Category: Types of Surgery

Until recently, women who wanted larger breasts had to undergo cosmetic surgery and implants. However, thanks to a new filler called the Macrolane filler, larger breasts are just an injection away.

Macrolane can also help those who are thinking about going under the knife in order to get bigger breasts, but are unsure about their decision and would like to ‘see’ the results before they go ahead with the operation. Macrolane is only temporary therefore the results fade over time.

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More and more cosmetic laser treatment horror stories are hitting the headlines –the latest being that of UK newsreader Kate Silverton who was forced to take time off work and ended up with scarring on her face thanks to laser surgery.

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Could gastric bypasses help cure some cases of diabetes? According to a story in newspaper the Daily Mail, a patient with type 2 diabetes who was morbidly obese had a gastric bypass in a last ditch attempt to lose weight. The patient had to inject himself four times a day to deliver 130 units of insulin.

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Botox isn’t just a way to banish those wrinkles – it has a myriad of other uses too. One such use is in helping certain types of female incontinence, and excessive sweating.

Botox to cure sweating
Botox can help stop embarrassing sweating. Some people find that the normal deodorants and anti-per spirants do little to stop their severe sweating and this is where Botox can help.

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Many people are born with birthmarks and these birthmarks can vary in size, colour and location. Birthmarks are generally described as a mark on the skin that is unique to the individual that does not quickly disappear.

Most birthmarks are fairly small and are hidden by clothing however some birthmarks are on more prominent areas of the body. Some birthmarks can also pose health risks therefore some people may seek out the advice of a cosmetic surgeon with a view to getting the birthmark removed.

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Upper arms can be prone to drooping or sagging thanks to a number of factors including fluctuations in weight, genetics and getting older. Exercise may help to strengthen and improve the underlying muscle tone of the upper arm, however exercise will not help any excess skin that has lost elasticity, nor help underlying weakened tissues and localized fat deposits.

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Buttock augmentation, more commonly known as ‘butt implants’ is a surgical procedure where artificial implants are put into the buttocks to enhance their size and/or shape. Buttock implants have increased in popularity over recent years thanks to several Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Lopez celebrating their curvy behinds. Having implants allows the patient to get a larger, more shapely bottom.

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