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Increase in cosmetic surgery requests from OAPS
By Rosie Wilson
The number of cosmetic surgery patients over the age of 65 has risen by 49% in the last 7 years.
According to Nuffield Health’s...
Increased requests for armpit surgery as water consumption causes excess sweat
By Rosie Wilson
A London based doctor has said that many people drink more water than their body needs, and the excess sweat it causes...
Patients seek ‘tweak, not tuck’ as extreme cosmetic surgery rates decline
By Rosie Wilson
Recent findings in data released by BAAPS show that demand for both ‘obvious’ surgery and cosmetic surgery in general has lessened since...
Plans launched to increase cosmetic surgery safety
By Rosie Wilson
The plans have been drawn up by the Royal College of Surgeons, and will impose stricter standards on practitioners working in the...
Lumenis launch new product
By Rosie Wilson
The new product is designed for fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing treatments, and builds upon the successful launch of ResurFX module for the...
US Company trial ‘double chin’ drug
By Rosie Wilson
ATX-101 is an experimental injection that seeks to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
California based medical company Kythera Biopharmaceuticals have developed...
Mild complications common after thigh lift
By Rosie Wilson
A report published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows the procedure carries a substantial risk of minor complications.
The journal, which is published...
Blepharoplasty and Botox for men gain popularity
By Rosie Wilson
An American plastic surgeon attributes the change in attitude to competitiveness with careers.
Cosmetic treatments for men have seen a surge in the...
Research Shows Women Prioritise ‘Youthful Face Over Youthful Body’
By Rosie Wilson
The survey conducted by Wakefield Research shows nearly 60% of respondents are more concerned about their faces ageing than their bodies.
The research...
Public Consultation for European Aesthetic Non-Surgical Standard
By Rosie Wilson
The consultation, for the Standard titled ‘Aesthetic medicine services – non-surgical medical procedures’, will be held in early 2015.
The European Committee on...
