By our reckoning combining breast types and nipples, there are at least 90 different 'types' of breasts, and this excludes the impact of breast size, nipple colour or nipple size. Some people may call them boobs or tits, (actually, Mum’s Lounge identified 300 names for them), but it is safe to say that breasts are […]
Breast Augmentation Recovery & Aftercare
One of the most frightening things (after public speaking) is the unknown. At the Harley Medical Group, we want our patients to know what to expect from their breast surgery. We asked our plastic surgeons and nurses ‘What were the most popular questions and concerns following a breast enlargement, breast reduction or breast lift? And what do you say to […]
Discover your Body Confidence
Mr Sankar, Chief Medical Officer at The Harley Medical Group shares some of the popular procedures and treatments that are known to boost body confidence & self-esteem. The Women and Equalities Committee shared results from a Body Image Survey in Parliament and they found that over 6 in every 10 women feel negatively about their […]
Breast implants and pregnancy: everything you need to know
Whether you’ve already invested in breast enhancement, or are considering it post pregnancy, you will likely have questions. We’ve tried to cover the main ones below—but please note it’s just a general guide and you should always consult a medical professional about your personal circumstances. Do breast implants affect pregnancy? Understandably, women who are pregnant […]
Going on holiday after breast surgery: 5 things you should be mindful of
Note: you should always follow Government regulation as well as the NHS guidelines regarding COVID-19 before planning your trip and when travelling. Most of us have a list of things that we want to do when lockdown ends. For a lot of people, this includes a summer break. But those that have recently had breast […]
Common problems with larger breasts (and how to know if breast reduction surgery is right for you)
Medically reviewed by Mr T K Sankar - Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer for The Harley Medical Group Causes | Large breasts problems | Treatments | Breast reduction surgery | Summary Boobs come in all shapes and sizes, and if you have overly large breasts then you’ll know how heavy and uncomfortable they […]
How to get rid of dark circles under eyes
Dark circles around the eyes can add years to the face, making us look constantly tired. But did you know this pesky problem isn’t always a result of fatigue? Dark circles under the eyes are unfortunately a very common problem (and no, we’re not talking about the panda eyes you get in the morning after […]
Our Role in Protecting and Supporting our NHS
Our founded-on care approach is at the heart of everything we do and due to the escalating nature of COVID-19, it is so important we play our part in helping to support and protect our NHS colleagues over the coming weeks. Due to the immense pressure on our NHS at this time, it is essential […]
The New Year cleanse you need to know about!
The start of the New Year provides the perfect time to refocus our health and lifestyle choices, saying goodbye to the unhealthy habits we may have picked up in the year, and kick starting January with the long overdue detox we need. For many of us, we will be going into 2021 without that dreaded […]
Cosmetic Surgery Trends - Post Lockdown
In a recent client survey, The Harley Medical Group found that over half of us admitted to looking at our appearance more than ever and only a shockingly low 4% said they felt happy with what they saw in the mirror. So, it’s hardly surprising that it has been widely reported that there has been […]