Older women are increasingly turning to rejuvenation treatments amid fears that they face being replaced by younger colleagues, a report suggested yesterday.
Soaring numbers of women over 55 plan to invest in non-surgical facial procedures such as chemical peels and Botox in what researchers call the Arlene Effect. (more…)
More women are following Ulrika Jonsson’s lead and having their breasts made smaller.
The number asking for an operation to reduce their size is up eight per cent at Britain’s largest cosmetic surgery firm. (more…)
Miserable Michelle Gudgeon, 44, was sick of the wrinkly folds of skin around her tummy. But to get into a bikini, she’d need to take drastic action…
“I couldn’t stop the tears rolling as I stared into the mirror. ‘Look at it, just hanging there,’ I sobbed, prodding my saggy tummy. (more…)
The Harley Medical Group has reported an astonishing 30 per cant rise in nipple surgery over the past 12 months. So what’s going on? Victoria Beckham’s pert appearance in a transparent black T-shirt ignited fresh speculation over whether her nipples are real or fake and the possibility of her launching a new trend. (more…)
London clinics have seen a surge in bookings for ‘sweatox’ treatments – the new procedure which stops perspiration for about seven months. The procedure involves injecting Botox into the armpits or other sweaty parts of the body. The Harley Medical Group can report that bookings are already up 40 per cent this year. (more…)
As the world feels the pressure to downsize, Victoria Beckham proves that she too is not immune. This, however, refers to cup size rather than finances.
Mrs Beckham has reportedly undergone surgery to replace her famous DD implants with a rather more conservative size B. While this operation would cost rather than save money, the reduction may boost her prospects in the fashion industry. Victoria is said to believe that her busty WAG look would mean her dress and denim designs would not be taken seriously. (more…)
Cosmetic surgery is a subject that still incites controversy in the UK and there is a huge gulf between the appetites for it here and the US, where people are five times as likely to undergo treatment.
However, that is where the market opportunity is, according to Mel Braham, chairman of The Harley Medical Group, which he set up 26 years ago in London’s Harley Street after a string of other ventures in sectors including tourism, agriculture and hair transplant clinics. (more…)
The Bespoke Peel
The new-to-the-UK Obagi Blue Chemical Peel uses a special blue dye that allows a dermatologist to see how deeply the peel sinks into a patients skin, before deciding how much solution is needed. ‘Most peels have a “one size fits all” element to them, meaning that everybody – regardless of their age and skin sensitivity – has the same amount of solution applied’, says Lisa Littlehales from The Harley Medical Group. ‘But the Obagi Blue Chemical Peel is much more bespoke.’ (more…)
Peter Knight finds out why men undergo plastic surgery and asks whether it’s worth the cost
More and more guys are having a nip, tuck, slice and suck to get the body beautiful in London. The capital has more plastic surgeons registered than any other region in the UK (47 registered with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, practising in 14 clinics). (more…)
Cosmetic surgery for men anxious about how they look at work no longer raises an eyebrow; write Mathew Garrahan and Emma Jacobs.
In the UK, Steven Clarke, a 25-year-old engineer at Rolls-Royce, has had laser treatment at plastic surgery specialists The Harley Medical Group to remove sun scars under his eyes. It seems that younger men such as Mr Clarke and Mr Burling are part of a generation that may be more comfortable with the idea of at least the non-invasive treatments. (more…)
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