Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

Cosmetic industry experts have predicted that the number of people choosing to undergo non-surgical procedures will continue to grow in 2012.

Figures show that demand for surgical and non-surgical treatments is rising in America, while the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine expects to see a continual increase in non-invasive cosmetic procedures this year, according to a report by Healthcare Global.

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A new poll conducted in the US has found that nearly a quarter of all Americans would have cosmetic surgery if cost wasn’t an option.

The survey, conducted by an American online deals site found that women were more likely to have a cosmetic procedure carried out than men – 28 per cent compared to 18 per cent of men. For some however, cost is simply not a consideration. Out of the 2,500 people surveyed, 15 per cent of people said they would consider surgery regardless.

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Ensuring you have a good skin care regime is key to protecting yourself from the elements during the winter months, according to cosmetics experts.

Dry skin and chapped lips are common problems during spells of cold weather and according to dermatologist Dr Steven Grekin and consumer investigator Ruth Spencer, the effects can be painful as well as unsightly.

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Television and film actress Jenifer Aniston has refused to deny rumours she has undergone cosmetic treatments.

In an interview with InStyle magazine, the 42-year-old, who gained worldwide fame after appearing in the hit US sitcom Friends, refused to deny having dermal filler injections.

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There are an increasing number of ways for people to make sure they stay fresh-faced and looking youthful without opting for surgery, according to cosmetic industry professionals.

Treatments to relax a person’s facial muscles, dermal fillers, skin peels and Dermaroller treatments are all popular ways of improving appearance and helping to boost people’s self-confidence. And according to skin specialist Dr Ross Perry, non-surgical treatments allow people to roll back the years within a very short space of time.

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A surgeon based in Orange County, California, claims to have treated more men than ever before over the past 18 months.

Dr Tenley Lawton, a board-certified plastic surgeon who works from a practice in Newport Beach, California, said the current trend for men to undergo cosmetic surgery and try non-surgical solutions has certainly had an effect on her business.

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An increasing number of Australian men are undergoing plastic surgery procedures in an attempt to maintain youthful looks, according to one expert in the sector.

Dr John Flynn, of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, has said there has been a steady rise over a number of years in the number of men wanting surgical and non-surgical treatments. According to a report by the country’s Herald Sun newspaper, he suggested this is likely to be down to a change in people’s attitudes towards the cosmetic industry, along with the fact that procedures are now more affordable.

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More and more medical professionals are choosing to communicate with patients using social media and other online channels.

Thomas Lee, a surgeon at the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Centre in Westerville, Ohio, is one such professional.

“It’s an electronic way of extending the conversation,” says Mr Lee.

“It creates a vibrant sense of community and a wonderful back-and-forth dialogue.”

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X Factor finalist Kitty Brucknell has admitted to using dermal fillers to smooth out the appearance of her forehead.

The 26-year-old, who began having Botox injections earlier this year, told the Daily Mail she was worried her frown lines would turn into permanent wrinkles. The singer said she opted to have the anti-aging treatment after watching footage of herself on stage and realising that she was frowning.

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Kninkles, or knee wrinkles, have become the latest foe of celebrities everywhere, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

The newspaper has published pictures of 15 models and actresses it claims are suffering from excessive lines around their knees. Following on from pictures of Gwyneth Paltrow holidaying in a pair of shorts in Venice over the weekend, it has pulled together a list of celebs including Jennifer Aniston, Madonna and Helen Mirren, all of whom it’s claimed are sufferers.

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