Simply Cosmetic Surgery

A special bra for women who have had breast enhancements is being launched in the UK today. American firm Le Mystere has released a range called “No. 9″ which has been specially designed in conjunction with a leading cosmetic surgeon.

According to the company, many women have problems finding bras which fit properly after they have had breast enhancement surgery because breast augmentations tend to use fairly high profile implants with a narrower base and more projection. The conical shape of standard bras therefore don’t fit allow the breast to sit comfortably.

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Smart lipo is a new body sculpting technique which claims to get rid of fat with less pain and a quicker recovery time than with standard liposuction. Smart lipo uses a laser light to ‘melt’ away fat cells and is designed to be more efficient and easier on the patient. It has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Cosmetic surgery reality TV is coming to a screen near you soon – British television producer Ricochet is looking to make reality show where disfigured patients seek cosmetic surgery. The producer has reportedly already approached several cosmetic surgeons and charities for support in finding suitable patients.

“We are looking for members of the public whose lives are affected by poor self-image to the extent, for example, that they are afraid to leave their homes,” a spokesman for Ricochet said.

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Hollywood A-List celebrity Cameron Diaz has said she will never go under the knife to maintain her looks.

“Urgh!” she exclaimed in an interview with the newspaper the Daily Express. “Have you seen those shows where ordinary people want to look like Britney Spears or Brad Pitt? What on earth possesses them to want to destroy their own character? To go under the knife to do that – well, it’s sick.

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Hungary looks like the latest hot spot for Europeans after bargain dental surgery, with over 25,000 Brits alone anticipated to land in Budapest this year. With many treatments such as implants unavailable on national health and with private dental work being incredibly expensive, western Europeans are increasingly turning to their Eastern European neighbours for dental work. In London, a couple of fillings and a crown will set you back about $1,500 (£750); Head over to Budapest and with cheap flights and car rental included, the total can be more than halved – to about $700 (£350).

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Plastic has always had a torrid time. When it was first invented, it was hailed as a revolution in household products; Nowadays, it’s more the villain of the piece. Made from oil, it’s seen as an un-green product with many people seeking alternatives. The Science Museum in London is holding an exhibition this week which may well swing people’s views of plastic back to positive – plastic really can save lives.

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Lush lashes are something most women hanker after. Long eyelashes help define and shape the eye; Open any beauty magazine and you’ll see it’s all in the eyes – pages of models with eyes cast down or up, the emphasis on her long eye lashes.

There are hundreds of products on the market – mascara, false eyelashes, eyelash extensions to name but a couple of products, but none of these are permanent and can be a nuisance to apply, time consuming and messy. However, there is a new beauty secret – eyelash transplant surgery.

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