cosmetic surgery
‘Skin Them Like in a Computer Game’: In 2024, Is Plastic Surgery OK?
That a surgeon or doctor’s work amounts to art is indispensable for PR. Is there more to it than glossy platitudes?
'SARM Goblins': The Young Men Hooked on Steroids
Increasing body pressure and reality TV have all been blamed for the staggering rise of performance-enhancing drugs in the UK.
The Complicated Ethics of Facetuning Your Friends
Is using the free app to retouch photos doing your mates a favour or sending them an upsetting message?
How Miami Became a Hot Spot for Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery
Healing from a BBL can take six to 12 months. A new industry—with little regulation—has sprung up to care for those pursuing an Instagrammable peach.
The ‘Zoom Effect’ – Why Cosmetic Procedures in the UK Are Surging
As lockdown looks set to lift, UK clinics are reporting an overwhelming spike in bookings for cosmetic enhancements.
DIY ‘Needle-Free’ Lip Fillers Are Still Injections—And Still Dangerous
The hyaluron pen is easy to buy, but medical professionals say that accessibility belies serious risks.
Are Those DIY Lip Filler Kits on TikTok Safe? We Asked a Plastic Surgeon
Instead of jabbing yourself with injection kits of dubious origin, try these safer at-home alternatives, from gloss to, uh, suction products.
Filler Will Make Us All 'Perfect'. You'll Just Need Lots, Everywhere
Everything I learned about the future of injectable filler at a major cosmetic treatment conference.
What Happens When Hair Transplants Go Wrong
A worrying number of hair transplant clinics are not registered with the Care Quality Commission. We spoke to some of the victims of their botched procedures.
Botox and Filler 'Parties' Are a Thing – Just Not in the Way You Think
At-home gatherings involving clients sloshed on booze and needles? They're around if you know where to look.
Revealed: Lip Fillers Are Being Offered to Children in the UK
Ninety percent of practitioners in London and Essex aren’t asking children their age before booking them in for lip fillers – and none required a child’s ID for a consultation.
The Stigmas Around Botox and Fillers for Black People Are Changing
The age-old saying 'Black don't crack' feels less relevant to a new generation of Black and brown folks who are embracing cosmetic procedures.