There are many who are not sold on the benefits of Botox, claiming that the toxin produces a face which looks unnatural thanks to the freezing of muscles. For those who are looking to maintain or obtain a more youthful looking face but are loathe to try Botox injections, Sculptra may be a good alternative.
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Manbag surgery surges
Cosmetic surgery amongst British men seems more popular than ever with eye lifts for men, colloquially known as ‘manbags’, doing particularly well. Record numbers of men are following George Clooney’s example and going under the knife to rid themselves of the tired, baggy and saggy skin around their eyes. Anecdotal evidence shows that these procedures have more than quadrupled in just two years.
Does cosmetic surgery speed-up the ageing process?
The cosmetic surgery industry is said to be worth £900 million however some doctors are now questioning whether it is worth it, with some believing that anti-ageing cosmetic surgery may in fact speed up the ageing process.
Everyone who elects to have a cosmetic procedure done should be made aware that there are risks associated with the surgery and that the results cannot be guaranteed. But some patients are surprised at the short period of time their surgery seems to last for.
Popping pills to improve endurance?
Have you ever wanted to physically fit but lack the motivation or drive to actually go down the gym and achieve it? Well, one day, that might become a reality.
Researchers at the Salk Institute in San Diego have been working on drugs to help improve the athletic capabilities of mice and they believe that one day, a pill might be fashioned that tricks muscles into believing they have just been through a tough workout.
Perfect pins during your lunch-break?
Increasing numbers of women in the UK are taking to having their thread veins removed during their lunch hour. The demand is probably partly due to the fantastic weather that the UK has experienced recently, with many women wanting to put their skirts and heels on, but not before they ensure they have perfect pins.
One of the most popular techniques is said to be thermo-coagulation which uses a microwave to zap the unsightly veins. The veins themselves are caused by abnormally dilated blood vessels which are located close to the skin’s surface.
Pharrell trials new tattoo removal procedure
Pharrell Williams, rapper and hip hop producer, is trying out a revolutionary new way to remove tattoos. The new technique has been developed by the Wake Forest Institute in North Carolina for Regenerative Skin Treatment and is said to be a good alternative to current tattoo removal plans.
A guide to Vaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is also known as vagina tightening. It is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the tone of the vagina by tightening up the muscles in the vagina and the supporting tissues around it. Many patients opt for a vaginoplasty operation after child-birth or after the menopause when there may be a distinct loss in the tightness and tone of the vagina, or just for those people who are looking for the perfect ‘designer vagina’.
