Recently published figures from BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) show that with a 0.2% increase in UK Plastic Surgery procedures as a whole, some anti-ageing procedures saw double-digit increases in 2012, with Facial Rejuvenation treatments (Eyelid surgery and Brow lifts) and Fat Transfer experiencing the highest growth in demand.
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Dr Alberto Di Giuseppe: Twitter Q&A
Last week we held a live Twitter web chat with plastic surgeon, Dr Alberto Di Giuseppe, who took to The Private Clinic Twitter feed to answer your questions about Liposuction, Breast Enhancement procedures using Fat Transfer and Plastic Surgery in general.
Say bye-bye to false eyelashes
Healthcare company Allergan have thought of it all – having developed Latisse, ‘a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough eyelashes) to grow eyelashes longer, fuller and darker’, they are looking to release the treatment in the UK.
Health and Fitness Q&A: Laura Marin
We are thrilled to announce that this Thursday (20th December) at 11a.m, athlete and celebrity personal trainer, Laura Marin, will be taking to our Twitter account (@privateclinic) to answer all of your health, fitness and nutrition related questions.
Six Packs Are In! Strong Is The New Skinny!
To the ladies chasing the latest celebrity body trends…have no fear…you can eat again!
The word on the grapevine is ‘strong is the new skinny’, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. For too long we have been waiting for the celebs to see sense and opt for a healthier lifestyle.
Anna Nelson's Vaser Diary: After the treatment
After my vaser lipo procedure (which you can read about here) I left the clinic with my husband and we headed home. I wasn’t in any pain, but everything felt slightly hazy as if I was walking around in slow motion! I was wearing my black one piece which felt nice and comfy.
Fillers: Picking The Correct Option For You
There have been a number of reports in the press lately about injectable skin fillers and the growing risks associated with them being carried out by untrained professionals. However there are of course two sides to every story and if carried out properly, skin fillers can be very safe and produce some excellent results. Injections,… Continue reading Fillers: Picking The Correct Option For You
Is the Fad of advertising discounted procedures forcing on-lookers to become consumers on impulse alone?
Are medical consumers becoming that much more price-sensitive, not fully understanding the risks associated with a surgical procedure? There has been so much noise recently about unethical advertising for cosmetic surgery procedures, and in particular, how discounting surgery treatments results in impulse buying. Surgical treatments have traditionally involved weeks of research, days of consultations and… Continue reading Is the Fad of advertising discounted procedures forcing on-lookers to become consumers on impulse alone?
Has Jude Law Had A Hair Transplant?
It has only been a few months since Hollywood heartthrob, Jude Law, was photographed on the red carpet at the Paris premier of the latest Sherlock Holmes film, sporting what can best be described as a dramatically receding hairline. However on Monday, the 39 year-old actor’s hairline set tongues wagging as he stepped out at… Continue reading Has Jude Law Had A Hair Transplant?