Concerns over UV Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening procedures are a popular form of cosmetic enhancement, however new research shows that there may be severe side effects associated with some treatments.
Non-Surgical Liposuction
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.
Majority of women unaware of laser hair removal risks
According to the latest research, many women are unaware of the potential side effects and problems associated with laser hair removal treatments.
Women who are taking medications such as the contraceptive pill, who have heart problems or have diabetes should be very wary when considering having laser hair treatment as there is a higher risk of side effects. Anyone taking herbal remedies such as St. John’s Wort, those on acne medication, and those on anti-depressants should also take care when considering this form of hair removal. Women who have had skin cancer or who are pregnant are also advised not to have this treatment.
‘Miracle’ weightloss pill comes to the UK
A pill which is said to help slimmers drop a dress size within weeks of starting treatment will be available in the UK without prescription in the next few weeks.
The alli pill costs is already for sale in some European countries.
Three quarters of Britons want a new look
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.
Rise of the body contouring trend
With the global economy in poor shape and the feeling being that seniors are more likely to be laid-off than their younger counterparts, it is no surprise that many older people turn to cosmetic surgery in a bid to boost their self-confidence and help their job prospects.
However according to some cosmetic surgeons, older patients are increasingly opting for body contouring operations over facial cosmetic surgery such as facelifts or Botox. Over half of women over 50 are thought to go under the knife for some form of body cosmetic surgery such as liposuction, breast augmentation or tummy tucks.
Herbal Remedies a danger to Cosmetic Surgery Patients
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.