Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

According to a new report, as the current economic recession continues to deepen, many job seekers are turning to cosmetic surgery to boost their chances of finding a job.

A report from news agency Reuters notes that some surgeons in the United States are noticing an increase in those looking for a “fresher” face in the competitive job market.

California-based cosmetic surgeon Payman Simoni, said: “Before the economy turned down, people would come in because they wanted to have more fun and enjoyment out of life. (more…)

The last year and a half has been a strange time for many people, all this financial doom and gloom has been unsettling to say the least, and it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a quick fix. Instead it seems to me like we’re all going to have to work that little bit harder and be extra careful for the foreseeable future. (more…)

Cosmetic surgeons from around the world will converge at the 25th annual American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s Scientific Meeting this week. The meeting is set up to share and learn the latest in developments in the cosmetic surgery market. (more…)

Popular nip and tuck destination Los Angeles has seen its number one cosmetic procedure knocked off its throne by smaller scale anti-aging treatment, Botox.

The popularity of wrinkle relaxing injections has soared worldwide, thanks in part to the struggling economy, which has meant that people have had to consider more carefully what they spend their money on. When a tight control over finances rules out facelifts and tummy tucks as procedures too expensive to justify splurging on in the current economical climate, consumers of cosmetic surgical solutions are turning to cheaper, albeit shorter term, options. (more…)

According to a UK provider of botulinum toxin – or Botox – sales of the wrinkle-relaxing injections have soared 300 per cent in the last year.

First popular in the realms of celebrity culture, Botox has moved in bounds towards social acceptance, with thousands of Brits choosing to undergo the non-surgical procedure as part of their anti-aging beauty regime. (more…)

Like a lot of people, the credit crunch has really forced me to change certain aspects of my lifestyle. For instance, instead of turning on the heating in my flat when I’m a bit cold, I put on an extra jumper instead. The dusty old bike sitting in the shed has made a definite comeback on my local streets – leg power is cheaper than petrol (and better for me)! (more…)