Understanding Blepharoplasty: A Comprehensive Guide to Eyelid Surgery As we age, our skin naturally loses its elasticity, and fat can accumulate around the eyes, leading to drooping eyelids, puffiness, and under-eye bags. These changes can make us look tired or older than we feel, and in some cases, they can even impair vision. Blepharoplasty, also […]
Understanding Sebaceous Cysts: Causes and Treatments Sebaceous cysts can be a source of discomfort and concern. These small, non-cancerous bumps beneath the skin can appear anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face, neck, or torso. Understanding what a sebaceous cyst is, and how it forms, can help alleviate some of […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a lipoma, or suspect you might have one, you may be wondering about the need for a lipoma scan. A lipoma is a benign tumour made up of fat tissue. It’s generally soft, movable, and painless. But when it’s large, painful or growing, a scan may be necessary. It may […]
If you have any inverted nipple then you may have heard of the Niplette suction corrector. It was developed by a plastic surgeon and you can buy them over the counter and use it at home to apply pressure to the nipple to coax it out. What Is It? The Niplette suction corrector is non-surgical […]
I watched the debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak the other night. They were asked if they would have private medical treatment. Rishi Sunak said that he would, but Keir Starmer said that he wouldn’t because his family were ingrained in the NHS and he was very committed to it. Like many of the […]
Would you take your car half way round the world if it needed fixing? I very much doubt it…if you did, and a wheel falls off on your way home, what would you do? OK, you may take it to a local garage mechanic who takes one look at it and they see the exhaust […]
What is En Bloc Capsulectomy? En bloc capsulectomy is a surgical technique performed to remove breast implants and the surrounding scar tissue, known as the capsule, as a single intact unit. En bloc capsulectomy is a term that patients will often use if they are worried about their implants and would like to have them […]
In the UK, breast implants are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) rather than the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, there is still a great deal of confusion around whether or not breast implants in the UK need to be FDA approved. The FDA is a US government agency […]
Choosing the right breast implant can seem daunting. There is a dazzling array of sizes and shapes of breast implants out there and you will be forgiven for thinking that it is an impossible decision. …but fear not It is not as complicated as it may seem. I have specialised in breast surgery since 2007 […]
I was pleased to launch my new book called Mind Your Own Business – how to turn your medical practice in to a business rather than just a job ‘The P.E.C.A.N. Approach’ at the annual meeting of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (the BAAPS) at the National Gallery in London on 27-28th September […]
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