Breast enlargement and reduction treatment has been popular for many years now. It is unclear whether this fact has changed since the PIP breast implant scandal that took place a few years ago. Interestingly however, in the USA, according to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), while breast implants are still popular, breast […]
Cosmetic surgery is not a new phenomenon. It has been around in one form or another for hundreds, if not thousands of years. It has always been a medical or quasi-medical procedure to improve a person’s appearance. Nowadays however, it seems there is a trend for people opting to pursue plastic surgery, not just to […]
If Korea is anything to go by, then the answer is possibly yes. Apparently, a survey found a staggering 41.4% of teenagers would consider going under the knife if it meant enhancing their beauty. The company carrying out the research, told a Korean newspaper: “The comparison with older age brackets is stunning: 41.4 percent among […]
It seems Botox is fast losing its appeal, amongst celebrities at least. And the reason? Over indulgence. Nicole Kidman recently admitted (after years of denying it) that she had had Botox treatment on many occasions. However she also felt she had had enough. And she isn’t alone. Many female celebrities are now moving away believing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent figures have predicted that the cosmetic surgery industry in Australia could be boosted by over twenty-two percent growth over the next year. Research findings from the beginning of December 2010, released recently by IBISWorld, predict that nearly six billion dollars could be spend on cosmetic surgeries, fitness and health and beauty. This would equate […]
Only a few weeks since her engagement to Prince William was announced, Kate Middleton is already the subject of feverish gossip among the tabloid press and plastic surgery experts. Stories range from Kate having simple dental veneers to major procedures like a nose job, breast implants and eye surgery. Staff at the GoodPlasticSurgery website had […]
It seems more and more women have opted for surgery to decrease the dimension of their genitals. More seriously the surgery is being undertaken for cosmetic reasons and not medical. What’s more, the biggest increase has been amongst young women in their teens and early 20s; they are opting for vaginoplasty and labioplasty operations in […]