Beauty

The beauty industry is of course an enormous worldwide powerhouse, but where did makeup, hair products and beauty regimes come from?  Why do we spend hours in front of mirrors before venturing out? It certainly isn’t evolution, it is of course adaptation within our social environment. For example, in ancient times, thin people may be seen as unattractive and even sickly. In England and much of th[...]

We all need to feel good about ourselves and aside from the obvious family, friends and general wellbeing, looking good tends to make us feel good.  We generally are concerned with at our hair, our body shape, complexion and of course on a more granular level, our eyes, our makeup and skin colour etc. When back from a holiday abroad and showing off fresh and bronzed skin, there tends to be a confid[...]

In recent years, this acid vinegar has emerged as a versatile solution for younger and healthier skin. Our skin is the barrier between our environment and the internal functioning of our body. So it is common for it to be seriously damaged by factors such as prolonged exposure to sunlight (UV rays), dryness, cuts, tobacco, alcohol, malnutrition and natural aging. All of the above can leave sequelae suc[...]

Abdominoplasty as referred to by doctors or tummy tuck as you may commonly know it helps to flatten your belly by removing the extra fat and skin and tighten your abs. Having this major surgery can be a big relief if you have been struggling with a bulging tummy for a while. A bulging belly disorients not only your body's appearance but also your self-esteem. The anticipation of having a new better loo[...]

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct the nose. One example for its need would be individuals with a “saddle-back” nose, where the bridge of the nose has collapsed. The procedure may occasionally require additional adjustments to achieve the desired outcome. This is where bone grafting comes into effect. Bone grafting requires a small segment of bone removed from part of the body[...]

Plastic surgery has the potential to transform lives by correcting abnormalities that cause functional concerns or cosmetic defects. Surgical techniques can be employed to reshape, realign and fine-tune anatomical anomalies. Some people have admitted to avoiding certain hairstyles due to unusually large or protruding ears. One example of this would be allowing the hair to grow very long to cover the ea[...]