Celebrity Big Brother runner-up Kerry Katona has revealed that she is considering having further cosmetic surgery to alter her appearance.
The 31-year-old mother of four admitted that she is not happy with the stone she has put on since appearing on the Channel 4 reality television show and is determined to get back into shape.
More women than ever before are opting for laser treatments to reduce scars, according to Britain’s largest cosmetic surgery group.
The Harley Medical Group told the Scottish Daily Express that its clinics have seen a 67 per cent rise in the number of women opting for non-surgical cosmetic treatments to reduce the visibility of post-caesarian section scars and stretch marks.
Fashion mogul Victoria Beckham, aka ‘Posh Spice’, has revealed her battle with stretch marks and in the process inspired experts to speak out about prevention and removal methods.
Many creams and gels claim to reduce the appearance of stretch marks or prevent them occurring altogether, but few can provide clinical evidence for such claims and experts can therefore be wary of promoting them.
Mrs Beckham’s openness about her pregnancy stretch marks has sparked cosmetic surgery experts to speak out about available treatments. Laser techniques are high on the list of cosmetic treatments that are proven to work for a high percentage of patients, but consumers considering this course of action are advised to be aware that only a few are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Experts Dr Aamer and Lesley Reynolds Khan advise those who are worried about suffering from stretch marks recommend a diet that is rich in protein and mineral zinc – which can be found in brown rice, shellfish and yoghurt. It is also recommended to stay well hydrated at all times.
The extraordinary appearance of Tori Spelling’s breasts of late may well be due to hormonal changes in the body adversely affecting her implants, say experts.
Dr Steven Fallek, a plastic surgeon based in New York City, told online magazine Hollywood Life that this might account for their misshapen nature.
“It looks like they’ve sunk and they moved. They’ve dropped. Breasts significantly change at three to four months of pregnancy”, he said.
Wendy Lewis, plastic surgery industry consultant, agrees: “Pregnancy impacts the appearance of the breasts in obvious ways. Skin stretches out and thins, stretch marks may appear and implants may shift in response to these changes,” she said.
“The bigger the implant, the more chances of sagging after pregnancy”, she added.
The shape and appearance of Spelling’s breast implants have long been the subject of media attention, but many agree that they are in need of some expert attention.
Leah, the 18-year-old star of American hit reality television show Teen Mom, has revealed that she won’t be happy with her body until she has had her stretch marks removed.
A source close to Leah told US online magazine Hollywood Life: “Leah won’t feel perfect until those tell-tale signs of pregnancy are gone for good.”
The television show, aired on MTV, follows the lives of teenage mothers in America and many are not only surprised by how much hard work goes into being a mother but also how pregnancy affects the body. Other stars of the show have already talked extensively about having breast implants, liposuction surgery, and other procedures in order to achieve their pre-pregnancy bodies.
Amber, 20, is one of the mums on the show to admit to wanting cosmetic surgery, telling viewers that she plans to get $50,000 (nearly £40,000) worth of procedures in order to look like Marilyn Monroe – paid for by MTV!
Confidence comes from a combination of life experience and good skin, according to a recent survey published by online news site American Health and Beauty.
The study revealed that 66 per cent of women are happy with their overall appearance and 65 per cent of those said that stretch marks or other skin imperfections don’t have much of an impact on this. However, 42 per cent admitted that their confidence would probably increase if they could iron out these blemishes.
Self-confidence also appears to grow with age, with 48 per cent of women admitting that they are more confident now than they were 10 years ago. The results revealed that women aged 55 or younger tended to be more concerned with stretch marks than those aged 55 plus.
When interviewed following the results of the survey, psychologist Dr Marci Fox told women: “Don’t be afraid to use a product or ask for help.”
These days there are some great stretch mark treatments available and consumers should look for FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved solutions in UK clinics.
The large number of people choosing yo-yo dieting as a way of solving their weight problems is driving an increase in the amount of cosmetic surgery treatments for stretch marks and sagging skin.
A new survey had discovered that the nation’s women are suffering from the after effects of years of yo-yo dieting. (more…)
Recent developments in treatments for scars and stretch marks appear to have resulted in a rise in the number of people booking procedures.
The Harley Medical Group has reported an increase in the number of bookings following the introduction of a new laser treatment for stretch marks. (more…)
A new study has found that as many as half of British women feel a lack of confidence in their appearance due to the presence of unsightly stretch marks, and that a fifth of women who develop the marks during pregnancy even try to hide them from their partners. (more…)
A new laser treatment for stretch marks has now launched in the UK, offering the first effective treatment for women to reduce the appearance of the unsightly stretch marks by up to 75 per cent using the latest fractional laser technology. (more…)
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