Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may owe his election victory in part to his cosmetic surgery, as the image-conscious politician reportedly understands the importance of looking young in the public eye.
Mr Berlusconi looks much younger than his 73 years, and famously underwent eyelid surgery to remove sagging around his eyes and restore a younger and more alert appearance. (more…)
George Clooney used to joke about having had cosmetic surgery, but recent photos are causing surgeons to speculate that the star has recently undergone procedures to hold back the years. (more…)
A report has assessed the quality of life (QOL) benefits of cosmetic surgery procedures, and recorded an overall positive result in patients feeling more confident about their appearance following treatment. (more…)
New research from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) indicates that men may be changing their cosmetic surgery preferences during the recession. (more…)
While women have been drawn to cosmetic surgery for many years, there has been a recent rise in the number of men seeking procedures.
According to a report in the Mirror, procedures like liposuction and male chest reductions have increased in the past year. In addition, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgeries are also in demand from men.
The numbers have been unveiled in a study from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), which notes that the demand for male cosmetic surgery has risen by close to 300 per cent. Of that, male chest reductions are up 44 per cent, and brow lifts have increased by 60 per cent. (more…)
Cosmetic surgery is fast becoming a motivation for smokers to quit their habit.
Each year, an estimated 40 to 45 per cent of the 45 million smokers across the US attempt to quit – but only five per cent are said to succeed. However, with smoke-free living being a requirement for many popular plastic surgery procedures – from tummy tucks and breast augmentation to eyelid surgery and neck lifts - many smokers are faced with the option to either relinquish the habit, or forego the procedure. (more…)
A new website dedicated to shedding light on the anti-ageing sector of the beauty industry has been launched this week. Wrinkle-Wrinkle.com aims to monitor and review products and treatments on the market, as well as encourage consumers to conduct sufficient research before embarking on procedures such as cosmetic surgery. (more…)
A new survey has revealed that baggy lower eyelids and dark under-eye circles can be blamed on the increasing amounts of fat that build up around the eyes as people get older.
Eye bag removal surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a popular non-surgical procedure for both men and women in the UK, but – until now – there has been much speculation as to why eyelids sag with age. (more…)
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