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Cosmetic surgery

In Asia, white skin is the new black

Global Post / Thursday, 26 November 2009

Every year, Asians spend an estimated $18 billion trying to make their skin appear whiter, using lasers, creams, pills and surgery in an effort to achieve a milky complexion. But it’s not about appearing “Western” — it’s about appearing rich.

Looking for a fair shake in bariatric procedure land

Crikey / David Gillespie / Thursday, 8 October 2009

Bariatric surgery promises to blow away years of eating the wrong thing with a simple slice of the scalpel — and large quantities of liquid food. David Gillespie explains how Nestle is profiting off risky, and often unnecessary, surgery.