Forget the face lift. The latest cosmetic surgery craze is the bum lift. Miami-based surgeon Dr Constantino Mendieta told a conference in London this week there was a steady rise in the number of women who craved curvier bottoms, the UK’s Daily Mailreported. The “Miami Thong Lift” procedure, which was presented at the conference of […]

Think that there is nothing you can do once the wrinkles start to set in? Think again. Melissa Hoyer and Kaye Scott talks through the latest skin care developments for the more mature skin. In pictures: 50+ and fabulous In pictures: Smokin’ at 60 Cosmetic professionals are noticing a trend in their patients – they’re […]

Question My hands get so dry in the cold that they feel like sandpaper. How can I keep them smooth? Answer A lack of humidity in winter can make your skin feel much drier than usual, so always wear rubber gloves in the kitchen and use conditioning handwashes rather than soaps. Keep your hand cream […]

Despite being confronted by unrealistic images of beautiful people in the media and the fact obesity is a very real and rising issue, a US survey has found most people reckon they’re hotter than average in the looks department. The online survey of 26,000 people aged between 18 and 75 was commissioned by MSNBC and […]

A new solution to rid the skin of scarring, known as punch grafting, has become one of the most effective ways to treat scarring, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. The process involves using skin from behind the ears as a skin graft over acne scarring. Dr Puneet Gupta, a GP with a special interest in […]

Question: There are so many hair brushes on the market and I’m a little confused about what brush I should use to style my hair. My hair is curly and very frizzy. Julie, via email Answer: As a general rule, you should use natural bristle brushes. Beyond this your hair will determine the type of […]

Hands up if you would like a holiday? Wouldn’t we all! For those of you taking time out this year to jet overseas, drive up the coast or go to the local holiday park with the kids, there are a few must-haves that you shouldn’t leave home without. Leaving on a jet plane If you’re […]

Women of Australia think that men’s facial hair is sexy and it gives them the edge in the attractiveness stakes. Schick Men’s razors in conjunction with Jigsaw Strategic Research conducted a national survey asking men and women aged 16 – 34 years old the effects of various facial hair styles on men’s success rate with […]

Unlike the fairytale princess, you may not be condemned to 100 years of sleep, but you can use your nightly shut-eye to reinvigorate your skin. Face Before you worry that you need another cream in your daily routine and skip this section, have a read. We’re all prepared to moisturise after cleansing at night, so […]

The announcement this morning that Julia Gillard has taken over the reigns as Australia’s new prime minister prompted us to take a look back on how she has changed over the years and taken centre stage as our leader. To be honest, while her leadership status and responsibilities may have risen to new heights, she […]