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Doctor with a patient looking at the breast

By Mr Kieran Power
16.10.19
Plastic surgery

Breast reconstruction and augmentation with your own body fat

After breast cancer treatment women may want to improve the appearance or the size of their breasts. Transferring fat from one part of the body to the breasts is one way of doing this. This is known as a fat transfer or fat grafting. Plastic surgeon Mr Kieran Power tells us about the benefits of breast augmentation and reconstruction with a fat transfer.

By Mr Raj Lakhani
15.10.19
Otolaryngology / ENT

How should I prepare for my sinus surgery operation?

Sinus surgery might sound scary but after a thorough, in-depth consultation prior to sinus surgery, there is very little chance of any complications. Thankfully sinus surgery is quite successful in an experienced surgeon’s hands. Mr Raj Lakhani walks us through what’s involved with a sinus surgery operation and what you can expect after.

By Miss Christina Choy
06.06.19
Surgery

Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy

Following a mastectomy, many women will opt to have breast reconstruction. There are various methods of reconstructing the breast, with the two main procedures being; implant reconstruction and flap reconstruction. Miss Christina Choy talks to us about the ins and outs of breast reconstruction surgery and if there are any alternatives.

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
27.05.19
Surgery

How to prepare for weight loss surgery: top tips

When you’re going in for surgery, there is always a lot to think about. For bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, this is truer than ever, with instructions to follow both before and after the procedure to make sure it is a success. Leading surgeon Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed is here to give his top tips for preparing for weight loss surgery.

By Mr Paul Tulley
15.05.19
Plastic surgery

Facelift and rhinoplasty surgery: what you need to know

Cosmetic surgery can mean many things, with various procedures that could be done for a number of reasons. Facelift and rhinoplasty are both popular examples that can have an anti-ageing effect. What do they involve? Experienced plastic surgeon Mr Paul Tulley is here to explain and offer expert advice.

By Dr David Game
03.05.19
Nephrology

Understanding the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

What exactly is chronic kidney disease, how severe is it, and can it be cured? We asked leading London nephrologist Dr David Game what it means for kidney disease to be chronic, and what the different stages mean.

By Mr Paul Tulley
12.03.19
Plastic surgery

Scar treatment: how to get rid of prominent scarring

Injuries and surgery can leave prominent scars, which can bother people for years to come. Depending on where the scar is, it may cause distress or embarrassment over their physical appearance. The most common reason for prominent scars is that the skin has not healed properly. Is there a solution? Esteemed plastic surgeon Mr Paul Tulley has the answers.

By Mr Ian Franklin
29.01.19
Vascular surgery

Superficial vein thrombosis: don’t suffer in vain!

While most of us have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you may not have heard of a similar condition called superficial vein thrombosis (SVT). As their names suggest, DVT occurs in deep veins, while SVT forms closer to the skin. While generally less serious than its deeper counterpart, SVT is nonetheless something you shouldn’t ignore. Leading London vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin explains why.

By Mr Ian Franklin
21.01.19
Vascular surgery

What are spider veins?

Spider veins (also known as thread veins) are small pink or purple visually prominent blood vessels seen most often on the lower limbs, but they can occur on any part of the body. Mr Ian Franklin, an experienced vascular surgeon, explains what spider veins are, their causes, and how they can be treated.

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
04.01.19
Surgery

Weight loss surgery: what you should know

It's so easy to overindulge during the festive holidays and to make the New Year's resolution to lose weight in January. But for some people, going it alone may be difficult, and following a fad diet is not a longterm solution. Expert bariatric surgeon Mr Ahmed.R.Ahmed explains how his team can support someone wanting to obtain health and wellness, and it doesn't necessarily involve weight loss surgery.

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