With looking young now seemingly becoming the new black, so to speak, many are going under the surgeon's knife to ensure they look as young as possible. An ever increasing number of women are opting for breast enlargement surgery and procedures such as facelifts are more popular than ever.

For some the cost may be prohibitive meaning they turn to cosmetic surgery abroad. This may seem like a good idea and of course prices can be half of what you would pay in the UK,...

As the emphasis placed on youth becomes more and more important in the workplace of today, those aged between 45-65 are turning increasingly to cosmetic surgery in a bid to compete with their younger counterparts. People in this age group do so to allow them to stand more chance of getting that little promotion and this is something that has become even more important during the credit crunch we now find ourselves in.

Bookings for surgery in this key demographic doubled...

Abdominoplasty , also known as a "tummy tuck", is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles. It is often requested by people who have had major weight loss or have recently given birth.

Several abdominoplasty procedures are available. A consultation with a fully-qualified cosmetic surgeon will help you understand the procedure that is right for you.

Many times we hear of fantastic claims made by dermatologists or plastic surgeons concerning a “revolutionary treatment” designed to enhance the skin and eliminate aging.

I have taken a different approach to aging skin and facial rejuvenation. If you consider the aging problem to be related to deterioration of the skin with loss of skin elasticity then it makes sense to try to improve the quality of the skin first. As a plastic surgeon if I can improve the...

SmartLipo is an excellent advanced option for men considering cosmetic surgery. Many people are taking advantage of sophisticated new techniques to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body. An FDA approved and minimally invasive procedure,SmartLipohas proved to be the best treatment for destroying excess fat cells and coagulating tissue for tissue tightening. Laser technology is what differentiates it from conventional treatment options.

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Deciding what breast implant to select can be difficult, especially when you know that this material will become a part of your body for many years to come. It is always best to make an informed choice.

Saline Implants

If saline implants are used, your physician will inflate a silicone rubber shell to the volume that you desire. These implants are filled with sterile saline solution. Most implants have a small valve that the surgeon closes...

Although rhinoplasty has benefited from the same technological advances as other facial surgical procedures , such as better surgical techniques that lead to quicker and better wound healing, and has even seen a non-invasive cosmetic treatment rhinoplasty alternative develop, the most important advance in rhinoplasty has nothing to do with technology. Instead, it is related to the attitude behind rhinoplasty that ensures people today receive much better results from their...

As one gets older, the effects of age, heredity, the sun, gravity and lifestyle take their toll on the skin of the face and body. The face being the most exposed part of the body is the part where the skin changes are most obvious, and that part is what everybody worries about first in an effort to keep looking young.

Face changes are obvious. There is increased development of wrinkles and folds as the underlying subcutaneous tissue thins out and there is loss...

A casual walk through the bookstore or a flip through a popular fashion magazine makes it very clear that America is a nation obsessed with personal image. Along with image, we strive for self-esteem and sometimes even perfection. For some, the choice to undergo the popular plastic surgery procedure known as breast augmentation is one way to get closer to our personal concept of the ideal body. Although breast augmentation does not change the individual, it does increase...

Cosmetic surgery has come a long way since the painful face lifts of the past. Today's procedures are often non-invasive with very little discomfort to worry about. In addition, cosmetic treatments today have proven to be very effective, whether it is about losing extra pockets of fat or turning back the clock on our skin.

Botox is one of the more popular cosmetic treatments designed with anti-aging in mind. This procedure has already proven quite useful in treating a variety of...