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However, one cosmetic surgeon in particular is seeing more patients than ever, and thinks that the reason lies with the impending recession itself. Dr Brian Newman is a consultant vascular surgeon, and runs clinics specialising in the minimally-intrusive treatment of spider and vein threads, as well as facial redness conditions. He has seen a surge in appointments in his clinics in recent weeks and thinks that people who are feeling less secure in their jobs are tempted to change their appearance in order to avoid discrimination.

“Rosacea and thread veins on the face can knock sufferers’ confidence ...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/nose/bullied-pupils-turn-to-surgery-8387.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/nose/bullied-pupils-turn-to-surgery-8387.html
In the UK, it is allowed for cosmetic surgery to be performed on minors with the consent of parents, as was the case with the 14 year-old from Essex who had surgery on her nose. Celebrity culture has been blamed on the pursuit of physical perfection among teenagers, and many see surgery as a way to achieve this. Mr. McGeorge, however, said that the reality was that many were victim to bullying and just wanted to look normal. He commented, “There’s a lot of stigma attached to appearance.”

He said he had also given teenage girls breast implants that expand the chest tissue gradually, in order to make them feel mo...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/no-sweat-for-new-treatment-8210.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/no-sweat-for-new-treatment-8210.html
A London Clinic is pioneering a new treatment for hyperhidrosis – a condition which causes excessive sweating among sufferers, and which has until now only been treatable through Botox jabs or painful liposuction.

The new technique, known as Vaser ultrasound, is being offered by the London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery in Harley Street. It destroys the glands that cause excessive sweating and should cure the problems caused by hyperhidrosis permanently. Although a new use for the technology, Vaser ultrasound ...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/the-knifeless-facelift-8009.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/the-knifeless-facelift-8009.html
The Rejuvenation Clinic, based at the London and Manchester offices of The Private Clinic, yesterday unveiled the Non-Surgical Facelift. This three-stage treatment, involving laser skin resurfacing, dermatological treatments to wrinkles and selected use of dermal fillers, achieves a youthful look without the need for invasive surgery and the downtime that involves.

The team of dermatologists, medical aesthetic specialists, nurse practitioners and laser aestheticians combine to deliver a package tailored to each individual patient that is aimed at producing similar results to a facelift for those who prefer not to go under the knife.

For immediate results, a muscle relaxant is applied to the upper third of the face to reduce fr...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/more-support-for-laser-regulation-7819.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/more-support-for-laser-regulation-7819.html
The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) has joined other professional groups in calling on the government not to scrap the proposed introduction of a regulatory framework for the use of lasers in cosmetic treatments from 1st October.

Chris Khoo, consultant plastic surgeon and member of BAPRAS said, “Patient safety must always come first, and BAPRAS is concerned that proposed changes to the regulation of lasers will put patients at risk.

“All patients deserve to be protected by robust regulation. BAPRAS is concerned about the rapid growth of potentially harmful cosmetic treatments without proper regulation. We join Which? in urging the Government to reconsider its decision to scrap the introduction of a regulatory framework for cosmetic...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/blushing-brides-boost-surgery-7695.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/blushing-brides-boost-surgery-7695.html
Dalia Nield, a cosmetic surgeon based at The London Clinic, says she has noticed a 50 per cent increase in bookings in the run up to summer wedding season, as the numbers of young women who want to look their absolute best walking down the aisle increases. While it is somewhat predictable the breast augmentation and liposuction procedures are the most popular of the summer treatments to have done, they are by no means the only things that women wish to change ahead of their big day.

Sarah Rowan, 30, from York, opted for surgery for a very different reason. Sarah had dreamed of her big day and weari...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/men-seeking-hairloss-help-7611.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/men-seeking-hairloss-help-7611.html
In fact, the number of men seeking treatment for hair loss issues has nearly tripled, and more celebrities have conceded that they have had treatments in the past. As glossy celebrity magazines delight in ‘exposing’ the flaws of those in the public eye, both Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans and Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne have stated that they sought treatment for an alternative to baldness.

The Alopecia Clinic, which specializes in hair loss treatments for men and women, has seen a huge increase in enquiries in the past 12 months, and puts the rise down to increased media coverage of the male hair loss. Founder Andrew McCarthy said: “There has always been something of a taboo surr...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/government-urged-to-keep-laser-rules-7451.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/government-urged-to-keep-laser-rules-7451.html
The latest consultation involves proposals to deregulate the use of class 3B and 4 lasers, which are commonly used in hair reduction and skin treatments. The move from the consumer body comes amid figures that deregulation could double the numbers of people harmed by ill-administered laser procedures each year, causing permanent damage and health issues.

Commenting on the proposals, Which? campaigns project manager, Jenny Driscoll, said, “The Government’s current proposal to deregulate cosmetic laser treatments is at best ill-informed, and at worst a cold-hearted attempt to cut costs at the expense of people’s health. Better regulation should not be solely based on cutting industry and regulator’s costs. Which? believes that consume...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/overseas-rating-system-launched-7411.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/overseas-rating-system-launched-7411.html
www.treatmentabroad.com is the most visited health tourism site in Europe, and has launched the service with the aim of helping patients become less apprehensive about overseas medical treatment. According to Keith Pollard, Managing Director of Treatment Abroad, medical tourists are generally positive about their experiences. “The Ratings and Reviews service is intended to inform patient choice. The addition of ratings and reviews on the site will further build patient confidence. The more opinions a patient can gather, the more secure they feel with their ultimate choice”

Medical tourism is growing in popularity, and a recent survey by the site revealed that ...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/hope-for-baldness-solution-7327.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/hope-for-baldness-solution-7327.html
The new technique, known as ‘follicular cell implantation’ has shown positive results in continuing clinical trials on humans, and could result in an endless supply of an individual’s hair to allow them to keep producing healthy, natural locks indefinitely into the future.

This potential advance in the treatment of baldness involves harvesting the healthy hair at the back of the scalp from a sample from as few as 100 follicles. The hair is then multiplied many times over in a unique and patented culture to reproduce the dermal papilla (DP) cells. These cells are the ones that are responsible for hair growth, and are then injected back into the scalp in their millions ...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/male-surgery/-boy-boobs--risk-in-obesity-7149.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/male-surgery/-boy-boobs--risk-in-obesity-7149.html
The condition, called gynaecomastia, differs from the fatty deposits caused by obesity that give the appearance of breasts in that it promotes the development of firm female breast tissue under the nipples. It is caused by a hormone imbalance during teenage years, and in many cases resolves itself naturally, but in some extreme cases requires surgery.

Christian Duncan, a plastic surgeon specialising in obesity-related surgery, said he has seen a growth in the number of operations he has conducted recently, estimating that he has performed at least 20 in the past 12 months. He says that there is some evidence that the hormone imbalance that causes gynaecomastia is linked to obesity. The growth in child and teenage obesity rates across the country could lead to a growth in the numb...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/nose/leading-surgeon-mourned-7170.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/nose/leading-surgeon-mourned-7170.html
Dubbed the ‘king of rhinoplasty’ for his work in reconstructing the noses of celebrities following the ravages of drug abuse, Kelly was also an expert in the field of facial reconstruction, and traveled the world presenting his work and studies to other surgeons. He also set up a charitable organisation to treat children from poor countries with severe facial deformity.

It is his work with celebrities, however, that will be remembered the most, and he is widely credited with rebuilding the nose of socialite and reformed cocaine addict Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Educated in Paris and Winchester, Mr. Ke...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/the-dangers-of-killer-heels-7042.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/the-dangers-of-killer-heels-7042.html
Carnation Footcare podiatrist, Dave Wain, says high heels are the main cause of women’s foot problems, and that by following some simple rules and exercises you can make sure your feet are still happy and healthy at the end of the summer.

“Heels that are around one and a half inches high are the most comfortable and healthy for feet. Anything over two inches can start causing problems - feet are not designed to be kept at steep angles for long periods of time, and the downwards pressure onto the ball of the foot will eventually result in tired and aching feet.

“Weari...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/hand-yourself-a-lift-6790.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/hand-yourself-a-lift-6790.html
Now, using a combination of different treatments, a London-based surgeon is now able to help to fight one of these signs of ageing, as well as making up for the effects that harsher dietary and exercise regimes can have on the body. At his London Practice, the Devonshire Medical Clinic, leading French aesthetic facial and body rejuvenation expert, Dr Georges Roman, revitalises age-ravaged hands with his Youth Boost for Hands treatment.

The treatment often involves a combination of treatments that are aimed at reducing the difference that can be apparent between the ages of the face and the hands of a patient. Madonna is often used as an example of what can happen to your hands as the ageing process starts to take its toll on different parts of the bo...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/male-surgery/the-sarkozy-effect-6766.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/male-surgery/the-sarkozy-effect-6766.html
Many men are now far more comfortable with the idea of having cosmetic surgery, and patient numbers are growing. The procedures that are the most popular are different to those that are popular among women of the same, as would be expected. The procedures that are popular among men are both surgical and non-invasive – figures have shown that up to 20 per cent of all Botox® patients are now men.

Other procedures that have become more popular among men recently are chest reduction surgery (up 47 per cent), chin lifts (up 44 per...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/the-end-of-botox--6683.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/the-end-of-botox--6683.html
Medicetics, the new medi-spa on Connaught Street has introduced Portrait® Skin Regeneration into the UK to allow British patients to enjoy the treatment that patients in the US have been raving about for the past 18 months.

“Portrait is the next step in skin and tissue regeneration which is why as residents of London we are proud to be able to offer what our colleagues across the pond have been raving about for the last 18 months”, says Dr. Geoffrey Mullan, co-founder Medicetics. “A treatment that, unlike any other, has been proven to restore skin to a more youthful structure.”

The procedure is unique in that is causes changes to occur deeper in the skin layers, and promotes the growth of new cells to make the effects last far longer than Botox® treatments. Plasma en...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/how-do-comaparison-sites-compare-6662.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/how-do-comaparison-sites-compare-6662.html
This expansion of the cosmetic surgery industry has led to wider choice for patients, and consequently to confusion over where to go to get the best treatment for the best value. One of the resources that patients are increasingly drawn to are price comparison websites.

However, what purports to be an independent service that offers unbiased advice on the best deals for cosmetic surgery and procedures could be a sophisticated way for companies to market themselves, and for the comparison websites to make money by telling you what the best deal is for your chosen procedure – even if it isn’t the best value out there.

Studies of the home and motor insurance price comparison websites have revealed tha...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/heart-scare-linked-to-hair-treatment-6619.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/hair-loss/heart-scare-linked-to-hair-treatment-6619.html
‘In Sickness And In Power: Illness in Heads of Government During the Last 100 Years’ has been written by Lord David Owen, Foreign Secretary in the Labour Government in the late seventies and a trained doctor. In it, he suggests that the Prime Minister may have been taking a treatment for hair-loss that is also known as minoxidil.

The known side-effects of this treatment can range from itchy scalp and an initial increase in hair loss to hypertension, low blood pressure and irregular heart beat. The suggestion is that Mr Blair was taking the treatment and that this caused his health scare.

Other treatments for hair loss are available that do not involve the use of minoxi...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/new-guide-published-6512.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/new-guide-published-6512.html
There are precious few places to find truly impartial advice on the procedures, risks and results that you can realistically expect - BuyAssociation is one of them, and now, with the launch of a new book on the subject, there is another resource that patients are able to consult.

Norman Waterhouse, past President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and leading consultant plastic surgeon, has written Cosmetic Surgery – The Facts, published by Oxford University Press, as a guide to the procedures and treatments that are available. The book, containing a complete overview of the procedures available, also contains advice on how to research practitioner credentials.

Mr Waterhouse says “Aesthetic plastic surgery has enjoyed a...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/healing-hands-6468.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/healing-hands-6468.html
This innovative product, which is now available to buy online, has been formulated by The FIRM, a collaboration between some of the leading names in the cosmetic surgery industry in the UK such as Peter Butler, Martin Kelly, Patrick Mallucci, Simon Withey and Norman Waterhouse of London Plastic Surgery Associates (LPSA). Each of the surgeons who make up The FIRM has a different speciality in the sphere of skin treatment and healing.

HEAL gel was originally conceived as a way of speeding up the recovery process of the skin following surgery, but it has been found to be extremely effective in the treatment of other skin...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/danger-in-deregulation-6404.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/danger-in-deregulation-6404.html
Consultant plastic surgeon and international laser expert David Gault, a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), helped to develop the first hair-removing laser more than 18 years ago and often acts as an expert witness in medico-legal cases involving ‘botched’ treatments. He said, “It seems entirely inappropriate that the Government should seek to deregulate this type of treatment when within the last year I have seen more cases of complications following laser and IPL treatments than ever before, and if any changes in regulation should be proposed at all, they should be to control their use more stringently – not less.”

The Depar...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/is-it-safer-to-have-botox-abroad-6301.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/is-it-safer-to-have-botox-abroad-6301.html
Does this mean then, that it is safer and more reassuring for patients to make their way overseas for what seems like a minor and quick procedure? According to Prague-based clinic Beautiful Beings, it could be safer to head to a clinic overseas in a country where the procedures and people involved in the administering of cosmetic surgery treatments are strictly controlled.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) feels that having Botox injections in the UK is perfectly safe, so long as patients do their research properly, and choose a clinic that is a member of a professional body. As a voluntary organization, BAAPS requires its mem...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/brits-lead-the-way-in-costs-5847.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/brits-lead-the-way-in-costs-5847.html
While more people are opting to have cosmetic procedures than in the rest of Europe, the figures are distorted somewhat by the fact that many treatments are significantly more expensive in the UK than they are overseas. Cosmetic surgery adviser Linda Briggs said, “Britons spend a third and sometimes 50 per cent more on procedures here than if they had the same thing done abroad.”

The next highest spend in the UK was from Italian patients at just £158 million, followed by France on £142 million. Spending in the UK in 2011 is predicted to overhaul the total spend in Europe in 2006, which stood at £1.25 billion.

Although the spen...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/inject-to-boost-bust-5781.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/inject-to-boost-bust-5781.html
The new technique, first introduced into Japan, involves injecting the breast with dermal fillers that are usually employed on facial areas. The injection is given as an out-patient procedure, and means that women could have treatment during their lunch break and without need to have a general anaesthetic.

Clinics in the UK are now trialling the treatment as a 30-minute non-surgical procedure to reshape breasts, using the gel-like material in the dermal filler injections as the latest quick-fix in cosmetic surgery under the current licensing of the injections.

Some surgeons are wary of this new technique, stating that the injections are currently licensed only for use in ‘body re-shaping’ treatments, rather than for the purposes of augmentation. Clinics offering the injecti...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/boom-in-procedures-in-2007-5647.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/boom-in-procedures-in-2007-5647.html
The statistics, which cover procedures that took place across 2007, show a marked increase in the number of women booking facelift surgery, while men have been more drawn towards rhinoplasty procedures. At the same time, there was also a demonstrable increase in the numbers of men seeking the benefits of face and neck lifts.

Predictably, breast augmentation surgery for women remained the most popular procedure, with nearly 6,500 operations taking place last year. This was followed by [link=/lookinggood/text/eyes/buyassociation/eyeli...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/cosmetic-surgery-continues-to-grow-5128.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/cosmetic-surgery-continues-to-grow-5128.html
Facelifts and breast surgery are the two most popular procedures for UK female patients, while men are more likely to opt for a nose job. Botox is predictably the most popular non-invasive treatment.

While the industry grows, some concerns have been voiced about the continuing lack of proper regulation in cosmetic surgery. The existence of both the Healthcare Commission and the [link=http://www.baaps.org.uk/]British Association of Aesthetic...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-parties-warning-4835.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-parties-warning-4835.html Botox to an unsuspecting public.

Which?, in an undercover sting operation posing as a consumer, managed to speak with a an ex Harley Street nurse who is offering Botox parties over the internet. “Lisa” claimed, “It’s better to have Botox by an ex-nurse who’s a beautician than by some doctor who normally deals with bunions.”

Lisa also went on to admit that a doctor does not accompany her to these events, he merely prescribed the medication for her to carry in her freezer bag. She also disclosed that there were occasions when she had administered treatment to party-goers who were clearly inebriated.

These candid revelations have ca...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/smile-for-the-camera---or-not-4792.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/smile-for-the-camera---or-not-4792.html
Over 30 per cent of those featured in the survey admitted to being concerned about the state of their smile, while nearly a third admit to concealing their teeth when they have photographs taken. Meanwhile, only one in four of the population says that they are happy with their smile and do not want to change it.

Among celebrities, Kylie Minogue and George Clooney were voted to have the best smiles in the media, while in second place among the women was Julia Roberts, who is apparently the most-requested smile in American cosmetic dentistry clinics.

The survey shows that incidence of cosmetic surgery among the British population remains steady at...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/risks-seen-with-surgery-abroad-4749.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/risks-seen-with-surgery-abroad-4749.html
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has seen a rise in the amount of corrective work they are being asked to carry out in order to remedy procedures that have either been done on the cheap, have inadequate aftercare, or when patients have bloodclots as a result of travelling too soon after surgery.

The survey of BAAPS members has seen a third of surgeons reporting an increase in this kind of corrective work over the past five years.

BAAPS surgeon Dr Rajiv Grover added: 'As many 50 per cent of people would probably be turned down for surgery [in Britain], maybe because they don't need surgery or th...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-by-mail-warnings-3847.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-by-mail-warnings-3847.html
Transform, the cosmetic surgery company involved, has maintained that the Botox, skin peels and lip enhancement treatments it is offering through the latest Grattan home shopping catalogue are perfectly safe and ethical.

Consumer watchdog Which? has warned that making it even easier to obtain the treatments will potentially trivialise the process, and lead people to undergoing procedures on a whim.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has gone as far as telling shoppers not to order the products through Grattan. President Douglas McGeorge said, “I’m surprised any cosmetic surgery company claiming to provide quality of care would choose to market through a clothing catalogue....]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/the-six-month-breast-enhancement-3846.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/the-six-month-breast-enhancement-3846.html
The new hour-long treatment involves the injection of a mix of so-called ‘supercharged’ cells which will gradually add to the present tissue to produce an expanding effect.

The cell injection will be made up of a mixture of the patient’s own stem cells from the buttock or belly area, combined with regenerative cells to allow them to take hold and enlarge the breasts over a period of six months.

The cell mixture, called ‘Celution’, could be available from next year throughout Europe, and is bound to reopen the debate about the amount of consultation that candidates for surgery should have before they are allowed to undergo any kind of procedure. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) recommends that anyone considering any form of surgery...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/lunchtime-laser-revolution-3525.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/lunchtime-laser-revolution-3525.html
The Portrait® Plasma Skin Regeneration procedure takes just 20-30 minutes, and according to practioner David Gault, has real, tangible results, unlike some other walk in – walk out solutions. “Many of the benefits of ‘lunchtime’ resurfacing treatments are often short-lived because the chief effect of the treatment can be skin swelling in much the same way that the sun can appear to give a healthy “plumping”, but both wane quickly”, he said.

The benefit of Plasma skin regeneration, he says, is that it reaches a happy middle ground – safe, effective and measurable results with minimal post-procedure redness. Clincal tests have shown that one single procedure session can result in an astonishing 40 per cent reduction in the depth of wrinkles.

As a specialist in laser treatment...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/implants-linked-to-suicide-3442.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/implants-linked-to-suicide-3442.html
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee, reporting in the Annals of Plastic Surgery has followed up the cases of over 3,500 Swedish women who had breast surgery over a 28-year period by examining the death certificates for a cause of death. The researchers found only 24 of the sample group had committed suicide in the intervening years, but this still puts the rate at triple that of the average population.

The study also found that the increased risk of suicide only became apparent ten years or more after surgery. The conclusion reached by the researchers was that those women who get implants may have more acute psychiatric problems at the outset, underpinning their decision to undergo surgery. These problems could easily i...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/burning-for-a-whiter-smile-2805.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/burning-for-a-whiter-smile-2805.html Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has claimed.

Expert tests have discovered that 18 out of 20 teeth whitening kits contain dangerous levels of bleach.

One teeth whitening kit contained 230 times the legal limit of hydrogen peroxide, the active bleaching ingredient, the Daily Mail reports.

According to TSI chief executive Ron Gainsford, the bleach can “aggravate gum disease and cause sensitive teeth – or even chemical burns to the mouth.”

“We strongly recommend that anyone considering having their teeth whitened cosmetically should consult a qualified dentist,” he said.

Tests were carried out on 16 whitening kits purchased on the internet or over the counter from pharmacies and beauty salons throughout the Midlands.

Only two products out of the 16 complied with the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/new-bra-does-the--boob--job-2706.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/breasts/new-bra-does-the--boob--job-2706.html
Lingerie company Le Mystere has launched the first range of bras specifically designed for women who have had breast augmentation. The patented no.9 range claims to “complement the unique changes in the shape and size that occur after a breast enlargement.”

Traditional bras are designed to support breasts with a natural tear-drop shape. However, the latest trend in implants, favoured by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, are high-sitting, perfectly round breasts.

The new bra has also found support from cosmetic surgery industry professionals. “Lingerie catering for the unique shape of the augmented breast is great news for women,” says Mr Patrick Mallucci, a registered cosmetic surgeon with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/new-claim--sugar-gives-you-wrinkles-2545.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/new-claim--sugar-gives-you-wrinkles-2545.html
According to Dr Brandt, sugar is responsible for the degradation of key skin proteins elastin and collagen. “In other words, it actively ages you,” he says.

“Sugar triggers a process in the body called glycation. This is where the sugar molecules bind to your protein fibres – those wonderfully springy and resilient collagen and elastin fibres – which are the building blocks of skin.

“Imagine that your collagen is your skin’s mattress and the elastin fibres are the coils holding it together. The sugar attacks these fibres, making them less elastic and more brittle so they break.

The result is that your once-youthful skin starts to sag and look old,” says Dr Brandt.

In his new book, 10 Minutes/10 Years: Your Definitive Guide to a Beautiful and Youthful Appearance, Dr Brandt suggests that a sugar-free diet will effectively improve the t...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/gold-is-the-new-green-2486.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/gold-is-the-new-green-2486.html
Patients at the London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic have the option of getting bespoke braces made of 9 carat gold, which can later be recycled into jewellery.

Instead of traditional front-sitting braces, the gold lingual versions are placed discreetly behind the teeth.

Once removed, the braces can be made into jewellery, such as rings or pendants. Each set of braces contains around 10 grams of gold.

According to Dr Asif Chatoo, dentist and co-founder of the London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic, “more and more patients are looking to show off their enhanced smile, without revealing a mouth full of metal.”

He adds that the recycled jewellery gives his patients “a memento of achieving their perfect smile.”

www.londonlingualbraces.com
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Ealing Council has issued a warning to local women after illegal skin-lightening creams were seized from shops in the borough.

Skin-lightening creams containing the potentially harmful chemical Hydroquinone, a skin-bleaching agent, are banned in the UK. Hydroquinone works by inhibiting an enzyme reaction in skin cells.

Common side effects of Hydroquinone include dryness, redness and a mild burning sensation, whilst severe allergic reactions include rashes; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; and swelling of the mouth, face, or tongue. Other serious side effects include blistering, blue-black darkening of the skin, excessive redness, stinging and irritation.

There is an increasing demand for Hydroquinone products in the UK as skin-bleaching is a growing trend in Asian and African communities.

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According to recent evidence, yes. A study, published in a US medical journal, claims that beauty products which contain vitamin A (retinol) may be able to fight the signs of ageing.

The study was carried out on a number of volunteers who were treated with retinol cream on one arm and a non-retinol cream on the other. Results showed that the signs of ageing (graded for this study) were lower on the retinol-slathered arms. When the tissue samples were analysed, researchers found that retinol increased production of two components of the skin that are involved in wrinkle reduction.

However, consumers should also be aware that retinol, also used as an ingredient in topical acne preparations, may cause redness, irritation and sun-sensitivity and that...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-rules-2023.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/face/botox-rules-2023.html Botox has not been brought under the same stringent regulations that surgical procedures are subject to.

Back in 2005, the Expert Working Group recommended that ‘non-invasive’ procedures such as Botox should be regulated by the Healthcare Commission to improve safety and standards in the same way that full-blown cosmetic surgery is. However, in recent developments, the Government has stopped short of issuing tighter controls on the administration of Botox and dermal fillers, and instead, has called for the industry to regulate itself.

Health Minister Lord Hunt said: “Cosmetic surgery providers have shown real commitment to improving levels of quality and safety in this area and so I have decided to ask the industry to take the lead in further improving standards.”

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A report carried out by Mintel shows that the medical tourism sector is now worth £60m, much of which reflects the rising demand for overseas cosmetic surgery procedures. One in ten (12%) British adults would consider having surgery abroad because it is cheaper, and a quarter (25%) would be interested in recuperating in a hotel after an illness or operation.

Richard Cope, a senior travel analyst at Mintel, states: ‘Demand for medical tourism was initially fuelled by a rising interest in cosmetic surgery, which is more cheaply available abroad.’

However, Adrian Grobelaar, a cosmetic surgeon and BAAPS member points out: ‘Cheap c...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/in-good-hands-1750.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/skin/in-good-hands-1750.html
Hand lifts are the latest cosmetic surgery procedure to hit the imagination for those interested in the ever-desirable goal of looking younger. Through fat transfers (using fat from other parts of the body) or the injection of fillers, ageing, veiny hands can be made to look younger and fresher.

Whereas the ageing face can be disguised through a number of methods, hands, as well as necks, are the surest giveaways of age. Simon Withey, a consultant plastic surgeon from the London Plastic Surgery Associates (LPSA) reports a rise of between 300 and 400 per cent of this procedure in the last three years. He says: ‘You notice your hands almost as much as your face, of course. Whether you're greeting people or expressing yourself, they're always on ...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/pensioners-turn-to-plastic-surgery-1613.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/general/pensioners-turn-to-plastic-surgery-1613.html
As social stigmas surrounding surgery declines and disposable income rises, those aged 60 and over are opting for surgical procedures to look as young as they feel, including face lifts and eyelid surgery.

A survey from AXA Insurance reports that over 230,000 pensioners have had a cosmetic surgery procedure in order to look young. Eighty-three percent of the interviewees also stated that they always take care of how they dress, an indication of the way physical appearance is becoming more and more important among the older generations.

However, British pensioners still lag behind their Australian counterparts – only 2% of the population have resorted to cosmetic surgery compared to 10% Down Under.

The rise in ‘silver surgery’ is part of the overall boom in cosmetic surgery. Figures from the British Association fo...]]> http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/cosmetic-dentistry-on-the-rise-1611.html http://www.buyassociation.co.uk/lookinggood/news/teeth/cosmetic-dentistry-on-the-rise-1611.html
More and more people are opting for teeth straightening and whitening procedures while they are in for curative treatments such as fillings.

A survey by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentists revealed a quarter of Britons have had cosmetic dentistry treatments, of which teeth whitening is the most popular (31%), followed by white fillings (30%) then veneers (18%).

And it seems that women in particular are in thrall to the benefits of a sparkling smile. Just over a third are said to go for dental procedures compared to one in five men.

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Studies from America (published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology) indicate that those who undergo this type of operation may be at risk of a condition that could cause memory loss.

Gastric bypass surgery and other weight loss procedures can lead to a vitamin deficiency which affects the ability to co-ordinate movement and may lead to confusion. The condition, called Wernicke Encephalopathy, is caused by a lack of vitamin B1 in the body. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of co-ordination and visual impairment. Anyone experiencing these should seek medical advice immediately.

However, the National Obesity Forum stated that although the findings in the report should be noted, avoiding weight loss surgery for those most in need not the answer. "The risk of encephalopathy is probably much less than the risk they are facing from obesity."

Source: BBC
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A growing number are opting for surgery to get rid of enlarged breasts, otherwise known as ‘man boobs’ or ‘moobs’.

These stubborn areas of fat are said to respond well to liposuction. A record 177 men are reported to have gone down the lipo route for their moobs, an eight-fold increase in the last three years.

Liposuction is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedure showing an increase of ninety per cent from 2005 to 2006, according to figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

However, surgeons are quick to point out that liposuction is not a solution for obesity or weight management and works best on those who are already at or near their ideal weight.

Source: Daily Mail
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