One problem of any cosmetic surgery is that of scarring, both internal and external. Internal scars can cause a range of problems, from discomfort through to more serious issues such as bowel blockages.
Although surgeons do their best to prevent adhesions, they are not always successful. To help reduce adhesions following surgery, a new product, Seprafilm, can be used.
According to court papers, Sharon Stone wanted to Botox her adopted son’s feet to stop them from smelling.
Stone, who was hoping to move the boy to Los Angeles to live with her, has been refused primary custody thanks to her ‘overreaction’ to some medical issues. The details have been revealed in the court’s “Tentative Statement of Decision.”
The latest cosmetic surgery craze to appear is having liposuction on the shoulders to get that ‘Keira look.’
Surgeons in New York have reported a number of women coming to them for liposuction to give them more slender shoulders such as those sported by Keira Knightley. These women are requesting that as much fat as possible be taken away from the shoulder area to give them a more toned and sinewy look.
There are many who are not sold on the benefits of Botox, claiming that the toxin produces a face which looks unnatural thanks to the freezing of muscles. For those who are looking to maintain or obtain a more youthful looking face but are loathe to try Botox injections, Sculptra may be a good alternative.
Cosmetic surgery amongst British men seems more popular than ever with eye lifts for men, colloquially known as ‘manbags’, doing particularly well. Record numbers of men are following George Clooney’s example and going under the knife to rid themselves of the tired, baggy and saggy skin around their eyes. Anecdotal evidence shows that these procedures have more than quadrupled in just two years.
The cosmetic surgery industry is said to be worth £900 million however some doctors are now questioning whether it is worth it, with some believing that anti-ageing cosmetic surgery may in fact speed up the ageing process.
Everyone who elects to have a cosmetic procedure done should be made aware that there are risks associated with the surgery and that the results cannot be guaranteed. But some patients are surprised at the short period of time their surgery seems to last for.
Have you ever wanted to physically fit but lack the motivation or drive to actually go down the gym and achieve it? Well, one day, that might become a reality.
Researchers at the Salk Institute in San Diego have been working on drugs to help improve the athletic capabilities of mice and they believe that one day, a pill might be fashioned that tricks muscles into believing they have just been through a tough workout.