It is very difficult to assess whether one Facelift technique is better than another because each face is different and each surgeon has a different technique. There have been, however, long-term studies in identical twins who have had different techniques and these have not shown a significant benefit of one technique over another. There have […]
You need to discuss carefully the type of underwear, swimwear and jeans you tend to wear normally with your surgeon prior to your operation. Your surgeon should take this into account when designing your incision. We often ask patients to bring in items of clothing such as swimwear they would like to wear. We then […]
There has been much debate about the ideal tummy button shape and size in plastic surgical circles. Aurora Clinics Founder shares his thoughts… It is generally accepted that a youthful tummy button is slightly oval vertically in shape and small, with a gentle deep down slope to it rather like a valley. Often following pregnancy or […]
If you are thinking of surgery abroad we would advise you to go through the following 5-point checklist with your surgeon and clinic. 1. Check on the experience of the surgeon. In the UK, surgeons are regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have to have a specialist registration in plastic surgery. This is […]
The SMAS is the top layer of tissue which lies below the skin in the face. Many facelift techniques use this tissue to give long-term support to the face with an aim of producing long-term stable results and rejuvenation of the face. The main surgical techniques used to support the SMAS are the following: SMASplication […]
Tummy tuck scars in the lower part of the abdomen have changed considerably over the years as underwear fashion has altered. Generally, the area in the centre has remained similar and the incision will be below a natural skin crease or a scar such as from a Caesarian or Hysterectomy. The scar will be removed […]
All the major companies which produce dermal fillers produce a range of products of varying thicknesses. Generally, the thicker substances are used for deeper, more established lines where as the lighter dermal fillers are used for finer, more superficial lines on the face. The thicker dermal fillers are firmer and offer more support to these […]
In recent years, there has been a tendency for many people to go abroad for cosmetic surgery. This is mainly finance driven, as surgery can be significantly cheaper in foreign countries. Aurora Clinics Founder explains why this can sometimes be a false economy… In most cases, the surgery goes very well as it’s normally performed […]
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers Q-med fillers such as Juvederm come in various different thicknesses and have become popular in the UK, alongside many other filler brands. There are a number of dermal fillers, all based on hyaluronic acid, such as Teosyl which are very popular and effective at treating facial lines at creases in the lower […]
Free nipple grafts are a slightly old-fashioned breast reduction technique in which the nipple is completely removed from the breast and replaced as a skin graft. Free nipple grafts were used some years ago because they were believed to be a safer technique in performing very large breast reductions of 1 kilogram and over per […]
