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Sit-Ups Won’t Give You A Six-Pack And Could Leave You With A Pot Belly

There are still many popular misconceptions about how to lose weight or tone up stomachs, bottoms and thighs – with exercise routines left over from the days of ‘go for the burn’ aerobics and Jane Fonda-style videos.

Sit-ups have traditionally been thought of the best way to tone stomach muscles – but this might not be the case. Firstly, lots of sit-ups or crunches alone won’t tone a flabby belly – you need to combine any exercise with other exercises as well as eating a balanced diet. Sit-ups also target the most superficial ‘six-pack’ core muscles, but too many of these will cause the tummy to bulge out, leading to a pot belly.

Those trying to lose weight often believe that exercising for longer periods of time will lead to increased weight loss. But exercising hard for a long time will produce excessive amounts of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which begin to break down muscle tissue.

High-intensity exercise is good for heart health, but not effective for fat loss. Studies have shown the best way to burn fat is by carrying out moderate to light-intensity exercise, such as a brisk walk.

Those who are finding it hard to shift stubborn fat, should come for a consultation with an expert surgeon at The Hospital Group.

The Hospital Group offer a range of cosmetic procedures to help people achieve the perfect body, including tummy tucks and liposuction, as well as weight loss surgery, including gastric bypasses, balloons and bands.

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Heightened Sense Of Smell May Cause Overweight To Struggle With Diets And Weight Loss

New research has found that some overweight people have a greater sense of smell for food which may cause them to struggle with diets and weight loss.

Carried out by the University of Portsmouth , the study found that those who were overweight, or had a high BMI, had a far heightened sense of smell for food compared with slim people.

Volunteers took part in the study where they were asked to join in with a series of mini experiments that tested their smelling ability.

The results revealed that most people are better at detecting food odours just after they had eaten rather than when they were hungry with experts citing this as one of the reasons many people continue eating long after they are full up.

Scientists believe this new research could help explain why some people struggle to stay slim or stick to a strict diet.

Lead researcher Dr Stafford, said: “It could be speculated that for those with a propensity to gain weight, their higher sense of smell for food related odours might actually play a more active role in food intake.

“Hopefully this research will stimulate more work in this area with the potential to help those who struggle with their weight and those who treat people with weight problems.”

Those who are worried about being overweight should book a consultation with an expert bariatric surgeon at The Hospital Group.

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Increasing Interest In Macrolane Procedures Reveals Surgicare

Surgicare, one of the leading cosmetic surgery providers in the UK, has revealed a growing interest by Brits in its Marcolane procedures.

March 2009 saw the highest number of enquiries and consultations about Marcolane since Surgicare began offering the service in April the previous year.

Macrolane is a non-surgical procedure that can help with breast reshaping or breast enlargement. The procedure consists of an injection and generally takes less than two hours to complete, with no need for an overnight stay. The results of Macrolane are instantaneous and can last for up to 18 months.

The number of enquiries in March rose by 111% on the previous month’s figure and 78% on the previous record – held jointly by January this year and September 2008. Consultations were also at an all time high – 60% up on February’s figures – and in keeping with the year’s average of a consultation for slightly more than every six enquiries.

Online searches for the procedure have also seen a huge boost since they were introduced in early 2007, peaking around March this year.

Mark Bury, chief executive officer of SurgiCare, said: “This recent rise in interest of cosmetic treatments, particularly the non-surgical procedures such as Marcolane, shows that despite the harsh economic times the public are still keen to look their best.

“Using Marcolane gives a quick boost to a woman’s appearance and is ideal to help boost someone’s confidence. It can be particularly useful for someone after childbirth, or after significant weight loss, who is looking to restore lost volume from their breasts or for someone who just wants to enhance their natural shape.”

Macrolane uses a smooth, non-animal based hyaluronic gel to help enhance breasts and leaves no visible scarring. Men can also benefit from Macrolane’s body shaping treatments by enhancing and refining body shape giving natural looking contours to the chest, as well as other areas including the buttocks and calves.

About SurgiCare
SurgiCare is one of the largest and most respected cosmetic surgery networks in the UK. SurgiCare was established more than 16 years ago by a leading professor of surgery, now its medical director, who also chairs its in-house Medical Advisory Committee.

As one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic treatments, SurgiCare has the experience, latest therapies and the caring, professional staff to enhance a patients self-confidence by improving appearances. SurgiCare prides itself on providing an unrivalled aftercare service with all surgeons registered on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, to ensure every patient receives the best possible standard in care and results.

SurgiCare has helped more than 20,000 patients fulfill their dreams of looking and feeling their best. SurgiCare also specialise in weight loss surgery with a unique 24 month support programme and lifetime aftercare.

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The Harley Medical Group Urges Patients Use Reputable Cosmetic Surgeon

The Harley Medical Group, leading cosmetic surgery provider, highlights the importance for patients do some homework and seek a reputable cosmetic surgeon in light of glamour girls’ 100 ops claim.

Self confessed cosmetic surgery addict, Alicia Douvall, hit UK screens as part of the ‘Rehab’ series on Living TV. The UK glamour girl has admitted to undergoing 100 cosmetic operations and is now seeking help at a Rehab clinic to confront her body dysmorphia which has resulted in an addiction to plastic surgery.

Alicia talked in depth about her numerous operations which led to British Surgeons barring her from having cosmetic surgery in the UK. The UKs leading cosmetic surgery provider, The Harley Medical Group has spoken out to say that these surgeons offered too little help too late to a clearly vulnerable patient who should not have been allowed to get into this position. The Harley Medical Group has stated that reputable cosmetic surgeons should always ensure that a responsibility to the patient is at the forefront of their minds. With this in mind the group has launched cosmetic surgery patient guidelines stressing the importance of seeking a reputable plastic surgery clinic.

To help prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, The Harley Medical Group urges patients that with thousands of surgeons operating across the UK it is important for them to do their homework before booking an operation, in order to ensure they receive the correct and most appropriate treatment and after care service with fully qualified medical practitioners.

About The Harley Medical Group:
The Harley Medical Group is the UKs largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more
cosmetic surgery clinics across the country than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 400,000 procedures to date.

In 2004, The Harley Medical Group’s Chairman Mel Braham, at the request of the Department of Health became a member of the department’s Steering Committee, set up to oversee the introduction of new regulations covering the entire Cosmetic Surgery sector. All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the Healthcare Commission.

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Surgicare Has Announced A Huge Increase In Macrolane Enquires And Procedures, As Woman Prepare For The Exciting Party Dress Season

As Christmas fast approaches and the panic of party dress perfection sets in, Surgicare, one of the UKs leading cosmetic surgery providers, has just announced a huge increase in Macrolane enquires.

There are only a few weeks to go until Christmas Day and the party season is moments away from getting into full swing. Woman seeking the perfect breast to fill the perfect dress are turning to Macrolane, a non invasive breast procedure to enhance the shape of the breast, making them look fuller and shapelier.

Surgicare’s trained physician, Jonquille Chantrey, is one of a handful of Doctors who is able to perform this procedure using Macrolane, which is a smooth, pure, clear non-animal hyaluronic gel. The treatment increases the size of the breast without the need for any invasive surgery or an overnight stay in hospital providing a quick fix breast solution for Christmas.

The Macrolane procedure is an injectable treatment, similar to a dermal filler treatment and is carried out under a local anaesthetic. After a consultation with the Doctor, the Macrolane treatment itself can take around 1 hour to 90 minutes and the results of non surgical breast reshaping will last for 12-18 months. It is advised that a yearly top-up should be maintained for optimum results. One of the advantages of using Macrolane for breast enhancement is that patients will be able to see the results instantly and in plenty of time for Christmas.

Mark Bury, managing director of SurgiCare commented: “In the run up to Christmas we see a rush of woman trying to squeeze in a breast augmentation usually to achieve party dress perfection. We are being told by our patients that this is the time of year they want to discard their bra as not to be restricted to the style of party dress they want to wear.”

Fashionistas predict the most popular party dresses this Christmas will include strapless gowns, off the shoulder, bright satin tight body con, cleavage revealing flowing chiffon and one shoulder asymmetric, with all styles causing their own vexing boob issues.

As one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments, SurgiCare has all the experience, the latest therapies and the caring, professional staff to enhance a patient’s self-confidence by improving appearances. SurgiCare has helped more than 20,000 patients fulfil their dreams of looking and feeling their best.

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Increasing Numbers Of Cosmetic Surgery Couples Are Going Under The Knife In Britain’s Cosmetic Surgery Boom

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, has revealed that 15 per cent of cosmetic surgery patients treated at the group admit that their partners have also undergone some sort of cosmetic surgery treatment too, identifying a new breed of cosmetic surgery couples.

According to the figures from The Harley Medical Group, the top his ‘n’ hers combination sees women plumping for a Breast Augmentation whilst their male partners opt for Liposuction.

Liz Dale, Director of The Harley Medical Group, commented: “There is no doubt that patients are encouraging their partners to explore cosmetic surgery treatment options, although frequently partners will need little persuading as they can see the benefits experienced by their partner – both physically and psychologically – and don’t want to be left behind or stand out in the family’s photo album.”

While The Harley Medical Group currently sees more women, there has been a definite increase in recent years in the number of men are going under the knife to get the look they want.

The male tummy tuck has proved to be the fastest growing procedure with a 25 per cent increase since 2006, with Gynaecomastia (male chest reduction) also up by 20 per cent across the same period. The most popular operation for men is Rhinoplasty (25 per cent of total operations performed on males patients in 2007) with Liposuction coming in second (22 per cent).

About The Harley Medical Group
The Harley Medical Group is the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic surgery provider. The group has been established for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK, conducting over 400,000 procedures to date.

All of The Harley Medical Group’s 23 clinics in the UK and Ireland are registered with the Healthcare Commission.

The Harley Medical Group is renowned for introducing and pioneering most new surgical and non surgical techniques to the UK and Irish markets, such as Aesthera PPx, Laser Hair Removal, Cool Touch Laser, Silk Touch Laser, Collagen for lines and wrinkles, Laser for snoring, Tumescent Liposuction, LPG cellulite treatment.

All new treatments and techniques are first thoroughly researched and tested before they are submitted for approval by the Group’s Medical Advisory Committee, as being suitable for application by the Group’s fully trained and specialized Plastic Surgeons, Doctors and Treatment Nurses.

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The Harley Medical Group Announce Surgeons Having To Turn Patients Away As Botox-Devotees Binge

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, has announced that its surgeons are having to strongly recommend that patients opt for smaller doses of Botox and are even having to turn patients away who demand treatment they don’t need.

The move mirrors recent reports from the States which suggest that women are binging on Botox to the point where their faces look frozen. Suffering from so-called “Wrinklerexia”, some Botox-devotees become so obsessed with their crease-free image they begin to see lines where there are none and binge on Botox to get a freeze-frame face.

Liz Dale, Director of The Harley Medical Group, said: “Used properly, Botox is a fantstic cosmetic surgery treatment giving smoother, tighter and more youthful looking skin. But like with any procedure, it’s highly unadvisable to have more done than is necessary. At The Harley Medical Group all Botox treatments are administered by specially trained doctors who will look out for signs of a Botox ‘habit’ and will advise patients according to their individual needs.”

The Harley Medical Group has noticed a surge in bookings for Botox treatments but men and women in the UK are predominantly opting for ‘Baby Botox’, a lighter variation of the the treatment. Baby Botox only uses extremely low doses of the toxin, resulting in a very subtle and more natural effect.

Dr Nick Milojevic, Botox Doctor at The Harley Medical Group commented: “When used correctly, it’s extremely difficult to see if someone has had a Botox treatment. Botox has a fantastic preventative benefit, helping to prevent more wrinkles from forming whilst stopping lines and creases already present from deepening.”

The Harley Medical Group is the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK, with over 400,000 procedures conducted to date. All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the Healthcare Commission. There are now 23 clinics in the UK and Ireland.

The Harley Medical Group is renowned for introducing and pioneering most new surgical and non surgical techniques to the UK and Irish markets, such as Aesthera PPx, Laser Hair Removal, Cool Touch Laser, Silk Touch Laser, Collagen for lines and wrinkles, Laser for snoring, Tumescent Liposuction, LPG cellulite treatment, etc. All new treatments and techniques are first thoroughly researched and tested before they are submitted for approval by the Group’s Medical Advisory Committee.

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Harley Medical Group Has Revealed That Three Quarters Of Women Who Undergo Breast Enlargement Surgery Choose To Go Up Just One Or Two Cup Sizes

The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, has released new figures that reveal 75% of women who have had a Breast Augmentation procedure in the last six months opted to go up just one or two cup sizes. The new figures reflect the less-is-more attitude now taken by many celebrities including Jordan and Ulrika Jonsson, with many women now opting for a more natural look.

The new breed of breast augmentation patients, keen to keep things in proportion, are plumping for the “lower profile implant” in preference to two other available breast implant shapes – the “round high profile”, which produces a more rounded appearance to the upper breast and the “contoured” breast implants, which are designed to reflect the slope of the breast. The Harley Medical Group also reveals that breast enlargement remains the most popular of all cosmetic surgery procedures, making up 30% of all procedures across its 23 clinics.

Says Liz Dale, Director of The Harley Medical Group, “The ‘Boob Job’ has always been the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure we perform. These days women come to us looking for a natural result, not a look-at-me statement décolletage, which can sometimes cause too much attention. Contrary to popular belief, most cosmetic surgery patients want to fit in – not stand out!”

For more information please visit www.harleymedical.co.uk

About Harley Medical Group:
The Harley Medical Group is the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 400,000 procedures to date.

All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the Healthcare Commission. There are now 23 clinics in the UK and Ireland.

The Harley Medical Group is renowned for introducing and pioneering most new surgical and non surgical techniques to the UK and Irish markets, such as Aesthera PPx, Laser Hair Removal, Cool Touch Laser, Silk Touch Laser, Collagen for lines and wrinkles, Laser for snoring, Tumescent Liposuction, LPG cellulite treatment etc. All new treatments and techniques are first thoroughly researched and tested before they are submitted for approval by the Group’s Medical Advisory Committee, as being suitable for application by the Group’s fully trained and specialized Plastic Surgeons, Doctors and Treatment Nurses.

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