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One of Dubai's most senior cardiologists spoke out on Friday about the boom in local cosmetic surgery practices, warning patients to prepare in advance of potentially risky operations. Dr Klaus Kallmayer, from the German Heart Centre in Dubai Healthcare City, said more had to be done to warn patients about the dangers of the surgery so decisions were not taken lightly. An Emirati woman underwent laser liposuction surgery at a Dubai hospital in November, 2007 but at the end of the procedure, her heart stopped, cutting off the oxygen supply to the brain. Doctors resuscitated her but she had already slipped into a coma and died a few days later. And, where the licences of the plastic surgeon and other staff involved in this incident have been suspended, Dr Kallmayer believes more should be done to explain the dangers to potential patients. He said: "This was not a singular incident. In fact, damaging and even fatal outcomes of cosmetic surgery happen on a regular basis, with many...

Dr Leslie Cannold Does she or doesn't she? And why does she always lie? There's always a moment of truth. For me, it came a few weeks ago, on my return from the States. "You look wonderful!" an acquaintance gushed as we watched our sons tumble across the football field. "Rest and sunshine really suit you." Yeah, sort of. And the relaxers and fillers I had injected into various creases and furrows — courtesy of my generous father — helped, too. Not that I told her this. A rabbit in the headlights, I took the compliment and ran. But now it's bugging me. Look, I know that when it comes to such lies, I am far from alone. Gaze at the unlined features of many of the 40 and 50-year-old women in the schoolyard, at the gym, on the TV screen and among parliamentary hopefuls and members, and ask yourself this. Could they all be telling the truth about healthy diets and good genes? The obvious answer — "No" — prompts another question. Why the cone of ...

Recently, it has been reported that businesses offering facial plastic surgery, skin maintenance and breat augmentation are becoming more popular among the wealthy class. Through a survey local media DailyNK conducted that sought answers on the actual living conditions in the Northeast region of North Korea it was discovered that massage rooms, steam baths, beauty-related enterprises (plastic surgery, breast augmentation and skincare maintenance) are the main thriving businesses. Beauty-related businesses such as these prevail in relatively large-sized cities, such as Chongjin in North Hamkyung, Hamheung in South Hamkyung, and Wonsan in Kangwon. This trend seems to follow the up and coming wealthy class who have risen through doing business in North Korea. A cheerleader from North Korea for 2002 Pusan Asian Games had had a double eye-lid surgery Skin maintenance and plastic surgery which has caused a stir among the women in Shinuiju and Pyongyang have spread to inland countrysides wit...

It’s not always easy to determine – out of a seemingly endless and overwhelming array of choices – the right cosmetic enhancement choice for you, who should perform it, where it should be performed, or what specifically to look out for. As you explore the idea of a cosmetic procedure, here are some important issues to consider. 1. PLASTIC SURGEON: If you’re thinking about surgery, you need to consider a licensed, board certified plastic surgeon above all other practitioners. Most urban areas today have hundreds of plastic surgeons from which to choose, and you can be assured that these physicians have had years (not days or months) of rigorous surgical training specific to each procedure. 2. BOARD CERTIFICATION: You want to be sure that your surgeon is board certified. Plastic Surgery is one of the 24 medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Specialties (ABMS), and certification in the specialty requires extensive additional testing and review of surgical results.. If a ...