Most people are familiar with breast implants for both cosmetic augmentation and reconstruction. However, implants have been designed for other parts of the body, such as buttock implants, chest wall implants and calf implants, to enhance body shape for a more attractive look. Dr Sawjin Tew reports.
by Dr Sawjin TewMost often, otoplasty is used to correct ears that stick out too far from the head, but it can also be used to correct ears that have failed to develop correctly.
by Dr Sawjin TewTattoos. Fashion or faux pas? More and more young people are getting tattoos, and as Prue Miller reports, it’s more about recording the milestones in your life, than expressing art.
As we age, wrinkles develop and skin sags, accentuating natural facial lines such as naso-labial folds but there are ways to reverse the aging process, or at least hold it at bay.
by Dr Sawjin TewImagine the kinetic energy of water being harnessed to assist in liposculpture. Well, the ‘body-jet’ machine invented in Germany uses a unique technology to transform water into a fine, pressurised rotating laminar jet which forces softer tissues to separate while blood vessels and nerves are preserved.
by Dr Sawjin TewPerhaps more than any other operation in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty exemplifies how art and science come together in plastic surgery.
by Dr Sawjin TewIf you would like to experience skin improvement, whether it is skin lightening, tightening or the removal of blemishes, there are several options available to you.
by Tina VineyMicrohydrabrasion is a new technique combining microdermabrasion and hydration, used to treat skin problems.
by Dr John KippenBody contouring – or body shaping - procedures can help you craft the body you want through removal of fat or muscle tightening.
by Dr Sawjin TewEar surgery is a common operation that can be performed on patients close to school age and right through adulthood.
by Dr John KippenSkin grafts and flaps are ideal for surgeons to reliably repair a variety of wounds and to reconstruct complex loss of tissue. Dr Kippen explains the pros and cons of both.
by Dr John KippenWith age, breasts may droop - this can be exacerbated by pregnancy, breast feeding and changes in weight. A “drooping breast” is defined as a breast in which the nipple is below the infra-mammary fold (the lower junction of breast and chest wall).
by Dr John KippenSurgery, trauma or infection can cause scarring, but scars are not something you have to live with, there are plenty of treatment methods.
by Dr John FloodIntense pulsed light (IPL) is used for photo-rejuvenation, pigmentation correction and hair removal. In photo-rejuvenation the light energy is transformed into heat energy.
by Dr John KippenIn recent times there have been numerous advances in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
by Dr John FloodThere’s plenty of debate about the pros and cons of using Botox to stem the ageing tide. Whatever your view, Botox offers a quick and easy fix for wrinkles – providing it’s administered by a qualified surgeon.
by Dr John FloodIf we compare our face to a well-used pillow that loses its tone with age, cosmetic fillers work by increasing the stuffing in the pillow. Plastic surgery trims the pillow and non-surgical face lifts attempt to revive the stuffing to its original form.
by Tina VineyFacial peels and microdermabrasion can both sound rather daunting, but you’ll be amazed at the rejuvenating results.
by Dr John KippenThis spring eyes will be rimmed with smoky and haunting muted shades, while lips will once again feature glossy, nude matt or shimmer glosses and lipsticks, aiming for a translucent appeal like the first burst of a budding flower.
by Tina VineyBotox is derived from the naturally occurring botulinum toxin, but don’t let that put you off. Doctors have long known of its curative properties that can be used to treat a range of conditions from wrinkles through to headaches.
by Dr John FloodPhotorejuvenation is the process where intense pulsing light is used by qualified professionals to rejuvenate the skin. Here’s how. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and SIPL (Super Intense Pulsed Light) are two means by which the benefits of photorejuvenation are delivered to the skin.
by Dr John KippenToday, more than ever, women want to look young and healthy. Although we can’t stop the ageing process, we can slow it down. This article provides an overview of some of the stop-gap measures.
by Dr John FloodThe long, hot summer may have finished, but it’s possible your skin is suffering from its after-effects, especially if you didn’t protect it properly from the onslaught of UV damage. The good news is there are peel treatments that can rejuvenate your skin.
by Tina VineyWhen unsightly hairs appear on the face or other areas of the body you’d rather they not be, then their permanent removal by a professional using a laser device might be an option.
by Dr John Flood