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by Kylea Killeen

While a large portion of women dream of having a more buxom bosom, many are concerned with complications, scarring, & the replacement surgeries associated with saline & silicone implants. Finally the options are beginning to expand thanks to science & technology. Wish you could take that fat from your hips & put it in your breasts? Now you can! Want a temporary increase in your bust line? Its already available in other countries! Or would you rather just grow more fat in your breasts? That’s coming too! Below I’ve outlined some of the current & future options for those wanting to enlarge their bust without going the route of traditional implants.

Fat Transfer
Expect an increase of: 1 cup size
Expect to pay about: $10k
Fat transfer was what many women wanted for years, even before it existed, but it does bring a range of problems of its own. For many years the FDA did not approve of fat transfer breast augmentation because of problems with fat cells dying after transfer & causing calcification. The calcification interfered with mammograms, making it hard to discern if a woman had developed breast cancer which can also lead to calcification. The technology has come a long way though & now most of the mammogram machines work much better, so the doctors can get correct readings without as much worry over the results of implants or fat transfer. Fat transfer can generally take you up about 1 cup size per procedure. If you opt for fat transfer you aren’t just paying for one surgery though, you are paying for two. Both surgeries are pretty non-invasive & can be done quickly. First the doctor will do use a form of lipo-suction to collect the fat, then a second surgery is performed the same day to re-inject the fat into the breast tissue. After the surgery patients may be required to wear a breast pressure splint for a bit to keep the fat in place. The one major set back to fat transfer is that a good percentage of the fat often dies, leaving the patients with results that are less than desirable. On the plus side, Europeans have been using this method for many years for patients recovering from breast cancer.
Pros: Non-invasive, one time surgery, general anesthesia not required, available in the U.S.
Cons: Cost, minor increase in size, possible calcification, possible fat loss, pressure splint

Fat Transfer with Stem Cells
Expect an increase of: 1 – 2 cup sizes
Expect to pay about: $18K
Fat transfer with stem cells is the newest rage for natural breast augmentation in the United States. While it is similar to regular fat transfer it does have numerous bonuses that tend to make it better. Rather than a two part surgery the procedure occurs in three parts. First the doctor uses lipo-suction (often Body-Jet water assisted lipo) to remove the fat, the fat is then cleaned to optimize the use of the stem cells, which are then re-injected into the breasts. After surgery patients may be required to wear a breast pressure splint for a bit to keep the fat in place. The major advantage to this procedure over the regular fat transfer is that stem cells have a better survival rate (85-90%), & a much lower chance of calcification (less than 10% of patients).
Pros: Non-invasive, one time surgery, general anesthesia not required, available in the U.S.
Cons: Cost, minor increase in size, possible calcification, minor fat loss, pressure splint

Macrolane
Expect an increase of: 1 – 2 cup sizes
Expect to pay about: $5K plus travel expenses
If you are looking for a temporary breast enlargement Swedish science has the answer for you… Marcolane by the makers of Restalyn. Basically it is a dermal filler of gel-like substance created from large amounts of stabilized hyaluronic acid. Patients can remain awake while Macrolane is being injected into the breasts & actively decide how big they want to go. The results of the injections last about 1 – 2 years after which it is metabolized by the body. This is perfect option if you aren’t sure how large of permanent implants you want, or if you want to increase your wages by increasing your bust at a temporary job such as working as an exotic dancer, adult actress, model or bartender. Macrolane does come with the risks of palpable lumps & capsular contractions, some of which can be massaged out..
Pros: Non invasive, general anesthesia not required
Cons: Minor increase in size, temporary, not yet available in the U.S.

Laboratory Grown “Implants” With Stem Cells
(Not yet available to the public)
Expect an increase of: unknown
Expect to pay about: unknown
The newest advancement being tested is the idea of growing an “implant” with the assistance of stem cells from the patient. Doctors are turning stem cells into adipose (fat producing) cells, which can be put into molds of different shapes & sizes. The implant grows over the period of about eight months, & can then be inserted under the skin. Trials are just now starting to begin in Australia & will first be offered to recovering breast cancer patients who have be cancer-free for two years or more.
Pros: A more natural implant
Cons: Risk of scaring similar to current saline/silicone implants

Neopec Stem Cell Assisted Breast Growth
Expect an increase of: unknown
Expect to pay: unknown
This procedures is probably one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of cosmetic surgery for implants. Doctors create a pocket in the patient & insert a biodegradable scaffold or mold in the shape of the breast, which is where the new breast tissue will form. Blood vessels which are located near the implant are re-directed to the mold to increase circulation to the area & stimulate growth of new fat cells. Stem cells are injected into the ends of the blood vessels near the mold. Myogel is then injected into the mold to help stimulate the the process for the body to create new fat tissue in the area of the mold. Over the next 4-6 months the new breast tissue forms, after which the mold either dissolves on its own or is removed by the doctor. Researchers in Australia are expecting the procedure to be available to cancer patients within three years, and a few years after that expect to see it on the cosmetic surgery market.
Pros: Natural growth shaped to your breast
Cons: Not yet available

The last thing to realize with any of these technique is that while your bust-line is increasing, the shape won’t really change. If you love the look of the high profile implants sported by many glamour models & actress then traditional implants will provide you the results you want. Most of the options listed above are best suited for women who are already happy with their current shape, but want more of it, or women who have lost fullness from age or breast-feeding. However, some of these options can be used in addition to a traditional breast lift to give the appearance of younger & fuller breasts. If you love the look & feel of natural breasts look into your options carefully. When contacting doctors offering these services you’ll need to have a lot of patience since there are very few of them, & they are swamped with customers who are booking appointments up to six months in advance. Or, if you don’t see something that is right for you now, consider waiting until the technology you want is available. Science is rapidly changing the cosmetic surgery industry & you never know what will be available tomorrow!

Story & photos by Lainie Speiser

Last week the good people at Penthouse decided to treat us to an impromptu pizza party to kick off our holiday weekend, and I don’t care what anyone says, you’re never too old and jaded to get excited by six kinds of extra large pizza pies, an array of gourmet cookies and fresh cut up fruit arranged on a long conference room table. And a feeding frenzy commenced.

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Dear Ms Spelvin,
Given your age and when you started in the adult industry, I assume that you grew up in a time where interracial sex or relationships were big taboos punishable by law. So I would assume that when you were working, you weren’t open to doing interracial scenes with blacks. I believe you never worked during your entire career with a black man. My question is: is it something you would have been open to or was it a little too much? We are in 2010 and black and white sex in the adult industry is still a big taboo. Many girls refuse to do it.
Thank you for your time.
Carl

Dear Carl,
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When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be a Feature

by Schevelle

I travel to a different place pretty much every week and in this weekly pilgrimage, I always meet at least one dancer who will come up to me and energetically state, “I wanna be a feature. How do I do it?” That is difficult to answer. I want to help so I try to keep my answer under an hour. While giving her a quality answer, I want to be honest without discouraging her. I find many dancers have the misconception that you become a feature and you make all of this money right off the bat. Not everyone realizes that just like in any other profession there is a great deal of hard work and time that has to be put into it before success comes. So along the journey amongst those that fall, you must be the one that progresses and succeeds in the crazy and extreme world of entertainment.

I start off by referring them to respectable, positive pageants and contest. She may go into the contest with wide eyes, but she will learn a great deal in a short period of time, plus she will meet other features of different experience levels. She will also learn what NOT to do. Shooting flames so high and expansive that they set off the fire alarms in the building next door to the club or setting off a flash pot that has a stray spark which lands on a customer, these are things we want to avoid. Getting on stage and having a blast while encouraging the crowd to have fun with you, that’s what we want to accomplish. Contests are a way to get your face out there for a lot of people within the industry to see plus it allows you to see the diversity that exist with your own eyes. There is a rule of thumb for new girls, when you enter a pageant it is good to perform a show that you know very well. This is not the time to debut that new show that you are sure will be a hit, because you just don’t know when it comes to a live audience. Although this is an unwritten rule, everyone ignores it and does it anyway and everyone fails, myself included.

Another thought to keep in mind, is travel. If you become a feature, you must travel to the jobs. The mode of transportation most commonly used is flight, however I personally enjoy using the restroom whenever I want or being able to use a pillow and keep a blanket on my lap so I drive. Plus, I don’t like being stranded in an airport. Traveling teaches you more than a book or school, so if you are young, footloose and fancy free, why not see the world and make a living at the same time? But before all of this takes place, you have to get bookings.

Finally, as you follow the yellow brick road to success as a feature, you will need a good agent, or two…or four. There are several agencies that book features and, if you enter the contests and pageants you will meet and see many of them. The job of an agent is to set up the job/booking and take care of the performer’s needs via a contract, such as travel cost, making sure the entertainer’s lodging is safe and secure and setting up the booking, and for this the agent receives a percentage. A good, hard-working agent is a perfect combination to a determined, focused feature.

I am happy that these dancers come up to me and talk to me, however I have not seen one follow my advice. Well at this point, I refer them over to Tony Batman who has worked with every feature dancer and porn agent out there, he hands them a card with his e-mail on it and says, “E-mail me.” So far, there have been zero e-mails. I know what happened. Her Thursday night regular customer, Sam has come in sporting his brand new digital camera that he is going to use to test shoot her with for Playboy. Yea… good luck with that, ladies.

"I LOVE giving oral. It's one of my favorite"

 Hi there sexy soccer mom gone bad. How can I get a date with someone like you? It's always been my dream to be with a pornstar!

 - bbwlvr

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Tabitha Stevens on Being Healthy

I’m five foot three inches tall, approximately 100 pounds, and at the age of ‘almost’ 40, physically very lucky. I keep my body in great shape by eating right, exercising and having daily doses of sex . I am very petite as well. I have a size 5.5 shoe and my ring finger is a size 3. What I’m getting at here is the fact that I am a very small-boned woman (one who did not have any children) who will most likely always be tiny. Lately I’ve been on some boards where people are talking about how many of the women, who are now considered MILF’s, gained weight over the years and don’t look like they they did 10 years ago.

Well DUHHHHHHH!

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"For me….. live is where it is at.  Camshows, members board, chats, personal messages."

A reader wrote in and asked what to look for before you purchase a membership to a adult star site, and we have the perfect person to give him an answer! Webmistress Extraordinaire Vicky Vette!

So I was asked what to look out for in a site before becoming a member.  In this day and age where tons of porn is available online for free, it is annoying to me to still see sites out there that basically rip off the consumer – sites which go out of their way to get every last dollar out of the customer even if it means he won't come back for more later.  Nothing gives me greater pleasure that when someone who was a member of my site six months ago, comes back and writes 'Vicky… I went away and tried several other sites while I was gone, but I missed your site so much, (they didn’t update, didn’t answer mail) that I had to come back' .  It is validation that the experience was worth it to the consumer.  Soooo, if I was joining a website and laying out about $24.95 I would want to make sure of the following Top 5 things to look for (in no particular order):
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“There are more AA groups going on than Lindsey Lohan sightings”

Cindi: After reading about Georgina’s struggle with alcoholism. I wondered how she was going with it these days. So  I dared to ask her how she was doing with her drinking and what advice she could give to others. Here’s what she said ( so brilliantly as always)

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"I also couldn't believe that I was getting paid for masturbating"

by Diamond Jackson

I am frequently asked the question. DJ, how did you get started in the porn industry? This is for those of you that want to be enlightened. A few years ago, I was working as a mainstream model, actress, television executive producer, and tv personality all rolled up into one. I knew this was what I wanted to do since I had been an entertainer from the age of 5 and graduating from college also gave me some of the knowledge that would be helpful in making my dreams come true.
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“I haven’t gone to the padded room yet!” 

Teagan & Josh are a couple in love and will share the writing responsibility. They would love to answer your relationship questions. If anyone knows how to sustain a loving relationship, it is two people who work in the adult industry and are parents to three children!

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