Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

A lookalike of Katie Price, aka Jordan has surprised those closest to her by revealing her plans to have breast reduction surgery.

Lisa Lund has 38EE breasts and despite wanting to emulate Price’s trademark looks, she has made it clear that she would like her large breasts to be reduced to a more modest D-cup.

Lund told the Metro: “They’re really heavy so I’m getting a boob reduction next year. I want to go down to a D.”

The 25-year-old from Runcorn, Cheshire, is not alone in wanting the surgery – breast reduction is said to be the procedure that produces the most satisfactory results according to patients. The majority of women who undergo the treatment rejoice in freedom of movement, reduced back and neck pain and the opportunity to wear the clothes and swimwear they want to.

Lund has already had Botox injections and dermal fillers to plump up her lips and admits that keeping up with her idol is like a full-time job.

A recent survey asked women who had undergone cosmetic surgery how happy they were with the results, and breast reduction surgery patients were revealed as the most content.

A plastic surgery forum showed that 86 per cent of breast reduction patients described the procedure as ‘worth it’, which placed it in the top 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in terms of patient satisfaction.

The positive comments, posted on RealSelf.com, will come as no surprise to many plastic surgeons who see the chronic back and neck pain women with overly large breasts can suffer with.

Dr Gus Galante, a specialist plastic surgeon working in Indiana, said: “I’ve noticed for years that breast reduction typically produces a level of satisfaction that matches or exceeds even the most popular of procedures, such as breast augmentation, at my Indiana practice.

“In my opinion, this is because there are real physical benefits to the surgery, as well as emotional ones,” he added.

More Irish men than ever before are opting for Botox in order to compete on a more even playing field with younger candidates in the job market.

Botox is the cosmetic treatment of choice for older men looking for work and attending interviews, with solicitors and accountants topping the list of those enquiring about the procedure. Experts in the industry believe that there is a direct correlation between a tough employment market and the increase in the number of older men looking into anti-ageing procedures.

This revelation supports the latest figures released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which revealed an increase in younger men opting for procedures such as male chest reduction, and older men choosing facelifts and Botox.

Cosmetic surgery clinics in Ireland are currently unregulated but those in the industry say they would welcome the same strict regulations in Ireland as govern UK clinics.

Controversial pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that she would love to have babies and would consider post-pregnancy cosmetic surgery too.

The singer has admitted that she wrote the lyrics for her latest single, Born This Way, taken from her second album with the same name, to share her insecurities and attempt to alleviate them. Gaga has never had cosmetic surgery but told the Bang Media news source that she would consider it.

“I haven’t had any [surgery] yet, I was ‘born this way’. But maybe after I pop out a few Gaga babies I’ll be not born this way anymore,” she said.

The 25-year-old is no stranger to being in the public eye and her latest revelation comes just a few weeks after she split with long-term boyfriend Luc Carl. Despite this, she is still happy to talk about her desire to get married and have children, and even outlined what her perfect wedding would look like – small and intimate.

More men are opting for cosmetic surgery as the stigma fades and technological advances mean shorter recovery times.

“Men are figuring out what women have long known—that appearance really does matter,” says David Sarwer, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

For 59-year-old David Culpepper, one patient newly converted to the idea of cosmetic surgery, a facelift and chin implant spelt the end for his “big old saggy chin” – the words of his fiancée in the run-up to their big day.

While women still account for the majority of cosmetic surgery procedures, it seems more men are choosing to have fat removal surgery, ear reshaping surgery and anti-ageing procedures such as neck lifts. Male chest reduction surgery, which is used to correct the issue of gynaecomastia – or ‘man boobs’ – is also becoming increasingly popular among men of all ages.

According to Mr Sarwer, men choose surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments such as Botox as a way to retain their competitive edge in business. These treatments can be done quickly and require no down time, making them perfect for businesspeople.

Figures from last year, collated by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, showed that the most popular procedure among younger men and teens was male chest reduction surgery, with around 75 per cent of the 18,000 men who underwent the procedure aged between 13 and 19.

Liposuction and chin implants could be the answer for women looking for a more feminine jaw line, says one plastic surgeon.

Dr Jason Diamond, a specialist facial plastic surgeon based in America, said: “Often times, to make somebody look more feminine and more elegant, we actually perform a chin implant to extend the profile.”

According to Dr Diamond, to achieve a face that is in proportion, the chin must meet up with an imaginary line drawn straight down from the centre of the lower lip. If the chin falls behind this line then it can look weak.

Surgeons can choose from a variety of chin implants to achieve the patient’s desired look, but it is essential that any excess fat in the neck or jaw line is removed as part of the process. This ensures that the entire area is contoured and the skin is tightened.

Dr. Thomas Barnes agrees: “Due to technological breakthroughs, there are so many options to help people take years off their appearance without undergoing large surgeries.

“And the best part is we can perform these procedures that yield dramatic results without the risks of anaesthesia.”

Pippa Middleton has boosted requests for cosmetic surgery procedures as well as the number of women attended Pilates classes.

Since the royal wedding on April 29, the 22-year-old sister of the Duchess of Cambridge has been the subject of a media frenzy. Her pert derrière has been photographed and discussed almost more than the royal newlyweds, and the storm shows no sign of calm.

Cosmetic surgery clinics across the UK have noticed a significant rise in the number of women enquiring about procedures to help them achieve the perfect bottom. More women are asking about the combination of liposuction and thigh lift surgery to sculpt their figures in time for the bikini season.

Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian – all famous for their curvaceous figures and shapely bottoms – didn’t feature on this year’s celebrity surgery wish-list, with Pippa’s slender curves topping the list instead.

Dr Constantino Mendieta, a plastic surgeon based in Miami, said: “I am seeing more and more demand for the Pippa a*se – she is becoming a sensation.”

“Before it was Jennifer, Kylie and Serena, but Pippa has swept these guys aside”, Dr Mendieta added.

The number of men undergoing cosmetic procedures is predicted to increase in 2011, according to the American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

This follows a trend observed between 2009 and 2010, when data from ASPS showed that the male percentage of plastic surgery patients had gone up from 7 per cent to 9 per cent. The most common enhancement was nose reshaping, followed by eyelid surgery and liposuction.

Non-surgical treatments also showed growth in popularity, with Botox (clinically known as botulinum toxin) coming out on top and laser hair removal and microdermabrasion close behind. In 2010, of 13.1 million cosmetic procedures performed, 1.6 million were surgical, while 11.6 million were minimally invasive.

The ASPS website states: “As the economy continues to improve, demand for face-lifts and other facial rejuvenation surgery will increase.

“Non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures will also see some growth, but people who have been putting off surgery for the past few years because of the economy will be ready for the gold standard in facial rejuvenation in 2011.”

Botox and dermal fillers have once again topped the list of most popular non-surgical treatments, according to recent figures.

Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that last year alone Botox earned $5.4 million, soft tissue fillers $1.8 million, chemical peels $1.1 million, laser hair removal $938,000, and microdermabrasion $825,000.

President of the ASPS, Dr Phil Haeck, said: “Injectables have remained robust despite the economy. Botox and Dysport injections are up 12 percent.”

Jeff Russell, executive director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has noticed the vigorous growth in this area too.

“We are hearing from our members that minimally invasive procedures like Botox and other cosmetic injectables, medically supervised hCG weight loss, as well as laser training, microdermabrasion and chemical peels are in tremendous demand by patients,” he said.

Experts believe that the growth of such treatments will continue to be vigorous and have predicted high profits from Botox and other injectable treatments.

More people in their 50s are opting for plastic surgery in a bid to boost their careers as well as their looks, says one surgeon.

Denise Basham-Knowles, a realtor and auctioneer living in Lynchburg, USA, decided to have a face lift to help her look and feel younger, and more confident when talking to clients.

“I wasn’t smiling as much, because I was starting to feel like as I got older people were looking at me,” Basham-Knowles told news site WDBJ7.com.

“Personally, I’m a lot happier,” she said.  “I wake up and smile in the mornings.”

It seems she is not alone. Dr Simon Hatin, a cosmetic surgeon and member of Plastic Surgery Associates of Lynchburg, said: “We get people older and older who see that these things are available.

“[Treatments] can range from smoothening out of wrinkles to softening of folds [and] lifting of certain areas.”

While Bashan-Knowles admits that having cosmetic surgery is not going to “make your business boom overnight”, she is adamant that if you feel good about the way you look that, “you’re going to do a better job”.