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Prologue The decision to proceed with cosmetic surgery can be difficult, in part through feelings that it is unnecessary. However, there are now numerous studies showing that this type of surgery can be of enormous benefit to appropriate patients. It is vital that patients have realistic expectations and a detailed discussion before surgery on at least 2 occasions should ensure that the appropriate treatment is selected for you. A detailed knowledge of anatomy, wound healing and surgical techniques will ensure that you achieve the optimal result with minimal complications.
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Abdominoplasty
An abdominplasty is reshaping of the abdomen. This operation should not be regarded as a means of reducing the overall body weight but aims improving the appearance of the abdomen and may be considered as an option by patients who wish to lose weight in the region of the waist and lower abdomen or have lax skin removed following weight loss or pregnancy. Preoperative examination includes assessment of the laxity of the skin and...Learn more... |
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is increasing the breast size using implants. Patients requesting breast augmentation may have small breasts with a poor cleavage, or have noted a decrease in breast size and projection after breast feeding. Occasionally, augmentation may be used to correct significant asymmetry. Breast size must be considered in relation to the general build of the body and very small breasts often result in difficulty with clothes and...Learn more... |
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is surgery undertaken to reduce breast size and improve the overall appearance. For those with 'droopy' breasts, a mastopexy or an uplift procedure restores the contour of the breast. Patients with larger breasts may experience some of the following: back pain, bra straps digging into the shoulders, poor posture, skin beneath the breasts may become irritated, particularly during the summer months, difficulty with...Learn more... |
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Eylid surgery & brow lift
Eyelid and brow surgery aims to improve the appearance of the upper part of the face. Patients considering eyelid surgery often have 'bags' affecting the upper and/or lower eyelids and a generally tired expression. The problem may be compounded by descent of the brow. With time, many people also develop vertical frown lines at the base of the nose and transverse wrinkles of the forehead. Often there is a hollowness just below the...Learn more... |
Facelift
A face lift is an operation to lift the skin and underlying soft tissues of the face to achieve a more youthful appearance. The effects of ageing are often most apparent on the face and time and gravity act to lead to dropping of the brow, loss of the cheek (malar) prominence, deepening of the grooves which run from the nose to the corners of the mouth, more prominent jowls and sagging of the neck. The face can be analysed in sections of...Learn more... |
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is surgery to improve the shape and size of the nose, with correction of blocked airways if necessary. Often a lot of thought has been devoted to the size and contours of the nose and most people have an idea of their ideal nose. Points which need to be considered prior to surgery are: The final result is determined by the starting material and noses, like any other parts of the body, cannot be constructed to order; a nose must be... Learn more... |