Plastic surgery/Aesthetic treatment

#KoreaGlowUp: How beauty, anti-ageing industry is powering South Korea’s medical tourism

Ms Heidi Mae’s appearance before and after her facelift, nose surgery and skin procedures.

Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan

In this photograph taken on September 3, 2025, members of a medical staff attend Afghan women at a beauty clinic in Kabul. Decked with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP) / To go with 'Afghanistan-Social-Cosmetic-Surgery' , REPORTAGE by Claire GOUNON

More young people in China going under the knife in quest for ‘beauty ideal’

While the core consumer group remains people aged 26 to 40, a growing number of teenagers and adults in their early 20s are also driving the market’s expansion.

Meet the Beauty Broker: Before and after the knives, this plastic surgery consultant does her work

Melinda Farina at her home in Weehawken, N.J., on Aug. 1, 2025. Farina was not the first plastic surgery consultant, but she has introduced new approaches to the business. (Clark Hodgin/The New York Times)

In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox?

A facial acupuncture session at Gotham Wellness in New York in March. Cosmetic acupuncture uses needles about one-fifth the diameter of typical hypodermic needles, and is said to increase circulation and improve skin tone.

Channelling Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins roasts Kim Kardashian’s ‘face shaper’

Actor Anthony Hopkins mocks Kim Kardashian’s “shapewear” for the face in a now viral Instagram video.

Sumiko at 61: Everything goes south when you age, changing your face from a triangle to a rectangle

Facial ageing occurs at every level, from bone and muscle to fat and skin, and is influenced by both genetics and lifestyle.

Forum: All medical procedures, including injectable treatments, carry risks

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How Korean aesthetic treatment combos help target multiple skin issues at once

Treatment plans are tailored to the individual customer depending on their skin concerns.

More younger S’poreans are getting Botox and collagen shots. How effective and safe are they?

Ms Caitlin Lim getting fillers injected in her under-eye area at a aesthetic clinic.

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