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Cosmetic surgery: latest treatments and news: October 2007

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

Majority of women 'would consider cosmetic surgery' The majority of women would consider having cosmetic surgery, a new survey has revealed.Research conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that 48 per cent of the women...
Reasons people have cosmetic surgery A person's level of body satisfaction does not appear to influence whether or not they decide to have cosmetic surgery, experts have said.A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery...
Britons borrow £1.4bn in loans for cosmetic surgery Britons are set to borrow £1.4 billion in loans this year in a bid to fund their desire for cosmetic surgery, financial experts have said.According to researchers at Abbey Loans, 918,000 Brits...
'No more stigma' attached to male cosmetic surgery The number of men opting to have cosmetic surgery is on the rise and there is no longer a stigma attached to undergoing procedures, according to one contented patient.Alan Duncan, a 37-year-old...
Medical tourism saves you thousands, but do your research The rapid growth of medical tourism has allowed Britons to save thousands of pounds on medical procedures. By travelling abroad for medical treatment, be it cosmetic surgery, dentistry or elective...
Increasing number of Britons going on a 'nip and tuck holiday' During 2006, more than 50,000 Brits travelled abroad for low cost medical treatments, with cosmetic surgery and dentistry at the top of most people's holiday itinerary, according to an independent...
Self regulation framework for non-cosmetic procedures The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) has revealed that it is in the process of setting up a self-regulatory scheme for providers of non-cosmetic procedures. Following an invitation...
The future of cosmetic surgery to be discussed Plastic surgeons will gather in Baltimore next month to discuss the evolving nature of the industry, it has been reported.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' (ASPS) annual meeting, which is...