Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Sarah Harding, of top pop act Girls Aloud, has ignited rumours about a possible boob job following the appearance of pictures showing her with a bigger bust than usual.

The photos were snapped as the singer was enjoying a recent night out in Mayfair and her tight black dress has sent a number of tongues wagging, reports Peace FM Online. Rumours are not unprovoked however, as earlier this year Sarah admitted she wouldn’t rule out a boob job. The star said: “My boobs aren’t too bad but they fluctuate. And it’s not like they just suddenly shrink and stay really pert either – sometimes you need something to refill them a bit. So yes, I’d definitely consider it.” (more…)

A new poll has found that unhealthy lifestyles are causing women to look older than their age.

The results of the survey found that lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, eating junk food, using sun beds and failing to look after their skin are causing women to look on average 4.25 years older than they are.

In the poll of 8,000 women it was also found that a quarter spend 10 minutes a day worrying about their aging, so it’s hardly surprising that the number of people turning to non surgical solutions such as fillers and Botox are on the rise. (more…)

The approach of the festive season has seen a rise in the number of people buying cosmetic surgery gift vouchers.

The number of people choosing to give their loved ones the opportunity to choose a cosmetic procedure or non surgical solutions as a Christmas gift appears to be on the rise, with recent figures from The Harley Medical Group showing a 200 per cent rise in year-on-year sales of gift vouchers. (more…)

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has revealed his choice to have turned to cosmetic surgery in 2010.

The 43-year-old tennis star admitted to “getting some work done” on his face this year, according to sporting news site Tennis Talk.

Speaking on UK TV show Daybreak, the star responded to questions about looking good for his age by saying: “It’s a dark arena here so you don’t see my wrinkles. I also had a face lift recently and I coloured my hair… (more…)

New figures reveal that more than half of executives would consider cosmetic treatments as a way of boosting their career prospects.

The study, carried out by consultant firm The Aziz Corporation, found that 54 per cent of female executives and 50.6 per cent of male would consider cosmetic treatments as a way of increasing their standing in their workplace.

What’s more, the company discovered that nearly a third of the female respondents, 30 per cent, had undergone cosmetic procedures already, as had 17 per cent of the men questioned. (more…)

Star of the screen Gwyneth Paltrow has sparked a slew of Botox rumours, after being spotted with an extremely smooth complexion.

At an appearance in Beverly Hills, where the actress was promoting her new film Country Strong, Gwyneth was noted to be looking very fresh faced, causing many to question whether she’d been making use of non surgical solutions such as Botox and fillers. (more…)

An increasing number of American men have been found to be turning towards cosmetic surgery, and Colorado is leading the pack.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Colorado men are noted as having more plastic surgery than the rest of the country.

Speaking to News 9, Colorado-based surgeon Dr Steven Vath explained his belief that the changing attitude towards cosmetic surgery has encouraged more men to consider treatments. He said: “I think it’s becoming less taboo for men to consider the idea of their appearance, and improving their appearance.” (more…)

Songstress Cher is more than used to being in the spotlight, but her appearance at the London premier of Burlesque has put her in a bit of a sticky situation – due to Daily Mail snaps of her with sticky tape along her jaw line. This is a classic trick used by actresses all throughout the history of Hollywood, but it seems a strange one for Cher to be sporting in this day and age – especially as she’s such a big fan of cosmetic surgery. (more…)

Music mogul Simon Cowell certainly isn’t shy about his love of Botox and cosmetic surgery, or sharing his opinions when it comes to potential surgery for his friends.

The star of the X Factor is reported to have given his fellow judges £3,000 worth of Botox vouchers as thank you gifts at the conclusion of the successful show. (more…)

While the airwaves may be buzzing with news of the new cosmetic surgery reality TV show Bridalplasty – which sees brides-to-be competing for a range of treatments, new figures are suggesting break up surgery may be on the rise.

A break up can have a big impact on self confidence, and many men and women are said to be turning to cosmetic surgery or non surgical solutions to boost their self image after a difficult break up or divorce, including everything from breast surgery or liposuction to Botox or fillers. (more…)