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is rhinoplasty painful?

Is rhinoplasty painful?

If you have made the decision to undergo surgery to reshape your nose, it’s not surprising you may have several concerns alongside anticipation for the increased confidence you’ll feel once your facial features are brought into greater harmony…
Common Liposuction Misconceptions

Common liposuction misconceptions explored

Liposuction remains one of the most popular procedures in the UK, as a highly effective solution to unwanted fat deposits and it can be performed on the abdomen, hips, flanks, thighs, upper arms and even in the face, along the neck and under…
Cosmetic surgery recovery explained

What’s normal? Your cosmetic surgery recovery explained

The recovery period is a crucial part of the cosmetic surgery journey and the correct advice can contribute significantly to the overall success of your procedure. Although there is much information available online on how best to prepare for…
Diastasis recti surgery

What is Diastasis recti and how can it be treated?

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a wonderful, life-changing experience, but it can also result in a whole array of body changes that may be less welcome. As your body transforms to accommodate the growing baby, the rectus abdominis muscles separate…
benefits of a blepharoplasty

Benefits of a blepharoplasty

It’s said that the eyes are the first to go and the most essential to fix when it comes to ageing. There are several factors why the eyes are more vulnerable to the ageing process: the skin is very thin, making it more prone to developing…
How Much Younger Will I Look After My Facelift

How much younger will I look after my facelift?

The degree that the clock will be turned back is a frequently asked question about facial rejuvenation surgery and it can be challenging to quantify… until now. The concept of beauty and ageing is subjective and individual, so it can be…
patient expectations and cosmetic surgery

Patient expectations and cosmetic surgery

One of the UK’s leading independent plastic surgery organisations has recently launched a new psychology course, highlighting the importance of patient mental health in the cosmetic surgery journey. The British Association of Aesthetic…
breast augmentation consultation

BAPRAS updates guidance on breast augmentation procedure

The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), one of the UK’s leading independent plastic surgery associations, of which Mr Juling Ong is a member, have recently updated their advice for those considering…
functional plastic surgery

Combining the functional and aesthetic in cosmetic surgery

Plastic surgery as a discipline has two components. Aesthetic or cosmetic plastic surgery aims to improve the appearance and is elective surgery in that it’s not deemed medically necessary. Although, often thanks to media coverage, many people’s…
facial ageing

Understanding the anatomy of the ageing face

Our understanding of facial ageing has evolved and for many years it was thought that the issue was wholly due to our skin succumbing to the effects of the gravity. And while it’s true there is a loss of skin elasticity and a weakening of…
Lipo benefits

Liposuction and tummy tucks remain popular according to latest cosmetic surgery figures

Whether it was due to quarantine weight gain, Zoom facial anxiety or the opportunity for discreet downtime, plastic surgeons around the globe reported a surge in interest in cosmetic surgery during lockdown. Now the latest plastic surgery statistics…
Smoking and cosmetic surgery risks

Why smoking could sabotage your cosmetic surgery

At the beginning of the year, the World Health Organisation launched a global campaign to support at least 100 million people to quit tobacco and last month marked World No Tobacco Day 2021. As part of their campaign, WHO released a publication…