Category: Types of Surgery

If you are looking for a boob job without the surgery, Botox may be the answer.

In the past, women looking to enhance the look of the breasts generally only had one option – a mastoplexy, more commonly known as a boob job. However Botox may now be a non-surgical option to help womens’ breasts look more pert.

The ‘Botox breast lift’ is said to be much cheaper than a it’s surgical alternative, and promises instant results, no recovery time required and is said to have no side effects.

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Getting the perfect bikini body is no longer just about having a beautiful, toned body; it is about ensuring that everything looks perfect.

Many women will reach for the fake tan and ensure their nails are painted beautifully however many will still have hang-ups over particular parts of their bodies – perhaps the veins in the hands stand out too much or their feet look too bony.

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With the majority of Hollywood stars sporting perfectly white teeth it is no surprise that home tooth whitening kits are big business around the world. However although some of these tooth whitening kits give great results in the short-term they could leave your teeth dangerously damaged.

One of the safest ways to have your teeth whitening is to go via your dentist. However dentist tooth whitening treatments can often be quite costly so some people turn to home whitening kits.

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A new side effect has been found in breast augmentations. According to new research, having a breast augmentation increases the risk of a rare cancer called anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL).

Research has shown that as many as 60 women out of the 5-10 million who have had breast implants worldwide have developed ALCL. This compares to the normal rate of around 3 women in 100 million.

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Scientists have warned that Botox injections may cause harmful side effects in areas of the body that have not had the Botox injected.

Many people are aware that some of the side effects of Botox injections may include muscle weakness and/or sagging around the injection area. However new research has shown that Botox may have effects on other areas of the body as well and that the injections may be harmful over a long period of time.

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New research has shown that a cosmetic surgery for reconstructing breast tissue using stem cells is safe.

The stem cell breast reconstruction idea has been around for several years and has been heralded as a fantastic treatment for women who have had to have mastecotomies due to breast cancer. However there were some concerns that the new technology could see the breast cancer ‘reactivate’ over time.

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A new machine that promises to freeze away the flab has been developed by scientists. Reportedly cheaper than liposuction and with patients able to go home almost immediately, the new procedure is sure to spark plenty of interest in cosmetic surgery enthusiasts.

The new machine is known as the ‘CoolSculpting Device’. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have already approved it’s use and one machine is already operating in a London clinic.

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