Under the muscle breast implants vs. over: what's the difference and what's best for me?
Medically reviewed by T K Sankar, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon When it comes to considering breast augmentation (or breast enlargement), one of the most important questions that you should ask yourself is: “Should I have my breast implants placed under or over the muscle?”. Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to this […]
Tummy Tuck Scars: What to expect?
If you’re considering abdominoplasty (or a tummy tuck) to remove excess skin following significant weight loss or pregnancy, it is important to know what to expect in terms of scarring. Read on to discover more about abdominoplasty scarring and what can be done to reduce scar visibility. As with any surgery, over time the scar […]
How to Avoid Infection after Rhinoplasty?
An important element of the Rhinoplasty recovery process involves preventing infection. Although infection rates following this kind of surgery are low at around 0.62%, if the complication does occur it can lead to a number of unwanted effects. Wound infection can impair the healing process and if allowed to spread, even cause sepsis. This is […]
Liposuction Results: How Long Until You See Results?
For many people, stubborn localised pockets of fat are thought of as something that must be lived with, since no amount of exercise or calorie restriction seems to have an impact. However, there are a number of solutions to the problem, all centring around selective fat reduction, or liposuction. Liposuction is one of the most […]
What Are the Different Types of Liposuction?
The world of body contouring procedures is crowded and complex, with a range of options that are predicted to surpass breast augmentation surgery in terms of popularity over the coming years. Here we will explore the various different types of liposuction that are available, who each type is most suitable for and what kind of […]
Questions to Ask Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon During a Consultation
The decision to undergo rhinoplasty surgery is based on extensive research, a lengthy thought process and consideration of the pros and cons. The same is true when it comes to deciding which rhinoplasty surgeon to choose. It is critical to find an appropriately qualified, trained and experienced surgeon who you can trust with your safety […]
What you need to wear after breast augmentation surgery
Medically reviewed by T K Sankar, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Following your breast augmentation surgery you will need to wear a particular kind of bra in order to support your breasts properly and aid your recovery, as well as fit your new breast size correctly. To help you prepare for this, we have put together […]
Spotlight on Dr George Samouris
We caught up with Dr George Samouris, plastic surgeon at The Harley Medical Group who has been a well respected doctor for the past 18 years, and a plastic surgeon for the last 7 years. Mr Samouris qualified as a doctor in 2004 following his studies at the University of Messina (Italy) and undertook his […]
How Safe is Rhinoplasty?
Surgical rhinoplasty is an increasingly popular method of nose reshaping and if you are considering the procedure you are probably searching for more information relating to the risks involved. The safety of the procedure can be considered from the perspective of both the anaesthetic, and the surgery itself. In the same way as any procedure […]
Liposuction Recovery Diet: What Should You Eat After Lipo?
If you are either considering liposuction or have surgery scheduled, you might be wondering if there are any dietary changes you should make either before or after surgery to boost recovery or prepare your body for the procedure. Patients frequently have questions about diet when it comes to liposuction and the simple answer is that […]
