20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 2, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Surgery & Laser Clinic Private Accredited Surgical Facility www.mississaugacosmeticsurgery.com 247 Queensway W., Mississauga ALLIANCE CHIROPODY (FOOT CARE) CLINIC 232 South Service Rd. E. Salima Kassam Registered Chiropodist Tel: 905. 273. 3045 Dr. Michael J. Weinberg BSc, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) Certified Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon Q: A: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Canada Past President - Ontario Plastic Surgeons Assoc. Former President Medical Staff Assoc.,- Trillium Health Centre Chief of Staff Plastic Surgery, - Trillium Health Centre 905-845-2291 Breast Augmentation; Am I a candidate ? Q: A: My child seems to walk funny - I see no arch and his feet seem to roll inwards. Should I be worried? It is important to discuss your expectations regarding the change you seek in the shape and size of your breasts with your Plastic Surgeon. There are many more options today than a few years ago. Breast augmentation may be a good decision for you if you have at least one of the following conditions or traits: · You are a woman who is physically healthy and have realistic expectations. · You consider your breasts to be too small. · You believe your figure is out of proportion due to small breasts and in turn, make your hips appear wider. · You feel you are limited in terms of flattering clothing or swim wear styles due to small breasts. · You are dissatisfied with your breasts losing shape and volume after pregnancy, weight loss, or with aging. · You are unhappy with the upper part of the breast appearing "empty". · Your breasts are asymmetry, i.e. are different in size or shape from one another. · You currently have breast implants, and are experiencing problems with them. Many foot ailments, like other body ills, have their origins in childhood and are present at birth. Your child's developing feet are very important to monitor as they have to carry the weight of the body for an entire lifetime. Normal foot development involves a heel-toe gait pattern by age 3 and normal arch development by age 7. Problem signs to keep an eye out for include: · Complaints of joint pain while standing, walking or running, · Knock knees or bow legs, · Uneven wear on the bottom of shoes, · Prior injury to back, knees or ankle, · Obvious foot problems, such as bunions, corns or flat feet. Remember that lack of complaint is not a good sign. The bones of growing feet are so flexible that they can be twisted and distorted without the child being aware of it. If you have concerns about your child's feet, contact your chiropodist for a thorough foot evaluation and special shoe fitting advice for children. Before having any cosmetic procedure you should consult with a Plastic Surgeon. 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