Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is a particularly technical challenge for surgeons. This is because the nose is essential to the face and very visible and any fine alterations or abnormalities will be very visible. Some surgeons specialise in rhinoplasty surgery and some choose not to perform this procedure. For example, several of our surgeons including Aurora […]
The answer to this is no. Many plastic surgeons specialise in fields such as hand surgery, skin cancer, breast surgery and burns. Some plastic surgeons have never performed a facelift procedure and do not specialise in this field. It is therefore very important when considering specialised surgery such as facelift surgery, that your surgeon does […]
There’s really no upper limit to the weight that can be removed in a breast reduction and operation. In most cases, the average weight removed will be between 400 and 800 grams of tissue. Over 800 grams per breast comprises a larger breast reduction and over 1.5 kilograms per breast classifies as a very large […]
If your breasts are relatively small and your surgeon anticipates they would be removing less than 500 grams of tissue per side, often a vertical scar technique or a short transverse scar technique might be appropriate for you. The advantage of these techniques is that the scar does not extend wholly along the crease under […]
When considering any type of plastic surgery, it is very important to do research adequately. In particular, to seek a consultation with a surgeon who specialises in the field you are considering. For example, most plastic surgeons will have specialised in facial rejuvenation surgery such as facelifts or body surgery. It is certainly worthwhile asking your […]
Following pregnancy, many people notice a change in the shape of their bust. Interestingly, this does vary a lot between different individuals, and some people seem to suffer more deflation of their breast tissue following pregnancy than others. The best treatment for you really depends on the appearance of your bust and in particular the […]
You may have heard recently of the IHAS regulation which has been set up to help police the cosmetic surgical industry in the UK. This is a government sponsored organisation in which clinics and practitioners register and are assessed according to their merits. This is a very good step towards helping regulate the industry in […]
Female genital surgery is very specialised and it’s generally performed by experts in this field. Not all plastic surgeons do specialise in this topic and we will advise that if you are considering this surgery you schedule an appointment with a surgeon who has considerable experience in this field. The options available to treat this […]
Rhinoplasty surgery does vary significantly from individual to individual according to the shape of the nose and your desired outcome. Normally, most people are concerned about the profile of the nose from its side which can hold the tip of the nose from the front. The profile of the nose can be altered by removing […]
The nose is divided into different areas which are all treated differently. From the top to the bottom, the upper third of the nose is composed of bone, the middle third of the nose is composed of cartilage sheets and the lower part of the nose is made up of softer areas of cartilage. This is […]
