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Facelift surgery – how long is the waiting list, and how soon after surgery can I fly?

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Facelift Question: I am interested in full facelift surgery. Could you please tell me how long the waiting list is? And how long between the consultation and the operation is usual? Also, as I will be looking to go on holiday to recuperate following surgery, could you advise me what is a sensible amount of [...]

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MACS facelift – can I have one under local anaesthetic?

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MACS facelift question: Hi, Can upper eyelids be done under local anaesthetic, and also the MACS facelift? I am interested in these two procedures but have a fear of going under general anaesthetic. Thanks. MACS facelift answer: Thank you very much for your enquiry. It is possible to have upper eyelid surgery under local anaesthetic, [...]

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Scar revision inside the mouth – is it possible?

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Scar Revision question: I have a lump of soft tissue on the underside of my bottom lip which is quite unnoticeable until I speak. This was caused when the minor salivary gland was removed in 2005 by a surgeon who later remarked that she was not concerned with aesthetic problems, only medical, and left enough [...]

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Can I have stand-alone earlobe reduction surgery?

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Earlobe Repair Question : I have ears over 3ins long due to enlarged earlobes. Do you offer stand-alone earlobe reduction surgery and if so, may I ask how much this will cost? Earlobe Repair Answer Thank you for your question. It is possible to have your earlobes reduced. This is a technique which we specialise [...]

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How long will I take to heal after Cyst Removal?

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Cyst Removal Question Dear Aurora Clinics, I discovered a cyst in my armpit a couple of years ago and sought the advice of my doctor who informed me that it should be surgically removed. This was carried out six months ago but one month after surgery I had to return because of pain. I still [...]

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Thread Lift Treatment: What Is Your Opinion?

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Question : Dear Aurora Clinics, Do you carry out Thread Lift treatment (gold thread skin rejuvenation) under local anaesthetic? Answer : Thank you very much for your question. We do not perform Thread Lift treatment (gold thread skin rejuvenation): under local anaesthetic or otherwise. This is due to the fact that procedures we have performed [...]

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Can 6mm stretched earlobes from flesh tunnels be corrected with surgery?

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Question : Can you tell me if you can stitch earlobes which have been stretched to approx. 6mm?  If so, could you provide an approximate cost for both ears. Answer : It is possible to stitch earlobes which have been stretched to 6mm. In fact, we sometimes stitch lobes which have been stretched much wider [...]

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Can a Neck Lift streamline my Double Chin?

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Question : Hi there, I am 25 years old and have recently lost a lot of weight which has left me with a saggy, double chin. I do not want implants but was wondering if I could have a neck lift (cervicoplasty). Answer : Thank you very much for your enquiry. It is possible to [...]

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Can my 14mm stretched ears heal by themselves?

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The New Year is a great time to think about making positive changes for a New You.  One cosmetic surgery treatment which always increases in popularity at the start of the New Year is Earlobe Repair: people with stretched or split earlobes from flesh tunnels, plugs and gauges decide to get rid of the signs of a [...]

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Which Skin Treatment can give me a clear complexion?

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Question : I am looking for the perfect skin procedure to have before my wedding: I really want a clear complexion on the day. In the past, I have had brown spots and age marks on my cheeks as well as open pores. I also have acne scars on both my nose and face. I suffer [...]

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