50 fascinating facts about cosmetic surgery
1. “Plastic” is derived from the Greek plasikos, meaning "to mold." The term “surgery" is derived from the Greek kheirourgos, from kheir - "hand" + ergon - "work."
2. The first recorded "nose job" is...
10 fascinating facts about the history of cosmetic surgery
We tend to think of aesthetic plastic surgery as a modern phenomenon, pioneered by the rich, famous and infamous, now enthusiastically embraced by "average" people worldwide. But it has its origins in the mists...
Rise of the ‘mummy makeover’
According to recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more and more mothers are turning to surgery to improve their bodies after childbirth.
Over the last ten years, procedures relating to...
The complete guide to cosmetic tattooing
Whether it is defined, well-groomed eyebrows, enhanced eye shape with eyeliner, or more youthful-looking lips with added colour, cosmetic tattooing can really enhance and beautify a woman's looks and transform self-confidence.
What is permanent makeup?
Permanent...
The bare facts about hair removal
What do you do about unwanted hair? I have to confess to a pick and mix approach: I wax my legs, shave my armpits and had my bikini line lasered years ago, with the occasional...
Lips on trend
We take a look at changes in lip fashion over the past century and investigate the trending lips of today.
Fashions change over time, and every decade since the beginning of the century has had...
Cosmetic dentistry: not just about aesthetics
Beautiful teeth can make a dramatic change to a person's appearance and can even negate the need for more invasive facial cosmetic procedures.
It's only been in recent years that dentistry has been highlighted in...
Stress less for the sake of your skin
Have you ever noticed how those maddening breakouts tend to coincide with your next important meeting or greatly anticipated social do? Although the toll of stress on heart health is widely acknowledged, those rushes...
All about anaesthetics
Anaesthetics have transformed modern surgery. Before anaesthetics came into general use 150 years ago, surgery was simply carried out as fast as possible.
The record for an amputation was 15 seconds, by Napoleon’s military...
The complete guide to facial surgery
The face, more than any other part of the body, defines an individual to the outside world. With age, the effects of gravity, sun damage and the stresses of everyday life become apparent and...
