Hyderabad Professor dies after liposuction surgery Hyderabad: In a shocking incident in Hyderabad, a liposuction surgery in the Andhra Pradesh capital led to the death of an assistant professor, following which a case of medical negligence was filed.

For Assistant Professor Narendar Kumar, the liposuction surgery was meant to boost his confidence by helping him lose a few inches. But soon after his surgery on Wednesday, the young professor complained of abdominal pain.

A diagnosis revealed that the surgery had gone horribly wrong as a part of his large intestine had been ruptured. On Sunday, Narendar Kumar succumbed to post-operative complications.

Even as the postmortem report is awaited, Kumar's family has lodged a complaint with the police accusing the private clinic, Aakruti Cosmetic Surgery, of medical negligence....more    
07:49 PM, Sep 10, 2012

Kerala to take ayurveda tourism to next level
by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has now set its eyes on pushing tourism centred around ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine and well-being, to the next level by promoting its curative and cosmetic properties. "Beaches, backwaters, hills and ayurveda are the four pillars of tourism in Kerala. We realise there is still a large potential within ayurveda to attract people to our state," says state Tourism Secretary Suman Billa. "So far, when...  
12:49 PM, Aug 23, 2012

India is the future: L'Oreal India MD Jacques Challes Age: 52 years Education: Marketing Professional from ESCP " EAP Paris, a leading business school in France Last Position: Managing Director of L'Oreal India Career: Joined L'Oreal Group in France in 1982 as Product Manager, Consumer Products Division. In 1992, he moved to L'Oreal UK as General Manager, L'Oreal Paris before becoming General Manager of L'Oreal Consumer Products Division Paris Interests: "Travel and travel and travel," and watching...  
11:53 AM, Jul 09, 2012

Fairness creams can lead to kidney damage: report New Delhi: The fairness creams and soaps may promise you a fair skin but a new study now warns of dangerous side-effects, like kidney damage. In a blow to India's 2000 crore industry, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report has warned of serious side-effects of using fairness creams and products in India. The report finds that skin lightening soaps, creams and cosmetics like eye make up, which contain mercury as...  
10:30 AM, Jun 14, 2012

Doc uses CCTV to expose model alleging molestation Mumbai: Getting under people's skin is part of Dr Vijay Sharma's job. But CCTV cameras recently rescued the cosmetic surgeon from the fury of a woman who had gone under his knife. Model Mahee Shaikh was arrested for trying to extort money from cosmetic surgeon Vijay Sharma by threatening to slap molestation case as she was not happy with her facial surgery. "I have been victimised by many of my...  
02:34 PM, Mar 16, 2012

Putin had cosmetic surgery to look younger? London: Speculation is rife that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin may have had cosmetic surgery to look younger ahead of his bid to return to the top job of president next March. The 59-year-old's taut and wrinkle-free appearance on a TV show on Thursday set micro-blogging site Twitter abuzz with rumours that he has gone under the knife. In fact, that many ordinary Russians believe Putin has had cosmetic surgery...  
02:17 PM, Dec 16, 2011

Doctor gives free cosmetic surgery to rural India Mangalore: Dr Vikram Shetty has taken cosmetic surgery to the interiors of India and that too for free. He's giving the youth a fresh lease of life and helping them look just the way they want to. When Vijisha, 25, speaks her words are incomprehensible, but the hope in her eyes is palpable. She and Greshma are waiting for a cosmetic surgery at the Maxillo Facial Unit in Justic KS...  
09:49 AM, Dec 16, 2011

Julia Roberts' Lancome ad banned in Britain
by IANS
London: A cosmetic advertisement featuring actress Julia Roberts has been banned in Britain after it was digitally altered to make her look flawless. The advertisement was banned after a Liberal Democrat MP, Jo Swinson, complained about the amount of airbrushing used on the image, contactmusic.com reported. Swinson claimed the commercial gave a "false impression of beauty". The "Pretty Woman" star appears in the campaign for Teint Miracle foundation by Lancome,...  
02:38 PM, Jul 28, 2011

Botox impairs ability to read emotions: study Boston: Botox injections may help erase wrinkles and other signs of aging but according to a new study, the cosmetic procedure impairs the ability of a person to read other people's emotions. Researchers at University of Southern California (USC) and Duke University found that women who received Botox injections in their face were less accurate in reading expressions of emotions like fear, worry, joy or sadness on faces of other...  
02:07 PM, Apr 27, 2011

Now, get six pack abs with cosmetic surgery!
by IANS
New Delhi: Phew! Still huffing and puffing away in a gym to get six pack abs like your favourite actors Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan? Experts say you can now get illusionary abs - with artistic cosmetic surgery. Introduced in the country about three years ago, Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance (VASER) is a revolution of sorts as it's not only used for body contouring but also...  
11:12 AM, Feb 01, 2011

by IANS
Reports of Frieda replacing Aishwarya Rai as the ambassador. came up after the she featured in the company's new television commercial. "We are shocked and surprised to read in some sections of the media/press about Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being replaced as the face of L'Oreal Paris," said an official statement from the firm. "L'Oreal Paris strongly reiterates that this is absolutely untrue and that Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues...  
10:59 AM, Jan 10, 2011

Anil Kapoor's remarks on Shilpa not taken well An actress friend of Shilpa Shetty is irritated at Anil Kapoor's caustic remarks about her lip job on Koffee With Karan. She says, "It was downright rude, especially coming from an actor who himself had fillers put in his cheeks. And used padding on his arms and chest to look beefed up during the shoot of Rishtey! Why doesn't he talk about that? Shilpa has been honest and admitted to...  
02:12 PM, Dec 17, 2010

Ex-Miss Argentina dies after cosmetic surgery Solange Magnano, a mother of twins, won the crown in 1994. ...  
05:11 PM, Dec 01, 2009

Watch: Why Michael Jackson was called Jacko Whacko

Some believe it was because he underwent seven cosmetic surgeries. ...
03:18 AM, Jul 08, 2009

Brit tabloid reveals MJ's horrifying autopsy report
by IANS
He was a virtual skeleton and there were only pills in his stomach. ...  
11:48 AM, Jun 29, 2009

L'Oreal found guilty of racial discrimination
by ANI
The company allegedly wants only White women to sell their products. ...  
08:19 PM, Jun 25, 2009

Botox changes more than looks for Oman woman

Meets a 23-year-old woman who used Botox to change her life. ...
06:15 PM, May 27, 2009

L'Oreal Paris finds a face in Freida Pinto
by IANS
Also joining 24-year-old Freida on the list is Lost star Evangeline Lilly. ...  
11:01 PM, May 13, 2009

Historic surgery gives burns victim new face An accident had left the man with burns that prevented him from any social life. ...  
01:06 AM, Apr 08, 2009