Posts Tagged ‘skin peels’

Men increasingly choosing facial fillers for younger look

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Facial fillers are enjoying a surge in popularity, with more men in particular turning to the treatment as an affordable means to hold back the years.

Cosmetic surgery for men is becoming increasingly popular as a way for ambitious men to compete in today’s tough job market. By choosing non surgical solutions such as fillers and Botox treatments, men are able to enjoy instant results with a faster recovery time than would be involved in a more invasive procedure such as a face lift. (more…)

Skin peels more popular than facelifts in recession

Monday, January 4th, 2010

More British women are turning to skin peels as an affordable cosmetic surgery treatment in the recession.

The Press Association reports that skin peels are now more popular than face lifts among patients looking to hold back the years, with the number of chemical peel treatments tripling in 2009 compared to the previous year. (more…)

Daily Mail – The Women over 55 seeking a lift to beat the Arlene Effect

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Older women are increasingly turning to rejuvenation treatments amid fears that they face being replaced by younger colleagues, a report suggested yesterday.

Soaring numbers of women over 55 plan to invest in non-surgical facial procedures such as chemical peels and Botox in what researchers call the Arlene Effect. (more…)

Putting a surgery plan in place

Monday, April 27th, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about how full my schedule has been recently – and it doesn’t look as though it’s set to calm down any time soon! But I shouldn’t be complaining, because not only am I busy doing lots of things I love – like going to the gym with my friend who’s getting married and the rest of the bridesmaids (yes, she asked me to be a bridesmaid too!) – but we’ve even had some gorgeous weather recently. (more…)

Grazia – Anti-Ageing Report

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Grazia - Anti-Ageing ReportThe Bespoke Peel

The new-to-the-UK Obagi Blue Chemical Peel uses a special blue dye that allows a dermatologist to see how deeply the peel sinks into a patients skin, before deciding how much solution is needed. ‘Most peels have a “one size fits all” element to them, meaning that everybody – regardless of their age and skin sensitivity – has the same amount of solution applied’, says Lisa Littlehales from The Harley Medical Group. ‘But the Obagi Blue Chemical Peel is much more bespoke.’ (more…)

Breast enlargements increase despite unemployment rates

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

For women dealing with unemployment, many are turning to cosmetic surgery in order to make the right impression at interviews.

Many cosmetic surgery clinics are reporting a boost in the number of women seeking breast enlargement surgery during the recession. (more…)

New Year and a brand new you – and me!

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Happy New Year everyone! This is one of my favourite parts of the year; not only am I still generally riding high from the fun of the festive season, but I also get the chance to think about the things I can do to organise my life – from giving my flat a good clean to giving away all the clothes I’m never likely to wear again. (more…)

Laser hair removal increasingly popular in the UK

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

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…)

Actress Demi Moore admits she’s not flawless

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Actress Demi Moore has seemingly defied nature through her combination of exercise and diet regime to keep her looking young.

But in her new film Flawless, the mother of three plays a 90-year-old. The role of diamond executive Laura Quinn meant that 46-year-old Moore would have to play a character who outwardly displays the very thing she’s trying to avoid – looking old and wrinkled. (more…)

Clients continue to hunt for cosmetic bargains

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Though the economy is looking bleak and many people are cutting back on spending, cosmetic surgery clients are continuing to hunt for cheaper cosmetic options.

Many patients are now looking for non-surgical skin treatments that cost less, so many surgeons are recommending fillers and skin treatments to patients. (more…)