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News : December 2006

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

Life-changing events lead to renewed interest in appearance Childbirth, significant weight loss and divorce trigger efforts to improve health, fitness and physical appearance for many women, a new study has found.Researchers at the National Women's Health...
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...
'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...
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...
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...
Lunchtime cosmetic surgery procedures rise Non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botox are becoming "more and more prevalent", a consumer advice group has observed.According to Looking Good BuyAssociation, the treatments are ideal for...
Breast sagging 'cannot be attributed to breastfeeding' Breastfeeding does not contribute to breast sagging, it has been revealed.A survey of 132 women who travelled to the UK to have a breast lift or augmentation between 1998 and 2006 found that there...
Consumer demand fuels new cosmetic surgery technology New technologies for cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures are becoming more exciting, an expert said at a recent session of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.According to...
Cosmetic surgeons prepare for Christmas treat rush Private clinics are likely to experience a rise in demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the run up to Christmas, experts have claimed.According to the British Association of Aesthetic...
More men opting for botox Botox treatment is clearly not just a female trend, as a growing number of men are turning to injections to iron out their fine lines and wrinkles, experts have revealed.According to cosmetic...
Investigation uncovers cowboy botox ad An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? has uncovered an illegal advertisement for botox parties posted on the internet by an ex-nurse.The investigation team contacted the ex-nurse after...
Hair restoration: Balding men 'have a really hard time' Men who are suffering from hair loss have a "really hard time", according to the charity Alopecia UK.Alopecia is a natural process of hair loss or thinning that affects around two thirds of men at...
Belly button makeover could be next trend Cosmetic surgeons are constantly developing new techniques to enhance patients' appearance and the latest craze set to take off is reported to be the belly button makeover.A growing number of people...
Desire to avoid 'feared self' behind cosmetic surgery Women who use creams, botox or cosmetic surgery in a bid to look younger do so primarily to avoid a 'feared self', experts have said.According to researchers from the University of Bath and Qatar...
Liposuction stem cells in breast surgery advance Doctors have succeeded in using stem cells taken from liposuctioned fat to reconstruct breasts damaged by the removal of cancerous tissue, it has emerged.Japanese experts have reported that the...
Study will evaluate dermal filler for acne scars A new study will look at the ability of a non-resorbable dermal filler called ArteFill to improve the appearance of acne scars, it has emerged.The filler is currently used to treat smile lines, but...
HIV figures shows need for contraception adivce This marks a slight fall since 2006, when 7,430 cases were reported, and this is being attributed to a drop in the number of infections due to heterosexual transmission in Africa.
Laser treatment provides long-term acne relief Long-term improvement of acne can be achieved using laser treatment, according to a new study. Researchers found that treatment with Smoothbeam laser treatment resulted in a 75 per cent reduction in...
UK's first same-day skin cancer testing clinic opens The Cadogan Clinic, a brand new clinic in London's exclusive Sloane Street is to become the first in the UK to offer same-day skin cancer testing.Anyone returning from holiday with concerns about a...
Study finds BOTOX could ease depression Only four per cent of young women are happy with their body and the majority would be prepared to have surgery to improve it, according to a new survey. The vast majority 79 per cent of women...

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