Common cosmetic procedures

Cosmetic surgery and treatments- common procedures and patient guides


Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
An abdominoplasty is an operation performed to improve the shape of the abdomen.
Botulinum toxins (Botox™) and fillers
Non-surgical fillers.
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic operations in the UK.
Face and brow lift
Rejuvenation procedures performed to restore a patient's face and neck to a more youthful-looking, but natural version of themselves.
Liposuction
A procedure that can slim and reshape parts of the body.
Rhinoplasty 
Nose reshaping
Breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery is intended to reduce the size and lift up the breast.
Eyelids
An eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty) removes the surplus skin and protruding fat to produce a more alert appearance and reduces the morning swelling. 
Prominent ears
Pinnaplasty or Otoplasty is an operation which adjusts the shape of the cartilage within the ear to create the missing folds and to allow the ear to lie closer to the side of the head. 
Gynaecomastia
The procedure removes tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases excess skin.
 
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