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Never Accept A Lift From Strangers

Cosmetic Surgeons Should Work Within Their Scope of Practice I am delighted to hear that the Royal College of Surgeons is highlighting the need to ensure that only fully accredited surgeons should perform cosmetic surgery.  Unfortunately, cosmetic surgery is an area that people embark upon without considering the qualifications and experience of their surgeon.  Cosmetic […]

Like a Virgin “ Conical Breast Implants

Conical Implants “ for patients who are borderline for a breast lift. During my consultations, I have a selection of breast implants to show patients.  The conical implants always invite comment, usually along the lines of ooh, I don’t think I would like those or are those the Madonna implants? However, the truth about these implants is very […]

The Secret of A Good Scar

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 […]

The benefits of Botox

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 […]

Skin Moles To Worry About

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 […]

Breasts after breastfeeding

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 implants: 5 key questions, answered

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 is the Best Post-Surgical Bra?

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 […]

Only The Best Breast Implants

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 […]