Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

A Scottish doctor who became one of Britain’s first female plastic surgeons has left thousands of pounds to charity in her will.

Anne Sutherland, who died in March this year aged 89, was discouraged by her father from training to be a doctor as he did not believe it to be a suitable profession for a woman. According to a report by the Scotsman, Ms Sutherland originally trained as a dietician, but later went on to become a renowned consultant in the field of plastic surgery and an expert on burns.

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Dr Michael McCracken, who heads up a cosmetic surgery clinic in Colorado, has said that people in the 31 to 45 age group are behind an increase in demand for cosmetic procedures.

His views are backed up by the latest figures to be published by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which showed that Generation X – those aged between 31 and 45 – accounted for 43 per cent of cosmetic procedures last year.

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British divorcees over the age of 60 are turning to cosmetic surgery as they look to change their lifestyles.

According to figures compiled by the Office for National Statistics, the over-60s age group is the only one in the UK where divorce rates are on the rise. A report by Marketing Week said these so-called silver separators who are newly unhitched are looking for new experiences and want to reinvent themselves.

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If you’re interesting in fighting the signs of ageing there are lots of things you can do. You will need to make some small lifestyle changes to see the results but we’re sure you’ll think it’s well worth the effort. Read our list to get top tips on how to stay looking beautiful as you get older:

1)    Quit smoking
Smoking will accelerate the rate at which your skin ages, meaning you will experience wrinkles and dull skin before your non-smoking friends. If you quit while you’re ahead you may be able to remove any lasting damage caused to your skin and overall health.

2)    Wear sun cream everyday
Everyone knows that prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, but it will also age your skin and give it a leathery look. You can apply one of our moisturisers with in-built sun protection factor (SPF) every day to help combat the effects of UV rays which are present even on cloudy days.

3)    Eat more fruit and veg
Getting your five a day is incredibly important as it will give your body all of the vitamins and nutrients that it needs to stay healthy and efficient – and you’ll notice an improvement in your skin almost immediately too!

4)    Get some exercise
You should get at least half an hour of exercise at least once a day, which will help to keep your skin cells oxygenated, as well as your body in shape.

5)    Drink more water
Water will help to hydrate your skin, which will reduce the signs of aging. Drink around six 200ml glasses of water a day if you can.

6)    Stay calm
Stress is one of the main causes for early signs of ageing, so try to figure out what it is that is creating your stress and eliminate it from your lifestyle.

7)    Enjoy a cup of green tea
Green tea is packed with antioxidants and can really help to improve the youthfulness of your skin and keep your digestive system healthy.

8)    Use good skin care
Make sure you use good quality skin products in your daily regime. We have a special line of anti-ageing skin care products that have been designed to boost the production of collagen, which is key to plumped up, youthful looking skin.

9)    Consider a surgical procedure
If you’re serious about talking anti-ageing there are a number of procedures you can have done, such as a face lift or eye bag removal. You can also have Botox, dermal fillers or a skin peel, all of which are non-invasive. Check out our website for more information.

10)     Invest in some good makeup
When it comes down to it, makeup can often be a woman’s best friend. You don’t have to wear a lot of it to give you a youthful appearance, just make sure you buy high quality, mineral-based products as they will work better and be kinder to skin.

Plastic surgery procedures that are “visible” are proving to be the most popular with female patients.

Nose jobs, boob jobs and face lifts have topped a list of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for 2010. According to the latest industry figures, 38,274 surgical procedures were carried out in 2010, compared with 36,482 in the previous year – an increase of 5 per cent. Of those who underwent procedures, almost 90 per cent (34,413) were women.

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Australians are expected to spend almost AU$7bn on cosmetic surgery, hair and beauty treatments by the end of the year, according to new research.

Data compiled by market research firm IBISWorld shows that AU$6.99bn will be splashed out in 2011 by consumers intent on improving their personal appearance. Cosmetic surgery is said to account for a growing share of total spend.

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A surgeon based in Orange County, California, claims to have treated more men than ever before over the past 18 months.

Dr Tenley Lawton, a board-certified plastic surgeon who works from a practice in Newport Beach, California, said the current trend for men to undergo cosmetic surgery and try non-surgical solutions has certainly had an effect on her business.

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An 84-year-old woman who had breast enlargement surgery has revealed that she couldn’t be happier with the results.

Marie Kolstad is officially the oldest person in the world to have had breast enlargement surgery and the pensioner stands by her decision. Kolstad, from California, spent £5,000 on the surgery, which saw her go from a 36B to a 38D and have her breast lifted at the same time.

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An increasing number of women are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to correct their ageing ear lobes.

According to a report by the Daily Mail newspaper, “saggy earlobes” have become a problem for some women, partly due to wearing heavy jewellery over a number of years. Often, surgery involving the ears will be carried out at the same time as a facelift, but not always.

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Everybody loves a good myth, like the fact that pulling out a grey hair will make two grow in its place, and shaving your legs makes the hair grow back thicker. Here we talk about the myths associated with cosmetic surgery, and the facts according to The Harley Medical Group:

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MYTH
Like tattoos, cosmetic surgery is addictive and a lot of people go on to have multiple procedures.
FACT
95% of patients will only have one procedure, and they will only do that after several years of thought and research.

2.
MYTH
Women who have breast enlargement surgery want to have really large breasts, like glamour model Jordan.
FACT
Most women only go up by one or two cup sizes and the average size is a C cup. Women are now wanting a more natural look opting for a tear-drop shaped implant rather than the traditional round high contour.

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MYTH
Many people view cosmetic surgery as just another beauty treatment because it is so commonplace.
FACT
Research shows that the average patient thinks about their surgery for two to three years before going ahead.

4.
MYTH
More men are now having cosmetic surgery than women.
FACT
While many more men are having cosmetic surgery than in previous years, still only make up 17% of patients at The Harley Medical Group.

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MYTH
People have cosmetic surgery to stand out.
FACT
Most cosmetic surgery patients don’t have a procedure to stand out; they have treatment to help them fit in.

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