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Isla Campbell

Can a Boob Job Really Increase Self Esteem?

:: Cosmetics

Since the 1960s and the development of silicone breast prosthesis, breast augmentation surgery has become one of the most undertaken cosmetic surgeries in the world, with 329,000 procedures carried out in the US alone in 2006 - 80% of which were for cosmetic reasons. Despite the thousands of women going under the knife, the safety and ethical aspects of the operation have long been questioned, with many critics suggesting that the motives behind such an operation are based on vanity more than anything else. With celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra gaining worldwide notoriety largely due to their breast implants in previous years, it would be easy to come to the same conclusion, with very few people recognising the psychological benefits cosmetic breast surgery can offer. However, a recent study, carried out by Cynthia Figueroa-Haas, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida's College of Nursing, set out to prove that there is a direct link between ... [read more]

Isla Campbell

How to Feel Confident On Holiday

:: Clothing

There’s nothing quite like the prospect of knowing you are going on holiday to a warm country where you can while away the time lazing on the beach and swimming in the sea. But before you get there you need to think about packing your suitcase, and if you aren’t entirely confident about your appearance then it’s worth spending some time thinking about what you should take with you. For e... [read more]