Cosmetic Surgery

As the shame goes out of having surgery, practioners say men are embracing cosmetic procedures in ever-increasing numbers. Rachel Shields reportsOnce famous for his stiff upper lip, the average British male might soon be better known for his smooth brow and taut jawline. New figures reveal that the country's plastic surgery clinics are seeing an unprecedented boom in the number of men who are happy to splash the cash on surgery in exchange for a youthful visage and taut tum.Leading plastic surgeons, including the Harley Medical Group .... More »

By Ian RobertsonOntario's medical watchdog agency has put 36 doctors under a scope as it toughens policies for physicians and surgeons who perform cosmetic procedures.As part of its clampdown, following six months of reviews of bylaws, public concerns and recommendations from coroners, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's council proposed tougher guidelines on Monday.At the top of the list is a plan to ban the 61-year-old term 'Plastic Surgeon' as too vague, call for inspections of non-hospital clinics where cosmetic pr .... More »

Brits who travel overseas for cheap "holiday surgery" are turning to surgeons at home to fix things up when it all goes wrong.According to a survey by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) doctors have had to deal with severe wound infections and tissue loss and in one instance the stitches had not been removed from a facelift patient.BAAPS is a non-profit organisation based at the Royal College of Surgeons and says its members are disturbed by the amount of 'botched' work they are seeing.The survey found that .... More »

By MONICA HAYNESThe death of Kanye West's mother, Donda West, following cosmetic surgery has brought a call once again for prospective patients to do their homework.West reportedly consulted with two surgeons, including Dr. Jan Adams, who did her surgery.Pittsburgh plastic surgeon Dr. Leo McCafferty did not want to comment on this particular case since all the facts are not known."In a general sense, I think people need to understand all surgery, plastic surgery, does pose some risk and it is important that patients do investigate the .... More »

In 2004, Olivia Goldsmith, author of the First Wives' Club, died during cosmetic surgery. More recently, Dr. Donda West, mother of rapper Kanye West, died following cosmetic surgery."Aside from post-mastectomy reconstruction, there are NO medical reasons for cosmetic surgery. Therefore, no avoidable anesthesia risks, like those associated with general anesthesia, are acceptable," claims Dr. Barry L. Friedberg, a globally recognized leader in the field of anesthesia."Since all cosmetic procedures can be performed under local anesthesia .... More »

ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- Susan Soto was tired of looking tired, but she wasn't ready for the drama of plastic surgery. Soto wanted a procedure to help her look like her old self, but better.Soto runs a Buckhead salon with her daughter Robin. While Robin styles hair, Susan focuses in on faces -- trying to bring out the best in her clients."Now this one needs a little bit more tweaking...feeling good about yourself, that's what we do here, that's what I do for a living," said Susan.Susan wasn't feeling good about how her own face was aging."A .... More »

Q:My granddaughters are 15 and 17 and want to have cosmetic surgery. Their parents see nothing wrong with it. I think it is horrible! I am very disappointed but they say I'm too old-fashioned. Am I wrong? Should I voice my 2 cents?Teen girls get the message from the media that the most important thing in life is their "looks." Avoid being critical of their decision. Instead, you could be the person in their life who highlights the positive assets in them, like being loyal to a friend, kindness to their parents, patience for an elderly .... More »

By MARY-JANE BOLAND Taxpayers are footing the bill for New Zealanders suffering health complications after overseas cosmetic surgery trips.One woman spent a fortnight in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital after a tummy tuck operation performed in Malaysia led to a serious infection.Surgery trips to Thailand, India, Malaysia and South Africa are increasingly popular among New Zealanders wanting to improve their physical appearance. But low-cost procedures abroad are adding a new financial burden to the New Zealand health sector.Tristan de .... More »

After trying steam, masques, peels, abrasive cleaners, massages, and a full battery of creams, oils and lotions on your face the skin still appears dull, irritated, puffed, or saggy - the creator of a new complexion care product suggests that it may be time to draw out the impurities with a new approach to facial care called "The Face Wrap"."The Face Wrap extracts impurities which have accumulated not inside the skin cells, but in the skin's interstitial fluid - the fluid that surrounds, bathes, protects, and nourishes the skin cells, .... More »

By Angelica OungA group of ophthalmologists said yesterday that the proliferation of laser eye surgery clinics and cutthroat competition have resulted in deteriorating care and treatment.The Republic of China Ophthalmological Society held a press conference on Sunday saying that the quality of care has become uneven, as discount clinics offer surgery for as little as NT$9,999.Some clinics even offer "summer specials," allowing four individuals to receive laser surgery for the price of three.The society is preparing a list of approved .... More »

Nearly one million Britons are collectively planning to borrow £1.4 billion to pay for plastic surgery.A boob job is the most popular procedure, with 27% of people wanting breast augmentation, while 25% are planning to have a tummy tuck and 17% say they want a nose job, according to high street bank Abbey.More than half of people who are planning to have cosmetic surgery said it was to improve their confidence, although 32% said it was for medical reasons, 2% said they were being egged on by a friend and 1% said it was to stop pe .... More »

Actress Demi Moore has laughed off rumours claiming that she had spent 3 million dollar on cosmetic surgery.The 'Ghost' star, 44, insisted that she has not had all those surgeries that have been credited to her."I was in getting a facial recently and there were reports that I had been in there for countless hours, saying I'd had surgical procedures. Am I going to sue? Do I really care?" Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.Moore had been earlier accused of undergoing multiple procedures to retain her youthful body.Recently, the actress .... More »

By DAVID PHELPSCall it another legacy of the baby boomer generation. Or call it the "Dr. 90210" effect.Whatever you call it, the numbers tell the story. Cosmetic surgery is surging.People are lining up for laser surgery to make their skin look younger, Botox injections to eliminate crow's feet, breast enhancements and reductions for aesthetic and health reasons and liposuction to eliminate unwanted body mass."Every day I'm busier and busier," said Dr. Sharon Kshettry, a gynecologist for 30 years who opened a skin care clinic this summ .... More »

One of a small number of surgeons in the world who currently perform a complicated form of glaucoma surgery, Prof. Assia has developed a novel laser device that promises to revolutionize treatment of the disease. The laser, called the OTS134 for now, is expected to give most practicing eye surgeons the ability to master complex glaucoma surgery very quickly.Glaucoma, nicknamed the silent sight thief, is the second leading cause of blindness in the West. "Glaucoma is a serious problem that starts to cause nerve damage to people without .... More »

By Kristin DayJenn Angele spent the days leading up to her 22nd birthday in bed. Her head wrapped in gauze and her jaw nearly immobile, the East Carolina University senior spent the days inside her parents' Charlotte home half delirious from a combination of pain killers and sleep aids.But as the bruises around her nose and eyes faded, Angele knew her third trip to the plastic surgeon's table was worth it.It's certainly not uncommon to find a young woman who anticipates some sort of surgical or chemical touch-up once she is older - es .... More »