The Australian government is really pretty much into cosmetic surgery regulation these days. Just recently, Victoria’s Medical Practitioners Board is set to address the issue of banning cosmetic surgery ads that showcase before and after photographs which create false expectations of what the actual surgery can achieve.

Cosmetic surgeons are warned not to employ this kind of technique to lure clients to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures. The Medical Practitioners Board wants surgeons to remove all the images of patients in their cosmetic surgery ads.

The Sunday Morning Herald has more to say on this.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons conducted a survey among patients who have undergone plastic surgery. The survey was designed to assess the differences between 301 patients who had cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction; and 316 patients who had medically necessary surgery such as gynecologic, orthopedic, and ophthalmic surgery.

The result says that only 28 percent of the patients had checked their surgeon’s credentials and more than half admitted that they were concerned about side effects and complications but were uncomfortable asking their surgeons some questions.

Whether we like it or not, aging takes its toll on our face and bodies sooner than we would expect. What with the abusive and unhealthy lifestyle we have been adopting as we strive to live the kind of life that we have always wanted. Stress, pollution, and other harmful elements damage the skin and make it unhealthy. These, and still more factors, cause premature aging; something that was rare years ago.

That’s why even women at a young age try to prevent or delay aging through various methods. Young girls use anti-aging creams as early as 25 in order to look better when they get old.

Kylie Minoque is one hot babe and if you have missed seeing her sexy music videos then have to browse those old compact discs and see her in action or search for her videos in YouTube. Or simply, google her name and feast on her sexy figure. And while you’re at it, keep in mind that she is already 38 years old. Yes, that’s how hot Kylie is!

However, That Other Blog is concerned about Kylie’s look nowadays. The blog says Kylie is sporting a lion face, which is far different from the way she looked before, and which is of course hardly an improvement. Here’s what the blogger has to say:

The effects of botched cosmetic surgery procedures to the affected patients are undeniably destructive and detrimental both physically and emotionally. That’s why it is imperative that patients should be very careful about getting cosmetic surgery makeovers. However, cosmetic surgery centers and medical spas are sprouting everywhere, offering cosmetic surgery services at very affordable prices.

Needless to say, patients are drawn towards their promises and the last thing they know, they are already in the operating room ready for their operation.

Then the complications arise. The patient gets scarred for life just because they allowed people who do not have the necessary training to operate on them.

We all thought George Clooney’s attractive eyes were all natural until the Hollywood heartthrob himself broke his silence and confessed to pal Julia Roberts that he has undergone cosmetic surgery on his eyes.

The Ocean’s Eleven star was interviewed by Julia Roberts for an Oprah Winfrey’s Oscar special show. It was there that Clooney revealed the plastic surgery secret. However, many people think Clooney was just joking when he said those words.

andPOP delivers the details.

When asked what had been the last big change in his life, Clooney replied, "I had my eyes done. Can you tell? I think it's important to look awake."

Spain is making headlines lately because of its rather impressive involvement in the cosmetic surgery industry.

Latest news about cosmetic surgery and the figures provided by the Spanish Plastic Surgery Association reveal that Spaniards are the biggest spenders on cosmetic surgery. Reports say that Spain spends over €800 million a year on cosmetic surgery procedures.

Cosmetic Surgery Answers has more.

According to the report, the average spend per person last year was €2,000, compared to less than £120 in the UK.

A survey of almost 25,000 people was conducted where participants were asked if they would consider plastic surgery. The results are not generally surprising. Half of the women quizzed say they are considering plastic surgery because there are lots about their bodies that they want to change.

It is amazing to note that more and more women are actually influenced by mainstream media are now getting conscious about how they look. More amazing is there willingness to submit themselves to the skillful hands of plastic surgeons to make them look younger, fresher, and better.

GMTV also noted that more than one in 10 women in UK hated the way they look.

It must be really painful for folks who are eyeing on getting cosmetic surgery and appearance-enhancing procedures to live in Minnesota. Not that the state prohibits the establishment of plastic surgery centers or medical spas that offer cosmetic treatments. It’s just that every time these folks would like to get a nip here and a tuck there to improve their looks, they are obliged to pay more. For the state. As law-abiding citizens.

Why? Because a certain lawmaker named Phyllis Khan is pushing to extend the state’s 6.5 percent sales tax to cosmetic surgery and other procedures such as chemical peels, laser hair removal and spider vein treatments.

Katie Couric is one hell of a dashing lady. She graces the CBS Evening News with her lovely facial features and many men sure are pleased to see one pretty face delivering the news - no matter how bad they can be.

However, some folks have noticed that Katie’s looks have changed dramatically. She even looks unusual lately. It seems that her eyes and eyebrows look quite funny.

Dr. Youn pointed out that the broadcaster’s forehead doesn’t move every time she talks. He also added that her forehead is more arched, and she has an almost angry appearance. He got these observations from comparing two video clips of Katie Couric doing a news report. The older video shows Couric elevating her eyebrows and creating some wrinkles in her forehead. However, those wrinkles are completely gone in the recent video clip.