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#body-image
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Wellness

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'A lot of my friends have had gastric sleeves. They're on Ozempic. They've had their face done, their arse done. If you look at the more educated woman, it's very different - it looks like wellness'

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Wellness

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'A lot of my friends have had gastric sleeves. They're on Ozempic. They've had their face done, their arse done. If you look at the more educated woman, it's very different - it looks like wellness'

#looksmaxxing
Social media marketing
fromBustle
1 week ago

The Men Optimizing Their Faces - And Judging Yours

Looksmaxxing promotes extreme body image ideals, leading to toxic behaviors and attitudes towards self-worth and attraction.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

Young men increasingly engage in 'looksmaxxing'—intensive physical and cosmetic routines—believing improved appearance will transform their lives and social status.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | NYC women drop $100K on risky gland-shaving surgery, transforming into younger, 'more snatched' bombshells

Elle Rabinowitz underwent extensive cosmetic surgery, including a deep plane neck lift, to combat aging and improve her appearance for video calls.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

C-suite execs are paying surgeons big money to look fresh-faced, approachable, and less irritable

C-suite clients are getting treatments to age themselves down, with a focus on looking energetic, young, and full of vitality. Plastic surgeons report a significant increase in demand for facial procedures among executives.
Healthcare
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From fat transplants to LED mittens: how the fear of old lady hands' mobilised the beauty industry

Hands reveal age and condition, often contrasting with facial appearance, leading to increased focus on hand care.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

The stars were unhappy with their photos from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, it was reported after the event. The problem was the harsh lighting, the problem was the grey carpet and the grey-to-mouse coloured backdrop, the problem was the heat that broke many of the stars out in a sweat.
Television
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Injectable peptides are touted online as a glow up potion'. Here's why experts warn against unapproved use | Antiviral

Injectable peptides, unapproved for human use, are being sold online despite expert warnings about their potential dangers and variable effects.
Typography
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

They Don't Have Lip Filler, They Just Have Lip Filler Accent | Defector

Lip Filler Accent is a speech phenomenon where individuals mimic the speech patterns associated with cosmetic lip fillers, regardless of actual cosmetic procedures.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Everyone's talking about: Barbie Botox - but will it give me a doll-like neck?

Barbie Botox, also referred to as Traptox, has become a sensation on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, where it has garnered millions of views over the last three years.
Social media marketing
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

I traveled from the US to South Korea to get a facelift at 34. It boosted my confidence.

Mathilde Turco opted for a mini-facelift in Seoul to address facial sagging and enhance her appearance as a content creator and sales professional.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I told Michael Jackson, Irish women need my cosmetic products more than you' - cosmetic surgeon says star pocketed items from his D4 clinic

Michael Jackson, during his visit to my clinic, took away between 20 and 30 high-value products, each costing up to €500. It was quite a sight.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

You go in bald and walk out with the best hair you've ever had': the remarkable return of the toupee

Toupees originated in the 18th century, with the name developing from the French toupet, meaning tuft of hair. They became particularly prominent in the mid-20th century, with Time magazine estimating that more than 2.5 million men across the US were wearing toupees by 1970.
Fashion & style
#involuntary-manslaughter
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
Miami

Florida Woman Convicted In Case of Botched Butt Injections That Killed Kim Kardashian Lookalike Model

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
Miami

Florida Woman Convicted In Case of Botched Butt Injections That Killed Kim Kardashian Lookalike Model

fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

The New York Facialists You Need on Speed Dial

Elizabeth Grace Hand at Ställe Studios offers a dreamy environment and tailors facials to each client, blending medical-grade techniques with a personable approach that results in a coveted 'It girl glow'.
Wellness
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Supported My Wife In Doing Something Drastic to Her Beautiful Breasts. I'm Starting to See I Was Wrong.

Support for a partner's body modification can lead to personal challenges, but it's essential to adapt and find solutions together.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Vaginal estrogen as a face filler? I think not': Experts critique the new skincare trend

Vaginal estrogen cream is being used off-label for facial skin benefits, but safety and efficacy are not proven.
Healthcare
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Planned Parenthood Is Entering Its Botox Era?

Planned Parenthood clinics are offering Botox injections to maintain operations after significant Medicaid funding cuts.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery / Studio Collective

The new flagship of Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery redefines healthcare interiors by integrating boutique hospitality design, moving away from traditional clinical aesthetics.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

The facelift is going mainstream, and Denise Richards is proof

"This is something that I want to do for me. I'm not trying to change the way I look. I'm just trying to put things back. There's a little difference, in my opinion."
Social media marketing
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Botox between client calls is the new coffee break

Workplace Botox parties are increasingly popular among real estate agents and other client-facing professionals, reflecting a growing acceptance of aesthetic treatments.
#cosmetic-injectables
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Would you use cadaver fat for a boob job or butt lift? Some people already do

Cadaver fat is legally harvested from organ donors for cosmetic procedures, raising ethical concerns about its use in beauty treatments.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Would you use cadaver fat for a boob job or butt lift? Some people already do

Cadaver fat is legally harvested from organ donors for cosmetic procedures, raising ethical concerns about its use in beauty treatments.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Understanding Body Contouring: Tummy Tuck and Liposuction After Weight Changes

Tummy tuck and liposuction are surgical body contouring procedures that address different anatomical concerns when diet and exercise cannot correct loose skin, fat deposits, or weakened abdominal muscles after significant weight changes.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I've Struggled With Acne Nearly My Entire Life. It's Taught Me a Valuable Lesson.

Physical appearance struggles teach profound lessons about inner beauty, kindness, and the true measure of human worth beyond superficial qualities.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hollywood's idea of beauty once meant polished and slim, not altered and gaunt. This new look is unsettling | Brigid Delaney

Hollywood's beauty standard has shifted from aspirational optimization to concerning extremes, generating public alienation rather than admiration toward dramatically altered celebrities.
Medicine
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks ago

How to Achieve Expression-Friendly Anti-Aging

Clients are shifting towards long-term skin health and natural results rather than quick fixes with dermal fillers.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Harley Street doctors raise alarm over rise in 'hotdesking' tweakment pop-ups

Patients automatically trust practitioners of Harley Street and assume they will provide high quality surgery. In reality, many of the practitioners with Harley Street stamped on their business cards are no more than medical imposters.
Healthcare
Medicine
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Why Is Hollywood Reportedly Hooked on Peptide Injections?

Peptides are gaining popularity in skincare and wellness for their potential benefits in skin health and longevity.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've spent $33,000 on cosmetic procedures at 65. It's been life-changing for my career and confidence.

I'm 65, so I'm not pretending I'm young, but I felt there were things about my face - the bags under my eyes, the skin under my chin, the wrinkles - that were making me look older than I actually felt. I'm very busy. I have a lot of energy. I work out, I'm into health, and I'm very active. What I was seeing in the mirror didn't match how I felt inside.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Nose jobs in Korea and dentistry in Bangkok: Medical tourism is luring Americans abroad

It's just so convenient and so easy and so affordable. It surprises me that more people don't do it. In Asia, it's way cheaper, the quality of care is always good, and there are so many options to choose from. Whereas when you book things in the US, not only do you pay more money for it - even when you have insurance - but also it can take months to get in.
Travel
#brazilian-butt-lift
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs

Currently there is no regulation over who can provide procedures that do not involve incisions. The committee said this had created a "wild west" market with procedures, including liquid breast enlargements, reportedly being done in Airbnbs, hotels rooms, garden sheds and public toilets. In early 2024, Sasha Dean, from Bedfordshire, was left in a coma after receiving a liquid BBL.
Public health
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Opening your own aesthetic clinic in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London aesthetics businesses require competitive market understanding, professional training from accredited institutions, strategic location selection, and strict compliance with UK regulatory requirements including CQC registration and professional insurance.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Med spas unmasked: Do you really know what's in that needle or IV drip?

Federal regulators have issued warnings that unapproved exosomes could leave customers with severe skin infections. As procedures like exosome therapy become more popular, they draw attention to the potential threat to consumer health posed in some Florida med spas. In their rush to obtain the newest, buzziest treatments, customers may be injected with unapproved, mislabeled or even outright toxic substances.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Plastic surgeon association defies other medical associations by opposing trans health care - LGBTQ Nation

Administration health officials praised a statement released Tuesday by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) that advises against conducting "gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery" on people under the age of 19, even though such procedures are rarely conducted on minors. The ASPS based its statement on two recent reports from the U.K. and the U.S. that were widely criticized by transgender healthcare advocates as being biased.
LGBT
#gender-affirming-care
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments

Consultant dermatologist Dr Aiza Jamil says facial puffiness is usually caused by fluid retention and common triggers include high salt and alcohol intake, allergies and lack of sleep. Dr Tina Tian, also a consultant dermatologist explains most viral hacks fall into three categories - cold exposure, massage and temporary tightening effects. They can "genuinely reduce visible swelling and provide relief but the key word is temporary - they won't permanently change facial structure".
Gadgets
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Unlicensed woman indicted for performing BBL in Sheepshead Bay salon

An unlicensed practitioner performed a Brazilian butt lift in Brooklyn, causing a life-threatening infection and severe injuries; she was indicted on multiple criminal charges.
Mental health
fromBustle
2 months ago

My Acne Gave Me "Skinpostor Syndrome"

Living with persistent acne creates daily anxiety, shapes personal and professional decisions, and imposes significant emotional and financial burdens.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I've got mates dropping 10k a year' - how much are Irish women spending on aesthetic treatments?

Demand for beauty treatments is soaring. The global aesthetics market is projected to reach €22.9bn by 2028, according to analytics company Clarivate, driven by the development of more natural-looking results and the influence of social media. But how much are Irish women actually spending on such treatments? "It's very hard to find statistics, because they're all private enterprises, so they don't need to release them," says Liz Dwyer (@lizdwyerbeauty), co-founder of the Future Beauty and Health Show, which returns to the RDS on March 21-22 with a line-up of Irish and international experts in aesthetics and longevity.
Health
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

"Going Natural" in the Age of Facial Optimization

I am familiar with this feeling. Breadcrumb trails of heat lead to pain that's called minor, pressure that's called surprising. Rooms like this-the salon where my scalp scalds as my curls burn away or the aesthetician's office where I lie as vulnerable as I might in a hospital bed-are drenched in anxiety's musk, scented with antibacterial spray. The women who leave me their warmth are like older sisters, evidence files, guinea pigs, role models, comrades, and competition.
Social media marketing
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Beloved Actor's Face Is Now Unrecognizable. But It's Us Who Should Be Looking in the Mirror.

Jim Carrey's altered appearance at the César Awards sparked conspiracy theories about clones and impersonators, reflecting modern celebrity culture's obsession with cosmetic procedures and internet misinformation.
Fashion & style
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's the Year of the Butt Crack. There's Something Kind of Strange Happening With Mine. I'm Not Alone.

A pilonidal cyst removal left an asymmetric scar and shifted buttock anatomy, prompting body-image concerns amid 2026 fashion trends exposing the top of the butt.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Elevate your beauty routine with must-have essentials from ABC Secret Savings

Wavytalk: Hair Tools Create salon-quality hairstyles at home with one tool. Wavytalk's Curlmaker rotating curling iron comes with three interchangeable barrels, so you can make tight ringlets, loose waves, and more. The award-winning Blowout Express combines a brush and curler. Its fast, dual-heat design saves time and smart technology adds shine for a smooth, frizz-free look. Silk'n: Hair Removal Devices Remove hair at home easily and comfortably.
Gadgets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to watch: Beautiful people keep blowing up in Beauty'

Like those, it scours our culture's incessant preoccupation with physical beauty, both the lusting for it and the lengths we will go to get and keep it. But The Beauty possess a mind of its own as it expounds on rich themes that Murphy's been interested in, mixing humor with black humor while he comments on sinfully glamorous lifestyles and the dark side of human nature and desire.
Television
Public health
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Unlicensed woman indicted for performing illegal cosmetic surgery that nearly killed patient in Brooklyn

Unlicensed Brooklyn woman allegedly performed a dangerous Brazilian butt lift at a salon, causing a life-threatening infection and facing multiple criminal charges.
fromBustle
2 months ago

I Got Invisalign. I Didn't Expect A Total Face Glow-Up.

One night about four months ago, I was doing my evening skin care routine and noticed a change in my face so subtle, it could have been an illusion. My jawline appeared more sculpted, my face more symmetrical than usual. I leaned toward my mirror to get a closer look and scanned the contents of my vanity, wondering which product in my regimen could be credited with this sudden glow-up - and, to my confusion, found none.
Health
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Botox at Planned Parenthood? Some CA clinics expand services to include aesthetics

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is expanding into aesthetic services like Botox and IV hydration to diversify revenue streams amid federal budget cuts and a $100 million shortfall.
Medicine
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Plastic Surgeons Say These Are The Cosmetic Procedures Men Are Getting The Most

Men increasingly pursue plastic surgery openly, seeking aesthetic procedures for personal confidence and professional competitiveness amid a stronger appearance-focused culture.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Surgeon apologizes for his silence as young as 13 undergo gender reassignment surgeries at NYC hospital

"As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up, and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this," Dr. Ira Savetsky said Thursday on "Fox & Friends." His expression of regret comes just days after the Manhattan hospital pulled the plug on its youth transgender treatment program after the Trump administration threatened to pull federal funding over the controversial medical care.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

North West's finger piercing: An extravagance experts strongly advise against

West is figuring out her style as any tween would and should—and in front of the entire world, no less. That includes experimenting with beauty and fashion looks and, yes, piercings (with her parents' permission, of course). I'm sure getting cyberbullied by the entire world is doing far more damage than a little ring on her finger, so please, have some compassion.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The Truth About Face Fillers for Men

Modern filler techniques restore subtle facial support and structure, producing natural aging outcomes without obvious overfilling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Goodbye, breast implants: why I went back to having a flat chest

For 22 years, I ran around with small bags of saline water on my chest a fact I shared with only a handful of close friends. I felt ashamed of having chosen artificial enhancement. I'm an outdoorsy mountain runner. At 56, I want to model ageing naturally, but having breast implants ran counter to that. Now they are gone, thanks to explant surgery implant removal without replacement.
Medicine
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I paid $5,000 for a lower blepharoplasty. Recovery wasn't painful at 55, and people say I look better rested.

John Fleming had a lower blepharoplasty to remove excess fat and skin, resulting in a fresher facial appearance and increased confidence.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Stem cell beauty treatments - what do they involve and do they work?

'Stem cell-based' treatments and just the latest aesthetic treatment marketed to those seeking to maintain or obtain youthful skin, but what exactly is involved and what's the evidence that they work It's hard to keep track of the number of scientifically based beauty treatments on offer these days. Most are aimed at middle-aged females with disposable incomes, who are willing to splash large amounts of money on their skin to counter the effects of time.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

I'm 43 & My Eyelids Look Like Labias

I am not a vain person, per se, but watching your face slowly (OK, kinda freakishly rapidly) change will make even the most self-assured woman feel like crap. I'm 43 years old, a mom of two kids, and a busy, working person. And in the past, oh, six months, I've noticed that when I frown - or generally show any emotion with my face - my upper eyelids kinda look like... a vagina? Imagine a midly confusing Georgia O'Keeffe painting... on my face.
Medicine
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