Posted March 14, 2012 in Our View
A very busy couple of weeks in the practice. One poor PIP patient had previously had banned Trilucent (soya) breast implants taken out and replaced with PIP implants several years ago, only to find herself in the same position. A very difficult consultation, but one in which I was able to spend time discussing all […]
Read MorePosted March 05, 2012 in Our View
This week has proven to be very busy in the practice! The launch of the new website on Tuesday morning has been one of the highlights, with special thanks to all those who have been helping to put this together. Please feel free to email or contact the practice if you have any comments or […]
Read MorePosted February 25, 2012 in Patient Diaries
I’ve been thinking about a breast reduction from the age of sixteen. Having been told that breast feeding might not be an option, I waited. Now thirty five, three kids later, backache, granny bra grooves in my shoulders, sweaty rashes in summer and all the lovely dresses I long for designed for smaller boobs, the […]
Read MorePosted February 15, 2012 in Industry Insight
Very important pre-publication data released from US review of Mentor CPG (anatomical/teardrop) breast implants. These are really good quality implants of which I use a lot, and the data was very reassuring. 572 women were included in the primary breast augmentation group and outcome was reviewed over a 6-year period. Severe capsular contracture rate was […]
Read MorePosted February 15, 2012 in Industry Insight
Last week was a very interesting PIP-related week: I hosted an open evening Q&A session at the Nuffield Tunbridge Wells Hospital for patients worried about PIP implants. My colleague, breast surgeon Haresh Devalia, was with me and we felt it was a real success. There was a very relaxed and open atmosphere with people asking […]
Read MorePosted January 03, 2012 in Patient Diaries
As a patient undergoing a procedure for the first time, it can be very daunting, especially if you don’t have any friends who have had something done who can be there to reassure you. This fear of the unknown is normal, so the more information about what is going to happen, the better. I have […]
Read MorePosted December 20, 2011 in Industry Insight
The pre-Christmas news stories of the problems with PIP implants reared their head again. I have taken out a number of these faulty implants (some intact) and when they rupture, they are a real mess to remove. Despite non-medical grade silicone being used in the manufacture of these implants, there has been no link to […]
Read MorePosted December 01, 2011 in Industry Insight
The annual winter meeting of BAPRAS, which is the main annual UK plastic surgery meeting was infinitely better this year compared with the past. Gone are the multitude of average quality of presentation by trainee plastic surgeons hoping to boost their CV, and instead these have been replaced by good quality research presentations, top level […]
Read MorePosted September 21, 2011 in Events
Things are taking shape for the forthcoming free open evening at Nizels, near Tonbridge. Interest from various media, including the recent publication of an article in SO Tunbridge Wells lifestyle magazine – http://tunbridgewells.so/health-beauty/is-plastic-surgery-for-you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Read MorePosted August 01, 2011 in In The Press
So Tunbridge Wells Mr Marc Pacifico – Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells – discusses breast augmentation Breast enlargement (or augmentation) is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the UK. It is probably the procedure requiring the most decision making between patient and surgeon within plastic surgery. These decisions are vital in […]
Read MorePosted August 01, 2011 in In The Press
Kent profile magazine 2011 Very often, when people hear that I am a plastic surgeon, they presume that my job is composed of breast enlargements, facelifts, tummy-tucks and other cosmetic operations. However, the aesthetic side of plastic surgery forms only a small part of the full repertoire of a plastic surgeon. Plastic surgery also includes, […]
Read MorePosted July 01, 2011 in In The Press
The Aussies have got it right, according to Mr Marc Pacifico, Consultant Plastic Surgeon WITH INDIA BEING CROWNED CHAMPIONS and England starting their summer campaign next month, the cricket season is truly upon us. With it (hopefully!) come the sunshine and the long days of summer. However…as much as we all enjoy the feeling of […]
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