Experts have warning that the UK’s children are becoming so obese that cosmetic surgeons are routinely performing breast removal operations on young boys. A growing appetite for fast food and a couch potato lifestyle are thought to be the main two factors fueling the trend. Figures released earlier this month have shown that British children are amongst the heaviest in Europe, weighing around a third more than they should.
Doctors have warned that permanent fillers that are used to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines could cause severe allergic reactions months after they have been injected. Research has shown that some patients have developed problems a year after having the implants injected with some people have recurrent side effects.
A report in the Archives of Dermatology throws doubt on the safety of polyalkylimide implant gels, more commonly known as facial fillers. These fillers are used as a long-lasting fillers, as opposed to treatments such as Botox which are classified as temporary fillers.
It is one of the most powerful toxins known to man with paralytic qualities yet it is often hailed as a wonder treatment for many different treatments from anti-aging and reducing excessive sweating and now, breast lifts.
Botox injections into the breasts is the latest technique designed for women who want a temporary, non-invasive breast lift. The theory behind this latest cosmetic treatment is that the pectoralis minor muscle helps to pull the breasts down whilst the rhomboid muscle in the back helps to pull your back up, aiding good posture and therefore helping to lift the breasts. By injecting the Botox into the pectoralis minor muscle, the breasts appear lifted.
For those of you who believe in reducing your carbon footprint, have you considered how a cosmetic surgery procedure may increase your footprint?
According to some sources, cosmetic surgery procedures where fat is suctioned away – such as in tummy tucks or liposuction – could have a negative effect on the environment. There is little that can be done with the fat removed during these operations and the fat is often incinerated, and it is this burning which releases carbon into the air.
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.
Women who live in Arizona who are thinking of undergoing breast augmentation surgery to correct the shape of their bust had a piece of good news earlier in the month – Arizona state senators have unanimously agreed to give a tax break to all women looking at increasing the size of their breasts. Up until this point, breast enlargement surgery was subject to a 5.6% sales tax.
Botox has been involved in another scare with researchers claiming that the injected poison can travel from the face to the brain.
Botox is based on a natural poison and is used by many in their quest for wrinkle-free skin. However researchers have announced that they tested Botox on rats, and three days later discovered traces of the chemical in the animals’ brain stems.