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Telegraph
20 hours ago
- Health
- Telegraph
TikTok influencers to warn against Brazilian butt lift dangers
TikTok influencers will warn about the dangers of getting Brazilian butt lifts and other cosmetic procedures abroad in a new government campaign. Ministers said it would help the public make 'more informed choices before they go under the knife' in a foreign country. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of British people travelling to countries such as Turkey for hair transplants, dental work and other operations. But the NHS has warned that it has been left to 'pick up the pieces' of botched butt lifts and other mishaps when people return to the UK. Foreign Office data show that 28 British people have died in Turkey after travelling abroad for medical procedures since 2019. The cost to NHS hospitals dealing with complications caused by foreign cosmetic procedures is estimated to be more than £1m annually. The procedure known as a BBL is the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery operation, but also one of the most dangerous. Prof Sir Stephen Powis, the former NHS national medical director, has previously said: 'The NHS will always be there for those who need it, but should not be left to pick up the pieces of botched BBLs.' The Government will use social media influencers to highlight the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures. It is working with medical influencers such as Midwife Marley and Doc Tally to create videos showing the risks of cosmetic surgery abroad. The content will urge patients to speak to a UK doctor first and avoid package holidays that include procedures. It will also include a checklist for patients to consider before they book a procedure, which includes checking the credentials of surgeons, the clinic's regulations, and understanding the aftercare. The initiative is part of a wider government drive to tackle medical tourism and ensure the NHS is not left to foot the bill when complications arise. Karin Smyth, a health minister, said: 'Too many people are being left with life-altering injuries after going abroad for medical procedures, without access to proper advice or safeguards, often drawn in by deals too good to be true and promoted by influencers – some of whom have never been to the practice in question. 'By partnering with TikTok, we're helping people make safer, more informed choices before they go under the knife – wherever that may be.' Stephen Doughty, a Foreign Office minister, said the campaign would 'explain the risks and help British people understand the actions they can take to keep themselves safe when abroad'. 'We urge anyone considering a medical procedure abroad to review our travel advice, relevant guidance from the NHS and other professional bodies, and research foreign providers thoroughly to ensure they meet the highest standard of care,' he added. The initiative comes after ministers outlined plans to cut down on 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures in the UK by introducing new restrictions. In 2024, Demi Agoglia, a 26-year-old mother of three from Salford, Greater Manchester, died from a microscopic fat embolism after a BBL in Istanbul. An inquest heard she was said to be 'conscious about the way she looked' and insisted on undergoing the BBL procedure. In 2023, Hayley Dowell, 38, died in Turkey after a surgeon left halfway through an operation. She suffered medical complications at a private clinic after she had the procedure along with a tummy tuck and liposuction as part of a package that cost more than £7,000. In 2022, Melissa Kerr, 31, from Denton, Norfolk, died following a BBL in private hospital in Istanbul. An inquest heard she was only given 'limited information regarding the risks and mortality rate' associated with the procedure. The Department of Health unveiled proposals which include only allowing 'suitably qualified' and Care Quality Commission-regulated health workers to deliver high-risk procedures such as BBLs. Clinics offering Botox and fillers will need licences, and age restrictions will be introduced to prevent children from trying to follow 'dangerous beauty trends on social media'. Those who break the rules will face sanctions, including financial penalties, officials said. In July, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned that fat injections, BBLs, Botox and fillers were being offered by untrained people in places such as public toilets. There have also been concerns about rising numbers of people poisoned by fake Botox, leaving consumers struggling with breathing and swallowing problems, and slurred speech, after suffering from botulism.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Khloe Kardashian's Honest Plastic Surgery Reveal Has Fans Rallying Around Her
Khloe Kardashian's Honest Plastic Surgery Reveal Has Fans Rallying Around Her originally appeared on Parade. Khloé Kardashian set the record straight about exactly which procedures she's undergone amid ongoing speculation about her changing appearance. Dr. Jonny Betteridge posted an Instagram video on Saturday, June 28, in which he theorized about the 41-year-old reality star's possible operations, suggesting a temporal brow lift, rhinoplasty, face and neck lift, chin implant, eyelid smoothing and lip filler as possible explanations for her new look. Kardashian subsequently commented on the post on Sunday, June 29, to clarify her history of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. 'I take this as a great compliment! First off I think these photos are about 15 years apart,' she wrote of the side-by-side pictures Betteridge used to compare the changes in her face. 'But here's a list of things that I have done. I've been very open in the past about [it].' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Kardashian revealed that she had a 'nose job,' 'laser hair for the hairline and everywhere else,' 'Botox and Sculptra where my face tumor was removed in my cheek,' 'filler in the past but not any over the last few years (I hear it never goes away, so I'm sure it's still there but calmed down)' and 'salmon sperm facials/regular facials, peptides, vitamins and daily skin care.' She also underwent Sofwave — a non-invasive laser procedure — 'for skin tightening' and got 'collagen baby threads underneath my chin and neck,' which uses dissolvable threads to pull up loose skin as an alternative to a face lift. Elsewhere in her comment, Kardashian noted that she 'lost 80 pounds over the years (slow and steady).' While most of Kardashian's procedures have been merely cosmetic up to this point, she hinted that she was open to going under the knife in the future. 'In 2025 there are many other things we can do before surgery, but when it's time, and if I choose to, I know some great doctors,' she concluded. Fans flooded the comments section with support for Kardashian amid her candid response. 'Whatever the case, you look great,' one person replied, while another wrote, 'You look amazing … Still look the same with just a little adjustment.' A third fan commented, 'Classy correction!! Love this!! You're absolutely gorgeous and I always appreciate how gently you correct misinformation.' 'I love how open [you are] about your transformation journey,' another user responded. 'Goes to show you're a matured person. Love you Koko.' Khloe Kardashian's Honest Plastic Surgery Reveal Has Fans Rallying Around Her first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
The 7 tweakment rules beauty insiders follow to look younger without ruining their faces. It's how I look like THIS at 62, says ALICE HART-DAVIS... and you can too
You name the tweakment, I've tried it. Take the 'salmon sperm' procedure where fragments of fish DNA – known as poly-nucleotides – were injected around my eyes and down my décolletage, leaving me with red welts that took days to subside. Or the platelet-rich plasma, taken from my own blood and injected into my lips as a natural alternative to filler, leaving them looking like slugs.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian fans slam her 'plastic surgery tweaks' after she shares shocking throwback snap
It's no secret that the Kardashian-Jenner family is a fan of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. While they've only admitted to a few touch-ups - including Botox and breast augmentations - fans have pointed out for years how much their appearances have changed over time. Most recently, Kris Jenner made headlines for how refreshed and taut her skin was looking - and People even confirmed she had aesthetic enhancements done by a plastic surgeon. Just days later, the world is now shining a spotlight on Kim Kardashian 's rumored procedures - and it's all because of a throwback picture. Kim, now 44, recently posted a snapshot to Instagram of her around the age of 13, smiling and holding a nail brush. The photo is captioned '1993' followed by a camera emoji and then 'Linds,' most likely referring to her childhood friend Lindsay May who passed in early 2025 due to cancer. And while many people pointed out Kim's 'natural beauty' from a young age, others were quick to point out how much her face has changed, especially amid speculation she has undergone the knife for multiple facial procedures - something plastic surgeons have suggested as well. 'Wow… I never realized how much work you've had done,' one Instagram user commented on the snap. 'Beautiful either way but wow!' Kim Kardashian recently posted a snapshot to Instagram of her around the age of 13. Pictured: Then (left) and now (right) 'More proof that you're a natural beauty,' another wrote. But others were harsher about the alleged changes she has made to her face. 'Natural beauty. Never needed work done,' one user wrote. 'I genuinely can't understand why the f**k Kardashians got surgeries done, they were literally naturally beauties,' another added. One person even commented: 'Kim jacked up her face big time. She was naturally pretty... now a days the whole family is unrecognizable.' 'Much prettier in her natural face,' someone else added. In December of 2024, Kim posted a different throwback, featuring her smiling in a photo booth picture from the 1990s. People shared similar sentiments about her facial procedures then too, saying that she didn't need to get change her face. Many fans slammed Kim for getting 'work done' despite already having 'natural beauty' The Kardashian family has a longstanding history with being coy about their procedures. Kylie Jenner has admitted to getting breast augmentation and lip fillers, Khloe said she got a nose job and 'some injections,' Kourtney revealed she had a boob job as well as some non-surgical 'contouring and lifting,' and Kendall maintains she's never touched her face. Fans have speculated that the family has done much more. And despite the backlash, this doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. It's likely that Kim will follow in her mother's footsteps and try her best to keep herself looking young as she gets older - especially considering the fact that in 2022 she told Allure: 'I really, genuinely care about looking good.'
