All surgery will leave a mark or scar of some sorts whether it be having a mole cut out or shaved or having a lesion scraped or having something removed by laser. All of these things will damage the skin and cause some form of scarring. The scarring is usually quite red and obvious to […]
Botox has increased in popularity in recent years and has become a safe and convenient way to reverse some of the effects of ageing. Botox relaxes the muscles in the face where frown lines can occur and it is most commonly used in the area between the eyes “ known as the glabellar. Botox is […]
If you want to know which are the skin moles to worry about, then look no further. Moles are usually circular, brown harmless patches of skin which generally tend to form on the back, legs, arms and face, at birth or before the age of 30. Sometimes moles are not innocuous or harmless and some […]
Breastfeeding often accompanied with the strapline “the most natural thing in the world” has been proven to be the best option for your child’s health and development. This much we all know. But what happens when the breastfeeding stops? For better or worse “ many women agree that after the milk stops, their breasts change […]
Polyurethane breast implants are used widely for breast augmentation surgery in South America, Europe and Australia. Although popular with high satisfaction rates, they have also sparked controversy in the past. Here are the key 5 questions and answers about Polyurethane implants. 1. What are they? Polyurethane breast implants are silicone implants with a foamy texture on […]
What Type Of Bra Do I Need Following My Surgery? There are several things to consider when choosing a post-surgical bra. You will need a supportive bra that is comfortable and fits snugly. It should not be too tight because, although the bra is necessary to control swelling, it will be counterproductive if it digs […]
When talking to patients considering breast surgery, I always ask what bra cup size they would like to achieve “ some patients have a very clear view ‘I’d like to be a DD and nothing else will do!’, while others are not so specific ‘I’d like to look natural, be comfortable and in keeping with my […]
I often get asked ‘what are the best breast implants?’. Like most things, there is no one answer to this question otherwise we would all use those implants. Most plastic surgeons will only use the best quality breast implants from the top manufacturers like Allergan, Nagor, Polytech and Mentor, which is why very few of […]
When you are first thinking about having a breast enlargement, this might seem like any easy question. You may know someone who has had breast implants, so you ask them what implants she had and she says she had 390cc implants, so you think, her’s look great, so I’ll have 390cc implants too please. Size […]
There has been tremendous publicity surrounding Angelina Jolie’s decision to go public with her decision to have a double mastectomy. It has helped to increase the profile of breast cancer and the BRCA gene and has empowered women around the world. So what sort of reconstruction has Angelina Jolie opted to go for? You would have thought […]
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