Channel 4 The Ugly Face of Beauty

Last nights TV program “The Ugly Face of Beauty” highlights yet again the importance of asking the right questions and having a fully qualified experienced surgeon.

Dr Christian Jessen from the Embarrassing Bodies series looks into both cosmetic surgery in the UK and abroad to assess the advice, quality of surgery (or lack of) and standards of care provided.

This four-part series on Channel 4, cuts right to the edge showing some very unsightly bodies which have had botched surgery and the marketing hype adopted by some companies to clinch the deal with getting new patients on board.

Over the past decade, men have become more aware of their image and increasingly interested in how they can enhance their looks and physical appearance. Today most beauty and cosmetic stores sell full ranges of men’s cosmetic products, including anti-ageing creams for men, eye and lip-care for men and even male makeup.

This interest has also been seen through the medical sector, with increases in cosmetic surgery for men including

• Facial surgery for men
• Body surgery for men,
• Weigth loss surgery for men
• Anti ageing surgery for men

Helping men across the UK to look younger and more physically appealing.

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As summer time approaches and the layers of clothing start to be peeled back, the question arises every year with so many women….. Do I need breast implants?? 

There are still very conflicting feelings when it comes to women and their views on breast augmentation. Some people feel cosmetic breast surgery is just pure vanity, whilst others may deem it to be a necessity to gain that self- fulfilled and confident look that every woman needs.

No matter what your personal views, unless you are a woman which would benefit from this type of surgery I would think it hard to judge the actions and desires of others.

So, what are the main questions for those ladies that are potentially interested in having breast implant surgery and do they get the advice needed to make their choice?

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Bulked cosmetic surgery treatments labeled “mommy makeovers” are becoming very popular in the US as mothers look for grouped cosmetic surgery procedures to get back their pre-childbirth figures.

What is a mommy makeover?

The mommy makeover surgery procedures are an aim to get rid of the stretch marks, sagging breasts and loose belly skin following child birth which some mothers experience. Procedures like breast augmentation or breast uplift along with a tummy tuck and Liposuction are carried out in one operation as a fix all and are on the agenda for many new mothers.

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What is BMI?

BMI is a simple calculation to determine which weight category men and women fall into for their  Body Mass Index.

The BMI is an individual calculation of a person’s weight and height, the calculation can’t measure body fat or muscle mass, therefore people with a large muscle mass and only a small percent of body fat, may have the same BMI number as a person with a higher amount of body fat and less muscle mass. 

The BMI calculation is used to indicate if you are of average /normal, overweight, obese, or underweight for your height and an indication if you may be at risk from potential the health risks associated with being overweight.

What is BMI Calculation Formula?

The BMI calculation is taken with the following simple figures

English:
BMI = 703 x Weight in Pounds / (Height in Inches x Height in Inches)

Metric:
BMI = Weight in Kilograms / (Height in Meters x Height in Meters)

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