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Italy Bans Breast Enlargement for Girls Under 18
Silvio Berlusconi has had a tough weekend, first he was attacked by a man wielding a souvenir model of a cathedral then Italy banned breast implants for girls under 18. (For any lawyers reading: I’m sure Berlusconi has never shown an interest in a girl under 18, although he has been to at least one 18th birthday party this year).
The new legislation aims to prevent girls from rushing in to having plastic surgery without having first considering the risks. There have been many reports of operations going wrong and of girls receiving sub-standard implants. Francesca Martini of Italy’s welfare ministry has suggested that a register of qualified plastic surgeons should be drawn up in order to prevent botched operations being performed by less skilled doctors.
“This legislation is primarily aimed at the growing number of girls under 18 who have breast enhancement surgery purely for fashion reasons and have no idea of the risks involved. Far too many adolescent girls are unaware of the fact that there are risks with this type of surgery and it should not be used purely for fashion and looks.At the moment we have a Wild West, cowboy style system of plastic surgery for young women and this must stop.”
It has been estimated that around 10,000 teenage girls had breast enhancement surgery in Italy in 2008. Most of these operations were paid for by the girl’s parents as a gift. In the UK it is still legal for girls under 18 to have cosmetic surgery although many surgeons are unwilling to operate on those who are still growing.
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Ryanair’s Air stewardesses Strip Off for Charity Calendar
about 4 months ago - No comments
It’s that time of year where various companies have the bright idea of releasing a calendar featuring scantily clad members of staff. These calendars tend to be in aid of charity although the massive amounts of free publicity they generate by catching the attention of lazy blog writers probably has a lot to do with More >
Cambridge University Newspaper Website Criticized for Featuring Page Three Girls
about 4 months ago - 1 comment
Three students at the prestigious Cambridge University have been criticized for featuring photos of scantily clad girls on the site of their student newspaper. ‘The Tab’ has been criticized for its ‘Tab Totty’ page which features female university students in their underwear. Even the Daily Mail had the cheek to criticize the site which is More >
Oktoberfest 2009 kicks off in Munich
about 5 months ago - No comments
The Germans clearly know how to have a good time. They might not be known for their sense of humor but they certainly seem to like their beer. Oktoberfest 2009 has officially begun after the Mayor of Munich declared ‘Ozapft is’ (the beer is tapped). The event is due to recieve 6 million visitors this More >
How To Choose Swimwear To Suit Your Body Type.
about 10 months ago - 4 comments
As the summer approaches our thoughts turn to those brief few weeks when it is actually warm enough to go outside wearing any less clothing than your average Atlantic fisherman. The English are genetically pre disposed to throwing off their clothes at the first sight of sunshine like a primitive tribe celebrating the fact that More >
Australian beach girls warned not to paint their phone numbers on their bodies.
about 1 year ago - 8 comments
Girls in Australia have discovered a novel way to attract boys attention when sunbathing in their bikinis. Apparently plain old sunbathing isn’t enough to attract Aussie boys attentions anymore. The girls have been writing their phone numbers on themselves with sun cream which leaves the number for all to see once they get a tan.
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