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Brit Firm Offers Bigger Breasts From Stem Cells

Controversial cancer therapy to be used for cosmetic procedures

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(Newser) – A new breast enhancement procedure using stem cells from stomach fat to grow larger breasts is being made available for the first time in the UK, reports the Times of London. The procedure has already been used in trials for use on breast cancer survivors. Now a controversial new operation will expand its use for cosmetic enhancement in healthy women. Some experts fear the procedure may present cancer risks in the breast tissue.

Theresa Gratsch, a Ph.D. research specialist, expands human embryonic stem cells under a microscope at the University of Michigan Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory.
Theresa Gratsch, a Ph.D. research specialist, expands human embryonic stem cells under a microscope at the University of Michigan Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
A stem cell researcher adds growth medium to a dish where stem cells are grown at The University of Nebraska Medical Center.
A stem cell researcher adds growth medium to a dish where stem cells are grown at The University of Nebraska Medical Center.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
In this photo released by the Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery cosmetic surgeon Dr. James A. Matas works with a patient on Aug. 6, 2008, in Orlando, Fla.
In this photo released by the Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery cosmetic surgeon Dr. James A. Matas works with a patient on Aug. 6, 2008, in Orlando, Fla.   (AP Photo/Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery)
Doctors will use stem cells from stomach fat to enhance breast size among healthy women.
Doctors will use stem cells from stomach fat to enhance breast size among healthy women.   (©viZZZual.com)
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This is a very exciting advance in breast surgery. They feel more natural because this tissue has the same softness as the rest of the breast. - Prof. Kefah Mokbel

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NutsInNY
Mar 29, 09 8:18 AM CDT
A good development for breast cancer survivors... but this-here straight dude happens to think big dumb boobs are highly overrated. Reply
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Rob
Mar 29, 09 8:50 AM CDT
The lady doth protest to much, methinks.
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NutsInNY
Mar 29, 09 11:48 AM CDT
Speaking of dumb boobs!
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Caps
Mar 29, 09 10:32 AM CDT
And you can write good english????What a laugh. Reply
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riffran
Mar 31, 09 10:06 AM CDT
hot damn.....more Lucy Pinder's.....oh Yeah Reply
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