Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

More women in their mid to late forties are turning to cosmetic surgery and a poll of more than 2,000 women over 40 says the so-called ‘invisible age’ could be the reason why.

The survey, commissioned by Clarivu Total Vision Correction, found that while life begins at 40, 46 is the age at which women become invisible to men. This is the age when women believe men cease to engage in chivalrous behaviour and stop doing gentlemanly things such as holding doors open and giving up their seat on the bus.

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Britain’s so-called ‘fattest teen’, Malissa, has been refused cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin caused by her massive weight loss.

The 19-year-old was referred for surgery by Dr Christian Jessen after appearing on Channel 4 documentary Embarrassing Fat Bodies, but surgeons postponed her treatment when Malissa failed to give up smoking.

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The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) have both said people need to “think carefully” before undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures.

The warning follows an increase in the number of competitions being held with cosmetic surgery procedures such as Botox injections and breast enlargements offered as prizes. The BBC has reported instances of treatments being offered in magazine competitions and lottery draws.

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A plastic surgeon based in Calgary, Canada, has noticed a rise in the number of men coming into his clinic for Botox and other non-surgical treatments for lines and wrinkles.

Dr Jason McWhirter, who is a specialist in skin care and dermatology, says that both men and women are requesting information about such procedures but the increase in men is particularly noticeable.

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Star of ITV2’s The Only Way is Essex, Chloe Simms, has revealed that she wants more cosmetic surgery.

The 29-year-old has already had breast enlargement surgery and revealed in the latest series of the reality television show that she is considering a return to the cosmetic surgery clinic to get bigger breast implants.

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A cosmetic surgery application for the iPhone already used in America is soon to be made available in the UK.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr Jonathan Kaplan has invented BuildMyBod, an app that allows consumers to find cosmetic surgery clinics, plastic surgeons, and information and prices on a range of cosmetic surgery procedures. It also allows consumers to book appointments using their mobile phone.

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Kym Marsh has revealed how she booked in for breast enlargement surgery and liposuction just months after losing her baby son Archie.

The actress, who has two children, David, 16, and Emily, 13, admitted that the timing might have seemed odd to some people, but she said that a confidence boost was exactly what she needed during such a traumatic time.

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Pop sensation Katy Perry has told Rolling Stone magazine that she used to tape her breasts down to make them look smaller.

Perry admits to wanting breasts from the age of 11 but to being taunted at school when her wish was granted. In sixth grade her large breasts earned her the nickname ‘over shoulder boulder holder’ and she found that taping them down made them, and her, less noticeable. (more…)

Experts have confirmed that creams are unlikely to be effective in treating cellulite and that cosmetic surgery may be the only option.

Dr Claudia Aguirre, scientific communications manager for the International Dermal Institute, admits that cellulite is a cosmetic issue and not a health concern but understands that it can be detrimental to mental wellbeing.

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Stars of The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), Kirk Norcross and Lauren Pope, have revealed that they both underwent nose reshaping surgery at the same time.

The pair, who feature in the current series of the ITV2 reality television show, were spotted leaving a London clinic with bandaged faces. Pope later tweeted the announcement to fans, saying: “Morning all! So another day indoors for me and Kirk. On the agenda today is baking cakes. Will tweet some pics when they’re done!

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