Posts Tagged ‘Tummy tuck’

Essex hair salon hires cosmetic surgery star as beautician

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

A hair salon in Westcliff, Essex has hired a cosmetic surgery star as a new beautician in their business.

Sarah Burge has undergone more than £200,000 worth of cosmetic surgery – making her an expert on the beauty business. Now the 49-year-old is expected to join the staff at Saint Hair and Beauty Salon as a part-time beautician later this month. (more…)

Jolie’s lips top facial cosmetic surgery wish list

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Often claimed to be one of the world’s most beautiful actresses, more evidence has appeared to support opinions that Angelina Jolie presents a desirable figure. According to the New York Post, Jolie’s lips are the most popular facial feature requested when people are seeking cosmetic surgery. (more…)

Survey shows increasing demand for boob jobs

Monday, January 5th, 2009

More UK women are choosing to increase their bust size and purchasing breast implants, according to a new study.

The figures show more women, and even some men, are choosing to undergo breast augmentation than ever before, with the number of breast enlargement surgeries increasing by 27 per cent.

“When gravity takes its toll, you’re left with boobs that really only look good in a push-up bra,” said model Jodie Marsh who underwent a breast enlargement last year. (more…)

Experts advise against cosmetic surgery abroad

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Medical tourism is big business, and now cosmetic surgery experts are warning patients against seeking cosmetic surgery abroad without doing their homework.

India, Hungary, Turkey, Germany, Poland and Spain are all popular destinations for the estimated 50,000 Britons who travel overseas for medical treatments like cosmetic surgery. (more…)

Angelina and Brad – the good and the gorgeous

Friday, November 21st, 2008

As you’ve probably guessed by now, I love reading celebrity gossip and there’s one star that never fails to grab my attention and set tongues wagging – Angelina Jolie.

A couple of weeks ago an insider apparently said that Angelina had had a tummy tuck – giving fresh steam to a rumour that has been circulating for months – but added that she didn’t want to talk about it or admit to having cosmetic surgery. (more…)

Jump in nip and tuck surgeries over past 5 years

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

According to data taken from The Harley Medical Group covering the past five years, there has been a surge in corrective surgery catering to patients who have lost a dramatic amount of weight.

Various cosmetic procedures, such as tummy tucks, breast uplifts and male breast reduction have all seen growing popularity in the past five years as more and more previously obese people are losing massive volumes of weight. The cosmetic surgery provider conduced over 10,000 of these treatments, known as Post-Obesity Surgery (POS), and a distinct rise in figures appears in the data. (more…)

Angelina Jolie may have had Botox

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

An appearance made by Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has aroused suspicions that the A-list actress has received wrinkle-relaxing injections in order to stay on top of developing wrinkles. (more…)

Botox tops nip and tuck treatments in anti-aging trend

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Popular nip and tuck destination Los Angeles has seen its number one cosmetic procedure knocked off its throne by smaller scale anti-aging treatment, Botox.

The popularity of wrinkle relaxing injections has soared worldwide, thanks in part to the struggling economy, which has meant that people have had to consider more carefully what they spend their money on. When a tight control over finances rules out facelifts and tummy tucks as procedures too expensive to justify splurging on in the current economical climate, consumers of cosmetic surgical solutions are turning to cheaper, albeit shorter term, options. (more…)

Body contouring still popular despite economy

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

The economical climate has seen much belt-tightening right across the Western world – but some things appear to be largely unaffected. Cosmetic surgery is one such expenditure. (more…)

Celebs on Sunday – Shrink-wrap surgery

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Imagine going to extreme lengths to shift our excess pounds, only to end up with a body that looks even worse than it did to begin with.
‘Unfortunately that’s the reality for a lot of women, especially with the rising popularity of gastric bands,’ says cosmetic surgeon Dr Riccardo Frati. ‘We’re seeing a big increase in clients who have lost a lot of weight and been left with loose skin. There’s suddenly a demand for post-obesity surgery that will make their skin fit their new, slimmer figure.’ (more…)