Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Women in Brazil are more than happy to have breast implants fitted, and also to enthuse about them to their friends, according to a US fashion news website.

A report by fashionista.com said there is considerable demand in the country for small breast implants, which have become known as ‘Brazilian Bs’. And what is more, women who have opted for the cosmetic surgery procedure are happy to talk about their new breasts.

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Television personality Kerry Katona has told a British magazine that she hasn’t gone anywhere near cut-price Botox kits.

The former singer and star of multiple reality television shows including Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! told OK! Magazine that she hasn’t considered having non-surgical cosmetic procedures carried out in her own home.

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An increase in the number of women giving birth later in life has had a knock-on effect with regard to the number of mums undergoing cosmetic surgery.

Carla Bruni, wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, gave birth to a daughter last week at the age of 43, while actress and model Christie Brinkley had her third child at the age of 44, as did actress Jane Seymour. According to a report by the Daily Mail, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips gave birth at the age of 47.

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An American cosmetic surgeon has decided to donate all the money he will earn from carrying out Botox, Juvederm and skin care treatments next Tuesday to a breast cancer charity.

Dr Jaime Schwartz, who works at the Bright Health Physicians of PIH Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Center in Whittier, California, has planned the event to coincide with breast cancer awareness month.

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A UK plastic surgeon has come up with a set of criteria that make up the perfect breasts.

Patrick Mallucci of London’s University College Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital has put forward four features that go towards making up the ideal bust, according to a report by the Sun newspaper.

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Holly Madison, star of hit US reality television show The Girls Next Door, has reportedly insured her breasts for $1m.

Using the internationally renowned insurance firm Lloyd’s of London, the 5’5” model, who made her name starring alongside playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has taken out a policy which covers her against loss of earnings for up to a cool $1m should anything happens to her breasts.

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Photographs of American television personality Nicole Richie have sparked suggestions that the star has had breast augmentation surgery.

The 30-year-old, who celebrated her birthday on September 21, was photographed last weekend relaxing on holiday in Mexico with friends including the actress and musician Juliette Lewis and British DJ Samantha Ronson.

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A group of cosmetic surgeons from Scotland has warned people considering an operation not to be taken in by cheap treatments.

According to a report by the Scottish Sun, the 10 experts decided to come together and formed Confidence Cosmetic Surgery due to the number of stories of patients suffering problems during and after surgery.

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The false belief that breastfeeding will adversely affect the breasts of a woman who has undergone an augmentation procedure is preventing some mothers from feeding their babies successfully.

New research claims 86 per cent of mothers with breast implants, who were unsuccessful at breastfeeding, all believed the process would negatively affect the look of their chest. The study suggests it was this false belief that prevented them from feeding properly.

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Demand for breast enlargement in the US city of Los Angeles has risen over the summer, according to a plastic surgeon from the area.

Dr Grant Stevens said that it was probably as a result of warm weather, which leads to thoughts of summer activities and thus of looking as good as possible in swimwear.

“Many women choose to come to LA from out of town because it allows them to travel and explore Los Angeles during the summer,” said Stevens.

“It’s exciting for them because they are getting the figure they’ve always wanted and getting to vacation in such an interesting and lively city as Los Angeles.

“After surgery, one of the most satisfying aspects of surgery for them is being out there on the beach, feeling confident in their swimsuits.”

Dr Stevens noted that many patients combine their breast augmentation surgery with breast lift procedures, especially mothers who have lost some shape and volume as a result of pregnancy or breast feeding.