A drug which treats the eye disease glaucoma may become an alternative to mascara. Lumigan, sometimes also known as Bimatoprost, is a drug which is used to help combat glaucoma and recently it has been found that one of the side-effects of the drug is that eyelash growth doubles. The side-effects are so profound that the makers of the drug have applied for a cosmetic license in America.

As many women will know, killer heels may look great but may also end up disfiguring your feet. Therefore it comes as no surprise to hear that some cosmetic surgeons are cashing in on womens’ love of shoes by helping them achieve perfect feet.

One problem of any cosmetic surgery is that of scarring, both internal and external. Internal scars can cause a range of problems, from discomfort through to more serious issues such as bowel blockages.

Although surgeons do their best to prevent adhesions, they are not always successful. To help reduce adhesions following surgery, a new product, Seprafilm, can be used.

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.