Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

The number of British women choosing Botox treatments to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles has risen by 15 per cent this year, as more people are embracing the cost-effective solution to a smoother complexion.

More than a million men and women now use the wrinkle relaxing treatments each year in the UK, according to research from Mintel. The research analyst found that Botox is increasingly being viewed as a normal part of peoples’ beauty regime, and that the market is worth £18 million each year in the UK.

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Demi Moore has ignited much debate after revealing that she has undergone cosmetic surgery, keeping fans and the media guessing as to her age-defying secrets.

The 47-year-old star told Elle magazine she “had work done but not on my face.” However, cosmetic surgeons are not so sure. (more…)

The number of men seeking cosmetic surgery is on the up, according to new statistics from the Harley Medical Group.

In the last 12 months, the number of males choosing to undergo a male plastic surgery procedure has increased by 26 per cent. The survey of over 15,000 patients also revealed that the groups most likely to go under the knife include city workers, civil servants and men who work in politics, law and accountancy. (more…)

For women dealing with unemployment, many are turning to cosmetic surgery in order to make the right impression at interviews.

Many cosmetic surgery clinics are reporting a boost in the number of women seeking breast enlargement surgery during the recession. (more…)

Former punk rock pin-up girl Debbie Harry has revealed her new image.

The 63-year-old Blondie singer unveiled a younger, sexier look at a fashion party on the weekend, sparking speculation around how she reversed the years. (more…)

A new poll has found that more men are becoming comfortable with the idea of women enhancing their appearance through cosmetic surgery.

Of the 500 men surveyed, there’s only a two per cent gap between the number of men who say they are turned off by facial cosmetic surgery, and men who say they don’t mind. (more…)

Actress Demi Moore has seemingly defied nature through her combination of exercise and diet regime to keep her looking young.

But in her new film Flawless, the mother of three plays a 90-year-old. The role of diamond executive Laura Quinn meant that 46-year-old Moore would have to play a character who outwardly displays the very thing she’s trying to avoid – looking old and wrinkled. (more…)

A new survey has reported a boom in cosmetic surgery operations amongst people aged 45 to 65 years in the UK.

According to the research conducted by the Harley Medical Group, the number of ’silver surgery’ procedures carried out in 2008 doubled, with the majority of respondents citing a second marriage as their primary motivation. (more…)

Infamous American country singer Kenny Rogers has been talking about the numerous cosmetic surgery procedures he has undergone in order to look younger.

Speaking to the National Inquirer, the 70-year-old claimed that he wanted to use surgery to turn back the clock after marrying a younger woman in 1997. (more…)

A new eyebrow transplant procedure is fast gaining popularity as a new cosmetic surgery option in the UK, according to the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

The Telegraph reports that the treatment, which was first carried out in the US to reconstruct the eyebrows of burns victims, is being requested by patients in Britain who have spent their lives over-tweezing their brows. (more…)