In late August, a prominent British cosmetic surgeon opened an ethical debate by revealing that he had carried out cosmetic surgery on teenage girls who had experienced bullying by classmates.The common perception is that teenagers want cosmetic surgery to look like celebrities, but the ones he … [Read more...]
Celebrity Mothers and the Fury
Since when did having a baby become an "ugly" thing? And what about pregnancy itself? More and more celebrities are having their tales of pregnancy woe told, and the average mother may be buying it, and are beginning to see their bodies in the same light. Adding to this is the deluge of gossip … [Read more...]
Female Genital Procedure Outlawed in Australia
Some women worry about wrinkles, their breasts, and fat. Others worry about the way their vagina looks. As a result, these women go to cosmetic surgeons looking for "designer vaginas." However, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians, these procedures injure and … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery for the Youth: A Last Resort
Dr. Frederick Lukash, a New York cosmetic surgeon, is having trouble finding a publisher for his book called The Kindest Cut - Teenage Plastic Surgery: Reshaping the Body and Soul. It's basically what the title says it is. However, the reason the book is having so much trouble finding a publisher is … [Read more...]
Rhinoplasty Redux
While we're led to believe that people are lining up for cosmetic surgery across the world, the fact is that the percentage is still small. Celebrity fascination comes with the obligatory "did they or didn't they" question, answered by a panel of media savvy cosmetic surgeons who give their expert … [Read more...]
FFFame
Not that there is anything wrong with personal choice, but some may not know when to say, I've had enough. Take Sheyla Hershey for example. As a 28-year-old Brazilian model, she's done what few have done before: made it into the Brazilian version of the Guinness Book of World Records. How, we hear … [Read more...]
Advertising Thinness May Become a Crime in France
Due to the proliferation of websites that promote anorexia and bulimia, French legislators have proposed a bill that will punish magazines or websites with three years in prison and over $70,000 in fines if they continue to show the benefits of the disorders. Since 2000, over 400 sites promoting … [Read more...]
Can The Kids Still Dance?
First they came for the tattooing. Then they came for the body-piercing. Now, Queensland, Australia's authorities are pressing for a ban on giving teens' access to cosmetic surgery. While the bans on tattoos and body-piercing have been around for a while, there is no law against letting teens get … [Read more...]
Is the Condition an Addiction?
It's been said that repeat customers are the bedrock of a successfully run business. You get them in, and you get them to come back – again and again if you can. This works pretty well with retail companies and some restaurants. But what about cosmetic surgery? There are estimates that put the … [Read more...]
A Question of Ethics
Fury over the story of a five-year-old with Down's Syndrome who had several cosmetic surgical procedures to appear "normal" is gaining traction. The family of Georgia Bussey lives in the UK. Her parents have allowed three cosmetic surgeries to be performed on Georgia over her brief life. Critics … [Read more...]
