At Aurora, we’re always trying to improve our service, our clinics and our procedures. We regularly ask you to rate your experiences at our clinics, usually in the form of short satisfaction surveys and reviews. But to really get to grips with how you feel, we recently carried out a larger-scale online survey. What did […]
As well as being a busy Plastic Surgeon, marathon runner, bass player, father of 4 and Clinical Director of Aurora Clinics, renaissance man Adrian Richards is also an author. He has just written the 2nd edition of his best-selling textbook, ‘Key Notes on Plastic Surgery’, along with co-author Hywel Dafydd. We caught up with him […]
At Aurora, we take our patients’ satisfaction seriously. With that in mind, we regularly collect feedback from patients who have undergone surgery and treatments with us. Every two months, we collate those results to see what we’re doing right and how we can improve. Our latest feedback comes from June and July, and was given by […]
Hollywood star and former Friends actress Jennifer Aniston has been talking candidly about Plastic Surgery – and has revealed that she has never, and would never, have any cosmetic work done. Aniston, 45, diplomatically shared her views to Yahoo about friends and associates who had undergone cosmetic treatment – and how it had put her […]
Aurora Clinics, winner of Best Aesthetic Clinic at the MyFaceMyBody Awards 2013, is strengthening its ties with another high-profile award winner, Aesthetic Source. Aesthetic Source distributes the NeoStrata® cosmeceutical skincare range, including Skin Active, the winning skin care range at last years awards. It has now become a supplier to Auroras sister training company, Cosmetic […]
Within easy reach of Northampton? Would you like to learn more about non-surgical treatments, or talk to an expert about a cosmetic surgery procedure that interests you? Are you free on the evening of Wednesday 2nd July? Well, in that case, you must come along to our Open Evening! The get-ready-for-summer themed evening will take place at […]
On the weekend of 10-11 May, we exhibited for our first-ever time at the Anti-Ageing Show at London Olympia. Lots of the team went along and, while it was quite an exhausting weekend, we really enjoyed meeting all the visitors to our stand. Were pretty sure we’ll be back again next year! Our Surgeon and […]
On 15 May 2014, the European Commission and the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) published their final opinion on the safety of Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) silicone breast implants. The report is an update of their earlier Opinion issued in 2012, taking into account new evidence that has become available […]
We’re celebrating a huge milestone at Aurora this week, and couldn’t keep it to ourselves. We’re delighted to have just registered our 20,000th patient! We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has made contact with us – whether you’ve made an initial enquiry about one of our procedures, or chosen us […]
At Aurora Clinics, we take patient satisfaction seriously. With that in mind, we regularly collect feedback from patients who have undergone surgery with us. Every two months, we collate those results to see what we’re doing right and how we can improve. Our latest feedback comes from February and March, and was given by 26 […]
Working in the medical field, we don’t embarrass easily – nor do we feel that any issue a person has with their body should be considered embarrassing. However, we do think sharing information that could help people is a great idea. And so it is that we’ve recently been talking to producers from Channel 4’s […]
Do you have a burning question about cosmetic surgery you’d like answered? Perhaps there’s a new treatment or an industry issue you’d like to know more about? Now’s your chance. Next Wednesday 2nd April at 1pm, we’ll be hosting our first-ever live webinar chat with Plastic Surgeon Adrian Richards. The online event is completely free […]
This Wednesday morning, our own Adrian Richards appeared on BBC Three Counties Radio to discuss a sticky subject. In a week in which fashion designer Vivienne Westwood announced she rarely showers (in her own inimitable words, “I just wash my bits and rush out”), he was invited on to the Jonathan Vernon-Smith show to talk about […]
The Welsh Government have announced they won’t be reclaiming the £1.2 million cost to the NHS of replacing faulty PIP breast implants fitted by private cosmetic surgery companies. The huge cost was racked up on removing and replacing PIPs between 2012 and 2013, when £819,000 was paid out, and 2013-2014, which saw an additional £422,000 […]
So, the Government have made their long-awaited response to NHS Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh’s recommendations for the cosmetic industry. And, unfortunately, it’s a bit of a damp squib. Far from being the radical overhaul many were hoping for, it turns out it’s “business as usual” for the cosmetic industry – with not a single […]
A cosmetic surgery clinic in Seoul is currently under investigation for what we consider possibly the most gruesome reception ornament known to man. The clinic, based in Gangnam (yes, that of the famed song’s name), an upmarket neighbourhood in Seoul, displayed a collection of around 2000 ‘chin shavings’ – fragments of bone that had been […]
An appeal court in France has upheld a ruling giving compensation to around 1,700 women who received PIP breast implants. Judges ruled that the German firm which certified the implants, TUV Rheinland, must pay 3,000 Euros (£2,470) in damages to each of the women. The firm had previously been found jointly liable, along with French implant […]
Bruce Jenner, father to the (in)famous Kardashians and recent ex to their mother Kris, is known for his numerous surgeries over the years, and indeed is quite open about the work he has done. This time, however, his alleged most recent procedure is set to raise a few eyebrows. The National Enquirer, admittedly not renowned […]
There are certain procedures that will always remain popular and that don’t see signs of abating any time soon – surgeries such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job) and tummy tucks. Certain procedures become en vogue however, sometimes sticking around for a long time, other times leaving as quickly as they have arrived. So what […]
A new medical trend is developing in New York – plastic surgeons who offer holistic plastic surgery. The very idea of it may seem a misnomer, and certainly the surgeries themselves are no different to others that aren’t labelled holistic, but what it’s actually referring to is the addition of peripheral therapeutic extras. Patients will […]
A 15-year-old girl from South Carolina in the US undertook a nose job operation (rhinoplasty) funded by a charity whose aims are to ’empower children’ through corrective surgery for birth defects. The young girl, Renata, was taunted at school for being ’the girl with the big nose’. She had been used to being the subject […]
An LA-based songwriter has spent around £60,000 on cosmetic procedures over the last 5 years in order to morph in to Justin Bieber, who is 14 years his junior. Toby Sheldon’s love affair with cosmetic improvements began prior to his obsession with Bieber, when he began work to reverse his thinning hair, but he has […]
We have previously reported on China’s increasing appetite for plastic surgery as a means to get ahead in the workplace. But one plastic surgeon has increased his efforts to help Chinese graduates by assimilating aesthetic medicine with art. In this case a specific landmark of 19th century architecture: the Eiffel Tower. Plastic surgeon Wang Xumings […]
Not that anyone has ever really heralded mannequins as holding up a virtue of the ordinary woman, it seems one Venezuelan mannequin manufacturer is creating a design to more closely mirror the shape and look that customers have. Or perhaps rather, what they want. It is not, as in the case of a Swedish store […]
In the marriage that no one really expected to last, reality star Courtney Stodden and actor husband Doug Stanhope announced their separation earlier this month. Although no reasons were given at the time an E! video interview with Stodden gives us some more insight on the matter. The diminutive but highly enhanced American 19-year-old admitted […]
Americans are increasingly travelling abroad for cosmetic treatments it would seem, due to lower costs for procedures combined with relatively cheap airfares, making plastic surgery abroad a cheaper alternative than staying at home for it. A research paper led by American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Dr Kevin C. Chung, alongside Lauren E. Franzblau of […]
Vietnamese Plastic Surgeon, Dr Nguyen Manh Tuong, age 40, was arrested in Hanoi on October 22 under suspicion of the murder of one of his patients alongside fellow suspect, security guard Dao Quang Khanh. Dr Tuong was employed as a surgeon at Vietnam’s largest hospital, Bach Mai, in Hanoi however he opened up Cat Tuong […]
It would seem that we are no longer content merely to slim down noticeable parts of the body but are now seeking reductions in more obscure parts of the body, too. Podiatrist and cosmetic foot surgeon, Dr Oliver Zong, appeared on America’s Doctors TV.am show to discuss the latest trend amongst his patients slimming […]
Working within the industry, we see and hear a lot of the wackier side to cosmetic surgery. Often this comes in the form of the general public choosing to emulate a hero of theirs, usually a celebrity but sometimes even a fictitious character (see: Brazilian Superman, real-life Ken doll). The latest in this line of […]
Two women in China recently highlighted a potential pitfall to having cosmetic surgery on the face – a problem with changing identity when it comes to border control. The women, in two separate incidents, struggled to pass through Gongbei port in Zhuhai, in the Guangdon Province in China, as their new faces didn’t entirely correspond […]
Aspiring model and actress Courtney Stodden was booted out of the Channel 5 reality show on Wednesday night, coming 6th out of 12 celebrity housemates. It was a double eviction and she was soon followed by a pirouetting Louie Spence, choreographer and former star of reality show Pineapple Dance Studios. 19-year-old Courtney was little known […]
TV show host and comedian Joan Rivers has engaged in a war of words with Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael Lohan following comments the acerbic 80-year-old made about the young, troubled actress. He responded to the joke by calling Joan up on her obsession with plastic surgery, to which she threatened to sue. Joan had made […]
TV chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is supposedly planning on splashing out up to $50,000 in a facial upheaval before the Oscars next year. The TV star and comedian, 55, is well-known for her youthful appearance. However, she is apparently after an overhaul before next March when she is due to present the awards ceremony. […]
US reality star and owner of the Millionaire Matchmaker dating agency, Patti Stanger, has told Life & Style magazine that undertaking cosmetic surgery helped her to become more confident about dating as an older woman. Following her split from long-term partner, Andy Friedman, Patti turned to plastic surgery to give her a boost and increase […]
A 60-year-old grandmother of four has revealed her dedication to Plastic Surgery, all in the pursuit of bagging a younger man. Youthful-looking and attractive Patricia Moss owes some of her looks to the surgeon’s knife as she has undertaken several procedures including a boob job, liposuction, cheek implants, Botox and a tummy tuck. Having already […]
Like much of the rest of the world South Korea is facing a rising social welfare bill amidst a difficult economy, due to the global recession. As a result new sources of revenue are being sought by the government and one area that has been ring-fenced is the cosmetic surgery industry. The cosmetic industry has […]
Kyle Richards, one of the stars of hit US reality show The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills, has spoken out over her Plastic Surgery procedures. The mother of four undertook liposuction last year as she couldn’t get rid of her love handles through diet and exercise alone. She had her first procedure, a nose job, […]
It’s a common belief that the huge rise in the use of non-invasive procedures to fight the signs of ageing has reduced the number of people who are choosing to opt for invasive surgical procedures as a means to hold on to youth. It is true that the number of non-invasive procedures being performed worldwide […]
An American reality TV star is being sued by her plastic surgeon for making untrue claims about complications following her surgery with him, and for not paying her medical bill. Star of the show Mob Wives, 43-year-old Renne Graziano, claimed that she almost died following her full body lift, after losing 6 pints of blood […]
American actor Amanda Bynes has once again hit the headlines for discussing plastic surgery via her Twitter feed. Also disclosing apparent upcoming nuptials, earlier this week the star tweeted: “I Need To Have Surgery To Look Beautiful For The Man I’m In Love With So I Feel Comfortable With The Way I Look When […]
Guest blog by Laura Casewell from The Cosmetic Surgery Guide Going under the knife can be a daunting prospect. Whether you’re fascinated by facelifts or lusting for liposuction, there are so many treatments available in the UK these days it’s often hard to know what procedure to opt for, let alone who to trust to […]
In the majority of cases, when young British stars opt to have plastic surgery it’s to increase their bust size, however Corrie’s Helen Flanagan is naturally endowed with sizeable assets. Despite that, she is apparently not immune to feeling insecure over her appearance and she has, according to The Daily Star, elected to have a […]
A study reported in the International Journal of Surgical Reconstructions has offered a new insight in to the PIP implant scandal – revealing that the instances of rupture may be greater than government reports would have led us to believe. The study, which was conducted by Spire Murray Hospital in Edinburgh, reveals findings that indicate […]
South Korea is well known for its love of Plastic Surgery, having as it does the highest rate per capita. Surgeries that enjoy the most popularity include rhinoplasties (nose jobs) and also eyelid surgery – often, its believed, to give the eye a more Westernised look by removing hooded lids. The latest craze though now […]
A move by a group of UK plastic surgery clinics to improve the reputation of plastic surgery through more honest advertising is being blocked by magazines. The adverts used images of realistically sized women and were distributed to several online magazines. They featured a selection of photographs with close up images of women sporting problem […]
Proving the younger generation have fewer qualms over sharing their plastic surgery stories, American child star Amanda Bynes admitted her own rhinoplasty in the most thoroughly modern way - via Twitter. The actress, now 27, decided to publicise her nose job so that the media would use recent photographs instead of older ones as she […]
An American Plastic Surgery clinic’s office manager has been charged with practising medicine without a proper licence. Christine Patterson, sister of one of the clinic’s surgeons, assumed the role of aftercare provider that should instead have been taken by a qualified professional. The patient at the receiving end of the illegal treatment had undergone a […]
There’s a new reality TV series on our screens and this time the girls are brasher, there’s even more nudity and they get even more dressed up than those in The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) and Newcastle’s Geordie Shore. The Valleys is a reality show that brings young men and women from the Welsh […]
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has revealed the reason behind her latest boob job to Now magazine, citing weight loss and the resulting impact it had on her original implants. The reality star, now 21, had her first boob job at 18. Since then she has lost two stone in weight and the result of […]
British photographer Phillip Toledano has published a book, A New Kind of Beauty, which explores extreme body modification and questions whether it represents humankind at the precipice of some kind of evolutionary change. His striking photographs show a very modern subject whilst employing traditional elements of classical portraiture; his influences include 16th century realism painter […]
Recent shots of the 23-year-old in her bikini show a rather different figure to previous bikini photographs, leading to speculation that the star has had breast implants. Previous photos show a much flatter chest with minimal cleavage whereas the new ones show her filling out her bikini top and sporting an ample cleavage. In addition […]
Hollywood and music’s latest power couple are expecting their first child in July this year, but Kim Kardashian is supposedly worrying over the significant weight gain the pregnancy is already causing. Friends of the reality TV star and LA socialite claim that she had planned to undergo a tummy tuck following the birth, but boyfriend […]
Italian researchers at the University of Verona have conducted research in to rhinoplasty and genioplasty (nose job and chin augmentation respectively) and whether or not it is beneficial to perform both at the same time, rather than just one or conversely both operations but at separate intervals. They attribute this to achieving more aesthetic proportions […]
Iran is becoming a hotspot for rhinoplasty surgery with Iranians opting for nose jobs in ever greater numbers, rivalling plastic surgery hotspots such as South Korea and Brazil for proportionate numbers of the population opting for surgery. Indeed, per capita, seven times as many Iranians as Americans have nose jobs each year. It’s believed to […]
Real-life Ken first came to our attention last year when he became the subject of US reality show Extreme Makeover, where he discussed his 100-plus plastic surgery procedures. Since then Justin Jedlica (his real name) has been making steady media waves and this week hit our own TV screens when he talked to This Morning […]
Both here in the UK and globally, various surveys have uncovered what’s hot and what’s not in the land of Cosmetic Surgery – with figures out from top procedures to the total number of operations through to the amount of money spent, for both 2012 and 2011. A new study by French-based IMCAS, a forum […]
American Plastic Surgeon, Dr Anthony Youn, who is a regular on TV shows and in magazines, has come under fire for a supposed copyright violation against photo agency National Photo Group. The celebrity surgeon, who has appeared on reality TV show Dr 90120, used a shot of Cyndi Lauper with the caption – ‘Cyndi Lauper […]
Two of the world’s most altered individuals have clashed in a war of words over the other’s appearance. Ukranian model and real-life Barbie doll Valeria Lukyanova has responded to barbed comments made last year by American Justin Jedlica, who is often referred to as a human Ken doll. The model, who sports a minute waist, […]
The Royal College of Surgeons has produced new guidelines for the cosmetic surgery industry, which they hope will be made compulsory legally. Amongst their proposed rules will be tighter regulation on what surgeons may claim prior to surgery taking place, with only objective and quantifiable results being discussed. They want to ban the use of […]
Research has been carried out to discover what comprises a successful face – one that speaks of power and business acumen. 100 people were asked to look at 100 faces and rate them on how successful they looked likely to be. Size of head, eyes and lips were taken in to account, as was the […]
North Korean officials have publicly denounced sordid rumours that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has undergone plastic surgery procedures in order to emulate his grandfather and first leader of the country, Kim Il-Sung. In a statement from press agency Korean Central News Agency, the reports in the media throughout China and South Korea have been dismissed […]
The pair, who are friends in real life but enjoy heated banter on Britain’s Got Talent, are regularly seen serving catty comments to each other whilst on the panel. This week funnyman Walliams had a dig at Cowell’s purported plastic surgery procedures, by quizzing him: “How old are you? You’ve had a lot of […]
A Plastic Surgeon who was struck off the medical register last year is at the centre of a new claim. The Italian surgeon was operating in Dublin at the time and using PIP implants for his breast augmentation procedures. As a result, a number of women complained of complications. He was found guilty of negligence with […]
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which is the largest worldwide organisation of its kind, has released its findings in to the most popular surgeries and treatments throughout the world. They invited 20,000 registered plastic surgeons from countries all over the world to participate in the survey, entitled Global Study of Aesthetic/Cosmetic Surgery Procedures […]
Jennifer Lopez’s complexion is as delectable as it was when she first graced television screens in the 1990s. So this, combined with the fact that she works in Hollywood, an industry where nips and tucks are commonplace, means it may come as a surprise to hear that she has not undertaken any surgery, or even […]
American singer Nicky Minaj is as famous for her outrageous style as her hip hop lyrics, including her very curvaceous behind. It’s so prominent, on her otherwise slim physique, that it has led to commentators speculating that she has had some medical assistance in that department. Photos revealed by gossip website TMZ.com reveal Minaj dancing […]
Crocodile Dundee couple Paul Hogan, 73, and Linda Kozlowski, 54, appeared at the recent G’day USA event in America and prompted speculation that Kozlowski has undergone plastic surgery. She appeared to look facially different from when they were last seen in the public eye. The actress, age 54, met Hogan on the set of Crocodile […]
A South London mother supposedly spent up to £20,000 on surgery and flights to her native Colombia in order to give her two daughters plastic surgery as presents. Now aged 23 and 21 the two girls, Jennifer and Karen, both had breast implants, buttock fillers and liposuction, with other treatments such as rhinoplasty and teeth […]
Renowned sculptor, Martin Jennings, was approached by The Blond McIndoe Research Foundation to create a statue of Sir Archibald McIndoe, a pioneering plastic surgeon who operated on WWII burn victims. McIndoe worked from what was originally a small cottage hospital on the outskirts of East Grinstead, West Sussex. At the outbreak of war however the […]
Olympic swimming champion Sharron Davis has opened up about the treatments she has that help her to look young. The 50-year-old receives Botox injections every six weeks and also has facial fillers. These help to plump out the skin and make it appear more youthful. The athlete is no stranger to cosmetic procedures as she […]
The Euromillions has conducted research in to what Brits would be most likely to spend their money on if they won the jackpot. They found a whopping 1 in 4 from Liverpool would opt to spend their winnings on plastic surgery as their priority. The average for the whole of the UK was 1 in […]
Following the PIP implant scandal last year, the then Health Secretary launched the Keogh review in August 2012, which promised to look in to standards and regulations for the cosmetic surgery industry. Named after its lead, NHS Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh, the interim report for the review was released on 31 December and includes […]
The Huffington Post, a popular US news site, has reported on the rise in bunionplasty – cosmetic surgery on the feet to remove unsightly bunions. Apparently 40,000 of these operations are currently performed in the States each year. The operation works to remove the bunions, which are misshapen bone growth on the foot, by operating […]
Kelly Rowland performed at the VH1 Divas ceremony in LA at the weekend, wearing a skin-tight catsuit which prompted speculation that she may have hd surgery to increase the size of her behind. Compared to other photographs of the singer it would appear, in certain shots, that her buttocks are more plumped than they have […]
A recent survey showed that Kiwi women are in favour of receiving plastic surgery procedures as Christmas presents – as many as 1 in 10 want it as a gift from their other halves this year. What this highlights is an increasing global trend over attitudes to plastic surgery – that it’s becoming more mainstream […]
Plastic surgery fan Sarah Burge has appeared on TV both here and in the US, defending her Christmas gift buying habits for her three daughters, which this year will include plastic surgery vouchers for the trio, the youngest of which is only 8. The 51-year-old mother is herself no stranger to cosmetic procedures and has […]
Cher, 64 was photographed at LAX airport recently wearing heavy black clothes, wig, hat and sunglasses. Whether a result of the heat or possible new cosmetic work on her face she cut a rather waxy figure, and has been likened to other plastic surgery fan, Michael Jackson. Unlike many Hollywood celebrities Cher is not reticent […]
Discovering the Filipino man who spent much of his adult life and finances re-stylising himself in the look and shape of Superman got us wondering what other wacky plastic surgery emulations have happened around the globe. So, with a little research we have come up with some of the best … 1. Queen Nefertiti A 49-year-old […]
A UK plastic surgery clinic has carried out research into the attitudes of parents when it comes to plastic surgery for their children. 2000 parents were questioned in the survey, which wanted to explore how parents felt about their under 18s and surgery – whether they would allow it or not and why there has […]
Research carried out by beauty company Fabriah has revealed that almost half of UK women would consider plastic surgery if cost was not an issue, with the under 30s the most likely to consider it. 44% of females asked in the survey admitted that they would have surgery if it didn’t cost anything, with others claiming […]
Rarely will a day go by without some amusing internet clip or other going viral, transcending national and cultural boundaries and offering something to while away the time in an over-lit, over or under-heated office whilst also giving the cute kittens of the internet a temporary break. Last week it was a not-for-the-squeamish clip of […]
Jane Fonda, 75, has had a long and successful Hollywood movie and fitness career and she attributes this at least in part to the subtle yet effective plastic surgery that she has had over the years. Her aim when getting a facelift was to leave some wrinkles and character in her face so that the […]
An eminent Plastic Surgeon has undertaken extensive research to discover exactly how long a facelift lasts and is confident that the age-reversing effects last for a minimum of five years in most cases. Dr Barry Jones, who was once the President of The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and now works at Great Ormond […]
The PIP breast implants saga continues as ex-PIP boss, Jean-Claude Mas was released from a French prison at the end of last month. The 73-year-old businessman had been held in custody for the previous 8 months but is now out of prison and under judicial supervision. His movements will be monitored and restricted until the trial […]
On the surface, the role of the Plastic Surgeon is merely about, well, the surface. But are they responsible for going deeper than that, to help fix what is within? Or should they not have to bear the burden of that responsibility? One of the original doctors involved in modern, aesthetic plastic surgery has spoken […]
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Dubai has made plastic surgery history by performing the first ever live cosmetic surgeries. The surgery firsts formed part of the Middle East’s fifth International Congress in Aesthetic, Anti-Aging Medicine and Medical SPA (ICAAM 2012) held on 24 and 25 November, with surgeons from France, the US, Lebanon, Ecuador, […]
An American plastic surgeon has posited an interesting theory which may help prospective liposuction patients to decide when the right time to seek the treatment is. He believes that the colder months of autumn and winter make for the optimal time for surgery. What Dr Mark Deutsch, who operates out of the southern city of […]
Irish comedy star and TV host Graham Norton has decided not to go ahead with his planned eye bag removal surgery. The 49 year-old entertainer had made several attempts to get his under-eye bags corrected however multiple missed appointments has led him to suspect that perhaps the surgery is not to be and that he […]
Denis Avner, who also went by his spiritual moniker of Stalking Cat, has been found dead in his Nevada home on 5 November. News reports of the death emerged on 13 November when a friend of the 54 year-old intonated on his blog that his death was through personal choice. Avner, who is in the […]
Two Florida plastic surgeons have this week gone public in the saline versus silicone breast implants debate. So which, if either, is better – and what verdict did the surgeons ultimately reach? The fact is, which is what the surgeons also concluded, neither option is necessarily better than the other, but they have different features […]
Herbert Chavez, who lives in Calambra City in the Phillipines, has taken his idol worship to an extreme level. The last few years has seen him transform himself in to his hero Superman, through a number of cosmetic surgery procedures. His appearance is noticeably different to how he started out and instead now more closely […]
The outspoken star of the daytime show, aged 52, is dating a man 22 years her junior and as a result is considering cosmetic surgery on her face to shed some years from her appearance. Talking to a UK tabloid she said: “I would love to have a facelift. My face is heading south and, more […]
Sharon Osborne used her US TV talk show as the platform to inform the public that she has undergone a double mastectomy. Her decision follows the discovery that she carries the BRCA-2 breast cancer gene and also because of a faulty implant. She also revealed that she will have no more cosmetic surgery from now on. […]
After 12 years of analysing several pairs of attractive legs, a Moroccan plastic surgeon has decided that the secret lies in the straightness of the bones from thigh to ankle. Dr Fahd Benslimane looked at a variety of leg shapes and proportions from those who are deemed to have appealing pins in the Western world. […]
Surgeons are reporting a rise in the number of women who are seeking multiple procedures following childbirth, in a bid to restore their figures to their pre-baby prime. Depending on their individual needs a typical combination may include a breast uplift or breast enlargement, a tummy tuck and liposuction. By having the operations at the […]
Some take plastic surgery to such extremes that they become almost unrecognisable, and in one such woman’s case this proved to be doubly costly, as her now ex-husband has successfully sued her for being ugly and basing their marriage on lies. The woman, who has remained unnamed, reportedly spent around $100,000 on totally revamping her […]
Prior to receiving any cosmetic surgery you will have a consultation with your surgeon. During this time your requirements and what you are expecting to achieve will be discussed. This is an opportunity for your surgeon to assess your suitability for treatment, however it is also an opportunity for you to have any of your […]
Dita von Teese, famed American cabaret performer, has joined the list of celebrities who deny that they have had any surgical treatments performed, yet admit that they would consider going under the knife to preserve their looks. The 40 year-old told how she feels more confident in her body but that if she saw changes […]
Clinics in the US are reportedly seeing more and more mothers and daughters coming in for double appointments, as a day out for bonding or otherwise helping to support each other post-op. The trend could be in part down to more well-known mother and daughter cosmetic surgery fans such as Melissa and Joan Rivers. What […]