Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

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.

A new survey commissioned by beauty brand Olay has revealed that younger women are more interested in cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments.

The Big British Beauty Poll asked 20,000 thousand women ranging from 18-65 about their beauty habits and found that the number of women who said yes to cosmetic surgery was highest in the 18-35 age groups. According to the Daily mail, the percentage of women who said yes tailed off gradually after the age of 35. (more…)

Music mogul Simon Cowell has always been an advocate of cosmetic surgery for helping people hold onto their youthful looks into middle-age, and the 50-year-old star recently revealed his plans for a substantial makeover before his wedding to fiancée Mezghan Hussainy later this year.

A source close to the couple told Star magazine: “Simon has booked in for the works. (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…)

As Sacha Baron Cohen takes to the screen in his new film, Bruno, many pundits in the beauty industry have been considering just how the British actor and comedian managed to transform himself into the image-conscious fashion reporter.

According to the Daily Express, the 37-year-old performer achieved his ideal Bruno look through a series of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. (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…)

Australia’s Dancing With The Stars host Sonia Kruger has come out saying she’s embraced non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

The 43-year-old host has revealed that she’s dabbled in cosmetic surgery procedures including Botox, and that she sees no problem in improving on nature.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Kruger said: “They asked me if I wanted to give it a shot, maybe it was when I was on 11AM, and I said what the hell.” (more…)

The Daily Mail has published the story of Ella Samoles-Little, the 18 year old woman who visited several British cosmetic surgeries and was offered Botox treatments – and many others – from most consultants she met.

Although of legal age to undergo cosmetic treatment, the article aims to emphasise how some cosmetic surgeries and plastic surgeons consider revenue of greater importance when advising possible customers on which treatments they should consider. (more…)

Women’s Editor, Susie Weldon visited The Harley Medical Group’s Bristol clinic when she realised it was ‘Time to Face Reality’.

Susie trialled the skin analysis machine which revealed a few truths at the state of her skin – a course of Medical Microdermabrasion was recommended by her personal prescription programme, says Susie, “It was painless and my skin felt softer and looked much smoother”

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Whether it’s bothersome blackheads or sallow skin, nurses Jeannette Imray and Ann Newby know exactly what needs to be done.

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