner can discuss with a doctor of her choice. He said the club will pay a minimum of $3,000 directly to the doctor to perform the surgery when the woman is ready.
Breast implant surgery carries the same operative risks associated with many surgical interventions to implant a medical device. Health Canada says these risks include infection, hematoma, delayed wound healing and changes in sensation.
Studies conducted by Health Canada and other agencies are continuing. At this point, it says there is no evidence for an association with either breast cancer or any other malignancy.
Yes, I have a friend who needs them!
I know a couple of gals that had reductions due to back problems.
A friend, huh?
I thought you might be doing it for yourself. I'd be willing to make a contribution to that fund. :-)
Well in that case, maybe I will. Can you recommend a good bra? LOL
Well, that would depend on your taste in women's lingerie.
Hmmmm...I'm picturing you in something lacy. And you've got to have the matching thong to go with it of course. ;-)
You been peeking in my underwear drawer? Those are my wife's, I just put them in the wrong drawer by mistake!!
The real boobs in all of this are the B.C. College of Physicians. They're nuts! And I do mean nuts--- both of 'em.
Engineering marvels, they is! ;o)
She told me you'd say that. ;-)
The people running Canada are flippin idiots. Makes Wahington seem almost sane!
This sounds like a viscious conspiracy!!! ;o)
Thats a good term for them.
Well, what's the poor woman to do? You've ruined her lingerie and now she tells me that several pairs of her high heels are missing. She's got to confide in someone. ;-)
The bras, the implants, or marmar??
Hey, but at least I look hot when we're out clubbing! ;o)
Sweetie, you'd frighten small children and animals if you pretended to be a woman. ;-)
ANd you would know this how?? LOL
The women who receive these items will certainly get not-so-askance looks at the décolletage...
You posted a picture of you fishing on a thread awhile back. Remember the fishing issue? ;-)
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