Entries by Clinic Team

C4 Cosmetic Surgery Show Comes Under Fire for Exploitation

A new cosmetic surgery show due to be hosted on Channel 4 has come under fire for exploitation. The show, which sees a panel vote on whether participants should undergo cosmetic surgery, is being dubbed by MPs as “tawdry and exploitative”. Alex Mahon, the chief executive of Channel 4, alongside its chairman, Charles Gurassa, were […]

Study Finds the Male Facelift Makes Men More Likeable and Trustworthy

A new study has revealed that men who undergo a facelift appear more trustworthy and likeable. It also interestingly showed that they appear as though they have better social skills. Here, we’ll review the study and its findings and also take a look at how male facelifts differ from female facial surgery procedures. Results of […]

Proof that women age faster than men

Although men and women share many similarities there are some things that are undeniably different and one of these things is how well we age. Aside from some of the physical changes that happen to our bodies as we get older, differences in the way the skin is made up mean that men and women […]

Baby boomers driving increase in cosmetic surgery for online dating

The baby boomer generation is fuelling an increase in cosmetic surgery as they look to re-enter the online dating game. Procedures such as anti-wrinkle injections and liposuction are proving particularly popular for those aged over 55. Here, we’ll look at the rising trend of baby boomers going under the knife and the main factors driving […]

Latest cosmetic surgery figures shows growth in tummy tucks and lipo

The latest cosmetic surgery figures released by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), has revealed a small rise in the number of procedures carried out in 2018. According to the figures, tummy tucks and liposuction procedures saw the biggest increases, up by 18% and 12% respectively. The continued popularity of cosmetic surgery is […]

What’s the difference between a breast lift and breast reduction?

Breast augmentation has remained one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for decades. Used to increase the size of the breasts, it can also be effective at creating much better alignment and symmetry. However, for those looking to reshape or reduce the size of their breasts, a breast reduction or breast lift would be the […]

Is There a Right Age to Have Cosmetic Surgery?

Cosmetic surgery has significantly increased in popularity over the past decade. The number of patients, both male and female, opting to go under the knife has risen dramatically due to pressures of social media and the increase in acceptance towards cosmetic procedures. However, not all patients actually need cosmetic surgery, and many are left confused […]

Government Urges Cosmetic Clinics to Screen for Mental Health Problems

Cosmetic clinics which are members of the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), will now need to screen patients for mental health problems. After meeting with NHS England, the JCCP agreed to include the new measures within its practice. The move comes as an increasing number of young people suffering from mental health issues, turn […]

Blepharoplasty is in Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures Last Year

New figures have recently been released in the US, highlighting the most popular cosmetic procedures of 2018. While the majority of surgical procedures focused on the body, there were a couple of facial procedures which made it to the top five. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, came in at number three, with a staggering 206,529 […]

New device could minimise cosmetic surgery scarring

When patients undergo surgical cosmetic surgery, one of the biggest concerns is scarring. All cosmetic surgery procedures involve incisions made into the skin so you will always be left with a scar, which will hopefully flatten and fade over time but will never disappear entirely. Now, researchers from the Binghamton University, of the State University […]