Selfies and the impact on plastic surgery
THERE’S no doubt we’re a generation that’s increasingly becoming selfie-obsessed. What’s the impact of selfies on the general perception of beauty, and in turn on...
Aesthetic
The Aesthetic category covers cosmetic, skincare and wellbeing topics alongside broader conversations about appearance, body image and self-care. It includes content on aesthetic procedures and routines, skin health, dermatological treatments and cultural perspectives on beauty and fashion, as well as posts that intersect with related health and lifestyle subjects.
Blood: Life Uncut
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at a new exhibition - ‘Blood: Life Uncut’ revealing the essential, expressive and visceral nature of blood at the Science...
The cost of scalp micropigmentation
IT’S a booming new practice in the hair loss industry - but what’s the real cost of so-called ‘scalp micropigmentation’ - otherwise known as scalp...
The impact of alopecia on women
The impact that alopecia is having on British women’s lives is huge. Knowing how common hair loss is and how important self-image is to most...
What’s in a smile?
What's in a smile? ‘Smiling uses between 12 and 26 different muscles in the face which pull the skin into a variety of furrow and...
The expanding scope of botulinum toxin
The scope of therapeutic applications of botulinum toxin has expanded far beyond the treatment of frown lines and crow's feet. Thirty years ago in 1987, a...
Paying the price for vanity?
Thousands of people undergo cosmetic procedures every year and are prepared to pay to improve their appearance or rejuvenate their looks. From laser epilation to...
Five reasons to drink more water
Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks. A shocking statistic when you consider that our love of sugary drinks...
Teens with acne at risk of self-harm
Despite acne being so common, there are still many misconceptions that surround it. Myths include that sufferers are dirty or don’t wash properly, that their...
Dentist’s Ten Commandments
Here's are a Dentist’s Ten Commandments from Dr Joe Oliver BDS LDSRCS:- Listening to a song or news item on the radio while brushing your...
