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PIP implants – worse than originally thought?
A study reported in the International Journal of Surgical Reconstructions has offered a new insight in to the PIP implant scandal – revealing that the instances of rupture may be greater than government reports would have led us to believe. The study, which was conducted by Spire Murray Hospital in Edinburgh, reveals findings that indicate [...]
Read moreSouth Korea’s latest plastic surgery trend attracts criticism
South Korea is well known for its love of plastic surgery, having as it does the highest rate per capita. Surgeries that enjoy the most popularity include rhinoplasties (nose jobs) and also eyelid surgery – often, it’s believed, to give the eye a more Westernised look by removing hooded lids. The latest craze though now [...]
Read moreAdvertisers block realistic portrayal of women seeking plastic surgery
A move by a group of UK plastic surgery clinics to improve the reputation of plastic surgery through more honest advertising is being blocked by magazines. The adverts used images of realistically sized women and were distributed to several online magazines. They featured a selection of photographs with close up images of women sporting problem [...]
Read moreAmanda Bynes ‘posts’ nose job on Twitter
Proving the younger generation have fewer qualms over sharing their plastic surgery stories, American child star Amanda Bynes admitted her own rhinoplasty in the most thoroughly modern way – via Twitter. The actress, now 27, decided to publicise her nose job so that the media would use recent photographs instead of older ones as she [...]
Read morePatient Co-ordinator Opportunity at Aurora
Do you have good general office experience? Are you interested in the aesthetic industry? Aurora Clinics are now seeking a full-time customer facing Patient Co-ordinator to work within our well established and popular private cosmetic group. This is a key administration role joining a small, close-knit team at our Gatehouse Clinic in Northampton. About you [...]
Read moreAngelina Jolie writes sensitive piece on double mastectomy and breast reconstruction
Angelie Jolie – global superstar, partner of Brad Pitt and mother to six children, has made the brave step to make public her decision to undertake a double mastectomy following the discovery that she carries the BRCA1 gene. The gene makes hereditary breast and ovarian cancer significantly more likely, and as her own mother passed [...]
Read moreNon-medic charged with administering medical care to plastic surgery patient
An American plastic surgery clinic’s office manager has been charged with practicing medicine without a proper licence. Christine Patterson, sister of one of the clinic’s surgeons, assumed the role of after care provider that should instead have been taken by a qualified professional. The patient at the receiving end of the illegal treatment had undergone [...]
Read moreReality TV show ‘The Valleys’ mirrors other reality show trends
There’s a new reality TV series on our screens and this time the girls are brasher, there’s even more nudity and they get even more dressed up than those in The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) and Newcastle’s Geordie Shore. The Valleys is a reality show that brings young men and women from the Welsh [...]
Read moreNew Patient Co-ordinator Opportunity at Aurora Clinics
Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge? Do you have an interest in plastic and cosmetic surgery? About the Role We are now seeking a dynamic, customer-facing Patient Co-ordinator to join the team at Aurora Clinics, a well-established and popular private cosmetic group with clinics across the UK. This is a key administration role [...]
Read moreReality TV star fixes previous boob job and increases cup size
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has revealed the reason behind her latest boob job to Now magazine, citing weight loss and the resulting impact it had on her original implants. The reality star, now 21, had her first boob job at 18. Since then she has lost two stone in weight and the result of [...]
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