Leonard Dawson

Ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? Thought it was a load of rubbish? Well you might want to think again. Studies show that we can improve our looks by consuming fruit on a regular basis. Many of us would happily splash out for Botox to stay looking young, but perhaps we should look more closely at our diet.

Laser hair removal is popular with celebs and is a great way to control unwanted body hair. Hot flashes of light, eye protectors and cooling gel have taken the beauty world by storm – but what makes this non-surgical treatment so appealing?

New research has shown that Britons aren't shy when it comes to baring their boobs on holiday, with one in five admitting they go topless to ensure they get an all-over tan. The research, carried out by Superdrug, found that women aged between 35 and 44 are the most susceptible to letting it all hang out, with those from the East Anglia region the most likely to ditch their bikini tops once they hit the beach.

Life would be so much more difficult without our arms. But they're much more than a functional tool. Musclemen use them to impress women. Most of us ladies base our clothing decisions on the state of our arms – especially our underarms. If you've been hiding your arms under baggy clothes during the long hard winter, now that summer's really kicking in, there'll be fewer places to hide.

Kay Burley, a woman more used to reading the headlines on Sky News than being the subject of them herself, has revealed that she pays for her own cosmetic surgery every ten years or so as a birthday treat to herself. Good on her, we reckon – she's looking truly fab at 50.

Our arms and legs are the parts of our body that we use the most, so it's logical that they can start to look a bit knackered from time to time. From flabby bingo wings on the arms that just won't shift with any amount of dieting and exercise to the dreaded thunder thighs, many of us can have confidence issues around our arms and legs. However, having cosmetic surgery – or some selected non-cosmetic procedures – can help to restore that confidence, revealing a sleeker, revitalised you.

Research published in recent years has shown that parents are increasingly willing to pay for cosmetic surgery for their children. In fact, one in ten mums and dads spoken to by the Good Surgery Guide admitted they've even consider shelling out for their teenager (16 to 18) to go under the knife.

For the past couple of decades, Shane Warne has been the face of cricket, bowling fans over with his world-class wicket skills and larger-than-life personality. However, that famous face is under more scrutiny than usual at the moment as experts, commentators and the social media sphere ask the question: has Shane had Botox?

Men usually purchase expensive cosmetic procedures for wives and girlfriends when the relationship is at its height; however, one wonders if they can demand reimbursement when the relationship has broken up. One man, at least, has demanded that his ex girlfriend reimburse the money spent by him on her breast augmentation procedure.

Gone are the days when teenagers would receive a new car, a cash prize, or a vacation as a reward for working hard and getting good grades. Wealthy parents are now encouraging their youngsters to work hard and get good grades for any cosmetic surgery procedures of their choice. The trend of rewarding hard-working teenagers with cosmetic surgery gifts is not something found in reality TV shows such as "The Hills." Parents in real life are doing it all the time with the help of cosmetic surgeons.