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“BIGGEST LOSER” DANNY CAHILL REVEALS NEW LOOK
Danny Cahill, winner of last year’s Biggest Loser (American reality TV show following contestants whose goal is to lose the greatest percentage of weight through diet and exercise), lost nearly 240 lbs to win! Danny started the show at 430 lbs and is now an astonishing 239 lbs lighter (or 55.58% lighter) – winning the Biggest Loser title at 191 lbs and also winning the prize of $250,000. This week, he reveals his new look and new body! He looks like a completely different person – much healthier and happier!
However, having lost so much weight, Danny was left with a lot of excess skin. Though he exercised regularly, the skin had been so stretched before with his weight gain, that his skin was not able to contract or return to normal. This excess skin is common for people who have lost more than 100 lbs.
Fortunately, Danny was offered cosmetic surgery to reduce excess skin on his chest (male breast reduction) and stomach (abdominoplasty). Sometimes arm reduction and/or thigh reduction is also considered, as excess skin on the arms and thighs is also common after significant weight loss.
To determine which is the best procedure(s) for you, please visit our procedure pages to find more information on your specific treatment and seek a consultation with an experienced and accredited Cosmetic Surgeon. SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants are leading Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who are members of BAAPS and/or BAPRAS. Government safety guidelines stress that your surgical consultation should ONLY be with a surgeon trained and on the specialist register. You should beware of 'free consultations' with advisors on commission who are not medically trained and cannot assess whether surgery can be performed safely. Download our free cosmetic surgery checklist to help you choose the right surgeon. |
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WOULD YOU ALLOW AND PAY FOR YOUR TEEN TO HAVE COSMETIC SURGERY?
Recent research by the Good Surgeon Guide revealed that 1 in 10 parents would pay for their teen (16 – 18 year old son or daughter) to have cosmetic surgery.
Of 1,132 parents surveyed, almost 1 in 10 or 8% answered ‘yes,’ with 19% of parents prepared to pay up to £10,000 for the procedure. 18% of parents would pay for their teenaged daughter or son to have liposuction and a further 24% would pay for a gastric band if their teen requested it.
The majority of parents (49%) would pay for their teenager to have cosmetic surgery to increase their confidence. A further 22% would pay for the surgery in the hopes that it would stop their teen from being ‘bullied’ due to their appearance.
When asked ‘How much would you be prepared to pay for your child’s cosmetic treatment?’ 19% agreed that £5,000 to £10,000 would be the limit while 4% of parents would be willing to pay between £10,000 and £20,000.
Despite increasing problems noted in the media from having cosmetic surgery abroad, 13% of those parents admitted that they would consider ‘going abroad’ for the procedure for their teen.
However, encouragingly, 66% of the parents surveyed would conduct extensive research before paying for their child to have a cosmetic surgery procedure and 48% of parents would use the internet for research.
Of the parents that wouldn’t pay for their teen to have a cosmetic treatment, 36% agreed that their teenager was simply ‘too young’ to have a procedure, 32% admitted it was the cost of the procedure and 26% were concerned about the ‘health risks’ involved.
With the demand for cosmetic surgery increasing, it is not surprising that younger women and men are becoming interested in cosmetic surgery, especially popular procedures such as breast enlargement, male breast reduction and liposuction and other procedures such as ear surgery, mole removal and inverted nipple correction.
At SaferCosmeticSurgery, we want to encourage everyone, including teenagers, to think long and hard about having a cosmetic surgery procedure, to do their research, to consider all options – too often in the media these days, cosmetic surgery is seen as an easy, quick fix – “everyone’s doing it” – but cosmetic surgery procedures can be risky and they may not be a solution to bullying or low self-esteem. If you or your teen are serious about having a cosmetic surgery procedure, have a consultation with a surgeon who is a member of BAAPS and/or BAPRAS, such as one of our SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants. |
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THIS MORNING INTERVIEW WITH LINDSEY EASEMAN, WHOSE PIP IMPLANT RUPTURED
Lindsey Easeman was interviewed for This Morning as she was delighted with her breast enlargement, however, 3 years later, she felt pain in her right breast and then discovered a lump the size of a small ball in her underarm area - the result of her PIP implant rupturing and silicone leaking into her lymph gland.
At the time, she didn’t know that her implant had ruptured, as she often had pain in her right side as a result of her job as a beautician, and she’d had a baby as well, so the size of her breasts had changed. However, she read an article in the paper about other women who’d had breast implants that were rupturing and she thought she should get hers checked. She had an ultrasound and this confirmed the rupture of one of her implants. Unfortunately, the NHS would only remove the implants, but they wouldn’t replace them. So Lindsey decided to take out another loan to cover the cost of removing and replacing the implants.
Since March 2010, the marketing and use of PIP implants (breast implants filled with silicone based gel manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese company) has been suspended by Afssaps (Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Produits de Sante – the French Health Products Safety Agency). Several tests have confirmed that these PIP implants do rupture at a higher rate than usual, and though they are not toxic, they do seem to have an irritational effect on breast tissue.
An estimated 50,000 British women have these PIP implants, as these implants were very popular with the commercial sector (e.g. the cosmetic surgery groups that you see heavily advertising) - if you’re not sure if you have PIP implants or not, we recommend that you should speak to your implanting surgeon to find out and also have an ultrasound to see if they are still intact.
We are pleased to confirm that SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants do not use PIP implants. For the latest news on PIP implants, visit SaferCosmeticSurgery.co.uk and see www.afssaps.fr for more information about PIP implants and test results. |
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THE MIAMI THONG LIFT
At the annual British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) conference a Miami based plastic surgeon presented his latest technique in buttock cosmetic surgery – The Miami Thong Lift.
Generally, bottom reshaping procedures involve implants similar to those used for breast augmentation.
There are pros and cons to consider for all of the procedures. Buttock implants are a permanent treatment for buttock reshaping and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, however, this procedure is not always the most suitable treatment for a natural aesthetic result.
The Miami Thong Lift involves liposuction of fat from the thighs or stomach. The fat is then purified and injected into the layers of muscle in the buttocks. The procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic and can take a few hours to complete.
At present, small areas of fat transfer to the buttock have been performed in the UK. It has been reported that all forms of buttock reshaping procedures are on the rise and becoming very popular with women aiming for a J-Lo appearance.
With any form of fat transfer some of the fat once injected will be absorbed by the body, in some cases this can result in asymmetry – not ideal for the buttocks!
As with all surgery there are risks that should be considered before going ahead with treatment. If you are considering any form of cosmetic procedure from Botox and dermal fillers to breast or facial cosmetic surgery, we recommend you discuss your concerns with an accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon such as the consultants who are members of SaferCosmeticSurgery, who are full members of either BAAPS and/or BAPRAS, in order to find out if you are a suitable candidate for surgery and make an informed decision. |
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ANITA HAZARI TALKS TO BBC SOUTH EAST ABOUT THE LATEST BREAST RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE
SaferCosmeticSurgery consultant, Ms Anita Hazari, talks to the BBC South East, as she has performed the South East’s first breast reconstruction using thigh tissue (TUG flap).
Breast reconstruction usually involves using skin and tissue from the stomach, back or buttock to rebuild a new breast for women following mastectomy surgery; it is a complex operation with a lengthy recovery period. Mastectomy surgery involves removing the entire breast as part of treatment for breast cancer. It can leave unbearable scars both physically and mentally, however, breast reconstruction offers the patient a new natural looking breast.
The advanced technique recently performed by Anita Hazari, involves removing a half moon shape of soft fatty flesh from the patient’s inner thigh. Tissue from this area can be easily reshaped to form a breast.
The tissue from the inner thigh looks and feels more realistic and a darker pigmented area can be used to reconstruct a nipple without the need for secondary surgery. Breast implants are frequently offered to mastectomy patients as a reconstructive procedure. Each patient is different and for some women this is the best option in order to achieve a natural aesthetic result, however, implants commonly have a life span of 10 to 15 years. By using the patients own tissue from the thigh, buttock, back or stomach it is a reconstruction for life and generally there is no need further surgery.
Breast reconstruction is available on the NHS to anyone who has had a mastectomy. As with all surgery there are risks and the complications should be discussed comprehensively with an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon to help you make an informed decision. Please contact our SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants who are all experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, if you have any questions about breast reconstruction surgery or indeed about breast enlargement, reduction or uplifts. |
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LATEST PIP IMPLANT TEST RESULTS & AFSSAPS RECOMMENDATIONS
London, 30 Sept 2010 – Following the suspension of the marketing and use of PIP implants (breast implants filled with silicone based gel manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese company) by Afssaps (Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Produits de Sante – the French Health Products Safety Agency) in March 2010, several tests have confirmed that:
1) The rupture rate of these PIP implants is far higher (a high rate of rupture at 5 years) than average. “The test for elongation until rupture is not in accordance with the standards. This result demonstrates the fragility of the PIP gel-filled shells and corroborates the findings of a vigilance enquiry, which revealed a failure rate higher than average.”
2) The actual PIP filling gel is different from what was actually declared in the design and manufacturing file of the PIP implants. “It is a gel obtained from raw materials of the silicone family, but it does not reach the level of quality required for a silicone gel dedicated to breast implants.”
3) There can be an irritational effect from the gel upon contact with breast tissue. “The results of the intradermal irritation test show an irritant behaviour of PIP gel that is not found on other silicone gels of other breast implants and nor the one described in the technical file for the placing on the market. The contact of the gel with the tissues can be caused by a rupture of the shell or by leakage of the gel through the shell. This can lead to inflammatory reactions in some patients, because of irritant character of this gel.”
4) Further tests are required to determine a possible genotoxic effect – “the final conclusions of Afssaps may be made in early 2011.”
These latest findings demonstrate how important it is to discuss with your surgeon not only the desired results of your breast enlargement, but the quality of the implants used. Too often, women are concerned with the end result and do not research thoroughly about the quality of the implants used or the aftercare provided. SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants use high quality breast implants from manufacturers such as Allergan, Mentor and Nagor – who all complete rigorous testing on their products. SaferCosmeticSurgery consultants do not use PIP implants, though these cheaper PIP implants have been used by many of the national cosmetic surgery chains.
Going forward, Afssaps recommend that:
1) “Any person with PIP implants undergoes a clinical examination completed with an ultrasound scan dated less than 6 months.”
2) “That any rupture or suspected rupture of a prosthesis leads to its explantation, as well as that of the second prosthesis.”
If you do not know if you have PIP implants or not, contact your surgeon who will be able to advise you. In line with the Afssaps recommendations, SaferCosmeticSurgery agree that anyone with PIP implants should have an examination with ultrasound to determine if there is any rupture or suspected rupture, in which case you should consider having your PIP implants removed and replaced with implants from Allergan, Mentor or Nagor.
See www.afssaps.fr for more information about PIP implants and test results. For the latest news on PIP implants, visit SaferCosmeticSurgery.co.uk |
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HALF OF THE DAILY MAIL'S TOP TEN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION SURGEONS ARE MEMBERS OF SAFERCOSMETICSURGERY.CO.UK
The Daly Mail asked 50 leading surgeons across the UK to nominate a colleague whom they would recommend for breast reconstruction surgery.
We are proud to report that five out of the top ten are members of SaferCosmeticSurgery:
- Mr Adam Searle, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, London
- Mr Paul Harris, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, London
For breast cancer patients of course the main priority is to remove the cancer – this procedure is called a mastectomy. However, the result of loosing a breast is life changing and can leave a woman feeling mutilated. Plastic and reconstructive surgeons play a huge part in a patient’s recovery following breast cancer treatment. Their role is to rebuild a new breast following a mastectomy using a wide range of techniques, including the most challenging micro surgery, where fat is used from other parts of the body to sculpt the new breast.
Depending on the patient’s treatment generally there are two options for breast reconstruction procedures; either the patient undergoes an immediate reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy procedure. Alternatively, some surgeons may recommend a mastectomy with a delayed reconstruction as radiotherapy can interrupt the healing of the reconstruction.
All of the members of SaferCosmeticSurgery have extensive knowledge and experience with breast reconstructive surgery. If you would like to discuss your options with a local specialist please visit our Find a Surgeon page and we will be happy to arrange a consultation for you. |
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LATEST RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT ONLY 1/3 OF BRITISH ADULTS FEEL THEY DO NOT NEED COSMETIC SURGERY
Research from Mintel indicates that despite the recession, the use of non surgical treatments such as Botox and fillers has grown from 950,000 in 2008 to 1.1 million in 2009. Non-surgical treatments are estimated to account for 92% of all cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the UK.
1.3 million cosmetic procedures were carried out over the past year in Britain and it has been predicted there will be a further rise in cosmetic treatments by 2015. 19 million adults (48%) have claimed they would like to have some form of cosmetic procedure in the future.
Views on cosmetic surgery have become less taboo in recent years with both men and women opting for the surgeon’s scalpel. This is reflected in the Mintel figures, which saw a rise of almost 9% between 2008 and 2010 in surgical cosmetic procedures. It appears that cost is still an issue for over half (58%) of British adults, who have not yet had any cosmetic surgery due to the expense of the procedures.
Almost four million adults (20%) claimed they would undergo cosmetic surgery to turn back the aging clock and almost 1 million adults have already or would proceed with treatment to help their career.
In the UK breast augmentation continues to be the most common surgical procedure accounting for 25% of all cosmetic procedures carried out.
15% of cosmetic procedures are Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) closely followed by Neck/Facelift reaching 13%. The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure counts for 11% of all procedures, Liposuction is carried out as 10% of surgical procedures with rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), Otoplasty (ear correction) and Brow lifts make up the remainder of procedures.
We all realise that self esteem plays a big part in the decision to commit to surgery, but it has been found that almost one in five single people (18%) would like to have four or more cosmetic surgery treatments, compared to less than one in seven amongst adults who are in a relationship. More than half of single adults in the UK who have had or want surgery would do so because they are self-conscious about their look, compared to less than four in ten who have a partner. |
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