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From viral skincare videos to hyper-muscular influencer bodies online, men are facing increasing societal pressure to look good — just have women have for generations.
Thinking of giving a gym membership or Botox gift card for Valentine’s Day? Think again.
Our increasing demand for injectable cosmetic procedures isn’t responsible for making chromium, nickel and iron ore critical. But there’s an environmental cost.
New guidelines for minor cosmetic procedures have just kicked in, but laws remain inconsistent across Australia. This may not be such a bad thing.
Guidelines say consultations must thoroughly assess whether a patient is suitable for a treatment. But someone under 18 can still get Botox without parental consent.
Kris Jenner’s ‘new’ face sparked myriad headlines about how she can look so good at 69. It’s the latest iteration of our obsession with people who appear ageless.
Selfie-editing technologies are leading some young people to want to start altering their physical bodies.
Beauty plays a role in shaping women’s opportunities in both the online and the real world, leading young women to rely on increasingly intensive and expensive practices and products.
Botulism can also be a food-borne illness. Here’s what to know.
Botox was first used in the 1970s to treat an eye disorder.
Many people have cosmetic procedures to improve how they feel about themselves – but the evidence is mixed on whether they actually do.
How does the regulator propose to make aesthetic medicine safer for patients, and what problems might lie beyond its reach?
A small number of case reports indicate some people who have had dermal filler injections can experience swelling and discomfort after COVID infection or vaccination.
Toe jam was mentioned in a song by The Beatles. Maybe they knew a thing or two about foot hygiene.
One in three Australians we surveyed had a new concern about their appearance since the pandemic began. But while minor cosmetic procedures might give some people a boost, for others it’s a bad idea.
Botox, one of the most common dermatological treatments, is now trending with millennials. But can too much Botox be bad for you?
Even seemingly non-invasive cosmetic facial procedures have their risks.
The pressures of perfection.
By getting young women hooked before they’ve even formed wrinkles, Botox peddlers have realized they can enlist them in a lifetime of treatment.
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