Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton revealed her vulnerable side when she broke down in the house and spoke publically about the reasons she felt her marriage to singer Preston didn’t last. The glamour model returned to the show for the final series, and has also discussed her breast enlargement and other cosmetic treatments while competing for the crown of the Ultimate Big Brother housemate.

Chantelle sprang to fame in 2006 as the first ‘ordinary contestant’ to feature in Celebrity Big Brother, and two years after winning the show she had a boob job to take her up to a 32FF. (more…)

Singing star Liz McClarnon has spoken about her newfound love of Botox – not just to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but also to combat sweating.

Liz told ITV show This Morning: “Do you want to know a little secret? I got some [Botox] the other day! It was amazing!

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Michelle Collins is the latest soap star to speak out in support of women choosing Botox to help them hold on to their youth – though the former EastEnders star would not reveal whether she had used the wrinkle-relaxing treatment herself.

“It’s a woman’s prerogative not to tell,” Michelle told Hello magazine in a recent interview.

“But I have nothing against Botox. Why not have it if it makes you feel and look better?”

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More Brits have expressed their desire for cosmetic surgery enhancements than ever before, with 90 per cent saying they had thought about improving some part of their body through surgery.

A survey of 2,500 women reported by the Metro revealed that the summer weather is causing more women across Britain to look towards plastic surgery as a way to achieve their ideal bikini body. The most common area women said they wanted to improve was their stomachs, with 68 per cent expressing desire for a tummy tuck.

In second place was liposuction – previously claimed to be the world’s most popular procedure – with 29 per cent saying they wanted the treatment to get rid of excess fat.

After the tummy, the areas of the body women said they were least happy with were their legs, bottoms and busts, with four per cent saying they would choose some form of breast surgery and six per cent desiring cosmetic surgery on their buttocks. The most frequently cited celebrity inspirations for women’s bodies were cosmetic surgery fans Kelly Brook and Katie Price.

Non surgical treatments such as Botox and laser hair removal were found to be popular too, though were considered less vital to achieving a beach body. Only 10 per cent of the women questioned said they would not consider any form of enhancement, suggesting cosmetic surgery is becoming ever more popular.

Peter Andre has denied claims that his ex-wife Katie Price, aka Jordan, is planning to open a cosmetic surgery clinic in her new home, after he was reported by one tabloid as being “furious” about the idea.

The 37-year-old singer told New! Magazine: “There was a story in a downmarket magazine last week saying that I was furious because Kate is opening a Botox clinic at her house, and I’m worried about the effect this will have on Princess. (more…)

Showbiz sisters Kylie and Dannii Minogue recently revealed the top beauty secrets that have helped keep them looking so youthful into their 30s and 40s. The sisters discussed the products they consider essential to taking care of their complexions, as well as non surgical treatments to hold back the years. (more…)

I was skipping through the news this morning when I saw an article in the Daily Mail all about two sisters with very different views on cosmetic surgery. Linda, the older sister, is all for it. She’s had a number of treatments, from botox and fillers to liposuction and a face lift and feels great for them.

However, her younger sister is totally against the idea! As you can imagine, it seems to cause a little bit of friction between the two of them, but nothing serious enough to stop them from being close – and I think they both look lovely.

It’s always nice to see families set aside their differences, no matter what the disagreement may be about, but it did make me wonder whether people find it more difficult to decide they want to have cosmetic surgery if their close family and friends don’t think they should.

I think that, when it comes down to it, while it would nice for your family or partner to support your choice 100 per cent, the decision to have cosmetic surgery has to be your own. The last thing you want to be is overly influenced by the people around you. Imagine how it would sound the other way round – ‘husband tells his wife to get a boob job’ – and you’ll see what I mean.

If I ever spoke to someone who said they were having treatment because someone else told them to, I’d ask them to have a long, hard look at themselves – and at the person who said it in the first place. Cosmetic surgery is a very personal experience, and that means you can’t do it for someone else – or promise not to for someone else either.

After all, it’s you that has to live in your skin, not your parents, your friends, your lover or even your sister!

Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal may be looking to boost his credentials as a leading man with a little help from cosmetic surgery. The Prince of Persia star is rumoured to have had a rhinoplasty to make his nose more defined.

Make Me Heal reports that the 29-year-old star may have had a nose job to narrow the tip of his nose, reducing its wide and round appearance. Having already been voted one of the world’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006 by People magazine, Jake is evidently making the most of his looks.

Miami-based cosmetic surgeon Dr Michael Salzhauer agreed, stating: “Jake Gyllenhaal is flaunting an improved looking nose. The tip of his nose has been defined and narrowed. Looks fantastic and really gives his face a sculpted look.”

Plastic surgery is nothing new in the Gyllenhaal family, with Jake’s older sister Maggie also being rumoured to have had a nose job as well as a possible breast lift, eye lift, liposuction on her chin and even a mini neck lift.

The 32-year-old actress may also have had non surgical treatments to hold back the signs of ageing, such as chemical peels and Botox.

Jake’s career continues to go from strength to strength, following up his appearance in Disney’s animated feature Prince of Persia: Sands of Time this summer with upcoming lead roles in the romantic comedy Nailed, opposite Jessica Biel, and drama film Love and Other Drugs, alongside Anne Hathaway.

TV personality Anthea Turner isn’t keeping quiet about her love of cosmetic surgery as a way to hold back the years, and recently showed off her athletic figure by posing for Closer magazine, recreating Madonna’s famous pose from Hung Up. (more…)

Cat Deeley has revealed that she will likely consider cosmetic surgery when she gets older, if she feels having treatments will help her hold on to her youthful complexion. (more…)