What treatments are there for the male chest?

Perhaps more commonly (and rather uneloquently) known as ‘man boobs’, excess fat on the male chest is a common problem thought to affect at least 15% of the male population. Unlike fat elsewhere, however, some find the area simply doesn’t respond to changes in how we look after our health – even if the rest… Continue reading What treatments are there for the male chest?

Are MicroLipo and VASER Liposuction permanent?

Usually performed walk-in walk-out under local anaesthetic, minimally-invasive liposuction options like MicroLipo and VASER are becoming increasingly popular ways to contour the body and shift stubborn fat. The two methods give much more precise results than traditional, surgical liposuction – but do they actually last? The short answer is yes – providing you look after… Continue reading Are MicroLipo and VASER Liposuction permanent?

Which is better: Fat Transfer or Breast Implants?

So, you’re considering breast enhancement. It’s a complicated treatment that should never be taken lightly, but it can seem all the more confusing when you look at the different options and try to work out which is the best way forward for you. Breast augmentation is the UK’s most commonly performed cosmetic surgery. But fast rising in popularity… Continue reading Which is better: Fat Transfer or Breast Implants?

Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation?

We explain the difference between a Breast Lift and Breast Implants, and explore what each treatment is suitable for. If you’re considering breast surgery, it can be confusing to know exactly what you require. The most commonly performed treatment in the UK is surgical breast augmentation, but that doesn’t mean it has to be your… Continue reading Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation?

Anti-Ageing: Surgical Vs Non-Surgical

Ageing happens to us all. It isn’t something to be ashamed of,  nor is it anything that we need to stop. However, if you find the effects of ageing are taking their toll on your confidence, you may be considering your cosmetic options. Surgery is a huge consideration and should always be something you take… Continue reading Anti-Ageing: Surgical Vs Non-Surgical

What is a ‘Mommy Makeover’?

Having a baby is one of the most amazing experiences a woman will go through, but the effect it can have on our bodies is sometimes difficult to reverse. When your world becomes all about one (or more) tiny person, your figure can be the thing that takes the toll with breastfeeding and pregnancy leaving the chest sagging without… Continue reading What is a ‘Mommy Makeover’?

Kate Winslet suffers from adult acne

She’s topped countless ‘Most Beautiful’ lists and regularly graces the cover of sophisticated beauty and fashion magazines the world over, but ask Kate Winslet what she thinks about her looks and her answer might surprise you. Speaking to Marie Claire, the Academy Award winning actress played down compliments bestowed upon on her by the press,… Continue reading Kate Winslet suffers from adult acne

Uncovering the Reasons behind Keloids

Characterised by highly visible hairless and shiny scars, keloids are a frustrating skin condition which normally occurs after trauma or surgery. Their most common occurrence is in those between 10-30 years old, and people with darker skin have been shown to be more susceptible than those who are paler. Apart from this, there is currently… Continue reading Uncovering the Reasons behind Keloids

Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT

We’re slaves to getting our cars checked in annual MOTs, but how often do we take the time to check our own health? Probably not often enough. It’s estimated that nearly 3 in 10 of us will suffer from varicose veins at some point in our lives, with even more being plagued by smaller spider… Continue reading Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT

The difference between wrinkle injections and fillers

The fountain of youth: a mythical spring with an ability to gift bathers with beauty of the past and the vitality of a younger self. Over the years there have been a fair few quests to find it, one of the earliest being Herodotus way back in 5th century BC. Two thousand years later and… Continue reading The difference between wrinkle injections and fillers