Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

With treatments such as Botox now being a normal part of many peoples’ beauty regimes, the industry has launched a new voluntary register to make it easier for Botox users to find accredited clinics to carry out the delicate treatments.

Those searching for reputable clinics to have the wrinkle relaxing treatments can now check whether or not the provider is listed on the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) registry.

NDTV reports that around 200,000 people get the non surgical treatments each year, with around 5,000 providers offering the service. This has caused increasing demand for Botox to be subject to the same regulations as other forms of cosmetic surgery treatments, to ensure people are in good hands.

“The consumers will need to look out for the quality mark which will assure them that if they go to that place, they’ll get a properly clinically trained person and also proper cleanliness in the facilities,” explained Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen of IHAS.

Although IHAS accreditation is not a guarantee of safety, Botox users could drastically reduce their risk of complications from the treatments when they look for the IHAS logo, which NDTV compares to a clinic “getting a safety certificate.”

IHAS accreditation is voluntary, this means that the onus is on Botox users to ensure that the clinics they visit have chosen to pursue the quality mark, and have proven themselves worthy.

One thing I always want to remind people of when they’re booking their cosmetic treatments is timing – you really do have to get the timing right for some things! For example, I’ve seen women who want to have a boob job before their wedding, but they don’t come and see us until a month before the ceremony. As you may have guessed, that doesn’t leave anywhere near enough time for you to have a consultation, be booked in for your treatment and then recover afterwards!

When you’re thinking about having any treatment, it’s a very good idea to find out how long it will take and if there any times that are particularly suited to the specific treatment. Laser hair removal is another really good example of this. As it takes several treatments to achieve the best results, it’s a good idea to start your course of treatments a good few months before summer. (more…)

As you may know already, here at The Harley Medical Group we’re passionate about making sure cosmetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries are only carried out by skilled professionals. Unfortunately, here in the UK we’ve seen and heard plenty of examples of people being put at risk by unqualified practitioners.

The good news is that this is beginning to change and we’re very happy to have been included on the IHAS Register of Injectable Cosmetic Providers! (more…)

Britain’s women could learn a lot about glamour by looking across the Channel to France, according to beauty experts. The country is well known for its glamorous ladies and even the wife of the French president is a fan of non surgical cosmetic treatments. (more…)

More mothers in the UK are investigating cosmetic surgery solutions to combat the effects pregnancy can have on their bodies. (more…)

Once viewed as the domain of women, cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly accepted by modern men, especially thanks to forthcoming celebrities like Simon Cowell, who make no secret of their love for Non-Surgical treatments. (more…)

The summer weather in August was great news for Britain’s tourism industry and sun worshippers alike, but the month also saw a rise in the number of women choosing liposuction to improve their beach bodies. (more…)

Ultimate Big Brother contestants Ulrika Jonsson and Vanessa Feltz have been open about their feelings towards cosmetic surgery since re-entering the house, and on Monday night discussed their shared love of non surgical treatments to reduce the signs of ageing.

Asked by Brian Dowling whether she would go under the knife for cosmetic surgery, Vanessa admitted that she had a gastric band fitted, but did not reveal whether she had undergone any invasive plastic surgery.

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Former Calvin Klein model and singer of alternative rock band Garbage, Shirley Manson sparked a heated discussion over cosmetic surgery in the music industry this week, when she revealed she was considering having treatments to boost her career. (more…)

British actress Sienna Miller is renowned as one of Hollywood’s most stylish leading ladies, but new photos have caused speculation that her famous figure has been enhanced with cosmetic surgery.

The 28-year-old was photographed with a noticeably larger bust on a recent holiday in Spain with Jude Law, her former fiancé who she is now dating again. Celebrity news website Make Me Heal has speculated that Sienna’s curvier figure may be the result of a breast enlargement. (more…)