One of the inevitabilities in life is growing old — a truth society tends to shy away from. Whether it's injections, surgery, or slathering on expensive creams, people will do anything to slow down the natural process of ageing.  So, is there a place for wrinkle reducer products in this busy marketplace? Many health and wellness companies boast about products that reverse symptoms of ageing. Scientists and health nuts alike have been searching for their own "fountain of youth" for years. But often, products are too expensive or can cause a whole host of harmful side effects. Skinception, on the...

You’ve just had your baby, you’re exhausted but thrilled with the new addition to your family. It’s three weeks later and despite visiting the gym a few times already you can still feel yourself putting on weight and you look a bit worse for wear. What can you do to get back into shape? I am not promising miracles, but cosmetic surgery such as 'mommy makeovers'  can improve your self-confidence and therefore improve your life. What You Need To Know About Mommy Makeovers "Mommy makeover" is a general phrase that refers to a specialized combination of body contouring procedures, performed together to improve the physical...

Social media is in full motion this week as to whether Blac Chyna has had more cosmetic surgery or just bought a new plugin for photoshop.  Her Instagram pics certainly show changes in her chin that may have resulted from a visit to a cosmetic surgeon.  The 32-year-old star appeared to have a sleeker jawline, sparking speculation amongst her 16.2 million followers that her “new face” is the result of a recent cosmetic procedure.  Some commentators suggest that she is just looking refreshed after her court deal with Rob Kardashian over arrangements for their child Dream Kardashian. She was praised...

For almost a year now, we have been wearing face masks as we go about our daily tasks.   For those of us in the West, we look in bewilderment at the mask phenomena.  Suddenly we all resemble those Asian tourists we use to watch with curiosity.  Now 'they' are 'us'. So what has our use of masks to do with cosmetic surgery?  Quite a lot in fact.  If you always wanted to get a nose job this would be a great time to do it before the Covid-19 vaccines kick in and the masks start coming off.  Bear in mind...

During the last 5 years, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment has expanded from its role in healing injuries and knee osteoarthritis in adults into a major trend in cosmetic and plastic surgery.  So what is PRP and should it be a treatment for you to consider in 2021? This treatment which involves injecting a small amount of the patient's own blood to release various growth factors from the platelets has moved on from its celebrity fanbase to a wider demographic. Apart from toning up tired skin, PRP is also frequently used in hair transplant procedures. So Are You a Good...

Hackers have stolen the data of celeb cosmetic surgery and are threatening to publish patients' before and after photos, among other details. The Hospital Group, which is a favourite amongst reality TV stars and celebs, has confirmed the ransomware attack.  The data reveal is pretty enormous - 900 Gigs of intimate client data.    The clinic trades under the 'Transform' brand and they have 11 clinics around the UK.  They are very well known for their weight loss surgery which has helped many a celeb on their Instagram journey.  The clinic said it had informed the Information Commissioner of the...

Top BBNaija star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson has been unfairly trolled on Facebook by some posters because she seemed to be encouraging young fans to get cosmetic surgery if they can afford it.  She told them to do whatever. pleases them to their bodies and that includes plastic surgery. The former beauty queen recently encouraged her followers to do whatever pleases them to their body, even if it is plastic surgery. Nengi Rebecca Hampson  is a former beauty queen and a BBNaija star so she is an important influncer. The BBnaija finalist said in a recent interview with The Punch, “I think...

It is certainly no secret that Korean cosmetic surgery stands in a class of its own.  More than 30% of S.Korean women in their 20's have had plastic surgery or aesthetic work done.   Eyelids are 'westernized' and faces are contoured.  Lipos are sucked and tummies are tucked.  Out of a thousand patients who go under the knife, about 68% do the double-eyelid surgery. It is the most popular procedure done by Koreans to achieve doll-like, bigger-looking eyes.  All this frenetic cosmetic activity is driven by a K Pop celebrity culture that recalls the Liverpool Boy Band explosion of the 1960's...

  ‘Rhytidectomy' or else referred to as a ‘facelift' is undergoing a busy period as baby boomers line up to push back the years. A rhytidectomy is a plastic surgery done to get rid of excess facial skin, tighten the underlying tissues, by redraping of the skin and toning the face muscles to provide a more youthful look.. To see how popular it is, simply take a look at the statistics. According to the American Culture for Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery, Rhytidectomy is the 6th most common visual surgical procedure, along with other well-known procedures such as breast augmentation, eyelid surgical treatment, liposuction...

Cosmetic Surgery in Brazil It's the same in many countries, the pandemic has boosted cosmetic surgery demand around the world and cosmetic surgery in Brazil is no exception.   Video conferencing has brought physical imperfections into the computer screen and made many people very self-conscious of their look.  Added to that the 'right to beauty' philosophy that is embedded in the Brazilian subconscious demand for cosmetic treatment has never been higher. Zoom Pushes Brazilian Cosmetic Surgery Boom Mirrors don't lie, nor does the screen during a videoconference: the virus-induced lockdown has led many Brazilians to undergo plastic surgery to look better. ...