Traditionally, when asked what they think most patients get done when they go under the knife, the answer is probably a facelift, tummy tuck or something similar. How many people would even consider getting work done on their toes? But that’s apparently becoming an increasingly popular treatment. It seems many people possess toes which are […]
Cosmetic or plastic surgery has in recent years become far more affordable. As such a growing number of both women and men are now opting for treatment for all sorts of reasons. While beautification is the obvious reason, many people are also going under the knife as a way of helping to reduce weight. However […]
The number of Israelis deciding to get plastic surgery has grown massively – up by a third on last year. While two-thirds of patients are women, men are beginning to catch up as they too see the value of going under the knife. Interestingly a lot of the growth is cosmetic dentistry and not just […]
A mother of 2 from Midwest America has recently wrote a book exposing what she believes is the more seedy side of cosmetic surgery. Vanity Wonder is said to have spent no less than $15,000 getting hip and bottom injections albeit illegally over the past 5 years. However, she decided to write the book to […]
Despite all the troubles occurring in Syria, it seems there is one bright spot for medicine. The Red Crescent Hospital in Damascus has just started work on a number of clinics involving treatment of cancer. While the overall theme is an oncology department, clinics are being created for chemotherapy, cosmetic surgery and dermatology. While the […]
Cosmetic surgeons in Dubai have found many of their patients are asking them to carry out hair transplants. Eyebrows, eye lashes and facial hair seem to be the main problem areas. One Dubai surgeon, Dr Riad Roomi, said since 2009 when he started his practice there has been around a 78% increase in requests for […]
The answer is no, if the products are of a poor and dangerous quality. That’s the conclusion of one makeup artist, Sally Hayes. Sally believes that too many women are falling victim to unskilled permanent makeup providers, who they visit to help them permanently maintain their appearance. Sally told reporters: “Permanent makeup became popular with […]
Yes, it does apparently. That’s official, according to one Canadian doctor who said that his patients look on average 7.2 years younger after treatment. However, his assertion has also been backed up by research, which has been trying to determine whether cosmetic treatment does affect an individual’s perceived age. One researcher said that generally cosmetic […]
An issue has arisen in Canada over the unlicensed administration of Botox by health spas. The issue involves health spas in the Vancouver area who are ignoring Health Canada regulations stating that Botox should only be prescribed and injected by a medically qualified physician. The issue came to light after a reporter from the Canadian […]
Some experts believe a new product could spell the end of Botox or at the very least become its main competitor. Called Xeomin, the product has made cosmetic surgeons rather excited, as its results compares very favourably with Botox and other botulism derived products and in some cases works better. One of the first to […]