Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Blog – Harley Medical Group

The number of men choosing tummy tucks to improve the appearance of their waistline has risen in the first two months of the year, according to a new study.

Research carried out by The Harley Medical Group found that the number of men aged 35 or over choosing cosmetic surgery on their stomach increased by 55 per cent compared to last year, with 40 men undergoing the procedure in January and February this year compared to 26 the year before. (more…)

Sharon Osbourne has said she would turn to cosmetic surgery again in the future, as she always wants to look “nice” for her rocker husband Ozzy Osbourne,

The Britain’s Got Talent judge told Mirror.co.uk that she was happy with all of her previous plastic surgery procedures, which included a face lift, tummy tuck and breast lift . (more…)

Kelly Osbourne has denied rumours that she achieved her new, slimmer appearance through cosmetic surgery, stating that she will not be considering undergoing surgery until she’s older.

In her weekly column for Closer magazine, the 25-year-old reality TV star expressed her frustration with people saying she had undergone plastic surgery to drop to an American size six. (more…)

Miserable Michelle Gudgeon, 44, was sick of the wrinkly folds of skin around her tummy. But to get into a bikini, she’d need to take drastic action…

“I couldn’t stop the tears rolling as I stared into the mirror. ‘Look at it, just hanging there,’ I sobbed, prodding my saggy tummy. (more…)

Peter Andre is preparing to release a new book that will tell all about the numerous plastic surgery procedures undergone by his soon to be ex-wife Katie Price. (more…)

A recent report from research group Mintel has discovered that almost half of all adults would consider undergoing cosmetic surgery.

The survey also found that tummy tucks were the most attractive procedure, particularly for mothers of young children with three out of five women in that category saying they would consider the treatment. Furthermore, mothers were overall found to be more likely to contemplate cosmetic surgery. (more…)

New numbers have shown that breast augmentations have come out on top of American cosmetic surgery trends in 2008.

Breast surgery eclipsed liposuction as the procedure of choice for American women last year. The survey from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that many women are now choosing to exercise in order to get rid of excess fat. (more…)

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular among senior citizens, according to a new report.

The revelation, from American marketing director and cosmetic consultant Ana Phelps, shows that women aged over 55 are embracing cosmetic surgery. Phelps says often these women have lost spouses and are planning to re-enter the dating scene. (more…)

Cosmetic surgery maven and author Joan Rivers has come out talking about her new book.

Rivers has recently released her new self-help book entitled Men Are Stupid… And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman’s Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery. (more…)

Breast surgery procedures for both men and women are booming in Wales, despite the current financial downturn.

Max Murison, a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons member in Wales, told Wales Online: “People are still prepared to spend money on themselves if they think it will make their lives better. And plastic surgery can do that.”

Male breast reductions in the area are up 44 per cent from the year before, and have become the fifth most popular form of cosmetic surgery for men.

Murison said: “The male physique is changing and so are attitudes towards it. We’ve gone from a society where male breast reduction was not talked about – let alone done – to one where men are having the operations and openly discussing it.”

Breast enhancements were once again the most popular choice of surgery for women as well, with numbers increasing by 30 per cent from last year. Additionally, tummy tuck procedures shot up 30 per cent in 2008.

Murison also predicted that 2009 would see an increase in the popularity of tummy tucks in the region, saying: “Last year was definitely the year for having the nose done. This year is going to be the year of the tummy tuck.”

The numbers in Wales are part of those released by the BAAPS which found that 34,187 cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the UK during 2008 – a five per cent increase from 2007. The BAAPS have attributed the growth in breast surgery operations across the UK to a shift in mindset, meaning cosmetic surgery has moved out of the realm of the rich and famous.