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A short note about risk

Posted January 10, 2019 in Industry Insight, Our View

As you will appreciate, there are risks with any medical or surgical procedure. These risks vary, and some of the variation will depend on the procedure itself, whilst other influences will include your medical and genetic background, smoking and sun exposure history and more. On the whole, the incidence of surgical/medical risk is quoted according […]

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Detailed information about BIA-ALCL

Posted November 30, 2018 in In The Press, Industry Insight, Our View

I have recently received an email from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) that provided a clear and well-written detailed patient guide to anaplastic large cell lymphoma, something that I always discuss with my breast implant patients. This is a very rare, but important, breast implant-related cancer of the immune system, that is […]

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Position Statement on Breast Implant Illness

Posted November 26, 2018 in Industry Insight, Our View

There exists a cohort of women who request breast implant removal because of what has been referred to as “breast implant illness” (BII), a term used to describe a constellation of symptoms they attribute to their breast implants. However, there is no known medical or pathophysiological explanation for their symptoms and there is no diagnostic […]

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“Its not what you want, its what you can have”

Posted September 28, 2018 in Industry Insight, Our View

Breast augmentation is a particular and unusual plastic surgery procedure regarding the influence and decision making a patient is involved in prior to surgery. This is why typically, the pre-operative patient journey can be more involved and takes more time than for some other more complex procedures. However, therein lies a challenge in itself. I […]

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Reflections on Expectations Part III

Posted September 23, 2018 in Industry Insight, Our View

As a plastic surgeon, it can be frustrating not to achieve the best possible outcome or result every time we operate. However, unfortunately (as some might view it) there is no uniformity to the results that can be achieved with plastic surgery procedures. There is no catalogue that a patient can choose a desired nose […]

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Shaping breasts after massive weight loss

Posted August 11, 2018 in Breast Lift

Massive weight loss often leaves breasts deflated and unsupported. This post explores breast lift options after weight loss, including the challenges, surgical techniques, and realistic expectations for long-term results.

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Breast reduction – a universally satisfying procedure

Posted August 11, 2018 in Breast Reduction

As plastic surgeons, we often here comments to the effect that the grass is greener on the other side! Women with less developed breasts see us about breast enlargement, whilst women with large breasts come consult about reducing the size of their breasts. Large breasted women will often tell me that they can’t understand why anyone would want to […]

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What do people mean by “natural”?!

Posted August 11, 2018 in Breast Augmentation

When patients say they want a “natural breast augmentation,” what do they really mean? The answer varies more than you might expect. From implant size and profile to fat grafting, achieving a natural-looking result is all about personal preference, anatomy, and expert guidance. This article explores what “natural” truly means in the world of breast enhancement.

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Breast Asymmetry Surgery – the balancing act

Posted August 11, 2018 in Uncategorised

Whilst it is true that no woman ever has perfectly symmetrical breasts, different degrees of asymmetry may cause enough concern for a woman to seek further treatment. These asymmetries may be in terms of volume, with a larger breast on one side and a smaller breast on the other, a difference in droop to the […]

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Highly Commended at the Diamond Awards for Safety in Beauty

Posted July 08, 2018 in Events, Industry Insight

On 7th July I attended my first Diamond Awards for Safety in Beauty, one of the most prestigious awards events in UK aesthetics and plastic surgery. It really focuses on patient safety, quality of outcomes, patient feedback and overall performance as a clinician. With colleagues Naveen Cavale, Miles Berry and Nilesh Sojitra I was very […]

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Give me what I need, not what I ask for

Posted May 15, 2018 in Uncategorised

As a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with an interest in facial rejuvenation, I see a wide spectrum of people from the local area and from much further afield. Many have a clear idea of what bothers them, and what they would like addressed, but others are less specific. What is interesting, is that for some people […]

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