Category: General Advice

Many people take herbal supplements to help themselves ward of illness and stay in good health however if you are considering cosmetic surgery, you could be putting yourself at risk.

The risk that herbal supplements may cause adverse effects or slow down the healing process on patients who have undergone plastic surgery is not new. Many herb have a pharmacodynamic or pharamacokinetic effect which means they may make the central nervous system unstable or cause excessive bleeding both during and after the surgery. Common herbs which can cause problems include ginseng, gingko bilboa and garlic.

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We are producing a new groundbreaking show which explores Britain’s cosmetic surgery industry. We want to talk to people who have had complications with facelifts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks and all other cosmetic surgery procedures.

One of our main aims is to spearhead a national campaign to help the cosmetic surgery industry deliver the best service to the public.

Each and every story can help us make a difference so please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Chantelle Houghton, most famous for winning Celebrity Big Brother and he short marriage to Ordinary Boys singer Samuel Preston, has said she regrets her breast augmentation cosmetic surgery.

After her high-profile divorce from Preston, Houghton decided to enlarge her breasts from a 32B to a 32E. However the 25 year old is now not convinced that getting the surgery was a good idea and is now considering having breast reduction surgery to reduce their size.

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Katie Price has denied having any more cosmetic surgery. In an interview with New magazine she said, “When they see the reality show there’s the evidence that I haven’t had any more stuff done – only my hair extensions and nails. I never hide the fact I’ve had surgery.”

Recently, Price had been pictured with a glowing complexion issuing some to question whether she had had more Botox or not.

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Honey has been used for centuries for it’s healing powers. Research today shows that the healing power of honey isn’t just Old Wives Tales and there is in fact truth to the stories. One such survey showed that unprocessed honey could heal wounds and external ulcers, keeping the wound sterile and removing dead tissue from persistent wounds, helping some of the patients avoid skin grafts or amputations.

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Liposuction has been a popular cosmetic surgery technique for years, with new innovations such as Liposculpture cropping up in more recent times.

However a new technique known as SonoSculpt may soon radically change the face of liposuction surgery. SonoSculpt is an innovative new liposuction technique that does not require surgery. Instead, the procedure involves using ultrasound technology to melt away the fat – high energy ultrasound beams are directed into the target fatty areas and the fat starts to break down. The surrounding tissues are left unaffected by the treatment and the body will naturally get rid of the broken down fat.

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The ‘Simon Cowell effect’ hits the country as 43% want to change their teeth

Britons are down in the dumps about the way they look. A national survey released yesterday revealed that three quarters of the population are unhappy with their appearance and would like to change something about themselves.

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