Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

An acne sufferer has become an internet sensation after she uploaded a video of herself applying makeup which completely masks her skin condition.

The woman, known only by her first name Cassandra, suffers from cystic acne – the most severe and painful form of skin acne – and, like many women, uses makeup to give her self-confidence. While the ‘miracle’ cover up is no doubt impressive, it is the courage that it must have taken for Cassandra to bear her naked skin to the world, via video network YouTube, which has impressed viewers.

The video has received more than 100 comments from people across the world and has clearly struck a chord with others suffering with the skin condition.

Exfoliation and hydration are the keys to rejuvenating tired looking and dry winter skin.

This is the advice of one skin expert, Louise Thomas-Minns, who explained the negative impact that cold weather can have on the skin during a recent interview.

“Dehydration is the term coined by the cosmetic industry to describe the tight, creepy appearance that’s down to a lack of water in the skin. It’s a lot more complex than this, however – upping your fluid intake can help,” she said.

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For patients who are considering a tummy tuck procedure, now is the time to go ahead if the results are to be fully visible by the time summer arrives.

Dr Sam Economou, a practising plastic surgeon, diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, says now is the perfect time to undergo tummy tuck surgery if patients can’t bear the thought of spending another summer with a figure they are not confident with.

Dr Economou says that tummy tuck patients are more often than not women whose abdominal wall has been stretched due to pregnancy, but he says he also treats a lot of men and women who have been left with excess skin after significant weight loss.

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People are confused about the difference between a plastic surgeon and an aesthetic surgeon, according to a recent newspaper report.

An article published in the Daily Mirror said the main reason for the confusion was the fact that both specialities involve improving a patient’s appearance. In addition, plastic and aesthetic surgeons undergo the same training, becoming a fully qualified doctor before taking a postgraduate degree in surgery.

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Face of Channel 4 show ‘How Clean is Your House’ Kim Woodburn has undergone breast reduction surgery after watching video footage of last year’s series of ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’

The outspoken television star watched back her time in the jungle and was unhappy with what she saw. During an appearance on ITV’s Loose Women this week, the 69-year-old revealed that she had undergone breast reduction surgery to reduce the size of 38FF chest.

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An increasing number of Australian men are undergoing plastic surgery procedures in an attempt to maintain youthful looks, according to one expert in the sector.

Dr John Flynn, of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, has said there has been a steady rise over a number of years in the number of men wanting surgical and non-surgical treatments. According to a report by the country’s Herald Sun newspaper, he suggested this is likely to be down to a change in people’s attitudes towards the cosmetic industry, along with the fact that procedures are now more affordable.

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Women in Saudi Arabia are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery, one of the country’s leading plastic surgeons has said.

In an interview with The Saudi Gazette, Dr Ayman Farhat, a consultant plastic surgeon working in Saudi Arabia, said: “The most common beauty procedures that Saudi women are scheduling are liposuction, plastic surgery on the nose, Botox injections and fillers, and hair removal by laser. Men also seek treatment, mainly for plastic surgery and reshaping of the nose, hair implants, and liposuction.”

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Alison Moyet has appeared on stage to show off her svelte figure following a dramatic weight loss programme.

The former member of 80s band Yazoo performed the Grace Jones classic Slave to the Rhythm at the Albert Hall last night as part of The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala, which aims to raise money for disadvantaged young people. Moyet was joined by fellow singers Boy George, Joss Stone and Pete Townshend, as well as comedian Tim Minchin and presenters Patrick Kielty and Edith Bowman.

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Winner of reality television show The Biggest Loser has opted to undergo a tummy tuck to complete her weight loss transformation.

Olivia Ward, winner of The Biggest Loser Season 11, was left with large amounts of loose skin following her dramatic weight loss as a contestant on the programme. The show follows the progress of contestants who are morbidly obese and who have failed to lose weight by themselves, and the results are often dramatic.

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Carol McGiffin, known for her work as a presenter on ITV’s daytime panel show Loose Women, has said she is considering having cosmetic surgery in order to maintain her looks.

According to the Daily Express newspaper, the 51-year-old revealed that she has been thinking about having a facelift to avoid looking like an “old lady” when she stands next to her fiancée Mark Cassidy, who is 22 years her junior.

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