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Recession Causes Cosmetic Surgeries To Flop
The economic crisis is affecting the industry of cosmetic surgery as banks discontinue handing out loans to those who would like to have surgery. It was reported that there has been a significant decrease in surgical operations in the last 6 months, with women who are below 30 years of age being denied the credit needed for the procedure.
The economic crisis is affecting the industry of cosmetic surgery as banks discontinue handing out loans to those who would like to have surgery. It was reported that there has been a significant decrease in surgical operations in the last 6 months, with women who are below 30 years of age being denied the credit needed for the procedure.
NHS Queues Being Avoided by Surgery 'Tourists'
A poll has disclosed that 40% of Brits going abroad to undergo surgical procedures do so in order to stay away from the waiting lists of NHS at home. It was the topmost reason for searching treatment, together with eye laser surgical operations and dentistry, whereas 30% went abroad because the surgery was cheaper.
A poll has disclosed that 40% of Brits going abroad to undergo surgical procedures do so in order to stay away from the waiting lists of NHS at home. It was the topmost reason for searching treatment, together with eye laser surgical operations and dentistry, whereas 30% went abroad because the surgery was cheaper.
Survey Says 90% of UK Teenage Girls Unhappy with Their Looks
In a recent survey, it was reported that 26% of the respondents were looking at undergoing plastic surgical procedures. Moreover, the survey said that for the past three years, there has been an increase of 500% in the number of teenagers getting cosmetic surgery.
In a recent survey, it was reported that 26% of the respondents were looking at undergoing plastic surgical procedures. Moreover, the survey said that for the past three years, there has been an increase of 500% in the number of teenagers getting cosmetic surgery.
Carefully Consider and Reconsider Cosmetic Surgery Warning
A clinical negligence lawyer from Leigh is alerting people to carefully consider many things first before getting cosmetic surgery after Denise Hendry’s untimely death. She was the wife of Colin Hendry, a former Scotland football captain.
A clinical negligence lawyer from Leigh is alerting people to carefully consider many things first before getting cosmetic surgery after Denise Hendry’s untimely death. She was the wife of Colin Hendry, a former Scotland football captain.
Surgeon from Sweden May Be Accused for 'Fatal' UK Procedure
A doctor from Sweden could be charged after a famous footballer's wife died last week from complications caused by a botched liposuction procedure in 2002. As reported by Sky News, Dr. Gustaf Aniansson keeps on carrying out medical operations at the famous Nackakliniken, which is near Stockholm, Sweden. The doctor has also been charged of incompetence by more than 12 previous patients in the United Kingdom.
Rise in Plastic Surgeries and Botox Grannies in UK
The growth of Botox Grannies has been seen as a new trend in beauty by the staff members of Transform, which is UK's leading plastic surgery doctors and nonsurgical treatments.
The growth of Botox Grannies has been seen as a new trend in beauty by the staff members of Transform, which is UK's leading plastic surgery doctors and nonsurgical treatments.
UK Botox rules to change
UK medical industry sources say that the regulatory body for nurses is to ban the administration of Botox where the prescribing doctor is not present.
UK medical industry sources say that the regulatory body for nurses is to ban the administration of Botox where the prescribing doctor is not present.
UK Women spend £6 billion on "Mommy Makeovers"
New mothers in Britain are spending about £6 billion (USD$12.5 billion) a year on liposuction, cosmetic surgery and Botox treatments for themselves, and fashionable clothes for their newborn babies, according to a survey conducted by online bank, Egg.
New mothers in Britain are spending about £6 billion (USD$12.5 billion) a year on liposuction, cosmetic surgery and Botox treatments for themselves, and fashionable clothes for their newborn babies, according to a survey conducted by online bank, Egg.
50 year old woman dies of heart attack after liposuction
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 50 year old UK businesswoman who died just two days after undergoing liposuction in a UK hospital.
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 50 year old UK businesswoman who died just two days after undergoing liposuction in a UK hospital.
Obese woman threatens to sue for gastric bypass surgery
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
Call for Botox to be regulated in UK
One of the pioneers in the medical application of Botox has called for government regulations concerning its cosmetic use in the UK.
One of the pioneers in the medical application of Botox has called for government regulations concerning its cosmetic use in the UK.
Man kidnaps wife to prevent her breast implant operation
A man who abducted his wife from a London hospital to prevent her from undergoing a breast implant operation has been jailed for 20 months at the Old Bailey Court in England.
A man who abducted his wife from a London hospital to prevent her from undergoing a breast implant operation has been jailed for 20 months at the Old Bailey Court in England.
Brits want their partners to undergo surgery - survey
A survey conducted by UK consumer group Which? indicates that 4 per cent of adults would like their partners to undergo surgery to improve their appearance.
A survey conducted by UK consumer group Which? indicates that 4 per cent of adults would like their partners to undergo surgery to improve their appearance.
Most women consider "Size Zero" to be attractive
Despite concerns over the health risks of super slim models, sixty per cent of British women think that a size zero body is attractive and that men are attracted to size zero girls.
Despite concerns over the health risks of super slim models, sixty per cent of British women think that a size zero body is attractive and that men are attracted to size zero girls.
71 year old actress proud of her new breasts
A 71 year old English actress, Joanne Dainton, is reported to be delighted with her new breasts after undergoing breast augmentation surgery.
A 71 year old English actress, Joanne Dainton, is reported to be delighted with her new breasts after undergoing breast augmentation surgery.
Plastic surgery group criticised for finance package
A UK plastic surgery clinic has attracted criticism because of its decision to offer interest free loans to prospective patients to pay for their surgery.
A UK plastic surgery clinic has attracted criticism because of its decision to offer interest free loans to prospective patients to pay for their surgery.
New survey reveals most women unhappy with their body
A UK survey of 25,000 men and women reveals that half of the women are unhappy with their body shape and would consider plastic surgery such as liposuction to improve it.
A UK survey of 25,000 men and women reveals that half of the women are unhappy with their body shape and would consider plastic surgery such as liposuction to improve it.
Woman dies after abdominoplasty
A 39 year old woman died from a blood clot after undergoing plastic surgery for a tummy tuck, an inquest in the UK has ruled.
A 39 year old woman died from a blood clot after undergoing plastic surgery for a tummy tuck, an inquest in the UK has ruled.
Ministers drop plan to regulate UK cosmetic clinics
UK Ministers have rejected calls made by an expert body for cosmetic clinics in Britain to be officially licensed.
UK Ministers have rejected calls made by an expert body for cosmetic clinics in Britain to be officially licensed.
British patient receives world's first permanent silicone lip implants
A plastic surgeon has performed the first permanent silicone lip implant operation on a British patient.
A plastic surgeon has performed the first permanent silicone lip implant operation on a British patient.
Harley Street bans cosmetic clinics
Harley Street in London, regarded as the most prestigious location within the United Kingdom's medical community, has banned cosmetic surgery clinics.
Harley Street in London, regarded as the most prestigious location within the United Kingdom's medical community, has banned cosmetic surgery clinics.
Plastic surgeon sued by "celebrity" for botched lip augmentation
Former Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns, who had something of a comeback through his appearance on the UK reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother is suing a plastic surgeon because of claims that his lip augmentation procedure was botched.
Former Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns, who had something of a comeback through his appearance on the UK reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother is suing a plastic surgeon because of claims that his lip augmentation procedure was botched.
Budget Breast Augmentation offered to UK patients
In a move designed to ward off competition from cut-price overseas medical clinics, British plastic surgeons are offering cut price breast augmentation procedures to UK women.
In a move designed to ward off competition from cut-price overseas medical clinics, British plastic surgeons are offering cut price breast augmentation procedures to UK women.
Slimming chocolate adverts banned
It's every dieter's dream, but of course it's too good to be true. A company that claims its chocolate bars actually help you lose weight has had its adverts banned by the UK's Office of Fair Trading.
It's every dieter's dream, but of course it's too good to be true. A company that claims its chocolate bars actually help you lose weight has had its adverts banned by the UK's Office of Fair Trading.
Celebrity weight loss DVD hoax - star had smartlipo
A well known UK celebrity, Jade Goody, who shot to fame and fortune on the reality TV show Big Brother, has had her new weight loss DVD branded a hoax, following claims that the star achieved stunning weight loss, not through the diet and exercise regime that she promotes on the video, but through undergoing smart liposuction at a private clinic in England.
A well known UK celebrity, Jade Goody, who shot to fame and fortune on the reality TV show Big Brother, has had her new weight loss DVD branded a hoax, following claims that the star achieved stunning weight loss, not through the diet and exercise regime that she promotes on the video, but through undergoing smart liposuction at a private clinic in England.
UK to stop free sex change operations
The UK's public medical service is to stop providing free sex change operations in order to save funds and reduce waiting times for other operations.
The UK's public medical service is to stop providing free sex change operations in order to save funds and reduce waiting times for other operations.
Larger sized clothes to carry health warnings
A group of medical experts has called on the British Government to introduce new rules requiring clothes retailers to put a helpline telephone number on all clothes designed for larger people.
A group of medical experts has called on the British Government to introduce new rules requiring clothes retailers to put a helpline telephone number on all clothes designed for larger people.
Borrowing for beauty - finance for cosmetic surgery
Data released by Sainsbury's Bank reveals that £5 million will be borrowed this year to finance plastic surgery in the UK, and men will account for £1m of that amount.
Data released by Sainsbury's Bank reveals that £5 million will be borrowed this year to finance plastic surgery in the UK, and men will account for £1m of that amount.
Extreme Makeover star defends cost of surgery
Paula Williams, one of the participants in the TV Cosmetic Surgery program Extreme Makeover has defended the huge sums spent by the program makers in providing their makeovers. Ms. Williams, a 42 year old nurse from Swansea in Wales, said that the £44,000 (USD$80,000) spent on her procedures was a small price to pay for the outcome, which for her was a dream come true.
Paula Williams, one of the participants in the TV Cosmetic Surgery program Extreme Makeover has defended the huge sums spent by the program makers in providing their makeovers. Ms. Williams, a 42 year old nurse from Swansea in Wales, said that the £44,000 (USD$80,000) spent on her procedures was a small price to pay for the outcome, which for her was a dream come true.
Survey says: Most men prefer real breasts
A survey of 1,600 men aged between 18 and 34 reveals that most men dislike plastic surgery and would prefer a partner to have natural breasts rather than a breast augmentation.
A survey of 1,600 men aged between 18 and 34 reveals that most men dislike plastic surgery and would prefer a partner to have natural breasts rather than a breast augmentation.
Survey reveals most women over 40 hate their bodies
A survey by UK health magzine Top Sante reveals that most women in their forties dislike their bodies, many are developing eating disorders because of this unease and a significant proportion have already had cosmetic surgery to correct the perceived defect.
UK Government acts to curb unregistered clinics
In the UK, Health inspectors are to conduct undercover investigations into unregistered clinics offering cosmetic surgery and Botox procedures. Inspectors from the Healthcare Commission (HC), the British government's health watchdog, have been granted powers by the UK parliament to monitor the estimated 3,000 unregistered clinics that use laser and light therapy to carry out operations such as removing facial hair, tattoos and giving Botox injections.
It is illegal to operate an unregistered clinic and any such businesses have been warned that if they do not apply for registration, the commission can apply for an injunction to stop it from operating. It may also face criminal prosecution.
Cosmetic Surgery on the rise in the UK
The number of people in Britain taking control of their body shape by undergoing cosmetic surgery continues to rise. Almost 700,000 cosmetic procedures will be performed in the UK this year, at a cost of £539m, according to a recent survey.
Average breast size growing in the UK
The average size of women’s breasts have been rising, with sales of large bra sizes tripling over the last three years. A new report from British lingerie frim La Senza indicated that there has been a 30 per cent increase in demand for bras with cup sizes of DD and above since 2003. Whereas 10 years ago, the most popular bra size was a smaller 34B, the average bra size in the UK today is 36C.
Cosmetic Surgery for Kids
As if there weren’t enough pressures in life for schoolchildren, it transpires that at least 40 girls in Scotland under the age of 18 have had operations on the National Health System to enlarge or reduce their breast size in the past five years. In addition, 21 youngsters have had surgery on their noses (rhinoplasty) while more than 520 children have had prominent ears pinned back (pinnaplasty).
Liposuction in Britain on the rise
In the past 5-10 years there has been an enormous growth in the popularity of cosmetic surgeries throughout England and the UK as a whole. This popularity of course can be derived from the same reasons as why these procedures are so popular in the USA, image. It seems that everyone around the world is taking more concern in how they look, how they appear to others and how they can change themselves to get ahead in life. This is the mentality not only in the USA, but in the UK and around the world.
Sandwich at your desk or new breasts?
Women are having £4,500 quick-fix breast implant operations during their lunch breaks.
Patients advised against rushing to cosmetic surgery
Plastic surgery aimed at making people look more beautiful could end up leaving them scarred and deformed, unless they do their homework properly, surgeons are warning.
Plastic surgery aimed at making people look more beautiful could end up leaving them scarred and deformed, unless they do their homework properly, surgeons are warning.
Plastic surgery prizes condemned
Companies offering plastic surgery as competition prizes are violating ethics of good medical practice, say doctors.
Companies offering plastic surgery as competition prizes are violating ethics of good medical practice, say doctors.
Cosmetic surgery normal part of everyday life for British women
Cosmetic surgery is now a normal part of everyday life for British women, a survey by leading healthcare organisation BUPA reveals. Over 80 percent of women believe cosmetic surgery is perfectly acceptable these days, with 1 in 4 of the 18-40 year old women surveyed saying they would have, or have had, some sort of procedure.
