Cosmetic surgery is hot in Spain - so hot, in fact, that the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the country outnumbers any other country in Europe. It’s a billion dollar industry.

There are an estimated 400,000 cosmetic procedures performed every year, with most performed on women. The usual treatments of breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tucks are the most popular. Facial surgery, including rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty round out the top treatments.

It’s so popular that even the Crown Princess Letizia had a nose job.

Summer’s over, you’ve graduated and it’s time to get a job. But with that tattoo on your arm for the world to see, it could affect your chances of getting that job you’ve applied for.

Survey after survey has proven that tattoos do generally hinder one’s ability to get a job. While this may not be true for some jobs, like working in a tattoo parlour or even at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic, the majority of employers of white collar jobs still carry a more traditional mindset and find visible tattoos a turnoff.

So, it’s your choice. To have food on the table and a roof over your head, you can wear long sleeves even in the sweltering heat of the summer, or just get your tattoo removed with laser tattoo removal.

In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, Botox was found to improve a person’s dating success by positively affecting their first impression.

The study involved taking before and after photographs of participants, which were then randomly divided into books. Each book contained only one of either the before or after photo of the participants. A survey was taken to rate first impressions of a participant in each photo.

Evaluators also gave higher marks to those who received Botox injections in the areas of attractiveness and athletic success, however financial and relationship success were not affected.

Today’s silicone implants, also known as cohesive gel implants, are much more durable than ones made in prior decades, with filling that does not “leak” in the event of rupture. They are safe, which is why Health Canada approved them for public use in the fall of 2006 for breast augmentation.

Since its approval, an expert advisory panel formed by Health Canada continues to monitor their safety and effectiveness to protect the public. Manufacturers of  breast implants are required to submit a report on a yearly basis regarding the implants they produce, along with reports from healthcare professionals on their use.

Thus far, silicone implants are still perceived favourably by many physicians who perform breast augmentation because of their feel, which mimics natural breast tissue better than saline filled implants.

TCC’s Dr. Behnaz Yazdanfar has performed hundreds of breast augmentation procedures using cohesive gel implants. If you’re interested in seeing the results, simply visit our breast augmentation photo gallery!

According to The Freedonia Group, an international business research company, the demand for cosmetic surgery products such as breast implants and injectables in the US are predicted to increase in the years to come.

It is believed that a huge boost in the demand for breast implants is provided by the return of silicone implants, particularly those with cohesive gel filling. In the area of injectables, Botox and hyaluronic acid based products, such as Juvederm, contribute to growth. Alternatives to BOTOX® include Dysport and Mybloc while alternatives to Juvederm include Restylane, Radiesse and Hylaform.

Products that have the most favourable outlook are those used in noninvasive procedures. Aside from injectables, there will be a steady demand for laser and pulsed light platform equipment, despite their cost. That means treatments such as laser tattoo removal, photorejuvenation and laser skin tightening will probably continue to grow in popularity.

In England, the number of tummy tuck procedures that have been performed in the last 10 months has increased by almost 50%. The statistics, compiled by cosmetic surgery provider the Harley Medical Group, shows 300 tummy tucks were performed compared to 160 in the 10 months proceeding that time.

In the UK, abdominoplasty costs about 5,000 pounds. That’s close to $9900.00 in Canadian.

Breast augmentation increased by about 40%.