We frequently get asked at Aurora Clinics what the difference is between mini facelift surgery and a full face lift. It is quite a confusing topic, so no surprise that people are often unsure. In this Blog we hope to clear up a few uncertainties and help you decide whether a mini face lift or [...]
Face Lift Surgery
Explaining the latest Cosmetic Surgery Trends: New 2010 BAAPS Statistics
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Some clear trends in Cosmetic Surgery were apparent when The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) released the UK’s 2010 statistics this week. Despite the recession, there are more cosmetic surgery procedures being carried out in the UK than ever: a 5% increase on the previous year. But whilst some procedures are clearly on [...]
Do I need Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery? The Differences Explained.
Monday, January 31st, 2011
The terms ‘plastic surgery’ and ‘cosmetic surgery’ are often used interchangeably or cause confusion: many people in the UK think that ‘plastic surgery’ is just the American term, when in fact it is a completely different field. When looking into procedures to change the way you look, it is important to get the basic terminology [...]
Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Monday, January 24th, 2011
Do you think nip/tuck is only for women? Think again because there are many options available for men and becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Here are some statistics to start with: The top cosmetic surgery procedures for men in 2007 include liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, male breast reduction, and facelift. The top non-surgical procedures for [...]
Fight Fat & Fight Cancer! 2011 Cosmetic Surgery Trend
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
2011 is the year of the War on Obesity. So the Big Buzz in Cosmetic Surgery is Fat Removal procedures: “We’re talking freezing fat, zapping fat, melting fat away, as well as vacuuming fat from places where it is plentiful (thighs, tummy and love handles)” says Denise Mann (ed. Ceatus Cosmetic Surgery Group). This comes [...]
All you need to know about Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
As time goes by and years start mounting, you face starts showing the tell-tale signs of aging in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, drooping skin, and much else. However, with advancements in technology and science, it’s now possible to remove these aging signs and have your youthful look back once again, using a [...]
All you need to know about Cosmetic Surgery for the Face
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011People are increasingly becoming aware of the important role of appearances in the world. And, because everyone wants to look his/her best, even when they start aging, cosmetic surgery seems like the best solution to their problems. The facial skin is the most exposed as well as most sensitive part of the body. The face [...]
Is there any evidence one facelift technique is better than others?
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010It is very difficult to assess whether one facelift technique is better than another because each face is different and each surgeon has a different technique. There have been, however, long term studies in identical twins who have had different techniques and these have not shown a significant benefit of one technique over another. There [...]
What are the different approaches to the SMAS layer of tissue in my face in facelift procedures?
Friday, October 22nd, 2010The SMAS is a top layer of tissue which lies below the skin in the face. Many facelift techniques use this tissue to give long term support to the face with an aim of producing long term stable results and rejuvenation of the face. The main surgical techniques used to support the SMAS are the [...]
Do all plastic surgeons perform facelift procedures?
Monday, October 11th, 2010The 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 [...]