Cosmetic surgery is often perceived as the preserve of women, but figures released recently by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons point to a surge in men opting for aesthetic work. It’s true that women still outnumber men by 10 to 1 when it comes to getting work done but the report shows a 29% […]
A recent survey of 2,000 women in the UK found that 46% wanted to “turn back the clock” on the ageing process and recover the looks they had in their 20s. The peak age for this seems to be about 45 with many women reporting a feeling of becoming invisible and less alluring to men. […]
Breast reductions are normally in the top 10 cosmetic procedures carried out it any year and not surprisingly they’re often perceived as a routine operation. It’s generally not complicated and normally you’re back home on the same day. That doesn’t mean that it’s a walk in the park though. These are some of the things […]
Choosing a surgeon for cosmetic surgery could be one of the most important decisions you make. You’re putting your looks, your health and a significant sum of money in the hands of another person and the results can often be life-changing. When you’re searching for a cosmetic surgeon and arranging consultations, here are some of […]
As we draw closer to the third decade of the 21st century the landscape of cosmetic surgery for men is beginning to change. Once regarded as an almost exclusively female option aesthetic work is becoming increasingly common amongst men. There are no exact figures for the cosmetic surgery industry in the UK but every year, […]
Whilst breast augmentations are increasingly common and are generally regarded as routine, it’s still invasive surgery which requires a period of downtime. There are a number of variables that can affect this recovery period. For example, if you’ve had the implants placed on top of the muscle rather than under it then you can expect […]
Abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck is primarily regarded as a cosmetic procedure. It’s commonly performed on women who’ve struggled to regain their shape post childbirth (although not exclusively). According to a recent study though, the procedure has functional benefits beyond the cosmetic ones which could have a life-changing effect for some women post-partum. The Australian […]
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have recently released their annual statistics and as the organisation is the largest of its type in the world and has more than 7,000 members with over 94% of all certified cosmetic surgeons in the US, the annual report can often give an early indication of global cosmetic […]
After a lot of hard work – and some cursing when all my emails disappeared briefly – my new website has now gone live. I’m very pleased with the look of it and plan to keep updating it with more news and info for patients. I have been performing a wide range of plastic surgery […]