Category: Types of Surgery
Information and guides on all cosmetic surgery procedures.
By CSB on Monday, March 1, 2010Filed Under: Cosmetic Surgery News, Hair
Eyebrows frame a face and most women know that by taming their unruly brows and shaping their eyebrows, it can make a massive difference to their face. However it’s easy to go too far and overpluck, leaving hardly any eyebrow definition whatsoever.
Eyebrows take a long time to grow back however help is at hand thanks to eyebrow transplants.
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By CSB on Monday, February 8, 2010Filed Under: Breast Lift, Cosmetic Surgery News
Women are always being told how important it is to wear a bra which is the correct size for them, particularly as research shows that a large proportion of women regularly wear the wrong sized bra. An ill-fitting bra will not support the breasts fully and can cause poor posture over time.
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Laser lipolysis (commonly known as laser lipo) is a form of liposuction which uses local anaesthetic and lasers. Without the risk of full general anaesthetic or massive open wounds, the procedure is said to be a lot safer than the traditional liposuction methods.
Advanced laser lipolysis is not made for obese people – rather, it is a way of getting rid of stubborn fat that diet and exercise won’t shift: Think saddle bags, muffin tops and bingo wings.
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‘Boytox’: The rise of the male Botox patient.
Cosmetic surgery is often seen as a women’s interest however in the UK at least, more and more men are starting to take a greater interest in their appearance.
Almost one in five Botox patients in the UK are now said to be male. The trend is mainly down to two influences – the tough job market where personal appearance can make or break an interview, and the fact that more and more male celebrities (such as Simon Cowell and Gordon Ramsay) are coming clean about their cosmetic treatments.
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By CSB on Wednesday, December 30, 2009Filed Under: Botox etc., Celebrity Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery News
Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the market. But has the Botox backlash begun?
Despite it’s popularity, celebrity Botox regulars are starting to turn their backs on the face freezing injections.
First, Lulu and Amanda Holden announced that they were no longer going to have Botox injections. Then, Dannii Minogue followed suit after some X-Factor viewers commented that in last year’s series, her face was almost immovable and expressionless.
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By CSB on Monday, December 21, 2009Filed Under: Cosmetic Surgery News, Hair
Could this be the end of hair straighteners? Researchers believe that they have isolated the gene responsible for curly hair and are hoping that they can create a pill to make your hair straighter or curlier without the need for expensive hair accesories.
Australian scientists have recently discovered that the trichohyalin gene is mainly responsible for creating curls in hair. It is hoped that the discovery will not just be a boon to the beauty industry but will also help police forensics – hair and DNA found at scenes of crime may indicate what sort of hair the suspects have.
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By CSB on Wednesday, November 18, 2009Filed Under: Botox etc., Breast Lift
As they get older or having had children, many women want to perk up their breasts and reduce sagging however they aren’t prepared to go under the knife. Thankfully, Botox appears to be the answer.
There is much pressure on women to get back to their pre-pregnancy shape as soon as possible after birth. One of the biggest complaints is a saggy chest area. As women get older, the chest area is one of the giveaways to a woman’s age as the area starts to sag, particularly in sun-worshippers, and wrinkles start to appear.
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