The Nip and Tuck Boom

Sept. 30, 2008 - PRLog -- Many people tell me they would like to look fresher and less tired, and that they feel their face does not match the way they feel, but are worried surgery will give them an unnatural appearance.

Thankfully, gone are the days of the ‘wind tunnel’ effect – the latest advances in facial surgery can leave you looking 8-10 years  younger with a natural fresh appearance. These advancements mean this type of surgery now requires minimal downtime and scarring. Mr Richards can create bespoke procedures specifically designed for the individual and their requirements. With modern, light anaesthetics recovery is usually rapid, and he only uses absorbable stitches which melt away naturally, avoiding removal of stitches which can often be uncomfortable. A good surgeon will address the skin first. Dramatic improvements can be
achieved with skin treatments which involve minimal downtime and cost. Skin treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser therapy can make you look much fresher, removing  fine wrinkles, reducing pore size and causing mild skin contraction.
These combine to make the skin look more youthful.

Active wrinkles caused by muscle contraction – such as frown lines and crow’s feet – can be treated by selectively reducing the overactive muscle activity in these areas with small injections into specific muscles.

Gravity changes are best treated with surgery as the muscle layers of the face need to be repositioned in their previous position. In the forties and early fifties it is often best to have
a Mini-face lift (MACS-lift). This elevates the cheek, jowl and neck regions and restores a more youthful face shape. The MACS offers minimal downtime, natural results and minimal scarring.

Most people in their mid to late fifties or older are more suited to more traditional face lift techniques (SMAS-lifts), which specifically tighten the neck and jowl regions.

Pay more than lip service.  If your lips are less than full, a new procedure to permanently enhance lips without the ‘trout pout’ effect may be for you. Permalip™ is a revolutionary silicone lip implant which mimics. the contours of the lip and provides a natural-looking alternative to temporary lip fillers, which need constant top-ups. Permalip™ is a soft implant which gives very natural results, and the procedure takes just 15 minutes under local anaesthetic. The implant is passed through a small incision in the lip which is sealed with a dissolvable suture. The patient can be up and around within a couple of hours and variable swelling can occur for around a week or so following the procedure. Permalip™ is a patented, CE marked device designed exclusively for lip enhancement and comes in a variety of sizes. The implant cannot deflate or rupture and can be easily reversed if a patient wants to have it resized or removed entirely. The surface of the implant is  non-porous, which minimises the chance of tissue adherence or in growth from surrounding lip tissue.


Breast enhancing surgery Surgery to improve the appearance of the breasts is still the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure with 30,000 breast enlargement procedures performed in the last year alone. Breast operations can either be to enlarge the breasts, lift them or in some cases to reduce them or address asymmetry.

At Aurora Clinic we have seen a steady increase in the numberof people from Buckinghamshire having the procedure. Probably the most important decision you will make is determining the breast size you’d like to be – but during your consultation you will be able to see and try implants of all sizes and many women bring a friend or partner to this consultation. This operation usually only requires an overnight stay, and most people return to work within 10-14 days of the operation. Modern implants are highly sophisticated products of advanced research and technology and last at least 15 years, and if you don’t experience any problems there is no need to replace the implants.

A good surgeon will give you post-surgery advice and support as well as access to a medical team in the rare event of a problem.  

Macrolane

Macrolane is the latest technique in breast enhancement andis performed as an outpatient procedure without a hospital stay. It is an injectable treatment that offers natural breast shaping  through restoring the volume often lost through breast feeding or weight loss. Results vary from patient to patient but most experience an increase in cup size and you will see the results instantly. Macrolane was developed by Q–Med after seven years of research and is manufactured in Sweden. It is made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body.

Because of this your body will naturally biodegrade the gel over time but this process is very gradual. Results are intended to last for at least a year. To maintain an optimal result you will need a yearly top up.

For more information or to book a FREE consultation at your local private hospital - call 0800 328 5743 or visit our website www.aurora-clinics.co.uk

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