Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Actress Denise Richards has spoken out about her experiences of cosmetic surgery and why she would urge all prospective patients to do thorough research.

Richards, 40, had breast augmentation surgery when she 19 years old but said she was in such a hurry to have it done that she failed to do her research properly. As a result, she was left with bigger implants than she wanted – something she feels could have been avoided if she had carried out thorough research beforehand.

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Rumours have begun circulating that George Clooney’s most recent ex-girlfriend, lingerie model Elisabetta Canalis, has had breast augmentation.

The pair split up last month after Canalis mentioned the prospect of marriage, something divorcee Clooney has announced publically that he will not be considering again, with anyone. Since then Canalis confirmed to the Italian press that she has signed a number of modelling and acting contracts worth tens of millions of dollars.

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Labour leader Ed Miliband has undergone nose reshaping surgery in a bid to cure his sleep apnoea.

A friend of the politician denied rumours that the operation was to make his voice sound less nasal, and confirmed that he sounds exactly the same as he did before the surgery. The procedure was said to have cost the taxpayer £1,300 and focused on correcting a deviated septum, which can make the condition of sleep apnoea worse.

A spokeswoman for the Labour leader said: “He is now recovering for a few days before going on holiday with his family.”

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Teenagers opt for nose and ear reshaping surgery, young adults choose breast augmentation, those entering middle age pick liposuction and eye bag removal is most popular with those in old age.

These are the findings of two sets of statistics – one from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the other from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Orange County Register pulled together the statistics, which focus entirely on female patients, and published ‘Plastic Surgery From Teenage to Old’ today.

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An American woman has lost 125 pounds – almost nine stone – after weight loss surgery, but now feels she needs cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin.

Kortnie Schultz, from Baltimore, USA, said not only is she considerably lighter but she also follows a much healthier lifestyle.

“I eat healthier. Obviously I can’t eat as much as I did before, but I pick healthier choices,” said the 34-year-old.

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A survey has revealed that almost half of women would consider cosmetic surgery to correct features that they are not happy with.

The poll of 3,000 women aged between 18 and 30 years old found that 43.5 per cent of women who had ever been teased or bullied would consider cosmetic surgery to increase their self-confidence. Nearly half (47.45 per cent) of those women asked said they had been teased or bullied at some point in their lives.

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America reality television star Vienna Girardi has made her first public appearance since having nose reshaping surgery.

The 25-year-old, who made a name for herself after appearing on reality dating show The Bachelor in America, had the cosmetic surgery earlier this month in Houston, Texas. Latest pictures see her looking a little swollen and with a bandage on her nose as she made her way through the arrivals hall at Los Angeles International airport.

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A Bristol MP has praised those cosmetic surgery clinics that have supported an initiative to make injectable treatments such as Botox safer for patients.

Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, said: “I am very pleased that The Harley Medical Group have now been placed on the register Treatments You Can Trust. I sincerely hope that this will help to improve standards of customer safety in other clinics within my constituency of Bristol West.

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A cosmetic surgery expert has told the Daily Mail newspaper that the best prevention of lines and wrinkles is to wear a high SPF (sun protection factor) daily, to smile regularly and to cut out drinking and smoking.

Liz Jones, a reporter for the daily newspaper, spoke to Mr Alex Karidis – an experienced cosmetic surgeon – about how to rejuvenate her appearance and why she suffered from loose skin, eye bags and wrinkles.

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An increasing number of people are opting to undergo surgery to change the shape of their jawline and make themselves more attractive.

According to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald, men and women are choosing to have work performed to make their chins and jawlines more rounded. While some opt to have part of their jaw removed, others choose chin implants to alter the shape of their face.

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