Lip implants, made from the same materials as breasts, is a new treatment being offered by cosmetic surgeons. The treatment takes oly ten minutes and is a permanent solution rather than series of injections of collagen and hyraulonic acid and … Continue reading
A “natural” form of breast enhancement that uses stem cells and fat from a woman’s own body may soon be offered by cosmetic surgery clinics. Women in Japan have already had breast enlargements using the technique in trials. The breasts … Continue reading
London: The number of cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK continues to increase, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Highlights: · 28,921 surgical procedures were carried out by BAAPS members, up 31.2% from 2005, when 22,041 were … Continue reading
Sydney: The parents of a beautiful 26-year old girl called for more regulation for “vanity” surgery after her death following liposuction. Lauren James died earlier this week, three days after the surgical procedure which removes unwanted fat. The local coroner … Continue reading
London: One in three women would be willing to have cosmetic surgery, a new report reveals. The proportion of women who consider this kind of surgery has doubled in the past two years, according to research carried out by Key … Continue reading
London: The UK body, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons today condemned a new monthly cosmetic super draw in which contestants can win aesthetic surgery procedures which will take place in Prague. Briton John Babbage, of the company, Europa … Continue reading
London: The increasing trend for cosmetic procedures worldwide will continue in 2007 with approximately a 25-30% increase in surgical procedures over 2006 and a 30-40% increase in non-surgical procedures such as Botox and dermal filler injections, predicts Rajiv Grover, Consultant … Continue reading
London: MORE than £5 million will be taken out in personal loans this year to fund cosmetic surgery, with men accounting for a fifth of all ops, according to a report by Sainsbury’s Bank. People wanting operations are so desperate … Continue reading
Rejuvenation not re-creation is the trend for cosmetic surgery procedures this year , according to the UKs leading surgeons. And the demand for subtlety is being driven by patients who have had the reality of extreme procedures brought home to … Continue reading
London: Joan Collins who claims never to have had cosmetic surgery has gone under the knife, according to a top UK surgeon. The 72-year-old actress says her secret age-defying weapon is make-up. She recently told US TV: “The most glamorous … Continue reading
London: Prof Peter Butler, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been given the go-ahead to carry out four face transplants with injuries that conventional surgery has no more to offer. A new charity, The Face Trust, was also launches yesterday … Continue reading
Eyelash and eyebrow transplant surgery are set to become the new must-have procedure for women — and the occasional man. Using procedures pioneered by the hair loss industry for balding men, surgeons are using “plug and sew” techniques to give … Continue reading
London: People who seek cosmetic surgery for their face or body are more likely to be suffering from psychiatric problems than those don’t according to new research. And women who have breast implants appear to have a higher than usual … Continue reading
London: British cosmetic surgeons are to be trained to treat patients who have become addicted to surgery. In the UK the number of procedures is spiralling with a 35% increase last year, including 5,646 breast augmentations. Altogether there were 222,041 … Continue reading
The latest trend in the cosmetic surgery industry is for top-flight surgeons to link up with spas and luxury hotels to offer packages enabling patients to recover away from prying eyes — while enjoying a fabulous pampering holiday. And it’s … Continue reading
London, UK 3 August, 2006 The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, today published a concise checklist for those considering … Continue reading
London: The UK government’s watchdog, The Health Commission is to target unregulated cosmetic surgery clinics. Unregistered clinics may face prosecution or closure because of the danger they pose to the public. The commission receives around 50 complaints each year from … Continue reading
New York: Cosmetic surgeons in the US are using excess body fat to sculpt breasts rather than using implants. The procedure has been successfully carried out by New York surgeon Sydney Coleman and could make silicon implants, which need to … Continue reading
London: A British hospital is about to carry out he world’s first full-face transplant. The hospital’s ethical committee is expected to announce this week that it will approve the first operations. Royal Free Hospital plastic surgeon Peter Butler has been … Continue reading
London:The world’s top surgeons are the experts who count celebrities, royalty and the rich among their clientele. These doctors carry out subtle surgery rather than radical procedures and is the reason they are most in demand. SWEDEN Breasts: Dr Carl … Continue reading
London: More people aged 60 and over are opting for cosmetic surgery, according to a new report from the UK private health provider BUPA. There has been a large increase in operations among pensioners prompted, it is thought, by the … Continue reading
New York: Scientists have successfully used lasers to “melt” fat from skin without harming it. Although this experiment has only been used on pig fat they say lasers could be used to treat cellulite, acne and heart disease in humans. … Continue reading
London: NHS surgeons are being left to pick up the pieces after poor surgery at private treatment centres, warns a senior doctor in this weeks British Medical Journal. The number of patients we are seeing with problems resulting from poor … Continue reading
London:More than 22,000 cosmetic surgery operations were carried in the UK last year – an increase of 35% on the previous year. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons www.baaps.org.uk said: 22,041 surgical procedures were carried out by BAAPS members, … Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Renowned plastic surgery expert says face transplants are Absolutely Ethical. Nationally recognized authority on plastic surgery, Dr. Anthony Griffin, is speaking out in support of face transplant technology. The first human transplant was recently performed in France, and … Continue reading
