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 Plastic surgery
Do you often look at women on TV or in the movies and wish you could look like that?

Rest assured, ten years ago, they also didn't look like that. But looking good is their job - and making them look good is up to their plastic surgeon. Just stay away from the one who did Michael Jackson.

But while a nose job seems like the answer right now, accept that it might alter your appearance slightly, but it will not change your life.
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01. A life-changing nose job?
Many people believe that plastic surgery can bring them happiness. What are your reasons for considering this?
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02. Big, bigger, bosoms
More and more women seem to be considering breast enlargements. How is this done and why do people have them done? Health24 asked the experts.
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03. Liposuction: know the risks
Thousands of people resort to the cosmetic procedure of liposuction to recontour one or more areas of the body. How safe is this procedure?
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04. A new fountain of youth?
Move over Botox. Collagen injections, step to the side. The road to the fountain of youth is about to be repaved, as a host of new anti-ageing treatments hit the market.
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05. Are you a candidate for breast ops?
Are you considering breast surgery? If so, read this first to see if it is a good idea or not.
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06. Considering Botox?
Botox is made from a weakened form of the same botulinum bacteria that causes botulism, and can cause problems if administered incorrectly. Here's what you should know.
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07. SA 'nip & tuck' haven
The Big Five that draws tourists to South Africa is no longer made up of animals - these days it involves facelifts, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast reductions and enlargements.
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08. Watch out for liposuction pitfalls
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure in which excess fat is surgically removed from the body. Experts warn, however, that the surgery is no replacement for a healthy lifestyle.
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