The Two Lives Of Doctor Steiger A Swiss plastic surgeon leads a double life. On the one hand he works at his clinic on the banks of Lake Zurich; on the other he works for International Red Cross. His clinic in Switzerland is visited by an array of the rich and famous, all looking to […]
In a recent interview, actress and celebrity Helena Bonham- Carter told reports she has no intention of having cosmetic surgery. She said: “I can still move all my face muscles. Look! There aren’t many who can still do that. “Age is underrated; I think what’s happening is that directors and the studios want actresses who […]
The growth of China’s economy has also seen a growth in many people wanting plastic surgery. While the industry will obviously welcome this, it has also been at the sharp end of malpractice law suits – a total of 20,000 so far. In fact, this has become so widespread the Chinese Government has begun taking […]
Obesity is a growing problem which needs to be tackled as it can lead to unnecessary further medical problems, not to mention cost. While obesity is obviously associated with people who are considered by doctors to be fat or overweight, there is a worrying and growing phenomenon that some women who would not fall into […]
Kerry Katona, a celebrity on the ITV’s Dancing on Ice has confirmed that she wants further cosmetic surgery on her breasts. Since taking part in the show, Kerry said that she has lost so much weight she has dropped three dress sizes. The loss in weight she attributes to better diet and exercise from skating. […]
Stem cell research has been around a long time, but it is not something that the general public knows much about. Stem cells are cells found in the body which are found after embryonic development. Their purpose is to multiply via cell division, and repair damaged tissue or replace dying cells. Until now people having […]
Having plastic surgery during teenage years is a growing phenomenon. In fact, in the US thousands of young people are having treatment every year. While this trend is worrying a number of people, some believe that the growth is connected with bullying. For instance, one student, Erica Morgo who had work done on her nose […]
A woman who invented a device to help with an existing medical condition has seen a demand for it amongst fashionable circles as an alternative to facelifts. Julie Levy from the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, had originally invented her “Lyfter” device for her personal use after suffering a stroke. She created the “Lyfter” to […]
Using figures from 2010, the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) has forecast the potential trends in the industry for the coming year. In 2010 the more popular treatments were non-surgical, such as Botox, which saw a rise of thirty percent. Experts are suggesting that this means men and women are looking at alternatives to […]
A new three dimensional photography system allowing patients to see how cosmetic surgery treatments will affect them before they go under the knife is being lauded in Memphis, USA. The advanced technology, which is currently being used by Dr Eby and Dr Aldea of Cosmetic Surgery Specialists of Memphis, allows patients to see three-dimensional models […]