New research is warning that while excessive dieting could make your body look slimmer, it can also lead to an older-looking appearance.
The link between excessive weight loss through dieting and perceived age was studied through American researchers, who found that in some cases, losing 10 pounds added about four years to a woman’s appearance. (more…)
British actress Amanda Holden has revealed that she’s planning to undergo new cosmetic surgery procedures in an effort to preserve her youthfulness.
According to The Mirror, the Britain’s Got Talent judge said: “I’ll go under the knife in due course. I’ll have my eyelids lifted and probably have half a facelift under my chin.” (more…)
Next week sees Botox – Botulinum toxin – celebrate its twentieth birthday and recent research has found that the treatment, beloved by millions, has a number of beneficial applications besides holding back time. It has been revealed that Botox can in fact also be used to aid problems as varied as excessive sweating and migraines. (more…)
The popularity of cosmetic laser treatments in the USA has seen record rises over the last three years, according to new data from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
First Science.com reports that AACS cosmetic surgeons have seen a 456 per cent rise in men and a 215 per cent increase in women opting for laser resurfacing. This laser procedure is designed to minimise wrinkles and facial lines.
What’s more, laser hair removal treatments are now the second most performed non-invasive procedure in the country, following Botox injections . (more…)
Breast augmentation is now the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the USA, according to new statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Over 355,000 breast augmentations were performed last year, ensuring that the operation overtook liposuction as the number one cosmetic surgery of choice for Americans. (more…)
Joan Rivers, comedian and straight-talking cosmetic surgery icon, has just announced a four-night live stand-up act in New York, shortly after releasing a pair of new books.
Ms Rivers’ new books straddle two sides of the writing divide: in February 2009, she released the fictional story Murder at the Academy Awards: A Red Carpet Mystery; and in December last year, her non-fiction account hit the shelves, entitled Men Are Stupid… And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman’s Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery. (more…)
The Bespoke Peel
The new-to-the-UK Obagi Blue Chemical Peel uses a special blue dye that allows a dermatologist to see how deeply the peel sinks into a patients skin, before deciding how much solution is needed. ‘Most peels have a “one size fits all” element to them, meaning that everybody – regardless of their age and skin sensitivity – has the same amount of solution applied’, says Lisa Littlehales from The Harley Medical Group. ‘But the Obagi Blue Chemical Peel is much more bespoke.’ (more…)
English superstar Marianne Faithfull claimed she was interested in cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate her legendary good looks.
The singer and actress revealed that she was considering a neck lift in an interview with the Guardian. When asked how she felt about cosmetic surgery, the star replied, “I’m thinking about it. I’d love to have the area around my neck and my chin just lifted a bit, but the problem is I don’t like pain. I think I probably will do it eventually.” (more…)
Cosmetic surgery clinics around the world are seeing an increase in the number of men seeking Botox – or ‘Boytox’ – injections.
A report in the Times notes that there has been a recent sharp rise in the number of men seeking Botox jabs. The report notes that in the United States, about 30,000 American men are having the procedure every six weeks. (more…)
I saw somebody walking down the street in cropped leggings and ballet shoes the other day. That can only mean one thing – we’re finally leaving winter behind! Which also means that it’s about time I started to step up my preparations for summer and get my beauty regime under control. I’ve been paying extra attention to revitalizing my dry winter skin already and it’s certainly perked me up a bit, but now it’s the thought of baring my arm pits and shins in summer dresses that’s on my mind. Shaving every day is more hassle than I can be bothered with, and I hate the smell of creams so I’m going for laser hair removal this year. (more…)
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