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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.

Breast Reduction: An overview of the procedure There are many reasons why a woman may decide to reduce the weight and volume of her breasts. Excessively large breasts can cause pain, physical impairment and psychological problems.
Liposuction myths With reduced costs and safer methods, liposuction has become increasingly popular among the general population over the years. However, the number of facts and myths about the surgery has spread like...
Fat Transfer to the Breasts Fat transfer techniques might not generate the same amount of headlines as surgical implants but they offer a great, manageable alternative to breast implants.
Breast Enlargement with Fat Transfer Many women feel that their breast size and shape affects their body confidence. For some, having excessively large breasts can cause pain, physical impairment and psychological problems. For others,...
What is a Breast Reduction? Excessively large breasts can cause pain, discomfort, impairment and psychological problems. Chronic problems can lead to posture problems, pain in the back, neck and shoulders.
Male Breast Reduction: The Facts Gynecomastia, more commonly known as 'man boobs', affects around 15% of adult men in the UK. It is caused when excess fat develops in a man's breast area. This fat can be hard to shift, even if a...
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...
The use of radio surgery to remove skin lesions Radio surgery offers a variety of techniques to remove superficial skin lesions. In this article, Dr Peter Raus discusses the process and why many patients are now opting for it.
The importance of post-surgical bras after cosmetic surgery One of the most common questions for anyone planning breast augmentation, uplift or reduction is how to care for your “new breasts” in the early days and weeks after surgery and, very specifically,...
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....
Chin implants: are they right for me? Deciding whether cosmetic chin implants are suitable for you involves reflecting on how much distress your current chin and jaw shape is causing you. It is a good idea to look in detail at what the...
How to recover from a breast operation The recovery period after breast surgery is as important as the surgery itself. In this article, The Hospital Group outlines the recovery process and provides advice on how to achieve a swift return...
Cheek implants: are they right for me? Cheek implants may be right for you if you have poorly defined cheekbones that leave you looking gaunt or if you feel your face is starting to sag unacceptably. Cheek implants are also used to repair...
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...

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