Looking good

It is easy to tell people they should love the body they’re in, but sometimes you would love your body a whole lot more if you could change part of it.

These days, it is a lot easier to change not only the way you look, but also the shape of your body. Cosmetic surgery has become a lot more accessible and acceptable to Kiwis. Earlier in the year, the New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery reported a 30% to 50% increase in demand over the past two years, and general Australasian estimates indicate that the demand for cosmetic surgery services is increasing by about 10% a year. In 2004, figures for 12 NZ plastic surgeons showed they had 2588 cosmetic consultations and carried out 179 face-lifts, 319 breast augmentations and 190 tummy tucks.

Christchurch is home to some of New Zealand’s leading cosmetic specialists and has a large number of beauty therapists that can transform the way people look and, consequently, feel about themselves.

Our A to Z guide of cosmetic treatments should give you some more information on the different treatments available.

Other useful links:

The New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery the foundation was established to promote surgical excellence and patient welfare. Its members are registered by the New Zealand Medical Council as specialists in plastic surgery.

Medline Plus brings together authoritative information from the US National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organisations and has a useful database on plastic and cosmetic surgery.

The Internet Gateway has some interesting sites on health, including links to sites offering comprehensive information on every aspect of healthcare, including cosmetic surgery.