Cosmetic Surgery

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure performed under general anaesthetic to reduce the size of large breasts.

Benefits:

• Reducing breast size and producing a better shape
• Reducing back and neck issues
• Dealing with breast droopiness
• Improving breast symmetry
• Improving confidence and self-esteem

Duration:

• 120 – 150 minutes

Recovery:

• Can shower wounds from day 1
• Surgical bra day and night 2 weeks
• Full exercise 6 weeks

Return To Work:

• 1 – 3 weeks typically (depend on occupation and size of reduction)

Driving:

• 2 Weeks

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, asymmetry, nipple sensation or loss, wound healing, scars (skin and breast tissue)

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications

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Breast Uplift

For those who wish to have their breasts moved or restored to a higher position then this is the operation of choice. If breast volume needs to be increased as well then an implant may be required (Augmentation Mastopexy).

Benefits:

• Uplifting the breast and producing a better shape
• Dealing with breast droopiness
• Improving breast symmetry
• Finalising breast reconstruction results
• Improving confidence and self-esteem

Duration:

• 120 – 150 minutes

Recovery:

• Can shower wounds from day 1
• Supportive sports bra day and night 2 weeks
• Full exercise 6 weeks

Return To Work:

• 1 – 3 weeks typically (depending on occupation and size of operation)

Driving:

• 2 Weeks

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, asymmetry, nipple sensation or loss, wound healing, scars (skin and breast tissue)

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications

Abdominoplasty

After pregnancy or losing weight then some may find that they are left with excess tummy tissue and skin that no amount of exercise can get rid of. In this situation, a well-planned abdominoplasty can remove the unwanted skin, fat and stretch marks and restore the desired silhouette.

Benefits:

• Remove stretched abdominal skin and fat
• Minimise stretch marks
• Tighten the abdominal muscles

Duration:

• 90 – 180 minutes

Recovery:

• Can shower wounds from day 1
• Mobilise bed to chair/toilet for first couple of days
• Light duties 2 weeks
• No heavy lifting 6 weeks
• Full exercise 3 months

Return To Work:

• 2 – 6 weeks typically (depending on occupation)

Driving:

• 2 – 4 Weeks

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, seroma (tissue fluid) formation, delayed wound healing. Deep vein thrombosis.

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications

Contra-indications/Cautions

• History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)
• High anaesthetic risk patients
• Some multiply scarred abdomens
• Bleeding disorders or medications

Labiaplasty

Following childbirth, a number of women find that the outer labia (labia majora) have become larger or more uneven.  This often leads to discomfort when carrying out everyday activities, cause pain during intercourse and may affect personal hygiene. Similarly, other women may not be satisfied with the size or appearance of their labia and wish to have them reduced for personal reasons.

Benefits:

• Reduce enlarged labia
• Improve symmetry
• Reduce clitoral hooding

Duration:

• 90 minutes

Recovery:

• Can shower wounds from day 1
• Swelling/bruising 1 week

Return To Work:

• Back to work 3-7 days depending on job. Cycling etc. 6 weeks

Driving:

• 2 – 4 Weeks

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, uneven scarring, hypersensitivity, asymmetry

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications

Contra-indications/Cautions

• Recent pregnancy
• Bleeding disorders

Liposuction

Mostly used as an extra procedure alongside abdominoplasty or breast reduction, liposuction can remove large amounts of fatty tissue through minimal scars, providing the overlying skin is elastic enough to contract on its own.

Benefits:

• Removal of fatty tissue through 3mm incisions
• Fine tuning of areas beyond the incisions made by other procedures
• Removal of benign fatty lumps

Duration:

• 60 – 90 minutes

Recovery:

• Can shower wounds from day 1
• Supportive surgical garments 2 -6 weeks
• Full exercise 6 weeks

Return To Work:

• 1-2 weeks typically (depend on occupation)

Driving:

• 1-2 weeks depending on areas treated

Risks:
Bruising mainly. Low risk of infection or bleeding as incisions are small. Minor contour deformities. Very rarely damage to internal organs has been reported.

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications