The male model, the breast implants and the parachute jump
A male model turned TV presenter has jumped out of an aircraft at 12,000 feet with breast implants strapped to his chest in a lacy bra, all in the name of research for a new TV show.
Stephen Handisides (30) will be seen on the first edition (23 March) of MyFaceMyBody, the new TV show about cosmetic surgery, setting out to ‘bust’ the myth that silicon breast implants can explode during flights due to changes in pressure.
Handisides made the tandem jump over Cambridgeshire late last year with a black bra over his jumpsuit and the implants gaffer-taped in place to ensure they didn’t pop out mid-fall and provide someone on the ground with a nasty surprise! Both implants survived the descent at freefall speeds perfectly, laying to rest the worry some women have about the strength and safety of silicon implants.
Adrenaline-junkie Stephen, who in his career as a model has fronted campaigns for brands including Specsavers, QVC and Intercontinental Hotels, says he made the jump after being asked the same question over and over again:
“Lots of women I’ve met, including some beautiful models I’ve worked with, have expressed interest in getting breast implants but are worried about stories they’ve heard about implants rupturing due to high pressure or even exploding in flight. If that were the case then I think flights to and from Los Angeles would be a very messy business!
“The implants we used for the myth-busting jump were mid-market ones, used by many of the major cosmetic surgery providers. They survived with barely a mark on them despite having been put under enormous pressure during the descent. I hope women now know that if they’re considering breast augmentation, exploding implants is a worry they can cross off their list of things to check out beforehand!”
The full report can be seen on The MyFaceMyBody Show on Tuesday 23 March at 7.30pm on InformationTV, Sky Channel 166 and Freesat 404. The episode will be repeated on Thursdays at 3pm and Sundays at 6.30pm as well as being re-shown every Tuesday at the same time and a new episode every month.
The show is an entirely independent 30 minute chat show, presented by Stephen Handisides (who alongside his work as a model has spent many years working in the cosmetic treatment industry), dedicated to cosmetic surgery, non-surgical procedures, cosmetic dentistry and general aesthetic treatments.
Each episode of the fast-paced and informative programme will give viewers the fascinating lowdown on the latest treatments and procedures to hit the UK market, alongside entertaining ‘myth busting’ missions and revealing vox pops. The programme will also give consumers unbiased information on a huge range of cosmetic surgery treatments now available, the benefits and risks and important tips on how to go about choosing the right surgeon or clinic.
As well as appearing on Sky TV, the programme will also be available to watch on demand on consumer website MyFaceMyBody.com. The site launched in February 2009 and already carries over 2000 pages of independent treatment advice, 200 educational videos and comprehensive news and events. A pilot episode of MyFaceMyBody is already available to watch on the website. Viewers can also use the website to quiz experts and engage in discussions during or after the show.
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