In what can only be described as one of the most bizarre cosmetic surgery stories a man has been awarded compensation of £26,000. The individual apparently underwent surgery on his nose only for the operation to leave it a different colour. He decided to get a nose job after years of playing rugby left his […]
Going under the knife has grown in popularity over the last few decades, not just in Britain and the USA, but across the globe. There are also some suggestions that another trend is growing, namely mothers and daughters getting work done at the same time. While this ‘power-bonding’ as it is apparently called is well […]
The popularity of cosmetic or plastic surgery has exploded over the last couple of decades. Even countries which would be considered to be rather backward compared to say the UK or USA has seen a rapid increase in work being carried out. While it is generally accepted now that most people get a nose job […]
Experts believe that websites in particular but also adverts in other media are affecting visitors by persuading them to go under the knife whether they need to or not. This impulsive buying is being fuelled by money-off vouchers and other deals. British surgeons are particularly scathing of the American Groupon company that is behind many […]
Gwyneth Paltrow the well known American actress was recently voted the World’s Best Dressed Woman by the equally famous People’s Magazine. However in an interview she also stated that she would go under the knife if need be to maintain her looks. That said the 39 year old did emphasise that this was not something […]
It seems that going under knife in India is as common as anything else. What’s more, it appears to be Indian men that are driving this by encouraging their wives and girlfriends to get work done. The reason is also simple. Apparently many men want their spouses to return to the look she had when […]
In the light of the recent PIP breast implant scandal, the authorities have decided to overhaul the cosmetic surgery industry in Britain. Medical Director of the NHS, Bruce Keogh is to lead a team to gather evidence and compile a report. This is expected to be published in March with recommendations for the Government. Speaking […]
While stem cell research is for many people a step too far, nevertheless it is being found useful in many medical treatments including it seems, plastic surgery. One of the advances that stem cell research has helped to achieve is the development of non invasive techniques. For example, a recent innovation is Adivive Fat Transfer […]
A well respected plastic surgeon who is based in New Jersey recently suggested that people can help themselves more by ensuring they seek out properly qualified practitioners. While Dr. Richard D’Amico welcomed a UK report into the PIP breast implant scandal, he believes many women can be easily duped by unscrupulous and unqualified cosmetic surgeons; […]
