Posts Tagged ‘cosmetic surgeon’
Regulations needed for cosmetic surgery
November 22nd, 2009
Over the past week several newspapers have reported the lack of regulation in some areas of the cosmetic surgery industry.
The president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Nigel Mercer had voiced his views as part of a series of medical articles on cosmetic surgery. Mr Mercer has said there is a need for tighter regulation and testing of drugs, procedures and implants to offer more protection to patients.
Stiff marketing, cost cutting and increasing media hype have created a worrying cocktail that threatens both patients and practitioners. There is a bigger need than ever before to ensure surgery is to be carried out by an experienced and accredited surgeon and with a reputable and ethical cosmetic surgery company.
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Who does cosmetic surgery benefit?
October 6th, 2009
As much as cosmetic surgery is a personal choice and should only be undertaken if it’s something that you believe will benefit you, it could be the case that there are several other people who will notice a positive impact on their own lives after you choose to undergo surgery. » Read in full
Cosmetic surgery increasing popular among UK men
October 2nd, 2009
It’s clear that the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery isn’t restricted to women, with more men choosing to enhance their appearance with surgical procedures than ever before.
Last week, I wrote about a surprising study conducted in the UK that revealed that men are now more likely to consider cosmetic surgery procedures than women, with 46.2 per cent of British male respondents expressing interest in cosmetic treatments compared to 45.5 per cent of women. » Read in full
Cosmetic surgery patients urged to seek reputable clinics and surgeons
September 30th, 2009
Surgeons in the UK have reported a significant increase in the number of patients reporting complications arising from cheap cosmetic surgery procedures carried out by unethical clinics abroad. This frightening trend has caused the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) to raise awareness of the dangers involved in seeking cheap treatments overseas.
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Liposuction Tops UK Women’s Wish List
September 26th, 2009
Liposuction is said to top UK Women’s Wish Lists.
In a recent survey conducted on women in the UK on desired cosmetic surgery procedures, Liposuction tops the list. Over 83% admitted that they would like to have the procedure with men also becoming more inclined to consider this type of cosmetic surgery. » Read in full
