Month: October 2020

How Fat Transfer Works

The next video introduced in our vlog series regards abdominoplasty surgery and how it can be combined with a fat transplant to transfer fat from your stomach to your breasts. After pregnancy, you may be looking for methods to add volume back to your breasts and reduce abdominal skin. This video takes you through what abdominoplasty surgery is and how you can have a breast reconstruction using fat transfer.

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes and these changes are largely visible in the breast and abdominal areas. Excess skin appears in the abdominal region due to the tissue being stretched and breasts become saggy from breastfeeding. Abdominal cosmetic surgery involves the process of removing this excess skin. From doing this, you have the option of a fat transfer, transporting the fat to your breasts to provide them with extra volume.

The video goes into more depth about the abdominal skin removal surgery and how a fat transfer works. There’s also before and after pictures of a patient who chose a fat transfer to remove small excess of fat from her abdominal area to her breasts so they appeared perkier and more full.

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

Top treatments chosen for body reshaping surgery

Recently in the media there has been a rise in stories surrounding body reshaping surgery and the mummy makeover procedures. This in turn has created a surge in women seeking the expertise of plastic surgeons with regards to cosmetic surgery choices available.

Of course, body rejuvenation surgery for women is nothing new, and there have been variations of many popular procedures for decades. Although with improved techniques being developed and better results being reported, cosmetic surgery procedures designed to improve the appearance of the body are at an all time high.

Body reshaping explained

Body reshaping itself is a broad term used to describe a wide selection of surgical procedures that can help women feel more confident in their bodies after pregnancy and/or substantial weight loss.

These can include, but are not limited to, some form of tummy tuck surgery, breast rejuvenation surgery, arm reduction, and fat transfer surgery; below you’ll find further information about each.

– Tummy tuck surgery

One of the most popular types of body reshaping surgery available in the UK, an abdominoplasty can take various forms although the main objective is to improve the appearance of the mid section, specifically the belly region.

There are several popular forms of tummy tuck surgery sought by women, most notably the mini, full or traditional, and fleur de lis tummy tuck.

Each is designed to remove fat and tighten loose skin but offer patients different results; this makes tummy tuck surgery on the whole versatile.

It can be completed as a stand alone for of body contouring surgery or as part of a wider treatment plan. A good example of this is the mummy makeover, which also includes some form of breast rejuvenation surgery.

– Breast rejuvenation surgery

Women often seek surgery to improve the shape or size of the breasts, but for many it’s the position of the breasts that is the concern.

Pregnancy, breast feeding and weight loss can have a detrimental effect, but breast rejuvenation surgery can be offered to improve lost volume and the position of the breasts.

As part of the mummy makeover surgery offered, women can (in appropriate cases) choose to undergo fat transfer surgery alongside a breast uplift to provide volume to the upper breast at the same time.

– Arm reduction

Brachioplasty is also known as arm contouring or arm reduction. The purpose of the surgery is to reduce the skin and/or fat on the upper arms, which can in turn remove bingo wings.

It’s often related to weight loss or ageing, but many women choose this reshaping procedure to get a smoother silhouette.

– Fat transfer surgery

One form of body reshaping surgery we expect to see continue to gather popularity is fat transfer. It’s a versatile procedure that allows the patient to move fat from one part of the body to another.

For women, this can be as part of breast rejuvenation surgery, where fat can be placed in the upper breast to replace volume lost as a result of breast feeding or pregnancy.

Choosing body rejuvenation surgery

In some cases all of the body contouring surgery procedures above may be combined to form the most suitable treatment plan. Fat transfer surgery, breast rejuvenation, arm reduction surgery and tummy tuck surgery are all invasive procedures and require careful consideration before committing.

Trusting your consultation and subsequent care with an expert is the best way to discover whether this form of body rejuvenation surgery is suitable for your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Contact us for more information or to book a consultation.

 

Love Island girls’ £50k worth of body work

The show has come under fire for portraying unrealistic body image standards and plastic surgeons reckon most of the female contestants are sporting boob jobs and lip fillers, on top of other work. Mr Ross Spoke to Daily Star on Sunday about the ramifications of cosmetic surgery on young women and how much they may have spent to get this glamorous look.

The show has come under fire for portraying unrealistic body image standards.

When quizzed, show host Caroline Flack admitted: “I guess it is really isn’t it?”

“I have nothing to do with the casting, so I can’t say why they pick certain people, but the type of people who apply are already quite body-confident, I guess.”

Surgeon Mr Gary Ross from Manchester believes air hostess Laura has spent at least £10k on a breast lift, nose job and lip fillers.

Read the full online article here.

How to stay in shape safely after breast reduction surgery

One thing you may need to consider prior to a breast reduction is how to continue exercising post surgery. There is a resting period required after all breast rejuvenation surgery procedures which you need to consider.

Whilst this form of breast rejuvenation is common, it’s still a good idea to initially relax your exercise routine after surgery. It’s most likely you’ll be advised to cease all exercise for a period of time, and this is discussed during your consultation.

Some friendly advice

Below you will find five essential pieces of advice to follow once you’ve undergone surgery to make your breasts smaller. These tips are designed to give you a wider idea of how to recover safely, but every patient is different.

1. Implement to the advice you’re given

It’s easy to think you have all the information and know your own body, but after breast reduction surgery you must follow the advice you’re given. You need to rest for a reason – to let the body heal.

If you’re told to rest off exercise for a few weeks it’s your duty to care for yourself correctly. If you choose to start exercising vigorously too soon you may run into complications, such as your stitches opening.

2. Take your time

The body heals in its own time. You have to respect what the body needs in order to recover, and that may mean putting your exercise regime to one side.

You’ll find you can gradually start to increase your exercise as the weeks and months go on, but don’t rush into things. Your overall health is more important that getting back to running a marathon.

3. Listen to your body

Once you start exercising again post breast reduction surgery you may find yourself feeling tired or uncomfortable. If you feel out of breath or faint you should stop.

Listen to your body and take the rest you need to recover safely. In the long run you’ll recover fast after any breast rejuvenation surgery if you let the body heal in due course.

4. Think about what you’re wearing

If your breasts have changed shape or size the chances are your cup size will be different. You may also be battling with swelling that usually occurs post breast reduction.

Be aware of what you’re wearing and how supportive the garments and underwear are. This is more important as you start to exercise more consistently again.

5. Be realistic

Having realistic expectation isn’t just about the results. You also need to be realistic about the recovery process and how it may affect your daily life.

A breast reduction isn’t something you recover from in a matter of days, nor weeks. If you can’t afford the time away to heal safely then you may want to consider whether the procedure is something you need.

Get in touch for more information

If you would like to book a consultation about breast reduction surgery or rejuvenation procedures designed to lift, enlarge or alter the breasts, please contact the clinic.

We offer impartial advice and know that every patient is different. Mr Ross is a breast surgery specialist, and you can see former patient’s journeys via the testimonials pages.

Uplift With Implants

Previously in our vlog series, we discussed how fat transfer can be used in a breast uplift procedure after having abdominoplasty surgery. In this video, we look at a mastopexy with implants surgical procedure as another alternative breast lift operation which can contribute to fuller looking breasts when combined with abdominoplasty surgery.

The breast uplift procedure that uses breast implants can help to raise nipple complex, elevating them on the chest. It essentially can give back to patients what they may have lost whilst going through pregnancy. There are, however, pros and cons to having an implant surgery compared to a minimal non-invasive procedure like a fat transfer. It’s recommended to discuss this matter with your doctor before having a mastopexy with implants performed.

Within the video, there’s further detail provided on how the mastopexy with implants is performed and how combining both abdominoplasty and mastopexy together can provide benefits to the patient. Several images are taken from a case study showing the effects of the surgery in the video and highlight the results of the patients’ fuller appearing breasts.

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

Grace Wardle Love Island Surgery

Love Island’s Grace Wardle was open about having breast augmentation surgery before the villa, but viewers are questioning if she has had more cosmetic surgery done. Mr Gary Ross spoke to OK Magazine about her cosmetic makeover.

Read the full article here.

Choosing a facelift surgeon and undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery

Choosing to undergo facial rejuvenation surgery means picking a facelift surgeon that you feel can offer you the best service. It is important to pick a plastic surgeon who you feel has the right skills and experience to provide you with the best results possible.

A facelift can have a remarkable effect on the patient’s self-esteem and is often an option for men and women who are over the age of 45 and are unhappy with sagging skin in the mid or lower section of the face.

There are multiple benefits to choosing facelift surgery over nonsurgical options, and it is widely acknowledged that facelift procedures will have a much better long-term results for the patient.

Different types of facelift surgery

Asked with several facial rejuvenation procedure is, when it comes to a facelift there is no one size fits all procedure. There are several different types of facelift surgery which can be made available, and which one is most suitable to your needs can be determined during a consultation.

A mini facelift is designed to lift an area of the face but not the whole face. In contrast, a full facelift, otherwise known as the traditional facelift, is designed to lift the entire face. You can find out more information about both of these types of facelift surgery on the treatment pages.

Things to consider when choosing a facelift surgeon

1. Qualifications and experience – are they a member of a safety organisation like BAAPS or BAPRAS?

2. Your surgeon should be polite, helpful and understanding.

3. Does the surgeon appreciate your goals?

4. Ask to see previous cases if you feel this would help you.

5. Do not commit to undergoing facelift surgery or any other form of facial rejuvenation surgery unless you feel completely comfortable with the surgeon during consultation.

6. You should be given time to consider whether facelift surgery is indeed to the right option for you, and so a second consultation should be booked a week or so later if you wish to move forward.

Facelift surgery is not suitable for everybody and it is unlikely you will be offered this form of anti-ageing procedure if you are under 45 or deemed not needing of such treatment.

Each case should be handled individually and it is inevitably up to the patient whether he or she chooses to move forward and book facelift surgery in future.

More information and booking a consultation

More information on facelift surgery or any of the other surgical procedures offered by Mr Ross can be found on the treatment pages. Follow the navigation bar and research the treatment or treatments you would like to book an appointment for.

During your consultation you can find out any further information that you feel would be useful in helping you make your decision. Please email the clinic directly if you have any questions relating to facelift surgery or want to book a consultation.

 

In this video we’ll be looking at who is a good candidate for a body lift procedure, an operation that rejuvenates the abdominal area, removing excess skin and fat. It can also be referred to as a ‘belt lipectomy’ or ‘full body lift’.

Many patients feel disheartened after losing a substantial amount of weight only to be left with excess skin or fat. Therefore, patients that have accomplished significant weight loss are ideal candidates a body lift procedure, whereby they may wish to lose excess skin that’s accumulated following the changes in their body. The body lift procedure removes circumferential tissue from around the body to achieve the abdominal skin removal.

In this video we’ll take a further look into the placement of the skin removal scars. We’ll be giving a detailed view of scars after a lower body lift surgery, and also skin removal scars from the upper body part of the chest – referred to as a reverse bodylift.

We explain the difference between candidates who would benefit from a typical abdominoplasty, and those who would be more suited to a bodylift. In this instance, the patient was recommended a body lift procedure due to the excess skin on his back and sides. The images in this video are taken from our case studies featuring previous patients, clearly showing the positive results of a lower bodylift.

If you’d like more information on body lift surgery or abdominal skin removal, then don’t hesitate to get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can also visit our bodylift case study page to get more information and view examples of results from our treatments.

Last week we discussed the abdominal scars from a bodylift procedure. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look into the abdominoplasty scars a patient is likely to incur during the fleur de lis abdominoplasty excess fat removal treatment.

Fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a procedure that removes more skin than a standard abdominoplasty. In this process of this excess fat removal surgery, skin on the upper part and lower part of the abdomen is removed.

This video features a previous patient that was unlikely to benefit from standard abdominoplasty, due to the amount of excess skin she had in the central part and upper part of her abdomen. Excess fat removal surgery is ideal for patients who may have developed excess skin, or for those where a standard tummy tuck may not address the excess fat issues.

The procedure will leave patients with an abdominoplasty scar that’s vertical, this should be discussed in your consultation, as the extent of the dissection can vary from patient to patient. Recovery information will also be advised upon consultation, including ways in which you can help your scars.

For further information regarding fleur de lis abdominoplasty scars, please get in touch by contacting us here or by calling 0161 401 4064. You can visit our fleur de lis case study page to see results of our performed treatments.

Which surgical procedures are included in a mummy makeover?

In recent years we have seen a surge in popularity for the procedures collectively known as the mummy makeover. This term refers to a selection of body contouring procedures that are designed to improve the body after pregnancy or extreme weight loss.

The procedures which are included in the term mummy makeover usually include some kind of tummy tuck surgery, otherwise known as an abdominoplasty, and a breast rejuvenation procedure. Other procedures that may be included may be a thigh lift or liposuction.

A mummy makeover essentially includes two all more body contouring or body shaping treatments that are designed to lift and firm the skin. Most women who choose this type of cosmetic surgery are seeking to rejuvenate their body post pregnancy.

Why choose a mummy makeover?

Usually, someone would choose a mummy makeover because they are unhappy with the appearance of the abdomen and breasts. The point of this type of cosmetic surgery is to rejuvenate the midsection and the breasts in order to improve the appearance of the body and improve the self-esteem of the woman.

Who is a mummy makeover suitable for?

A mummy makeover is suitable for women who have had children and don’t wish to go through pregnancy again. If you are still considering having more children it is advised that you refrain from undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures like those listed above until you have finished your family.

Are the results long lasting?

The results of a mummy makeover are long-lasting. Because the procedures included in this type of cosmetic rejuvenation our surgical, the results will last for many years. Of course, this does not prevent the ageing process in any way, and breasts that have been uplifted will begin to sag again in future due to ageing. However, most patients agree that the results of breast rejuvenation surgery or abdominoplasty are worth the investment.

Will I need further surgery?

In most cases, patients are happy with the outcome of their various surgeries. However, in some cases, further surgery may be needed.

Also if you undergo a procedure like a breast uplift in your 20s or early 30s you may well need to undergo another procedure later on in life if you are unhappy with how are your breasts look as the ageing process kicks in.

Can I choose which procedures I have?

Your plastic surgeon will advise you on which procedures are most likely to provide you with the best result. It is then up to you to go away and decide whether or not a mummy makeover is the best choice for you.

More information

If you would like more information about this kind of body rejuvenation surgery please contact the clinic to arrange a consultation. You will also find more information about each of the procedures on our treatment pages.