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Plastic surgery has skyrocketed in popularity in the UK, prompting many people

to travel abroad for cheaper procedures, such as tummy tucks and breast reductions. Unfortunately, in a world where “you get what you

pay for,” the outcomes can be frightening. As a result, surgeons from the UK

plastic surgery community are speaking out about the dangers of so-called plastic surgery holidays.

BAAPS Conference

Findings

At a recent conference of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), research revealed that many

patients were reporting complications after undergoing surgery abroad. The problem countries most often cited are Thailand, South

Africa, Poland, Turkey and Belgium. If you go abroad for cosmetic surgery, it is difficult to return for aftercare should you have a

complication from the surgery, especially if the complication is life threatening.

The BAAPS research also cited unethical

website marketing practices being used to lure patients. These practices included not warning patients about the risks and possible

complications associated with surgery and an overall lack of details about surgical procedures. The UK plastic surgery association is

also concerned that many people looking abroad for cheap, cosmetic surgery are only receiving pre-surgery phone consultations, which

are hardly adequate to tailor cosmetic surgery to the personalized needs of the individual.

Plastic Surgery Holiday

Warning

One way to protect yourself is to do your research regarding foreign clinics and pay close attention to any practices

that appear unethical or unprofessional. Most of these surgeries are serious and require some form of aftercare. If you go abroad for

cheaper services and you do experience complications, you may be forced to have the procedure all over again at home. Of course, you

will have to pay for it all over again as well.

Because more and more people are choosing to have plastic surgery, surgeons

from the UK are urging people considering plastic surgery abroad to look into the qualifications of the surgeons, as well as how each

country regulates these types of procedures.

Although you may be tempted to cut costs when having elective cosmetic surgery,

staying close to home may actually save your life. Going to a trusted clinic like

href="http://www.transforminglives.co.uk">Transform, the UK’s largest plastic surgery practice, guarantees that you get the

results you seek safely and beautifully. In addition, you have the peace of mind that you shall receive high quality aftercare should

complications arise.

From 9 February 2009, Gareth Gates will make his West End stage debut starring

as ‘Joseph’. Lee Mead leaves the show on Saturday 10 January.

In a new staging of the record breaking 1990s London Palladium

production, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family classic is ready to please a whole new generation.

This colourful

retelling of the biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike

with a score which is wall to wall hits – including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR

DREAMCOAT is sure to be the hottest ticket this summer so Go, Go, Go and buy your tickets now! Get your Joseph tickets now to avoid missing out!

The BBC has released a version of their popular

iPlayer that is compatible with both Mac and Linux computers. Mac and Linux

platforms have previously only been able to stream BBC programmes via the iPlayer but will now be able to handle

downloads.

version, known as BBC iPlayer Desktop. A beta version of the BBC iPlayer Desktop that uses the Adobe AIR technology was made available

on 18 December with a finished version expected to be released in February 2009.

Just browsing iphone apps. Any recommendations?

Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis is one of several potential

bidders for Woolworths according to some reports. The Sunday Times and The Sunday Telegraph newspapers claim Theo

Paphitis met with the administrators dealing with Woolworths in London on Friday.

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Theo Paphitis

Known for his investments and straight talking in BBC’s Dragons Den,

Mr Paphitis has found his fortune in several companies, including stationers Ryman and Partners and the La Senza

lingerie chain.

Woolworths’ retail activities went into administration on Wednesday last week, with over 30,000 jobs

being put at risk. If Theo wants to add this brand to his list of businesses, he will have to battle it out as it is thought

that up to 10 other groups or individuals are also interested in a takeover.

The plummet in house prices slowed down in November with

prices falling by just 0.4%. This according to the Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society. Depite this, house

prices are still 13.9% lower than this time last year.

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£158,442.