The motivations for cosmetic surgery is a topic that features at the front of my thoughts.  As a leading blog i the cosmetic surgery sector we need to question the reason why so many people are willing to undergo life-changing elective surgery and often have months of recovery.  Obviously there are important psychological considerations involved in this process. A recent article in psychologytoday addressed the topic and especially the effect of social media on as one of the key motivations for cosmetic surgery. 'Generally speaking, the decision to have a cosmetic procedure is based on a combination of physical and...

  One of the most common surgeries for men is dealing with 'moobs' (man boobs) is Gynecomastia.  It is an embarrassing condition  making it difficult to train at the gym or feel at ease on the beach.   Fortunately it is problem easily dealt with by all cosmetic surgeons. If you're a man with enlarged breasts, you're probably taking some time collecting relevant information to help you make a decision what, if anything, to do about your condition. Gynecomastia is a common condition in men and boys. The breasts swell and become abnormally large. All males and females have breast glands,...

Cosmetic surgery is so popular in China that apps supporting the sector are really taking off. From your phone, the apps will scan your face, tell you what work you must have done to improve your face, recommend surgeons, and even schedule and pay for appointments and surgeries. Embed from Getty Images In excess of 7 million Chinese undertook cosmetic surgery in 2014, according to the China Association of Plastics and Aesthetics. By 2017, that number jumped to more than 16 million people who were opted for cosmetic surgery, according to Frost & Sullivan data, according to CNN. Popular procedures...

Have you ever wondered how does culture affect cosmetic surgery? The cosmetic surgery industry is huge, that's just a simple fact. Sought-after for more years than people realise, in the 90s it began to come to the front of consumers's minds, before entering a massive explosion in the 00s when celebrity magazines were flying off the racks and into the 10s where the popularity of social networks has been linked to the rise in people aiming for perfection. My question today is "Do we have a right to beauty?" While you may have thought lockdown would reduce the amount of...

Embed from Getty Images The delightful Indian movie star Shruti Haasan, who has been open about undergoing plastic surgery, has spoken up about the beauty standards of the film industry in a recent interview with the Hindustan Times. In an interview with Hindustan Times, when asked if there was a pressure to look a certain way, Shruti said, “I think there is and there isn’t. There was a time I listened to the pressure. As far as my nose surgery goes, it’s a choice I made, even after my first film was done because my nose was broken. I didn’t like...

  For some people, even a committed program of diet and exercise won't get their body where they want it to become. Reaching an ideal body weight doesn't consistently lead to the envisioned body shape, either. Persistent pockets of fat can be challenging to address when a person is currently doing "everything right" otherwise. That's where alternative fat loss solutions enter into play. The liposuction solution is one of the most frequently executed fat elimination treatments. This procedure helps to eliminate persistent fat deposits and lead to a slimmer and more proportionate figure. Below, we're detailing 6 of the biggest...

The idea that you would wish to transform yourself physically for purely aesthetic purposes makes many feel uncomfortable. To me, however, it seems as if ambition itself is under fire. Personal Transformation Personal makeover is commonly seen as a desirable if not vital activity for the individual to engage in. It is a global industry with countless theories, techniques and proponents. Whereas previously, us westerners trusted religion, education and philosophy, we now have methods like neuro-linguistic programming, emotional intelligence and meditation. I would explain this as a move from the acquisition of knowledge to the manipulation of the subconscious as...

Fiction and Reality in Kpop Cosmetic Surgery Culture. Frances Cha picked a grimly fascinating subject for her debut novel:'I wish I looked like you'  the very in-your-face look at the South Korean Cosmetic Surgery Culture and the very underground “room salon” culture — and the ways they are troublingly intertwined. Embed from Getty Images The weird cosmetic surgery culture in Seoul which dominates the celebrity media and helps fuel the whole Kpop ethos provides the background for this novel.. This is a fascinating documentary I unearthed on the whole kpop phenomenon. Seoul is the world’s plastic surgery capital, where more...

Just the other day we announced that Netflix was streaming 'Skin Decisions' a series about cosmetic surgery with a 'before/after' focus.   Now we understand that 64 year old Kate from the show had such a boost in self confidence that she bounced herself right into a Justin Bieber video!   How cool and rewarding is that! When  Kate approached Dr. Sheila Nazarian and Nurse Jamie, she desperately wanted a boost of self-confidence. She had recently ended an abusive relationship, and viewers were touched by her stubbornness to seek out some positivity in the face of such an emotionally harrowing ordeal. The...

Amazing news for all you cosmetic surgery fan out there.  Netflix, the world's favourite streaming service is bringing you a reality show, 'Skin Decision' which looks at 'before and after ' scenarios in the lives of cosmetic surgeon clients. The trailer gives a brief look at the confidence boost clients are given after their procedures which is sure to warm your heart. "Plastic surgery doesn't have to mean changing who you are, it's about becoming the best version of yourself," a voice can be heard saying. "Everyone has something about themselves that they don't like physically," Nazarian says in the...