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Cosmetic surgery: latest treatments and news: March 2007

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in cosmetic surgery in the UK.

Bupa hospital to offer cosmetic surgery information evening A private hospital in Bushey is to host a free cosmetic surgery evening to help provide information to potential patients. The Bupa hospital is hoping that a special programme of seminars and talks...
Doctor gives advice on tummy-tucks Tummy-tucks are a popular form of plastic surgery that can define and shape loose skin around the belly button.Dr Mark Deutsch, cosmetic surgeon, explains that surgery will only achieve the desired...
Size 12 'perfect' for women Nearly half of the UK feels that a size 12 is the ideal dress size, according to research conducted by a weight loss surgery company. Surgicare's survey concluded that 45 per cent of the 2,000 people...
Breast enlargement linked to increased self esteem A new study has concluded that breast enlargement surgery could help to boost women's self esteem levels. Researchers at the University of Florida have concluded that cosmetic surgery could have the...
Laser liposuction 'next big thing' Laser liposuction is set to be the next big thing in fat-reducing procedures, plastic surgeons have claimed. The techniques used are minimally invasive, cause little or no bruising to surrounding...
Cosmetic surgery on the rise as prices fall Private hospitals are noticing an increase in the number of patients seeking cosmetic surgery operations as falling prices make procedures affordable for more people.Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn...
Big Apple tempts British cosmetic surgery patients Mention the term 'medical tourism' and the majority of people will immediately think of places such as Belgium, Poland and India, all of which have been keen to promote their image among patients...
Cosmetic surgery branches into eyebrows The latest cosmetic surgery craze to take hold is likely to be the eyebrow transplant, which is reportedly becoming popular among consumers.Eyebrows are probably the part of a woman's face that...
Research 'is key' to cosmetic surgery Almost 40 per cent of cosmetic-surgery patients would welcome more information about the side effects and possible complications before undergoing surgery, a survey reveals.Although 91 per cent of...