Category: General Advice

New research has shown that patients taking anti-depressants or herbal remedies before undergoing cosmetic surgery may be putting their health at risk.

Cosmetic surgeons have long encouraged patients to forego herbal supplements and remedies for a couple of days before their surgery. However new research published by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has shown that patients should not use herbal remedies and supplements for up two a fortnight before surgery, otherwise there is a higher risk of adverse reactions to the anaesthesia used during surgery.

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Cosmetic surgery can be a risky business – it is important to remember that there are no guarantees as to the outcome of plastic surgery as every individual will respond in a slightly different way. However if you feel you were mis-advised or you feel the cosmetic surgeon did not carry out your operation correctly, how do you go about complaining?

Before you decide to go ahead with your complaint, think back through the entire process, from initial consultation through to the surgery itself and the aftercare.

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New research has shown that using lasers to get rid of unwanted moles may not be the best option.

Dr. Geoffrey Rappert has investigated the use of lasers for removing moles and has discovered that although the procedure works in some cases, in others, the lasers may actually stimulate the growth of moles, warts and skin tags. This means that in some cases, the moles may reappear after they have been removed by the laser.

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Jessica Alba has revealed that she has no plans to go under the surgeon’s knife. In a recent interview with Latina magazine, she said, “I like looking different, I like having flavour. I think it’s funny that women get their lips injected and get butt implants. Everyone wants to look like us now!

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Cosmetic surgery holidays are increasing in popularity – not only are the cosmetic surgery procedures often cheaper, but patients have the chance to recuperate before showing off the results to friends and family on their return home.

However, overseas cosmetic surgery does not always have a happy ending. In a survey by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, undertaken earlier this year, it was found that there were deep concerns over the growing number of people reporting problems from ‘holiday surgeries’.

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It appears that the economic slow-down in the US has hit the Cosmetic Surgery Industry, with several surgeons at the meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons saying they had seen a noted reduction in the number of patients looking for surgery. The drop is across a number of disciplines including breast implants and corrective eye surgery.

Whilst slightly anecdotal, the gossip hints at wider problems across America with consumer spending dropping, possibly a pre-cursor to a recession.

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Fillers are one of the most popular forms of non-invasive cosmetic surgery however new research shows that these anti-aging and anti-wrinkle solutions may be very damaging.

Researchers found that injecting fillers into the skin may damage underlying facial tissue. Researchers asked 900 surgeons to collect evidence to support the study. The research highlighted that some practitioners inject too much filler into the face and this can cause permanent damage to the facial tissues. It is thought that as many as 5% of patients may be suffering from irreversible damage – to both facial tissue and the fibrous connective tissues.

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