The first dermal fillers used were based on collagen, which is one of the main constituents of skin. These dermal fillers such as Zyplast and Zyderm were very popular in the 1980s. The main problem, however, with them was that the collagen needed to be sourced from either an animal or a human form as […]
In our opinion, breast reduction surgery that involves free nipple graft should be used only very infrequently. Our surgeon Aurora Clinics Founder has not used this technique for over 10 years and he treats over a hundred people for breast reductions per year. The reason we feel free nipple grafting should not be used in most patients […]
Having breasts that are not in proportion to your physique causes significant problems – including wearing clothing and the way they look. The main problems with large breasts are: Neck and shoulder ache. Cutting in of a bra strap in their shoulders. Infections in the fold underneath the breast where the skin surfaces rub together. […]
This video explains and demonstrates removal of Sebaceous Cyst performed by Doctor Aurora Clinics Founder, surgical director of Aurora clinics. Presents suture techniques used to minimise post surgical scars.
This video explais the importance of histology after surgery, which excisions are best to send for histology and how to do it, what are the benefits of keeping a good histology record and what should it contain.
This video explains and demonstrates how to make excisions of lesions from the face area, in this case the temple, what suture techniques are best to use, in order to avoid the appearance of Hypertrophic scars , how to minimise scarring after the surgery.
Many surgeons would not use the vertical scar technique which we have discussed in previous blogs for breast reductions which involve removing more than 500 grams from each breast. The reason for this is that the scar between the nipple and the fold underneath the breast is likely to be too long and will lead […]
This video explains the difference between treating Hypertrophic scars and Keloid scars, and what is the best treatment for them, which GPs can use for their patients,
A pedicle is the plastic surgical term for a bridge of tissue which connects one area of skin to another. In breast reduction surgery, the pedicle is used to bring blood and nerve supply to the nipple when the tissue around it has been removed. The pedicle (bridge of tissue connecting the nipple) can lie […]
This video is an introductory video to a series of video courses intended for GP professionals, regarding training, advice, suggestions on minor technical procedures.
