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”.
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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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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.
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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,…
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…
The Right Reasons to Choose Cosmetic Surgery
After the announcement regarding Channel 4’s newly commissioned The Surjury TV show, plastic surgeons have expressed their concern over the message it delivers. The show sees young people put in front of a panel of judges who vote on whether…
The Benefits of a Breast Reduction Procedure
Having larger, fuller breasts isn’t always considered a good thing. Not only can they lead to embarrassment for some women, but they can also prove to be uncomfortable too. Larger breasts can link to back pain and it can be difficult finding…
Cosmetic Surgeries that are staying on top
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has released its annual figures, revealing cosmetic surgery procedures were down 16% in 2023 from the previous year. This follows the biggest year-on-year increase reported in 2022, that was put down to a peak in demand post-pandemic. But the popularity of certain procedures has remained consistent. Here […]