The anaesthetist together with the scrub team are perhaps the most under rated people in cosmetic surgery. To get the best outcome from any operation both the anaesthetist and scrub team need to be very experienced and as good at their jobs as the surgeon themselves. I only use 2 or 3 anesthetists who I [...]
Archive for June, 2010
Can you have a breast enlargement after Macrolane?
Sunday, June 6th, 2010The answer to this is yes. I’m seeing an increasing amount of patients who have had Macrolane treatment in the last couple of years. Most patients who have had Macrolane decide to have a formal breast enlargement with a silicone implant. This is because some patients with Macrolane develop firmness around the Macrolane (encapsulization). [...]
Should you apply sunblock everyday?
Saturday, June 5th, 2010The answer to this is yes. Even in cold, wet countries, such as United Kingdom, you are getting daily damage to your skin from ultraviolet light. The recommendation is therefore that you apply sunblock which is often included in a moisturizer every morning. This sunblock should be at least a sun protection factor of [...]
Is female genital surgery really plastic surgery?
Friday, June 4th, 2010Until today I might have said no. I did have meet Erik Scholten in my clinic in Milton Kings. Erik works in the room next to me on Fridays and we got talking about his specialty which is female genital surgery. Previously, I had imagined this surgery was limited to labia minora reduction Erik ready-opened [...]
5 Things to consider once you have decided to go ahead with surgery
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Once you have decided you would like to go ahead with surgery there are 5 important factors I would recommend that you discuss with your surgeon and make sure that you have clear prior to surgery. 1. How long will you be in hospital? [...]
Five questions to ask your plastic surgeon
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Prior to your consultation with your plastic surgeon it is important to do your research. Here are five questions I would recommend that you ask them at the consultation. 1. Do you specialise in this form of treatment?
Five things to expect your surgeon to discuss or show you at your consultation
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010It is very important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon at your consultation. It is very important that they discuss clearly with you the nature of the operation, likely result, recovery period and possible complications following surgery.
Breast implants do they need replacing?
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010This is one of the common questions I’m asked in clinic and my answer is generally unless there is a problem with the breast implant they do not need replacing.