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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.

When is a thigh lift a suitable cosmetic procedure?

Thigh lift surgery is designed to recontour the upper legs. More often than not, a thigh lift is chosen to improve the appearance of the inner thighs.

Otherwise known as a thigh reduction, this cosmetic surgery procedure is commonly sought by men and women that have lost substantial amounts of weight.

Alternatively, it may be used as part of a skin rejuvenation overhaul for a patient that dislikes their thighs as a result of ageing.

How can you tell if you need a thigh lift?

Suitability is determined during a consultation. The tell-tale signs patients usually present with include sagging skin and loose, crepey skin from the knee to the groin. The inside thigh is usually the most affected part of the leg, and cannot be altered with exercise, diet or skin tightening treatments.

What happens during thigh lift surgery?

An incision is made in the inner thigh area. Excess fat and skin are removed before the wound is closed. The aim of the surgery is to create a youthful looking contour and reshape the upper thigh.

Is there risk attached?

With all cosmetic surgery, there is some risk, including swelling, bruising, poor wound healing and issues as a result of anaesthetic. Scarring is a given, but most patients find the results are satisfactory and the scar is a fair trade for smoother thighs. The scar usually runs along the inner thigh and is placed to be as hidden as possible.

Where is thigh lift surgery performed?

Thigh reduction surgery always takes place in a hospital. Your plastic surgeon will advise you where the surgery will take place and who will be involved in the procedure. There is usually a small team helping.

Can thigh lifting be performed with other body contouring procedures?

Yes, it’s not uncommon for the thigh lift to be undertaken as part of a wider body rejuvenation surgery. Commonly it’s done as part of body lift surgery, where the torso and arms may also be reshaped surgically.

Are there non-surgical thigh reduction alternatives?

Yes, but these will not be suitable if you have large amounts of loose skin. Often patients try non-surgical alternatives before realising that surgery is the only long-term solution to unwanted sagging and loose skin.

Who to choose for thigh reduction procedures

There are multiple techniques plastic surgeons now use that allow them to customise thigh lift procedures to the bespoke needs of each individual patient. Your surgeon will work with you to create a personalised surgical plan that suits your unique needs and goals so you can enjoy more aesthetically pleasing legs.

Get more information

You can find out more information on thigh reduction surgery via the thigh lift treatment page. Email the clinic to book a consultation if you wish to discuss your individual needs. Our team of experts are happy to help you.

Next up in our vlog series we continue our education on abdominal cosmetic surgery. We look further into what happens with the scars after tummy tuck surgery. Abdominoplasty surgery involves the removal of excess fat from the abdominal area. This video goes into further details about what is abdominoplasty surgery and how abdominal liposuction scars change over time after the surgery.

The reason why patients choose to have abdominoplasty surgery is to remove excess skin build up around the abdominal area and in the video, a case study is provided of a patient who chose to have abdominal skin removal surgery involving liposuction due to excess build up of skin. Abdominoplasty before and after photos are provided showing the gradual recovery process long after the surgery has taken place.

Abdominal Liposuction Scars Healing Time

Tummy tuck pictures after 6 weeks are shown and then we see the results of the surgery after 6 months. After the surgery, it is evident that the patient has developed much bruising and scarring judging by the photos. Gradually though, this starts to ease later in the recovery process and we see the patient with more ideal results. Of course, healing from abdominoplasty can be different for everyone. So how the abdominal liposuction scars show in the case study may not necessarily be the same for every patient.

If you’d like more information on abdominoplasty surgery 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.

Picking non-surgical wrinkle filler solutions

When it comes to line filling you may be considering undertaking some non-surgical wrinkle solutions. They are popular anti-ageing solutions sort by both male and female patients.

Whilst they are not an alternative for cosmetic surgery they do have a place in aesthetic medicine. Non-surgical wrinkle solutions can provide excellent natural looking volumisation and line filling benefits.

The most popular non-surgical wrinkle solutions include muscle relaxing injections and dermal fillers. Within these treatment umbrellas, there are many brands, but most cosmetic experts have their trusty favourites.

What is a muscle relaxing injection?

A muscle relaxing injection is a type of cosmetic treatment designed to prevent ageing lines from forming. This is the most popular form of anti-ageing treatment in the UK.

For many people muscle relaxing injections can provide excellent anti-ageing benefits, and when used moderately the results are natural looking. It is common for muscle relaxing injections to be combined with dermal filler treatment.

What is a dermal wrinkle filler?

Dermal fillers are injectable in nature, but they are different to muscle relaxing injections. Fillers are designed to smooth existing wrinkles and provide volume two areas which may be lacking due to the ageing process.

As well as reducing wrinkles and lines from the face, dermal fillers are ideal for improving volume two in areas of the face that may need it. This can include the cheeks and around the mouth.

Which one am I my most suitable for?

Which type of anti-ageing treatment you are suitable for is entirely down to what you wish to achieve. First and foremost you will need to book a consultation in order to ascertain which form of nonsurgical wrinkle solutions are the most appropriate.

Is this type of cosmetic treatment safe?

As with all cosmetic treatments, there is some risk associated with nonsurgical wrinkle filler. On the whole dermal fillers and muscle relaxing injections are classed as a fairly safe form of anti-ageing treatment.

Can I combine cosmetic surgery and fillers?

It’s not uncommon to undergo non-surgical wrinkle filler as part of a cosmetic surgery makeover. In some cases, these types of treatments are required in order to get the full result of facial rejuvenation procedures. For example, it is not common to have a filler treatment as well as facelift surgery.

How long will the results last?

The results will vary patient to patient as well how long the results last. On average injectable anti-ageing treatments last between 6 to 18 months.

What do I do if I don’t like the results?

In most cases, patients are satisfied with the results of her treatment, but if you are unhappy with the results it is advised to speak to your medical professional first and foremost.

Getting more information

If you would like more information about non-surgical wrinkle filler and line filling treatments that are available at the clinic please contact us via email or phone.

You can find out more information about all of the non-invasive anti-ageing treatment options we have available via the treatment pages.

 

Well, maybe, but that’s really only half of the story because, according to one cosmetic surgeon, the demand for calf contouring among men has gone through the roof over the last five years. During the 90-minute procedure, fat is either harvested from the buttocks and placed back inside the subject’s calf muscles, or silicone implants are used to beef up the lower leg.

Costing up to £8,000, the procedure is now so popular that Dr Gary Ross, a plastic surgeon based in Manchester, says demand has exceeded that of buttock augmentation.

Read the full article here.

More and more men are having surgery to get bigger calves

For all those days you spend the day on your couch watching Netflix killing it in the gym, working on developing your muscles, calf muscles are the hardest area to add mass… according to The Simpsons.

But people aren’t content these days with one part of their body looking sub-standard. No, it seems like people aren’t just reserving plastic surgery for their noses and liposuction anymore.

Dr Gary Ross, a plastic surgeon based in Manchester, has said that demand in the UK has grown so much that the surgery is now more popular than bum augmentation surgery.

Read the full article here.

Has she or hasn’t she?

Has she or hasn’t she? Love Island’s Laura Crane has been keeping fans of the show guessing with regards to her full lips. Mr Ross spoke to OK magazine about the likelihood of her having had fillers.

While there is nothing to suggest Laura has had fillers, addressing the speculation, Mr Gary Ross, a plastic surgeon from Manchester, shared his expert opinion with OK! Online: “Laura has quite large lips which could be a result of lip augmentation treatments.

“It looks like she may have had some filler in her upper lip, creating the volume we see in close ups. Undergoing lip filler treatment can result in some mild swelling.”

read the online article here.

 

Our next vlog discusses excess skin removal after weight loss with a mummy makeover plastic surgery. Many women develop excess skin in their abdominal region when they go through dramatic weight loss, especially after pregnancy. Therefore, they’ll be looking at ways of how to tighten loose belly skin after weight loss.

In this video, we go into more detail about how a mummy makeover plastic surgery can help to remove the excess skin removal after weight loss and how methods can be combined with the procedure for better results. Also, further details are shared on the way a breast reconstruction using fat transfer can be used to rejuvenate the breasts during the mummy makeover plastic surgery.

A case study is provided showing a patient going through a mommy makeover, with before and after pictures. In the pictures, you can see how much loose abdominal skin has been removed after the surgery has taken place. The patient also decided to have breast reconstruction using the fat transfer procedure so that her breasts appear fuller than what they originally were.

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

Due to the recent pandemic of COVID-19, there have been strict measures announced by the government to ensure everybody’s safety. Therefore, we have taken up the difficult decision to close our surgery until further notice. This decision has been taken based on the government’s health guidelines.

Our main priority is to ensure your safety and the people around you. By staying at home, we can all ensure that this is the case. Therefore, all non-essential aesthetic surgery and treatments will be suspended for the time being.

During this period, we will be contacting all of our patients regarding the current situation with consultations. We will stick to the commitment to remain in contact with you during this time of uncertainty.

Please stay safe.

Are non-surgical aesthetic treatments classed as essential treatments?

Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are not essential treatments. This is the main reason why we have taken the decision to close our surgery until further notice. Although many would see these as essential treatments to improve the quality of life, this is not the case.

All businesses that provide non-surgical and facial treatments have currently suspended their practices. This is because these forms of treatments have a high risk of transmission of the Coronavirus. If you don’t adhere to the guidelines provided, you will be putting your own safety at risk as well as others around you.

Will I still be able to attend consultations with you?

Due to the current uncertainty, we have temporarily suspended face-to-face consultations. Despite this, we are still assessing options to provide virtual consultations for you. However, you must be made aware that this does not provide any guarantees in relation to your cosmetic surgery treatment. Once we have more clarity of the future, we can provide an update moving forward.

Due to these changes, we are in the process of contacting all patients we have on our list at the moment. We’ll be advising patients to cancel their future consultations and provide further guidance around them.

Once we have a process in place to provide virtual consultations, we will make you aware of this.

Are there treatments for COVID-19?

It’s always important to provide awareness in these uncertain times. However, social media platforms have unfortunately been riddled with fake news and advice also. Treatments have been offered which claim to treat for COVID-19. The WHO is currently evaluating all these treatments, checking whether they’ve been used for previous viruses or if there are any new antibody treatments.

You must take care when reading information online and not experiment with drugs that are being offered. Instead, we should only utilise the information released by the WHO and The Department of Health. As clinicians, we’ll also be doing the same when advising our patients on treatments that are available. You should not be spreading information or advice on treatments or attempt to self-treat yourself unless advised by WHO and The Department of Health.

Please stay safe.