Doing the right exercise after some types of surgery can aid the recovery process and even enhance treatment results. But how soon after breast surgery is it safe to get back to your old fitness programme and favourite sporting activities? And what kind of exercise is best?
For those women who suffer from it, macromastia, or overly large breasts, is more than just an aesthetic issue – it's also a health concern. Enlarged breasts can cause discomfort and pain in the shoulders, neck and back. But is there a ‘right’ age to have surgery? Here we explore the criteria surgeons use to determine when the time is right...
Whilst most patients have no hesitation in asking how soon they might pick up exercise, sports or intimate relations post op, we find many people are more hesitant to ask questions relating to when they should stop drinking alcohol prior to surgery and how soon they might enjoy alcohol post procedure.
Whichever way you look at it, deciding to undergo elective cosmetic surgery is a big step. Regardless of how ‘minor’ it may seem, every surgical procedure comes with a degree of risk. The decision to go under the knife should never be taken lightly nor seen as a ‘quick fix’. The...
With so many references to ‘plastic surgery’ in the media today, it’s a term that we’re all familiar with and have widely come to accept. But have you ever wondered where the ‘plastic’ in plastic surgery came from and what it actually means? Is it, for example, a different way of...
Sometimes, despite your very best efforts to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water and maintain a healthy BMI, there are still stubborn pockets of fat you can’t shift, or areas of the body that you can’t seem to tone. When all else fails, VASER...
With celebrities’ often-dramatic plastic surgery results splashed across the tabloids daily, you would be forgiven for believing cosmetic surgery these days was a simple, ‘quick fix’. But, whilst attitudes to surgery may have relaxed, the decision to go under the knife should...
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard of Botox and have a bit of an idea of what it is and what it does. This said, many people are still in the dark over when exactly the maximum benefit of a wrinkle relaxation treatment using...
Before making a decision to undergo plastic surgery of any description, it’s essential to do lots of research so you know as much as possible about what to expect both before and after the procedure. Read our latest blog and learn all about the blepharoplasty recovery...
If the eyes truly are ‘windows to the soul’, what do yours say about you? Whether due to genetic makeup, environmental factors or, most commonly, an inevitable part of the natural ageing process, many of us are plagued by undereye bags and dark circles we would rather...
Bearing in mind that skin on the face is thinner and more sensitive than other areas of the body - and is also constantly exposed to elements - it’s really little wonder that many of us develop the tiny spider veins or red veins over the years. Environmental stresses...
In recent years, Dermaplaning has become a real buzz word among beauty gurus and make-up artists alike. Since we began offering the treatment in the clinic some years ago, it has grown and grown in popularity, with many patients swearing by this quick and simple but...