Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

If you’re someone like me, who gets a little fed up at the thought of having to shave every time I want to wear a short skirt, you might have already had a think about laser hair removal. This is a treatment that takes a few sessions, but that can drastically reduce the amount of body hair you have.

For some people, body hair isn’t a problem at all, but for others it can be something that makes them feel very self-conscious – especially if their hair is particularly dark or heavy, or grows in unusual or prominent places. One of the great things about laser hair removal is that it’s not restricted to your legs or armpits, it’s sensitive enough to be carried out in a number of places – including your face, or even your nipples. (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…)

With the summer bikini weather being mere months away, many people are choosing spring as the perfect time to have cosmetic surgery ready to show off their beach bodies – especially in the image-conscious celebrity world. (more…)

With the global economy seemingly heading for recovery, the recession does not seem to have made people less eager to seek out cosmetic surgery treatments. Quite the opposite may be the case, with countries like Australia reporting a boom in the number of people choosing to enhance their appearances over the past year, both to boost their career prospects and reverse the ageing affects of sun exposure. (more…)

It may not be quite warm enough to get into shorts yet, but it’s lovely to see a little sun in the sky. It’s amazing how much of a difference some sunshine can make to the way you’re feeling isn’t it? The nice weather has reminded that, contrary to what I may have thought a couple of weeks ago, summer is really on its way – and that means it’s time to start preparing for the skimpy summer clothes and holiday outfits that will be coming our way. (more…)

A greater number of women over 40 are seeking to enjoy a new lease of life following divorce with the help of cosmetic surgery, according to the latest figures. (more…)

A new survey has found that women in Australia over the age of 40 are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery to help them date men at least 10 years younger than themselves. (more…)

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…)