When considering cosmetic surgery, people would be best-served by keeping the procedures close to home, according to officials.
Citizens of particular countries, including the United Kingdom, looking to get plastic surgery can be assured they will be carried out to acceptable standards in their own countries, it has been said. (more…)
People thinking about enhancing their appearance with cosmetic surgery should always spend time researching their surgeon and clinic before making their decision, to make sure they choose someone reputable, according to leading members of the field.
Cosmetic surgeon Rajiv Grover, secretary to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, told Private Healthcare UK that people should not allow themselves to be tempted by cheaper deals for plastic surgery overseas, as these clinics may not be accredited or regulated. Mr Grover added that many overseas clinics may trivialise procedures.
“Companies that advertise [flying abroad for surgery] are seducing people into thinking it’s something glamorous to sit on the beach and have a holiday while you are there, but it’s a surgical operation,” he explained.
The surgeon added that there are reputable clinics abroad as well as in the UK, but said it was imperative to “research the surgeon” before making a commitment – and there may be other issues when choosing surgeons overseas.
“You don’t see the surgeon until after you arrive and then it’s too late, so there isn’t a cooling off period,” Mr Grover explained.
One of the core features patients should look for in a cosmetic surgery clinic is one that offers in-depth consultations prior to surgery, to make sure patients are choosing the procedure that’s right for them.
They should also check that comprehensive after care is included in the price, to help them acclimatise after surgery and deal with any complications that may arise.
Showbiz sisters Kylie and Dannii Minogue recently revealed the top beauty secrets that have helped keep them looking so youthful into their 30s and 40s. The sisters discussed the products they consider essential to taking care of their complexions, as well as non surgical treatments to hold back the years. (more…)
I was skipping through the news this morning when I saw an article in the Daily Mail all about two sisters with very different views on cosmetic surgery. Linda, the older sister, is all for it. She’s had a number of treatments, from botox and fillers to liposuction and a face lift and feels great for them.
However, her younger sister is totally against the idea! As you can imagine, it seems to cause a little bit of friction between the two of them, but nothing serious enough to stop them from being close – and I think they both look lovely.
It’s always nice to see families set aside their differences, no matter what the disagreement may be about, but it did make me wonder whether people find it more difficult to decide they want to have cosmetic surgery if their close family and friends don’t think they should.
I think that, when it comes down to it, while it would nice for your family or partner to support your choice 100 per cent, the decision to have cosmetic surgery has to be your own. The last thing you want to be is overly influenced by the people around you. Imagine how it would sound the other way round – ‘husband tells his wife to get a boob job’ – and you’ll see what I mean.
If I ever spoke to someone who said they were having treatment because someone else told them to, I’d ask them to have a long, hard look at themselves – and at the person who said it in the first place. Cosmetic surgery is a very personal experience, and that means you can’t do it for someone else – or promise not to for someone else either.
After all, it’s you that has to live in your skin, not your parents, your friends, your lover or even your sister!
Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal may be looking to boost his credentials as a leading man with a little help from cosmetic surgery. The Prince of Persia star is rumoured to have had a rhinoplasty to make his nose more defined.
Make Me Heal reports that the 29-year-old star may have had a nose job to narrow the tip of his nose, reducing its wide and round appearance. Having already been voted one of the world’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006 by People magazine, Jake is evidently making the most of his looks.
Miami-based cosmetic surgeon Dr Michael Salzhauer agreed, stating: “Jake Gyllenhaal is flaunting an improved looking nose. The tip of his nose has been defined and narrowed. Looks fantastic and really gives his face a sculpted look.”
Plastic surgery is nothing new in the Gyllenhaal family, with Jake’s older sister Maggie also being rumoured to have had a nose job as well as a possible breast lift, eye lift, liposuction on her chin and even a mini neck lift.
The 32-year-old actress may also have had non surgical treatments to hold back the signs of ageing, such as chemical peels and Botox.
Jake’s career continues to go from strength to strength, following up his appearance in Disney’s animated feature Prince of Persia: Sands of Time this summer with upcoming lead roles in the romantic comedy Nailed, opposite Jessica Biel, and drama film Love and Other Drugs, alongside Anne Hathaway.
A new study has suggested that liposuction is now the world’s most sought-after cosmetic surgery procedure, accounting for 18.8 per cent of all treatments carried out worldwide.
The fat removal procedure was previously identified as the world’s third most popular treatment, after breast augmentation and nose reshaping. However, a recent survey of cosmetic surgery treatments in 25 countries, carried out by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) revealed that breast augmentation and nose jobs now account for 17 and 9.4 per cent of surgeries, respectively.
The Irish Times reports that blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, has also risen in popularity to become the third most popular treatment at 13.5 per cent, overtaking rhinoplasty for the first time.
Non surgical treatments were also found to be on the rise, having now overtaken cosmetic surgery to account for 8.7 million treatments worldwide, compared to 8.5 million for more invasive treatments.
The top three non-surgical procedures were found to be toxin injections, which accounted for nearly a third of all non-surgical treatments, and collagen injections, at 20.1 per cent. Laser hair removal is now the world’s third most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment, accounting for 13.1 per cent of treatments.
ISAPS, which regulates cosmetic surgery treatments across the globe, also estimated that there are around 31,000 certified plastic surgeons working today. By choosing a certified cosmetic surgeon, patients can rest assured that their treatments are being carried out by safe and experienced hands.
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TV personality Anthea Turner isn’t keeping quiet about her love of cosmetic surgery as a way to hold back the years, and recently showed off her athletic figure by posing for Closer magazine, recreating Madonna’s famous pose from Hung Up. (more…)
Singing star Rihanna may have had a rhinoplasty to slim the appearance of her nose, according to experts.
Gossip site Media Takeout reports that nine cosmetic surgeons were shown two different pictures of the 22-year-old star, who sang such hits as Rude Boy, and all agreed that she had most likely had a nose job at some point in her career. (more…)
Sun-seekers are being urged to protect themselves against harmful UV rays this summer, which can have lasting damage on their complexions as well as increase their risk of skin cancer. (more…)
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