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The cosmetic injectables industry badly needs greater regulation to better protect patients.

Ugly reality of beauty industry demands urgent makeover

It is clear that cosmetic injectables businesses have galloped ahead of regulators. It’s time to put the patients back in focus.

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Jas Rawlinson was upsold injectables after going to a cosmetic nurse for advice about a genetic condition.

‘You’re a pretty girl, but ...’: How the injectables industry preys on your insecurities

Cosmetic clinics are failing to screen for body dysmorphia, leaving vulnerable patients at risk of excessive treatments, upselling, and worsening mental health.

  • Henrietta Cook and Clay Lucas
Courtney Rattle has spent her life battling anorexia, she is now a mother to a nine-month-old daughter, Anya.

‘Absolutely brutal’: The hidden group at risk of eating disorders

Pregnancy and menopause are close behind puberty as high-risk periods for eating disorders and body image issues in women. So why isn’t more help available?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
A new filter on TikTok allows users to create ‘chubby’ and ‘skinny’ versions of themselves.

TikTok says this AI filter is ‘hilarious’. Not everyone is laughing

A new filter released on TikTok this week has caused alarm among mental health professionals and social media commentators, who have accused users of “mean girl energy”.

  • Laura Roscioli
Eman Allouche battled severe body image issues as a teenager and similar thoughts returned after she had a baby.

‘It took a toll’: Body dysmorphia hurts more than self-esteem

New research shows that body dysmorphia can lead to cognitive difficulties and hurts decision-making and planning.

  • Broede Carmody
Paul Rudd stars in Living With Yourself on Netflix.

Why watching male celebrities struggle has become my new online obsession

Upon first glance, I have nothing in common with Paul Rudd, Jake Gyllenhaal or Glen Powell. Yet despite our many differences, in one respect, we’re the same.

  • Wendy Syfret
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Rachael Smith had four kilograms of excess skin removed following major weight loss.

Rachael lost 50 kilograms but still felt overweight. This booming surgery changed that

Surgeons are removing up to 10 kilograms of excess skin from patients who have lost major amounts of weight, amid a booming interest in body-contouring operations.

  • Henrietta Cook
We all carry scars from the “rules” we are taught to follow in our youth.

I’d followed this ‘rule’ all my life. Finally, I decided to reject it

Who even gets to decide what we “can” and “cannot” wear, based on our body shape?

  • Kasey Edwards
Students who need a mirror “for a medical purpose” can still ask for one at the school’s reception.

School bans mirrors as pupils spend too much time looking into them

The school headmaster said mirrors could encourage pupils to spend too much time in toilets, often in large groups.

  • Jacob Freedland
Reflective: India skipper Rohit Sharma

‘Fat for a sportsperson’: Indian politician shames Rohit Sharma

A female Indian politician has come under fire for comments about the Indian captain’s weight and fitness.

  • Nick Hoult

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