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With Before and After Photos

For our next video, we explain what is arm lift surgery and what occurs after the procedure has taken place. Photo case studies are provided showing both before and after photos of real patients. Arm lift surgery can also be commonly known as Brachioplasty surgery and is a form of skin rejuvenation procedure that helps to reduce the excess skin formed around the arms. This is one of the main reasons as to why many patients choose to have an arm lift surgery. It can be rare for the area to be rejuvenated through liposuction, unless the patient has good quality skin.

Throughout the video there are case studies shown of patients who have undergone arm lift surgery, displaying both before and after photos of the patient. There are several examples to show how much the excess skin has been tightened under the arm, reducing the amount of skin visible near the armpit also. Further information is also provided around scarring, showing arm lift scar pictures before and after the surgery. Dependent on the patient’s lifestyle concerning weight, this can impact scarring and potentially results of the procedure. In some cases, if the patient has gone through excessive weight loss or weight gain, larger scars may be required in order to complete the skin tightening procedure.

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

The most popular forms of body contouring surgery

When it comes to body contouring surgery, there are several variations of surgical treatment that are available to patients. Which is most suitable for you is determined during a consultation with a plastic surgeon that can offer you personalised advice.

Body contouring surgery itself is an umbrella term used to describe procedures that are designed to change the contours and shape of one or more areas of the body.

Facial contouring procedures also exist but these are different to the ones offered as part of body contouring surgery.

Whether the patient chooses to undergo one treatment to a specific area, or they wish to undergo multiple treatments to multiple areas, it is important to decide which procedure is most suitable.

The mummy makeover

The mummy makeover is an umbrella term that is used to describe a collection of procedures with the aim of improving the appearance of the abdomen and breasts. In most cases this includes a breast uplift of some kind, which may or may not involve silicone breast implants.

Alongside a breast rejuvenation procedure, a second body contouring procedure will also be used to improve the overall aesthetic of the body. For women who have had children this is most commonly the abdomen, in the form of tummy tuck surgery.

Lower body lifting

For some patients the lower body is the area they wish to focus on. This is usually regarding two areas: the buttocks and the thighs.

A thigh lift is specifically designed to recontour the upper legs. This involves skin being removed via an incision to the inner thigh.
A buttock lift is similar in nature although it is obviously designed to lift and reshape the buttocks rather than the size. However, it is not uncommon for both procedures to be performed in unison.

Upper body lifting

And upper body lift can include procedures such as brachioplasty which is designed to slim-line the upper arm area.

This is an ideal type of body contouring surgery for patients who wish to address concerns such as bingo wings, and is often sort have to head extreme weight loss or due to the natural ageing process.

An incision is nice along the dinner on and excess skin before the wound is closed.

Booking a consultation is key

Whichever form of body contouring surgery you choose to undergo, you will need to do your research and pick a body contouring surgery specialist who is able to offer you the best care.

Mr Ross is an experienced plastic surgeon who specialises in treatments designed to reduce skin laxity and lift the body.

For more information please contact a member of the team who will be delighted to discuss the options currently available which could be beneficial to you.

The fastest non-surgical anti-ageing treatments in Manchester for the face

If you’re considering non-surgical anti-ageing treatments in Manchester you may be looking for options which offer quick results and no downtime.

Mr Gary Ross offers the best non-surgical anti-ageing treatments to clients from across the county seeking skin rejuvenation treatments as well as cosmetic surgery.

What are the best skin rejuvenation treatments?

The best non-surgical anti-ageing treatments for speedy skin rejuvenation results vary depending on the concerns you wish to treat, your age, and the overall health and condition of the skin.

Some people think cosmetic surgery for the face is the only way to improve skin lacking volume, and lines or wrinkles around the eyes, but there are fantastic non-surgical anti-ageing treatments available which can smooth and improve skin if that’s not an option.

Fillers

Dermal fillers are an excellent and popular form of non-surgical anti-ageing treatment in Manchester which is designed to fill and smooth facial wrinkles. Fillers for the face are a reliable form of skin rejuvenation and don’t require the client to take any time off work or family life to recover.

There are numerous uses for dermal fillers and they can be used to augment and reshape areas of the face no longer sporting natural collagen. For that reason, this type of non-surgical anti-ageing treatment in Manchester is excellent for cheek augmentation and filling lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

Muscle relaxing injections

As well as dermal fillers, which offer almost instant results that improve over time, there are other injectable non-surgical anti-ageing treatment for wrinkle reduction. Muscle relaxing injections, for example, provide speedy relief to facial ageing signs such as forehead lines and laughter lines.
Skin peels

Aside from injectable non-surgical anti-ageing treatment in Manchester, Mr Ross also offers superficial skin peels as part of skin rejuvenation treatment. Superficial skin peels are designed to improve the skin’s texture and quality, leaving the client looking radiant and free of superficial ageing signs, such as light sun damage or age spots.
Other popular non-surgical anti-ageing treatment that offer quick results include skin resurfacing. The non-surgical anti-ageing treatments you’re offered will be based on a thorough skin assessment, allowing you time to make an informed and educated decision before choosing to undergo cosmetic treatments.

Book a consultation for non-surgical anti-ageing treatments in Manchester

We advise booking a consultation in order to discover which non-surgical anti-ageing treatments or combination of non-invasive treatments is right for your needs.
For further information about the treatments included in this article, or to learn more about the risks and complications associated with undergoing any non-surgical anti-ageing treatments in Manchester please email or call the clinic directly.

Our friendly and knowledgeable reception team will be able to guide you and book your consultation with you. Appointments are available now. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your needs and goals.

Excess Tummy Skin Removal

Starting this month’s vlog series, we kick off with discussing what’s a mini tummy tuck and issues involved with the mini tummy tuck surgery. The purpose of a mini tummy tuck surgery is to tighten loose tummy skin around the abdomen, just above the pubic region. This procedure is more suitable for patients that only have little excess skin in the lower abdominal area, where they have just enough to pinch. The excess tissue is removed from the area enabling the ability to tighten loose tummy skin that has formed.

There can be many reasons why a patient may choose to have a mini tummy tuck and the reasons are outlined further in the video as well as further information of what’s a mini tummy tuck. Other surgeries that have formed scars on patients have been known to worry them, such as hysterectomy or cesarean procedures. However, a mini tummy tuck enables the removing of this tissue even when this scarring has occurred. An example case study is shown providing tummy tuck before and after photos, displaying long term results of the mini tummy tuck and how the procedure has affected the appearance of the patient’s’ abdominal region.

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

How To Prepare For Skin Reconstruction After Mastectomy

The idea of undergoing skin reconstruction can seem daunting but as long as you are prepared for the surgery you should find that the process is manageable.

Skin reconstruction can take place in various ways. For some people it is as part of breast reconstruction surgery. For others it may be as a way of minimising scars caused by previous or because of conditions such as tumours.

This blog will briefly look at how you can prepare for skin reconstruction after a mastectomy.

What is the purpose of breast reconstruction surgery?

Breast reconstruction surgery is designed to create new breasts where the previous breasts have been removed. This may be one, or both breasts.

In order to create new breasts, skin reconstruction is necessary. Is to create a natural looking result that leaves the patient feeling confident.

It is worth pointing out at this point that not all women want or choose to undergo any kind of breast or skin reconstruction. It is a personal choice every woman is allowed to make herself.

How does skin reconstruction like this work?

Several procedures and different techniques that can be used depending on the personal circumstances of the patient. What works one patient may not necessarily work for another and it is important that each woman is treated as individual.

For the best cosmetic results, mastectomy patients who will undergo radiation and or chemotherapy are advised to delay reconstruction until their treatments have been completed.

Implants can be used below the skin in order to create the appearance of breast tissue, however, it is important to remember that because the natural tissues have been removed the breasts will not feel exactly the same as before.

Is there a more natural way to approach skin reconstruction?

Yes, patients can choose to not use implants. There are natural skin reconstruction methods available which can also offer aesthetically pleasing results.

During natural skin reconstruction, the surgeon transplants tissue from one area of the body and uses it create a natural looking breast. Surgeons can transfer a flap of skin and fat from the abdomen to create new breast tissue.

This is called the DIEP procedure. Tissue can also be taken from the buttocks and thighs too, depending on what’s agreed will work best for the patient. As it’s the patient’s own tissue it will grow or decrease in size as you gain or lose weight.

Patients often find the new breasts look more genuine and feel more like natural breasts than those reconstructed with implants.

Is there any issues surrounding breast and skin reconstruction like this?

A common problem with implants is capsular contracture. This is when scar tissue (capsule) forms around the silicone implant and it starts to tighten. This makes the breast feel hard and sometimes painful or distorted.

Another problem that sometimes arises is irregular healing. In some cases infection can occur around the wound area which effects the way skin reconstruction heals.

Before undergoing any kind of cosmetic surgery it is important to ascertain all of the facts. Make sure that you are completely aware of all of the risks and complications, as well as benefits that this type of procedure offers.

You can find out more information about breast implants here.

Book a consultation

Would like more information about skin reconstruction for the purpose of rebuilding breasts after mastectomy surgery please contact us. You can also find more information via the treatment pages.

Can Chemical Peels Offer Better Results Than Surgery

Chemical peels have a variety of uses aesthetically. While they cannot replace cosmetic surgery procedures, there do have a place.

A commonly offered skin rejuvenation treatment, chemical peels are non surgical and minimally invasive compared to surgical alternatives.

What Is A Chemical Peel?

Whilst classed as non-surgical, there are different strengths of chemical peels available. It’s important patients choose a practitioner that is highly skilled in using peels. They can offer you a tailored approach to your treatment.

Chemical peels have seen a spike in popularity in recent years, with many celebrities including Sharon Osbourne opting for this non-surgical form of facial rejuvenation. They are a way of keeping the skin looking and feeling fresh and energised.

Here are four popular reasons to consider skin peels over or alongside cosmetic surgery.

1. Chemical Peels Are Versatile

Chemical peels were thought to simply be used to exfoliate a layer of damage skin away, in turn revealing a more youthful layer. However they also improve the matrix of the skin from deep within. Chemical peel treatment rebuilds and remodels collagen enabling the skin to appear firmer and rejuvenated.

2. Peels Come In Different Strengths

There are three strengths of chemical skin peel: superficial, medium, and deep. There are numerous benefits to undergoing chemical skin peel treatment. Whether you are male or female client looking for a non-surgical way to improve the appearance of the skin, it’s likely that chemical peels come provide a great alternate more invasive methods.

3. Many Skin Rejuvenation Benefits

Benefits of undergoing chemical skin peel treatment include reducing sun and age damage, and controlling skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, thread veins, pigmentation. They can be used to improve the skin on the chest, décolletage and even the hands too.

4. Long lasting results

As well as less downtime compared to cosmetic surgery and anti ageing procedures, chemical peels results can last for a long while. Although, it is usually the case that a patient will return to the clinic in the future to undergo further treatments. This is normal as part of a long-term skin health regime.

More Information

We offer several other forms of non-surgical anti-ageing treatments to improve facial volume, particularly in the mid face. These can be used as stand alone treatments of part of a cosmetic surgery plan.

As well as surgical alternatives such as the traditional facelift, skin rejuvenation treatments such as fat transfer or volumisers can improve the skin of the face without invasive procedures which require longer recovery time.

Keeping with our facelift theme for our vlogging series, we look at whether changes in the perioral region occur after facelift surgery. Although a facelift can make visible changes in the perioral region, which is the area around the mouth and lips, it is rarely altered during the procedure. During a facelift, there are ligaments released around the mandible that allow the face to change. However, there is a limit to how much the lines caused by these ligaments can be altered, which makes a facelift procedure ineffective for this particular area.

There is a case study provided showing a patient who chose to have a lower facelift procedure. There are photos showing examples where her face shows visible signs of her skin being affected by sun damage. After the facelift procedure, although the patient had a lower facelift procedure performed, there were only positive changes in the perioral region and jawline. There wasn’t a complete change in the perioral region, however. For those looking for rejuvenation around the mouth and lip area, non-surgical treatments are better advised, which can help improve how the lines look around the chin and lips. Alternative treatments for improving lips and mouthlines are provided in more detail further in the video.

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

Choosing nose reshaping surgery with Mr Gary Ross

Nose reshaping procedures are highly sought after, but how can you be sure rhinoplasty surgery is right for you? There are many things to consider before undergoing surgery to alter the change or size of the nose.

Mr Ross has put together some questions that you should ask yourself before committing to this cosmetic procedure. You can contact us for more information about nose reshaping surgery via email

Why Do You Want To Undergo Rhinoplasty Surgery?

It’s an obvious question perhaps, but ask yourself why you want to undergo surgery. A patient should only have a cosmetic procedure for their own motivations, not to please anyone else.

Your plastic surgeon will want to hear your motivations for undergoing rhinoplasty surgery. Be prepared to speak about your motivations for surgery. You may be told this isn’t the right procedure for you, so be prepared for that.

Do You Know Your Rhinoplasty Surgery Options?

There are non-invasive alternatives to rhinoplasty surgery, although these are not permanent. It is good to know all your options though, before making a decision.

There are also several techniques that can be used, depending on what you wish to achieve aesthetically.

Have You Considered Recovery Time?

There is considerable recovery time needed after rhinoplasty surgery. While the results are visible once the bandages are removed this may not be the full result.

Swelling and bruising are to be expected. This can last 6-12 months in some cases.

Do You Know Its Limitations?

Nose reshaping surgery can be life-changing, but there are limitations to the surgery. Your surgeon will let you know limitations as well as the best outcome you can expect.

Who Can You Trust To Undertake Rhinoplasty Surgery?

It’s important you choose a plastic surgeon that has experience in providing excellent results. Like facelift surgery and neck lift surgery, there are surgeons that specialise in facial surgery.

Do your research and make sure you’re comfortable with your chosen plastic surgeon.

Are You Able To Cope If You Dislike The Result?

Sometimes patients don’t feel the result is as they hoped. You need to be prepared to cope with the aesthetic appearance of your nose/face in the event you’re not totally happy with the end result.

Don’t Forget Rhinoplasty Surgery Is Permanent

Rhinoplasty surgery does change the overall appearance of the face, and the results are permanent.

Get More Information

Would you like more information about rhinoplasty surgery or nose reshaping procedures? We offer several forms of surgery to change the shape or size of the nose.

If you wish to discuss your needs in more detail please book a consultation. There is also in-depth procedure information on the rhinoplasty treatment page, where you can also find case studies.

Surgery Recovery Time

Continuing with our facelift theme in our vlog series, our next video discusses what to expect after a facelift surgery and how long does it take to heal. As mentioned in the video, the recovery period for patients who have facelift surgery can be variable and the amount of swelling and bruising that the patient gains can be dependent on their individual circumstances. However, generally patients tend to feel tightness in and around the neck area for around the first 24-48 hours after the procedure and this is common of what to expect after a facelift surgery.

The video provides an example of a patient who went through facelift surgery and it shows a timeline of their facelift surgery recovery period, up to a 10 year period, where there are noticeable changes in the patients’ face after initially witnessing visible bruising and swelling. The different photos that are shown of the recovery period provides a guide on what to expect after facelift surgery and how they can affect the face visually over time. Factors that can determine how a patient recovers from facelift surgery is dependent on their personal ageing process but also changes in weight which can disrupt the overall recovery process.

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