Skin Cancers

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The incidence of most skin cancers increases with age. They tend to occur on sun-exposed parts of the body. Sun exposure early in life may result in a skin cancer many years later. As a result of excessive sun exposure, increased foreign travel and an ageing population, it is recognised that there will be a large […]

Botulinum Toxin Injections (Botox)

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Botox (Botulinum toxin is commercially available as Botox® or Dysport®. However, these injections are commonly referred to as ‘Botox injections’ whichever product is actually used.) Introduction Wrinkles are part of the ageing process. They can be attributed to sun damage, effects of gravity and muscle contraction resulting from facial expressions such as frowning and laughing. […]

Dermal Fillers Cosmetic (Facial Injection)

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Facial Injection Dermal Fillers Many methods and substances have been used to treat facial wrinkles and to conceal the effects of ageing on the face. In addition to formal surgical procedures, laser treatment and botulinum toxin there are a large number of fillers available which can be injected as an outpatient. Types: Dermal fillers may […]

Rhinoplasty (Augmentation)

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Nose surgery Augmentation Rhinoplasty “nose job” to build up the shape of the nose Surgery to reshape the nose is a very common plastic surgery procedure and it can both increase or decrease the size of nose. The shape of the tip, the bridge and also the nostrils can be changed as can the angle […]

Rhinoplasty (Reduction)

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Nose surgery Reduction Rhinoplasty “nose job” to reduce the size of the nose Surgery to reshape the nose is a very common plastic surgery procedure and it can both increase or decrease the size of nose. The shape of the tip, the bridge and also the nostrils can be changed as can the angle between […]

Scars and Keloids

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Scar revision Every time the skin is cut or damaged through its full thickness it will heal with a scar. Some people naturally make better scars than others. We cannot accurately predict this but in general we are aware that patients with a black skin and at the opposite end of the spectrum patients with […]

Liposuction

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Suction assisted lipectomy Liposuction, also known as liposculpture or suction assisted lipectomy, is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits. The unsightly distribution of body fat is usually due to an inborn tendency to deposit fat in one particular area of the body, most commonly the hips. Other areas include; the neck, arms, tummy, loins, […]

Gynaecomastia

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Male Chest Reduction Gynecomastia (pronounced guy-ne-co-mastia) is a medical term meaning male breast enlargement. In the majority of cases there is no known cause and, although rarely talked about, it is a common condition. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can be helpful. The procedure removes tissue from the breasts, and […]