Month: December 2018

In our next vlog for December, we look into a closed rhinoplasty procedure and whether the nose tip can be altered during this type of surgery.

A closed rhinoplasty procedure is conducted to reshape a patient’s nose. There can be several reasons why a patient may choose to have a closed rhinoplasty procedure and this would mainly be due to deformations that have occurred in the nose bone structure. In the vlog, a case study is provided to show an example of a patient that was worried about the nasal bones and septum coming together in the midline of their nose. In this particular case, the results of this meant that the patient’s tip was altered.

During a rhinoplasty procedure, the tip of the nose can be altered from the standard surgery and further details about this are provided in the video. Results of the patients’ procedure are also provided through before and after photos and they show the changes that have been made not only to the patient’s nasal bone structure and septum, but also the position of the nose tip. It shows a slight alteration to the nose tip of the patient, proving that the tip can be altered during a closed rhinoplasty procedure.

If you’d like more information on on rhinoplasty surgery then you can get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can also visit our rhinoplasty case study page.

To start December, we question does botox lift eyebrows when it’s combined with a Blepharoplasty surgery. In the video, there are further details provided about this and the benefits that it can have on your appearance.

So, Does Botox Lift Eyebrows?

Botox is a procedure that helps to reduce the movement of muscles in the face. Many patients tend to get this procedure to prevent wrinkles. During a botox surgery, there are added benefits of elevating the brow region on the face. Although there are only subtle improvements that are made around the brow region, these changes can be noticeable on the face. Thus dispelling the question does botox lift eyebrows when it’s combined with a Blepharoplasty surgery procedure.

In the video, we can see the case study of a patient who chose to have botox surgery combined with the Blepharoplasty surgery procedure. There are noticeable differences in the brow region in the patient, rejuvenating the skin and elevating the brows in the process. Although very subtle changes appear, as explained in the video, the patient was happy with the results. The significance could prevent them from having separate surgery on the brow region.

As always, pros and cons of the procedure can be discussed in a consultation. This will be held before the surgery takes place.

If you’d like more information on Blepharoplasty surgery then you can get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can also visit our Blepharoplasty case study page to see more examples of results from our performed treatments.

Response to news of breast implant and cancer link

After a recent BBC investigation raised fears for UK women with breast implants, Mr Gary Ross has offered advice following the TV programme.

Mr Ross said the documentary had raised concerns about the use of textured breast implants, but pointed out that implants come with some degree of risk.

He says: “This programme comes after an investigation was launched in France back in 2011 regarding the links to rare forms of cancer associated with some implants.

“The programme reported French women were being advised to avoid so called textured implants, although the same warning has not being given to women here in England yet.

“The risk appears small but patients should be aware of ANY risk prior to undergoing breast enlargement surgery using silicone implants.

“The manufacturers of these implants, which have been used for over a decade, have said the implants are supported by studies and testing, but the regulatory system needs improving.

“It’s hard to know the long term risks of newer implants as they can take many years to develop. A register for breast implants was set up in 2016 but at the moment it’s still voluntary.

The programme included a first hand account of Breast Implant Associated Lymphoma – a cancer of the immune system.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority

had received 57 reports of ALCL in patients with breast implants, 45 of which meet specific diagnostic criteria, as of September 2018.
That puts the estimated risk of BIA-ALCL at about one per 24,000 implants.

Gary concludes: “Women looking for increased breast volume without implants can consider alternatives such as fat transfer, where fat is taken from another area of the body and injected into the upper breasts to create shape and volume.”

If you have concerns or wish to ask questions about this please contact us on email or call 0161 401 4037.