Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

The popularity of cosmetic laser treatments in the USA has seen record rises over the last three years, according to new data from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).

First Science.com reports that AACS cosmetic surgeons have seen a 456 per cent rise in men and a 215 per cent increase in women opting for laser resurfacing. This laser procedure is designed to minimise wrinkles and facial lines.

What’s more, laser hair removal treatments are now the second most performed non-invasive procedure in the country, following Botox injections . (more…)

I saw somebody walking down the street in cropped leggings and ballet shoes the other day. That can only mean one thing – we’re finally leaving winter behind! Which also means that it’s about time I started to step up my preparations for summer and get my beauty regime under control. I’ve been paying extra attention to revitalizing my dry winter skin already and it’s certainly perked me up a bit, but now it’s the thought of baring my arm pits and shins in summer dresses that’s on my mind. Shaving every day is more hassle than I can be bothered with, and I hate the smell of creams so I’m going for laser hair removal this year. (more…)

New research has indicated that the cosmetic surgery market is defying the global economic downturn, as business booms thanks to Brits that want to invest in their looks through cosmetic surgery procedures.

The figures released by the Harley Medical Group have found that the cosmetic surgery industry saw a 26 per cent growth rate year-on-year. (more…)

An increasing number of Indian men are going under the knife in the search for the perfect firm chest.

Cosmetic surgeons have admitted that they are seeing a surge in the number of men seeking breast reduction and permanent hair removal in the hopes of flaunting their chests like Bollywood stars. (more…)

A recently released report has discovered an all-time high in the demand for laser hair removal treatments.

The report found that patients are looking to take the hassle out of Christmas with the help of laser hair removal. The stress of juggling work, family commitments and Christmas shopping has led to a boom in the cosmetic procedure, with bookings up by 25 per cent throughout November. (more…)

New research has revealed that increasing numbers of cosmetic surgery patients are requesting liposuction on non-traditional areas of the body, such as on the back and under the arms.

Conventionally, liposuction has been used on the stomach, to eliminate fatty deposits held there. However, it seems that rising consumer awareness about plastic surgery procedures has led to burgeoning demand for the treatment on other problem areas. (more…)

It may not have been the sunniest of summers, but I still like to get a little of my legs on show when I can – whether that means ankle skimming pedal pushers on greyer days or a little above the knee skirt when I’m feeling brave. But the problem of hairy legs always raises itself – as it does for so many women.

That’s why laser hair removal is proving ever more popular. Not only does it save time in the mornings, but it removes the risk of nasty shaving rashes and messy cuts. And it’s a non-invasive procedure that’s been taking off with young women in the States apparently. (more…)

PREMIERSHIP star Cesc Fabregas has splashed out £3,000 to have his chest hair permanently removed.

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VAIN Britons are going nip-tuck crazy, a new poll revealed today. Women in London are leading the way, going for breast enhancements, and the men are choosing liposuction.

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Male Cosmetic Surgery has gone from a taboo to just another consumer choice. Mens Fitness looks at the most popular procedures to find out what it involves. A quarter of all men in the UK would consider Cosmetic Surgery, according to a survey by YouGov.

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