Oftentimes, people tend to confuse cosmetic surgery with plastic surgery. Actually, both these disciplines are distinct and plastic surgery is actually a term that is used for corrective surgical procedures that alter the aesthetics of a person’s outer appearance. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery is a correctional discipline that improves the features that a [...]
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All you need to know about Cosmetic Surgery in the UK
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011The demand for cosmetic surgery has grown in the US, the UK and the rest of the world over the last few years. And this trend has been fuelled mostly by the stars and the celebrities of the world. The cosmetic surgery market in the UK has grown at a rapid pace since the past [...]
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011For many people choosing the right Plastic Surgeon to see for a consultation can be a difficult task. Below is Mr Richards’ 10 point guide to help you choose the most appropriate surgeon for you. Have any of your friends, family or colleagues any experience of a Plastic Surgeon? Personal recommendation is often the best [...]
Are most plastic surgery patients vain?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010It is a misconception that most patients considering plastic surgery are excessive or vain. Most plastic surgery patients have real problems and so have genuine concerns which they would like treated. Once this area is addressed they often experience improved self-confidence and feel better in themselves. Issues patients typically come to discuss with me include; Breast Asymmetry. Many [...]
When will I be able to get back to normal activities following breast enlargement surgery?
Friday, November 5th, 2010With modern anesthetics and surgical techniques, recovery is now much quicker following breast enlargement surgery. Generally, I do advise people in manual work to take a week off work and then they find they can return to normal activities. During the week after surgery most people do have some discomfort in their chest which they [...]
How uncomfortable will I be after breast surgery?
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Generally, breast surgery is not this painful as many people think. As of the 3 main procedures breast uplift and breast reduction, breast enlargement tends to be the most uncomfortable. This is because the tissues are stretched and most people have a feeling of tightness in the chest following surgery. In the 8 hours following [...]
What is the best treatment for sagging jaws?
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
This is the question I’m asked frequently and my general advice is in very early stages when the jawline becomes slightly less defined and the jaws become slightly more prominent the best treatment is with Botox treatment. This is a relatively new to have Botox treatment called the Nefertiti lift. Nefertiti lift is a treatment [...]
I tend to notice my tummy button is constricting slightly following tummy tuck surgery is there anything I can do about this?
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Following tummy tuck surgery the circular incision around the tummy button that your surgeon has created does tend to constrict slightly with time. This can result in your tummy button becoming smaller and slightly tighter. If this does occur I generally ask my patients to massage their tummy button gently on a twice daily basis. They [...]
What type of breast implants are most used in the United Kingdom?
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
The main types of breast implants used in the United Kingdom are those made by the following companies: 1. Allergan 2. Mentor 3. Nagor 4. Eurosilimed 5. Sebbin All these breast manufacturers have different pros and cons but all have a long safety track record and are among the best implants available today in the [...]
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 [...]