A UK plastic surgery organisation has called for action to be taken to halt the rise in botched procedures due to cosmetic surgery tourism. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) carry out annual audits of their members and the most recent check has revealed some alarming figures as complications from cosmetic surgery abroad […]

Last week we touched on some common misconceptions about liposuction, but one of the most prevailing is that lipo is a weight loss procedure. Liposuction is a highly efficient way to recontour the body and permanently remove stubborn pockets of fat, but it is not a quick fix weight loss method. Here’s the truth about […]

The latest cosmetic surgery figures from the US have pinpointed a rise in demand for facial rejuvenation, both surgical and non-surgical. New data from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) recorded a 40 per cent increase in facelifts. Anti-ageing injectables in the form of wrinkle relaxing injections and dermal fillers remained […]

Many men – and women – struggling with hair loss may be contemplating hair restoration surgery, but there are myths and misconceptions out there that are holding them back. Here is the truth about hair transplants. Hair transplant myth #1: Hair transplants are just for men Many people associate balding and hair transplant surgery with […]

For many of us, January is a time of reflection and resolutions and often we’re focused on getting healthy and achieving the body we’ve always wanted. Yet, studies have shown that approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail so it’s no surprise that searches for body contouring procedures such as liposuction or abdominoplasty go up […]