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What is Thighplasty or Thigh Lift Procedure?
A thigh lift or ´Thighplasty´ is a procedure to improve and tighten the appearance of the thighs. Potential candidates for this procedure may have thighs that are dimpled in appearance or may appear flabby because of loose and inelastic skin due to significant weight loss. Thighplasty can also help in reducing the sagging of the inner and outer thigh areas. This procedure may be performed as a secondary treatment following removal of excess fat via li... Read more
The Advantages of Dermal Fillers For A Fast Chin Enhancement
The use of fillers by aesthetic professionals has for some time been associated with the application of cosmetic enhancements for the cheeks and lips. Fillers are also used for the smoothing out of wrinkles and general balancing of the facial features and plumping out the skin to give it a more youthful appearance. As the aesthetic enhancement technology improves, we find ourselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. Sadly, in a budget conscious world... Read more
The Spider Web Facelift
Ask any Structural Engineer, what is one of the strongest materials known to man? They will say the spider’s web. A new technique of skin rejuvenation and skin tightening has taken its inspiration from the humble spider´s web giving the name ‘spider-web facelift’. The technique, unlike other lifting surgeries, allows the patient to return to daily life right after the procedure with minimal downtime. This procedure is safe to be undertaken on virt... Read more
Body Sculpturing For Shoulders
Advances in cosmetic surgery technology have ensured virtually every part of the body is capable of some sort of surgical enhancement. Recent admiration of the slender shoulders syndrome as displayed by such luminaries such as multi-talented Madonna and the film star Keira Knightly have led to a rise in women seeking to attain a similar upper body physique as such modern day heroines. Surgeons stateside are reporting an increase in women requesting liposuc... Read more
Mapping The Way: Part 4 of The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare
In the final part of ´Mapping The Way: The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare´, we look at the range of expectations that these procedures can have. Expectations For Recovery and Aftercare Following Non-Invasive Body Contouring Procedures Generally there are two types of post procedural patient; they are classed as ‘in-patient’ and ‘out-patient.’ Following any type of non-invasive medical procedure, the patient may be taken into a po... Read more
Mapping The Way: Part 3 of The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare
In the third part of ´Mapping The Way: The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare´, we look at what these range of options are. Deoxycholic Acid Deoxycholic Acid or Cholanoic Acid is a matter made within the body which helps to disrupt the membrane of fats. It is also known under several brands such as Kybella, Celluform Plus and Belkyra. The substance works to destroy the membranes of fat cells when it is injected into the body and it is primar... Read more
Mapping The Way: Part 2 of The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare
In the second part of ´Mapping The Way: The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare´, we look at what these range of options are. Ultrasound Wave Treatment This relatively new technique for the facial area has been adapted and refined over several decades, from the many now standard medical uses of HIFU which were utilised elsewhere on the body. Ultrasound Wave Treatment uses a High Intensity Focused Ultrasound wave that, as it travels through th... Read more
Mapping The Way: The Guide To Non-Invasive Body Contouring Aftercare
Patients presenting themselves for pre-surgical appraisal may have any number of reasons for wanting to improve their overall appearance and self-worth. This can be from reasons of social vanity (e.g. to resemble a media personality) or they can have a genuine medical justification for improving their physical appearance; such as unsightly fat deposits , skin scarring or Body Dysmorphic Disorder - a preconceived psychological dislike of a particular area o... Read more
New Aesthetic Surgery Standard Approved By BSI
The European Aesthetic Surgery Industry has developed in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and European Committee for Standardization (CEN) a brand new European Charter for Aesthetic Surgery. This standard is a breakthrough and of extreme importance to those who are Cosmetic Surgeons, potential clients or have an interest in the application of Aesthetic Surgery. Dr Ash Dutta, as the Secretary of the European Society of Aesthetic Surg... Read more
How do scientists define beauty
How often have you heard the saying ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?’ Well, it’s not easy to judge and only then one thinks about the saying ‘opposites attract’. If we look closely enough, then more than likely we can see examples of both amongst our family and friends. However, this is not a criticism of our own values or taste but by simply trying to put the totally subjective question out there; ‘what is beauty?’. This age old ques... Read more