Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Cameron Diaz’s appearance at Paris Fashion Week has sparked rumours that the Hollywood actress has had cosmetic surgery.

Looking youthful in a simple cream lace dress and a short blonde bob, the star looked much younger than her 39 years and journalists were quick to speculate on how she had achieved this. In a report by online news site Radar, plastic surgeon Dr Anthony Youn said he thought she may have had Botox treatments or another procedure in order to defy the ageing process.

Dr Youn said: “There’s something about Cameron Diaz’s face that is very unusual.

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Botox and dermal fillers have once again topped the list of most popular non-surgical treatments, according to recent figures.

Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that last year alone Botox earned $5.4 million, soft tissue fillers $1.8 million, chemical peels $1.1 million, laser hair removal $938,000, and microdermabrasion $825,000.

President of the ASPS, Dr Phil Haeck, said: “Injectables have remained robust despite the economy. Botox and Dysport injections are up 12 percent.”

Jeff Russell, executive director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has noticed the vigorous growth in this area too.

“We are hearing from our members that minimally invasive procedures like Botox and other cosmetic injectables, medically supervised hCG weight loss, as well as laser training, microdermabrasion and chemical peels are in tremendous demand by patients,” he said.

Experts believe that the growth of such treatments will continue to be vigorous and have predicted high profits from Botox and other injectable treatments.

Female students at Delhi University are spending more and more money on cosmetic treatments such as laser hair removal and dermal fillers in preparation for their festival season.

Festival season sees the various colleges that make up Delhi University hosting fashion shows, classical music shows, and much more, all in a bid to outdo each other. The events that make up the festival season often involve competitions in which students can win up to RS 10,000 (£135) in cash.

With such prize money up for grabs, the girls save their money for months in preparation, and an increasing number are spending this not only on clothes and makeup, but also on procedures such as laser hair removal.

In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Dr Gaurav Dhingra, a practitioner at New Look cosmetic laser clinic, said: “We had three college girls who had come for laser hair removal just before their college fest”.

Dr Anup Dhir, cosmetic surgeon at Apollo Hospital, added: “During this season, we get youngsters asking for treatments like microdermabrasion, skin peels and even Botox lip fillers. These treatments cost around Rs 5,000 just for one session.”

The rise in demand for non-invasive cosmetic procedures has caused a spike in the number of requests for formal training in administering Botox, laser hair removal, microdermabrasions, and other non-surgical procedures.

Recent research carried out by The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM), has revealed a significant increase in the number of people registering for their Aesthetic Medicine Symposium training programme. This programme allows aesthetic practitioners to add procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers to their repertoire.

“Physicians are realising they not only need to offer Botox treatments to their patients, but also laser hair removal, IPL skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and physician-directed skin care to their healthcare businesses”, says Jeff Russell, executive director of the IAPAM.

All practitioners offering injectable cosmetic treatments should be registered with the International Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS). As more and more clinics are seeking to maximise growth by offering non-surgical procedures, consumers are advised to only visit those that are registered by the IHAS.

Once viewed as the domain of women, cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly accepted by modern men, especially thanks to forthcoming celebrities like Simon Cowell, who make no secret of their love for Non-Surgical treatments. (more…)

The economic downturn has not stopped people in the UK from wanting to look their best, with a new study revealing that the popularity of non surgical solutions for cosmetic surgery has risen dramatically over the last five years.

The study of 1,000 men and women in the UK was carried out by market research company Key Note, and found a 219 per cent rise in the number of people choosing non-invasive treatments such as dermal fillers, chemical peels and laser treatments from 2005 to 2009. (more…)

While manicures have been keeping our fingers polished, surgeons around the world are using a new cosmetic surgery treatment that aims to ensure we have young, rejuvenated-looking hands.

According to cosmetic surgeon Michelle Palazzo, hands can often appear old, as they become thin and sun damaged throughout time. (more…)

A new report has shown that Botox might provide more than just a boost to your appearance.

Experts have found that those who undergo the non-surgical treatment also experience a boost in mood, as the injection literally gets rid of frowns. (more…)

Celebrity Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton has upped her status from ‘celebrity’ to ‘WAG’ now that she’s hooked Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe.

Houghton, a cosmetic surgery fan who’s had breast enhancement surgery, had been parting alongside footballers at clubs for months. (more…)

A new poll conducted in the US indicates that consumers are increasingly choosing non-invasive cosmetic procedures over surgery due to the current economic crisis.

The study is set to be released in conjunction with Plastic Surgery 2008, the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which will run from October 31 to November 5 in Chicago. (more…)