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Permalip for a perfect pout

stw — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:57 +0000

If you’ve ever sighed wistfully over photographs of Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie et al, cursing Mother Nature for being less than generous when it came to your lips, you’re not alone.

But there’s good news. You don’t have to resign yourself to a life with less-than-luscious lips. Permalip implants can give you a pout to be proud of. Read on to see if Permalip is right for you…

What are lip implants made from?

Permalip implants are made from soft, contoured silicone that mimics the natural texture and shape of the lip. They have a smooth surface, designed to minimise any irritation to the surrounding lip tissue, and come in a wide variety of widths and lengths, so that whatever look you’d like to achieve (within reason), it’s possible.

What does the Permalip implant procedure involve?

As a relatively minor procedure, permanent lip enhancement is carried out under local anaesthetic, with you awake the entire time. Your chosen implants will be carefully inserted into your lips via tiny incisions concealed in the corners of your mouth.

The whole process will be completed in around 30 minutes – which means in theory, you could treat yourself to new lips in your lunch break!

You will experience some swelling in the 1-2 weeks after treatment. When the swelling subsides, you will be left with fuller lips that feel and look completely normal.

As the name suggests, Permalip implants offer a permanent result, but they can be replaced with a different size if required, or removed should you change your mind.

Who makes a good candidate for lip implants?

Permalip enhancement is suitable for anyone who would like permanently fuller lips, whether they were born with thinner lips or have lost volume with age. Implants can be used in both lips if enhancement of the whole mouth is required, or alternatively just one lip to correct asymmetry between the upper and lower lips.

What won’t Permalip do?

Permalip implants are designed to offer a subtle increase in fullness, and produce a very natural result, so they won’t give you the “trout pout” look you may have seen on certain celebrities – which can only be a good thing!

If you’d like to know more about permanent lip enhancement at Aurora Clinics, or would like to arrange a free consultation, give us a call on 0845 230 4110 or send an email to info@aurora-clinics.co.uk .

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Plastic surgery can make you look 7 years younger, study finds

stw — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:22:38 +0000

So it might not be quite 10 years, but a study in Canada has found that facial cosmetic surgery makes a person look, on average, 7 years younger than they would without surgery.

The study was carried out by the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, and involved 53 women and 7 men aged 45-72 who had undergone between one and three anti-aging cosmetic surgery procedures – including face and neck lift, brow lift and eyelid surgery.

The breakdown of procedures was as follows:

22 had just one procedure – a face and neck lift
17 had two procedures – a face and neck lift plus eyelid surgery
22 had all three procedures – a face and neck lift, eyelid surgery and a brow lift

Photographs of the men and women were shown to a group of 40 medical students, who were not told their real ages, but instead asked to rate how old they looked, both before and after their cosmetic surgery.

Averages were calculated, and the final results showed that the people who had one procedure looked 5.7 years younger after surgery. Those who had two procedures looked 7.5 years younger. And those who had all three procedures looked 8.4 years younger.

Now of course, this is a very small study, so it’s to be taken with a pinch of salt – but it’s an encouraging one nonetheless, especially if you’re planning a surgical ‘refresh’ of your own…

If you’d like to know more about the face lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery procedures available at Aurora Clinics, or would like to arrange a free consultation, give us a call on 0845 230 4110 or send an email to info@aurora-clinics.co.uk .

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“Cup”cakes – quite literally…

stw — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:29 +0000

There’s nothing quite like the sight of a delicious cake to put a smile on your face on a gloomy Wednesday morning – so when the Aurora team came into work to see this cheeky set of cupcakes it made our day!

The fabulous cakes were bought for surgeon Mr Adrian Richards and the team by a lady who came to Aurora for PIP implant removal and replacement. She was so thrilled with her result, she wanted to say a big thank you – and what better way than with baked goods!

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TV star Frances Barber “saving up” for cosmetic surgery

stw — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:23:47 +0000

Hot on the heels of Susan Sarandon revealing that, despite her earlier denials, she has in fact undergone cosmetic surgery, another celebrity has decided to come clean.

Actress Frances Barber, recently seen on TV as Madame Kovarian in Doctor Who, has admitted she plans on treating herself to a surgical freshen up, and is already saving up to make it happen.

Saying she’d be a “hypocrite” if she said she’d never have a facelift, she adds that she would only be looking for “tiny adjustments” to make her look “less tired”.

The 54-year-old actress also says that she doesn’t care about growing older, and actually feels 26 – implying that the surgery will just make her look a little more like the woman she feels inside.

Honesty like that is rare and refreshing – especially among celebs – so good on Frances. Here’s hoping that when the time comes for her to have her cosmetic surgery, she gets a great result that has her looking as young as she feels!

For more information on any of the cosmetic surgery procedures, or non-surgical alternatives, on offer at Aurora Clinics, call us on 0845 230 4110 or email info@aurora-clinics.co.uk .

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No facelift for Susan Sarandon – just a little off the chin

stw — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:59:59 +0000

When Hollywood star Susan Sarandon spoke out against cosmetic surgery, saying she thought women should go and “do something interesting instead” of getting a facelift, it was fair to assume she was not the kind of woman to go in for cosmetic surgery at all – especially as she’d publicly denied having any surgery or even anti-wrinkle injections.

It seemed that the incredibly well-preserved 65-year-old must have hit the genetic jackpot, looking better as the years rolled by with no surgical help.

Well, now it seems that her youthful looks are not purely down to a rigorous anti-aging skin care routine, exercise and a healthy diet after all. According to newspapers, the star now admits she has in fact received a little help from one particular anti-aging treatment – specifically, facial liposuction, which she refers to as having “under my chin sucked out”.

Now, it might not be quite as invasive as a facelift, but it’s still cosmetic surgery Susan!

In an ideal world, it would have been great if she’d felt able to admit to having a little help in the first place, rather than feeling like she had to deny it.

Everybody knows it goes on in showbiz land, and the more people in the public eye start being honest and upfront about the help they’ve received from the cosmetic surgeon, the less stigma there will be for the rest of us. So come on Hollywood, you lead the way!

If you’d like to find out more about the facial liposuction or facelift procedures on offer at Aurora Clinics, give us a call on 0845 230 4110 or email info@aurora-clinics.co.uk to arrange a free no-obligation consultation.

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Inverted Nipples – Do I Have Them?

stw — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:23:38 +0000

Though not widely discussed, inverted nipples affect many more people than you might think. Approximately 10% of the population has nipple inversion to some degree – and it may surprise you to know that men are just as likely to be affected as women.

Besides the cosmetic concerns for both sexes, inverted nipples can also make breastfeeding difficult for women, causing distress for both mother and baby.

So how can you tell you have inverted nipples?

For most people, it is apparent just by looking at the nipple in its relaxed (ie non-erect) state. If your nipple doesn’t protrude, instead appearing flat or as a slit or indentation, then it is considered inverted.

However, even if your nipples look normal, it’s still possible they may retract when stimulated – which also counts as being inverted! There is a simple “pinch test” you can use to determine if this is the case.

Place your fingers either side of the areola around the nipple and squeeze lightly. This should cause the nipple to protrude. If the nipple recedes inwards instead, then the nipple is inverted.

How can inverted nipples be treated?

Depending on the severity of the nipple inversion, there are both surgical and non-surgical treatments available. For less severe cases, non-surgical options include Niplette, a suction device worn continuously for one-three months to gradually tease the nipple outwards. The breast tissue remains intact, and breastfeeding is possible afterwards.

For more severe inversion, surgical correction may be required. Even if surgery is necessary, inverted nipple correction takes about 30 minutes and is performed as a day patient, so it’s not a major surgery by any means. However, it’s important to note that surgery means breastfeeding will no longer be possible for women – worth bearing in mind if you are looking to start a family in future.

If you’d like to know more about treating inverted nipples, visit our inverted nipple correction information page. You can also contact us to arrange a free consultation by emailing info@aurora-clinics.co.uk or calling 0845 230 4110.

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A Big Thank You from the Aurora Family

stw — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:42:00 +0000

We hope you’ll forgive us for blowing our own trumpet, but we’ve recently been left some lovely feedback on our Facebook page, and thought it’d be nice to share it here to show our appreciation.

Here’s a selection of some of the latest comments posted on our Facebook wall:

“Mr Adrian Richards, wow, what a fantastic person and amazing surgeon. Kind, caring, genuine and professional. He and his team were fabulous, I’m so pleased with my results and the all round care given. I just wish I had found you sooner! A huge thank you, I’ve told all my friends about you! Highly recommended! One very happy customer ” – LR

“I would just like to say a huge thank you to Mr Richards, Aggie and the rest of the team. I had my PIP implants removed and replaced on 13th March and I was treated so well from the start, they made me feel so relaxed and stress free. It was Grade A service and I would recommend them to anyone who was thinking about going for any surgery with this team. Thank you hugely from the bottom of my heart.” – LW

“Can’t express how great this company is! Top quality surgeon, staff, facilities!” – JR

“I had my surgery on Tuesday and I am so happy with the results and the care I have received from Mr Richards and the team has been amazing. Thank you so much.” – LBM

“I want to thank Mr Adrian Richards and Aggie for my consultation yesterday, I feel totally at ease now and can’t wait for 30th April. Thank you for such a lovely personal consultation instead of feeling like you’re ushered out the door, you both were truly amazing and no question was too much trouble. Thank you so much!!” – MB

“Thank you to the wonderful Yvonne and Mr Richards for making me feel very happy and at ease yesterday. I am really looking forward to surgery in a few weeks! Thank you to ALL the team for your support. You have all been wonderful xx” – LBM

So a huge thank you to everybody who has left us feedback, whether it be on our Facebook page, via email or on Twitter. We always love to hear about your experiences at Aurora, and receiving feedback like this really means a lot to the team, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your comments. Please keep letting us know what you think about Aurora Clinics, whether it’s to tell us what you think we can improve on, or just to let us know about the things we’re doing right. Keep in touch!

Male Vaser Lipo: Are Lower & Top Abs 1 Region or 3?

Donna — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:17:51 +0000

Vaser Lipo Question :

Dear Aurora Clinics,

I am very interested in having vaser liposuction, even though I only have a 34 inch waist.

Could you tell me if you class the lower and top abs as one region?

If not, how much would it cost to have this treatment on all three stomach areas?

Vaser Lipo Answer :

Thank you very much for your enquiry.

Generally, the tummy is viewed as one area with vaser liposuction. Therefore, both areas are treated as one.

If you would like to schedule a free consultation with our Vaser Liposuction specialist, Dr Alexandra Chambers, to discuss the best way forward for you, please do so by ringing us on: 01844 214362.

Alternatively, you could email us at: info@aurora-clinics.co.uk.

Remember to include a picture of the region which concerns you and we will provide an opinion for the best treatment.

Many thanks for your enquiry. We look forward to the opportunity of meeting you in the near future.

Best Wishes, The Aurora Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Team

How to Choose Your Breast Uplift Surgeon

sbrechon — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:10:29 +0000

Choosing Your Breast Uplift Surgeon

Choosing your surgeon is one of the most difficult things to do prior to your breast uplift surgery. Most plastic surgeons do perform the breast uplift procedure but some specialise more in breast surgery and in particular, breast uplift surgery than others.

Breast Uplift Surgeon Checklist

We would advise you to go through the following checklist when choosing your breast uplift surgeon.

Ideally a personal recommendation is the best way of finding a surgeon. If you are fortunate enough to know someone who has recently had similar treatment of a breast uplift surgery with a particular surgeon and are happy with the results of their surgery this is a very good recommendation as the quality of the surgeons’ work.
Unfortunately many people are not lucky enough to know someone who has undergone a similar procedure and we would recommend that you see at least two surgeons prior to your breast uplift surgery so that you can get a balanced opinion as to the options available to you.
During your consultation it is important that you feel that you have had enough chance to adequately express your wishes and the desired outcome following your breast uplift surgery. It is important that your consultation is a two-way conversation with your surgeon clearly explaining the pros and cons of different breast uplift techniques and you expressing your feelings as to the results you are hoping to achieve.
Looking at before and after photographs. It is very important that you are able to see examples of the surgeon’s previous breast uplift surgery work and your surgeon should go through a number of before and after photos of people who have undergone breast uplift surgery showing you the likely shape of the bust and scarring that will occur following breast uplift surgery. In particular try and look for someone with a similar breast size and shape to yours and pay particular attention to overall shape of the breast following surgery and also the location and quality of the scarring. Scars will be slightly red at six weeks following surgery which is often the time the photographs are taken and will subsequently fade. It is important to ask your surgeon which time period after the operation the photos were taken.
Ask how many breast uplift procedures your surgeon performs per year and per month on average. As a general recommendation most authorities recommend that any surgeon performs the procedure at least 20 times per year in order to maintain adequate experience in it. If your surgeon performs the procedure less than this it may be sensible to consider consultations with other surgeons.
An open and frank discussion as to possible complications and side effects that can occur following surgery. All surgery carries some risk and it is very important that you and your surgeon discuss these so that you have got a full understanding of the pros and possible cons of surgery. It is also very important to know about your follow-up arrangements when your stitches will be removed and if there is a 24 hour helpline should you have any concerns following your breast uplift surgery.

Prior to considering breast uplift surgery it is sensible to go through this checklist and also listen to our free information CD on breast uplift surgery.

We also encourage our patients to bring photos of the appearance of their bust they would like following their breast uplift surgery so we can discuss whether this is possible in their case and the best technique for achieving this.

Can I have stand-alone earlobe reduction surgery?

Donna — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:02:29 +0000

Earlobe Repair Question :

I have ears over 3ins long due to enlarged earlobes. Do you offer stand-alone earlobe reduction surgery and if so, may I ask how much this will cost?

Earlobe Repair Answer

Thank you for your question.

It is possible to have your earlobes reduced. This is a technique which we specialise in at Aurora Clinics. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and takes approximately one hour.

Surgery can be performed at the Whitethorn Clinic in Stoke Mandeville. You will be left with a scar on the junction of your cheek and earlobe.

We think you should consider if you would be happy with such a scar.

If you wish to book a consultation to discuss the best way forward for you please call our main office on 0800 328 5743.

Best Wishes,

The Aurora Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Team