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Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest treatments available in private hospitals and cosmetic surgery clinics, and developments in the cosmetic surgery sector.

Choosing a cosmetic dentist
Men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 are particularly likely to approve of cosmetic surgery , new figures show. A study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Asaps) found that...
Cosmetic surgery
The latest survey of attitudes towards cosmetic surgery  suggests that nearly half of Britons would consider going under the knife in the name of beauty. Research from Mintel found that 44 per...
Latvia - doctor money in pocket
Spending on cosmetic surgery nearly hit the £500 million mark in 2006, new figures show. The amount is four times that spent in 2001 and more than treble the amount paid for cosmetic surgery in...
liposuction is safe
The number of people undergoing liposuction is likely to rise as the procedure becomes less invasive and more effective, an expert has claimed. The assertion centres around a new procedure that is...
Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgeons  are starting to use a new generation of laser that goes deeper into the skin than standard lasers, reducing wrinkles and tightening the skin. The carbon dioxide-based...
Botox injection
Botox is the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure but there are a number of alternatives, a facial cosmetic surgeon has revealed. Many consumers are keen to find alternative treatments for...
liposuction is safe
A new laser liposuction  procedure is now available in the UK after the successful completion of trials in Kent. Laser Lipo is being offered at the Heath House Clinic in Kent and is designed to...
young man
British men are increasingly indulging in beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance, an expert has said. According to consultant surgeon Brian Newman, there has been a major...
I care for my body - closeup of face of reclining
Chemical peels that use alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are effective at treating mild to moderate facial acne researchers have found. Experts at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine...
Surgeons back smaller breast reductions
Young people in Spain are increasingly opting to undergo cosmetic surgery , reports suggest. One of the nation's daily newspapers, El Pais, reveals that around 400,000 Spanish people have cosmetic...
obese man
New figures reveal that record numbers of men are undergoing breast reduction surgery  in order to improve their physical appearance and boost their self-confidence. Data published by the British...
Surgeons back smaller breast reductions
People getting cosmetic surgeries in the UK have been on the rise since last year by 12 per cent, while breast implant surgery  remained the most popular option, according to the British...
Breast Enlargement: How Big Should You Go?
Silicone gel implants have become the most popular choice for women undergoing breast enlargement surgery, surgeons have revealed. Medics at the Plastic Surgery Centre of the South in Atlanta claim...
It takes time to adjust to cosmetic surgery
A new study has revealed that the majority of cosmetic surgery patients take up to six months to feel comfortable with their new appearance. Research published by the Harley Medical Group suggests...
Thread vein surgery
Many women put up with unsightly thread veins and rosacea  without realising that there is a simple way to treat them. According to consultant surgeon Brian Newman, who operates clinics in Harley...
Patients want celebrity cosmetic surgery
Clients in Beverly Hills are increasingly going to cosmetic surgery  clinics and asking for facial features they admire on celebrities, it has been reported. A new survey published by the Beverly...
hips
A new type of cosmetic surgery is due to be launched in the UK which uses cells taken from a patient's hips to rejuvenate their face. Surgeons remove fat from the hip area using liposuction and remove...
Dividing lip augmentation zones may improve plumpi
Experts have found that by dividing the lips into separate zones, they may be able to further improve patients' satisfaction with the procedure. Lip augmentation is a particularly popular non-surgical...
Estonia - stethoscope on case of money
One third of people who have cosmetic surgery  pay for it with money they have saved up specifically for that purpose, new research suggests. A poll conducted on behalf of private health firm the...
Cosmetic surgery 'ear jobs' in demand
There has been an increase in the number of people seeking cosmetic surgery  on their ears in the US, it has been revealed. The trend, which is likely to quickly make its way over the pond to the...