Cosmetic surgeons in America have been behind the development of an iPhone app which will help patients to visualise results of procedures.
A simple swipe of the finger could allow smartphone users to make particular body parts larger or smaller and to see just what effect liposuction, breast reduction, breast enlargement and many other popular procedures could have.
Pop sensation Katy Perry has told Rolling Stone magazine that she used to tape her breasts down to make them look smaller.
Perry admits to wanting breasts from the age of 11 but to being taunted at school when her wish was granted. In sixth grade her large breasts earned her the nickname ‘over shoulder boulder holder’ and she found that taping them down made them, and her, less noticeable. (more…)
Wimbledon hopeful Simona Halep breezed through the first round and then attributed her win to hard work and breast reduction.
The 17-year-old Romanian player underwent breast reduction surgery two years ago which took her from a size 34DD to a 34C. She subsequently climbed 450 places, to 58th.
Last night’s episode of Embarrassing Fat Bodies provided some comfort for women whose overly large breasts cause them discomfort and low self-esteem.
Episode two of the new series, which follows the same format as the original Embarrassing Bodies show, saw a range of weight-related problems, including a 21-year-old mother of one with J-cup breasts.
The young mum went to the doctors with a problem that had been getting her down for years – her huge breasts. Each one weighed the same as approximately four bags of sugar and caused her to suffer from severe back pain, made it very difficult to find clothes, and stopped her from being able to run around in the park with her son.
Breast reduction surgery was recommended as the only treatment and her delight in the resulting D-cup breasts was clear. She looked much more confident and happy, and told doctors that she cried with happiness following the surgery, which she said had changed her life completely.
Other patients who featured on the show underwent cosmetic surgery treatments such as tummy tuck surgery to remove excess skin after weight loss.
The NHS in Wales is reportedly spending more than £3 million each year on administering free cosmetic surgery treatments.
This astonishing figure will no doubt cause anger among patients waiting for essential surgery, particularly in the face of huge spending cuts to crucial NHS services. Surgeons working in Wales defended the figure, which they say reflects the intense pressure they are under from patients who are often willing to fake distress in order to receive cosmetic surgery for free, on the grounds of emotional suffering.
The figures, obtained by Walesonline.co.uk following a Freedom of Information request, reveal that since 2008, 617 patients had ear reshaping surgery, 777 women have had breast surgery, including breast implants and breast reduction, and a little fewer than 200 people had nose reshaping surgery.
Emma Boon, campaign director at the Taxpayer’s Alliance, said: “The NHS is there for the treatment of those people who are ill and need medical attention and help.
“That’s what taxpayers think of when they think of the NHS – they don’t imagine their money is being spent on cosmetic surgery that in some cases simply isn’t justifiable.”
But staff at one Welsh hospital defended the spending, saying that many of their patients suffer from physical abuse and bullying and that in these cases cosmetic surgery is justified.
A lookalike of Katie Price, aka Jordan has surprised those closest to her by revealing her plans to have breast reduction surgery.
Lisa Lund has 38EE breasts and despite wanting to emulate Price’s trademark looks, she has made it clear that she would like her large breasts to be reduced to a more modest D-cup.
Lund told the Metro: “They’re really heavy so I’m getting a boob reduction next year. I want to go down to a D.”
The 25-year-old from Runcorn, Cheshire, is not alone in wanting the surgery – breast reduction is said to be the procedure that produces the most satisfactory results according to patients. The majority of women who undergo the treatment rejoice in freedom of movement, reduced back and neck pain and the opportunity to wear the clothes and swimwear they want to.
Lund has already had Botox injections and dermal fillers to plump up her lips and admits that keeping up with her idol is like a full-time job.
Breast reduction is one of the most successful cosmetic surgery procedures in terms of patient satisfaction, according to a new survey.
The research was conducted by RealSelf.com, a US-based online forum for cosmetic surgery patients. Dr Gus Galante, a specialist in breast reduction surgery, said he was not surprised by the findings.
Dr Galante believes the reason that patients experience a high level of satisfaction with this type of surgery is that there are physical benefits to be enjoyed, as well as emotional ones.
Women with large breasts can suffer from back, neck and shoulder pain, which can prevent them from wanting to take part in physical activities. Dr Galante added that these women can often feel self-conscious about their appearance.
He said: “For them, the breast reduction procedure is about achieving a shape and proportion that allows them to feel normal.
“Both breast augmentation and breast reduction help women to feel more balanced and proportional, and may enhance their body image and feelings of sensuality.”
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that it has so far paid more than £10,000 for recruits to have breast reduction surgery so that they can fit comfortably into the standard issue body armour.
The organisation has also paid out more than £7,000 for ear reshaping surgery that allows helmets to fit comfortably.
The figures were released as a result of a Freedom of Information request made by the Mirror, which also revealed that the total amount paid out for cosmetic surgery in the last three years was £17,257. This had increased from £4,292 in 2008/09, to £12,965 in 2010/11.
A spokesperson for the MoD said: “Occasionally plastic surgery may be carried out for occupational and operational reasons”.
Each case is judged by the Exceptional Case Assessment panel before any funding is given to carry out surgical procedures but this is likely to be of little comfort to those recruits who feel like they’re fighting without the proper kit.
It is also likely to be very unpopular with the Armed Forces who have seen their funding cut dramatically to recoup a £38 billion deficit.
A woman weighing 13 stone has once again been turned away by the NHS for breast reduction surgery she needs because she is overweight.
Julia Darnell, who is 39 and lives in Wellingborough, has already reduced her overall body weight by five stone to meet the target weight set for her by the NHS, only to be told that the target has been lowered.
A consultant at Kettering General Hospital, S M Musa, is backing Darnell’s appeal, saying the surgery is needed in order to alleviate a number of related health problems, which include arthritis in her neck and a rare skin disease that causes chronic abscesses underneath her breasts.
Darnell told the Evening Telegraph that she is annoyed at the changing criteria and wants to get the surgery done for medical not cosmetic reasons.
“My skin condition needs continual treatment because I get sores every two or three weeks. I was even admitted to hospital last year because of this”, she said.
“It has taken me a year to lose five stones and it has been difficult and according to their calculations I might have to lose another two or three stones.
What annoys me with the PCT is that it keeps changing its criteria. Every time I think that I’m getting somewhere they just knock me back and I just feel so deflated”, Darnell added.
A spokesperson for the NHS Northamptonshire said they were unable to comment on individual cases due to patient confidentiality.
Cosmetic surgery divides people. There is no doubt that it is a controversial topic, but only because of the lack of understanding around the huge variety of reasons why people choose to undergo procedures to alter their appearance. Below we talk about five bad reasons to have cosmetic surgery:
1. To please other people
Cosmetic surgery should never be undertaken as a direct result of other people’s views or comments on your appearance. Having surgery under these circumstances presents a degree of unnecessary risk to emotional stability and well-being and may lead to regrets in the long term.
2. To speed up / pre-empt natural growth / changes in body shape
Girls and boys who have not fully grown or developed should avoid having plastic surgery to change the shape of their bodies. Having breast implants, chest reduction surgery or liposuction may prove completely unnecessary in the long run, and can pose its own health risks and lead to emotional instability.
3. To lose weight quickly
Liposuction was never designed to offer a quick weight loss solution to overweight people, but is instead meant to be used by those who are of a healthy size and weight for their height and build but who have areas of fat that are impossible to shift using exercise and healthy eating alone.
4. To iron out very fine lines and wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles can be treated with non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers and Botox, and in a lot of cases this is a better and less drastic option than face lift or brow lift surgery. A reputable cosmetic surgery clinic will be able to advise on the best option for you.
5. To reduce breast / chest size when you are overweight
Breast reduction and male chest reduction surgery should only be considered in cases where the patient is of a healthy size and weight for their height and build and not those who are overweight. Overweight patients should be advised to reach a healthy target weight before these types of surgery are considered.
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