Breast augmentation or a “boob job” is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures and is even thought of as daily surgical procedures that women undergo. However, are you sure about the quality and safety of the implants you are having? Recently, as discussed in this blog before, you will know that there was [...]

We hear more and more often about people in the news who have become famous for having had an inordinate amount of surgery. There is the notorious, self-proclaimed “Ken doll”, Justin Jedlica, who has had over 100 cosmetic surgery procedures at just 32 years of age. These extreme cases linger in the memory as highly [...]

We are frequently being told in the media who has had cosmetic surgery, or who might want to consider surgery, based on their looks – with one eye on the celebrity world, for example.  But when taking a responsible and comprehensive look at safer conditions for practising surgery, it is important to consider those people [...]

Whether you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, you’re probably familiar with that horrible feeling when you catch yourself in the mirror and spot a new line or wrinkle. It might not even be your face that’s showing signs of needing a bus pass; perhaps your jaw line’s not as firm as it used [...]

Whilst having a bit of Botox, a breast enlargement, or a little bit of liposuction is not considered half as taboo these days as it was ten years ago, not everyone is happy to talk about it. The younger generation, who enjoying keeping up with all the gossip from reality TV shows like The Only [...]

Whilst it’s always lovely to be told you look great, the professionals are warning cosmetic surgeons that they should not be promising their patients that they’ll look more beautiful as a result of surgical and non-surgical procedures. The Royal College of Surgeons has recently released a new code of practice, which says that surgeons need [...]

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has recently spoken out about its view of the toxicology report about PIP implants by the Department of Health. BAAPS President Rajiv Grover makes the following points, which we have summarised below: • At this stage it would appear that the risks to long-term health are not [...]

Mr Keith Allison, member of SaferCosmeticSurgery & BAAPS, was interviewed on BBC Radio Newcastle recently, when he was asked about the 13% rise in the UK of patients having fat moved from one area of the body to another. During the popular Jon and Anne drive-time show, Mr Allison, who has worked as a cosmetic [...]