"Natural" breast "implants" using stem cells from fat tissue demonstrate early success

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SoftwareEng

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Originally posted by: SagaLore
Originally posted by: Queasy
I guess this means stem cell penis enhancements are right around the corner...

First thing that I thought. To hell with the boobs, we want bigger penises!

then you guys will also need bigger a*sholes!!! :sun:
 

chambersc

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Originally posted by: mugs
Topic Title: "Natural" breast "implants" using stem cells from fat tissue demonstrate early success
Topic Summary: this procedure can also help some people speak again

I love our priorities. :D Natural breast implants! And oh yeah, it can make people speak again. :D

:D:D:D
 

Queasy

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Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: BigJ
Are there any major break throughs with stem cells and research?

Granted, I'm not that informed or up-to-date on the topic, but it seems like everything is just in its infancy and there really aren't that many true advances. Like it may help speak again, but is there anything that will do something?

There are currently over 70 treatments involving adult stem cells. They range from everything to Parkinson's Disease to Heart Disease. Embryonic stem cell treatment still number zero though because scientists can't get past the embryonic stem cell treatments creating tumors in lab animals.

In terms of possibilities, I'm assuming that embryonic stem cells hold the key to much more advanced treatment and medical breakthroughs than adult stem cells?

That's what the ESC backers are claiming. It's tough because on the one hand, adult stem cell treatments (and even treatments developed from umbilical cord stem cells) are growing in number everyday but everyone is always told that ESC treatments hold the most promise.

Of course, sometimes the one saying this are the ones that also stand to benefit the most from receiving federal/state funding. A conglomerate in Missouri paid out over 90% of the money for the Amendment 2 ads and stands to reap in almost 100% of the money after Amendment 2 goes into effect.
 

chambersc

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Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: BigJ
Are there any major break throughs with stem cells and research?

Granted, I'm not that informed or up-to-date on the topic, but it seems like everything is just in its infancy and there really aren't that many true advances. Like it may help speak again, but is there anything that will do something?

There are currently over 70 treatments involving adult stem cells. They range from everything to Parkinson's Disease to Heart Disease. Embryonic stem cell treatment still number zero though because scientists can't get past the embryonic stem cell treatments creating tumors in lab animals.

In terms of possibilities, I'm assuming that embryonic stem cells hold the key to much more advanced treatment and medical breakthroughs than adult stem cells?

That's what the ESC backers are claiming. It's tough because on the one hand, adult stem cell treatments (and even treatments developed from umbilical cord stem cells) are growing in number everyday but everyone is always told that ESC treatments hold the most promise.

Of course, sometimes the one saying this are the ones that also stand to benefit the most from receiving federal/state funding. A conglomerate in Missouri paid out over 90% of the money for the Amendment 2 ads and stands to reap in almost 100% of the money after Amendment 2 goes into effect.
I would argue that the potential benefit to the public, assuming embryonic stem cells are a success, would FAR outweigh the relative economic profit earned in the short term or long term by any one person/company.
 

yowolabi

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Originally posted by: SagaLore
Originally posted by: Queasy
I guess this means stem cell penis enhancements are right around the corner...

First thing that I thought. To hell with the boobs, we want bigger penises!

Speak for yourself, i'm causing enough pain as it is.
 

NFS4

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Originally posted by: yowolabi
Originally posted by: SagaLore
Originally posted by: Queasy
I guess this means stem cell penis enhancements are right around the corner...

First thing that I thought. To hell with the boobs, we want bigger penises!

Speak for yourself, i'm causing enough pain as it is.

Yeah, if the scabs on your palms are any indication...
 
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Lola

this is very good, however, the only downfall i see to this is if they are more "natural" that means there will be eventual sagging too.
to me, saggy chest = not attractive.
 

Eli

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We are going to be able to some amazing things with stem cells.
 

MrsBugi

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Originally posted by: LolaWiz
this is very good, however, the only downfall i see to this is if they are more "natural" that means there will be eventual sagging too.
to me, saggy chest = not attractive.

Gravity can be defied if you don't go too large (perhaps a C-cup?) and regularly wear support (i.e. bras). I know some very attractive 60-year-olds with perky B/C-cups.

That being said, I prefer the "jiggle-factor" of natural breasts to implants. My personal preference is natural, but I have seen your pictures and you do look lovely. :)