Cosmetic Surgery Guide

It is important that your decision to have a Cosmetic Surgery procedure is considered carefully

There are many points that should be considered before deciding to have any type of Cosmetic Treatment or Surgery.

The Harley Medical Group, which opened in 1983 and has 18 clinics across the country, works with the Department of Health to oversee the regulation of the entire Cosmetic Surgery sector.

Chairman Mel Braham has the following advice:

Your Cosmetic surgery consultation

Make sure you have your first consultation with either a Registered Nurse, trained in Cosmetic Surgery counselling or with the Plastic Surgeon who will be performing your operation. I would always advise against having this consultation with a commission based sales person, who may not have your best interests at heart.

Choosing your Plastic Surgeon

It can be a daunting prospect choosing a Plastic Surgeon from the thousands that operate in the UK so it is important to do your research before you book your procedure. Your operating Surgeon should be trained and registered in the GMC Specialist Register as a Plastic Surgeon. I would recommend choosing a full-time Surgeon rather than one who does mainly reconstructive surgery with just a little Cosmetic Surgery on the side. Every Surgeon has to keep a log book of their entire operating history; ask to see this and have the Surgeon explain it to you.

Choosing a Clinic: Choose a clinic that is registered with, and regularly inspected by the Healthcare Commission, and ask to see their HCC Registration Certificate.

Advertisements: Don't respond to any advertisement or website that doesn't have the HCC logo on it.

Your After Care: Make sure you've received all your pre and post operating instructions in writing before you have your operation. Check that your clinic provides you with a 24 hour number for your use after surgery.

Complaint Policy: Do familiarise yourself with the clinic's complaints policy; this should be on public display in their waiting room.

Re-do Policy: Ask about the clinic's policy should it become necessary for your operation to be re-done.

Finally: ask, ask, ask.... for an explanation of anything you do not understand.

MAKING YOUR DECISION

The Harley Medical Group has been committed to proving excellence in Cosmetic Surgery and Non Surgical Solutions in the UK and Ireland for over 24 years and is at the forefront of promoting initiatives relating to legislation of good working practice and patient safety within the Cosmetic Surgery industry.

At our consultations, we give you the time to talk things through to ensure you are totally informed about, and comfortable with, your forthcoming treatment.

There are three separate consultations before treatment:

An initial Nurse consultation that is without charge
A consultation with the Cosmetic Surgeon
And a further pre-operative medical examination and briefing prior to treatment.

Watch Hannah and Bernice

Watch Hannah and Bernice, two of our experienced Nurses, answer your most common questions.

We Understand How You Feel

We understand that the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is a serious step. You may have been thinking about it for years before finally taking up the courage to call. That is why we are here to listen to your needs; to advise and support you every step of the way from initial consultation through to post-operative care and counselling.

Contact us today to book your free consultation with one of our fully qualified and experienced Harley Medical Group Nurses.

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