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Cosmetic surgery : Articles and features

Our articles and features are written by some of the UK's leading consultants, dentists, medical professionals and healthcare writers.

Tummy tuck surgery – is it right for me? A tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) is an operation to remove unwanted fat and skin from your lower abdomen, and tighten your stomach muscles. It is not used as a method of losing weight, as...
Breast uplifts – should I have surgery? If you are unhappy with the way your breasts have changed in the last few years, you might be considering breast uplift surgery. Your breasts may change shape for many reasons such as relaxation of...
Boob jabs - Breast enhancement technology Injected breast implants (or breast shape injections) is a new breast enhancement technology successfully used in Japan, America, and many other countries for several years, and is now being...
Breast augmentation – UK or abroad? Breast augmentation UK or abroad is a cosmetic operation that you have to pay for yourself – and you could face a bill of between £4000 and £5000 if you opt for a UK private clinic. Going abroad is a...
Should I have a breast reduction operation? A breast reduction operation, also known as mammoplasty, reduces the size and changes the shape and firmness of a woman’s breasts. You may choose to have a breast reduction operation for several...
Liposuction surgery – what does it involve? Liposuction surgery, also known as lipoplasty, is a method of body sculpting. The surgeon removes excess fat from under the skin to improve the contour and proportions of various parts of your body....
Breast reduction (mammoplasty) - is it right for you? Some women develop disproportionately large breasts during puberty. This can cause health problems, and issues with self-esteem throughout life. Sometimes the problems caused by very large breasts...
Breast enlargement: reasons to have a boob job Breast enlargement (boob job) is the most popular kind of cosmetic surgery in the western world. During 2006, more than 6,100 women got a boob job under the British Association of Plastic Surgeons....
How to choose a cosmetic surgeon There's no shortage of cosmetic surgeons in today's looks-driven world and having some nip and tuck is no longer only the domain of the rich and famous. Here's how to locate a reputable surgeon you...
What to do when your plastic surgery goes wrong? In the UK, plastic surgery has become an increasingly popular option for people unhappy with their appearance. Undertaken in an appropriate way with experienced surgeons, the result can be extremely...
Choosing a plastic surgeon Plastic surgery, once the domain of the rich and famous, has become much more affordable and accessible in recent years. It can help you fight the signs of aging, increase your confidence by...
Rhinoplasty surgery – what’s available? Rhinoplasty surgery (sometimes referred to as a “nose job”) is a term that encompasses a variety of procedures to reshape internal or external structures of the nose. The reasons to undergo a...
How safe is breast enlargement (augmentation)? In the UK, breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure, although women who’ve had a mastectomy as part of cancer treatment may also have breast augmentation (in which case it is...
Mini Face Lift – is it right for me? With the passing of time it’s only natural that your face will show signs of ageing. However, genetic disposition, previous exposure to the sun and your general lifestyle all contribute to how soon,...
Choose your cosmetic surgeon carefully? Cosmetic surgery can be life enhancing. It is very important therefore that from the outset you get an honest and informed opinion as to whether surgery can achieve your expectations for cosmetic...

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