FUE vs. FUT Strip Hair Transplant

Having emerged in the ‘50s, Hair Transplants gradually became more popular and as research and awareness grew, new techniques gradually came to light. At first, large grafts or plugs with many hairs, were removed with a punch machine, but in the ‘80s, Follicular Unit Transplants (FUT) was introduced as the revolutionary hair restoration treatment due to the… Continue reading FUE vs. FUT Strip Hair Transplant

The Private Clinic, Manchester: Plastic Surgery Treatments

We realise that some results can only be attained surgically, so we have selected a wide range of cosmetic treatment options for you to choose from. At our Manchester clinic we offer surgical procedures alongside our minimally invasive, walk in, walk out procedures, and the list below gives you an outline of the procedures available… Continue reading The Private Clinic, Manchester: Plastic Surgery Treatments

Taking a load off with Breast Reduction

Some would say that the charming Drew Barrymore and Ariel Winter were blessed with a busty cleavage, but they probably saw it more as a curse. While many pursue bigger breasts, the amount of those looking to reduce their heavy loads is increasing by the year. An emotional and physical struggle Drew Barrymore’s relationship with… Continue reading Taking a load off with Breast Reduction

Have you got ‘em but don’t want to flaunt ‘em?

There’s a handful of features that men would rather not develop and while a balding head might top the list, ‘man boobs’ or ‘moobs’ (as they’re more commonly referred to) are definitely up there as well. In fact, recent figures show that in 2015, Male Chest Reduction surgeries were up by a significant 13%. The… Continue reading Have you got ‘em but don’t want to flaunt ‘em?

How 2015 was "the" year for Cosmetic Surgery in the UK

Every year the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) releases a statistical overview of the top Cosmetic Surgery trends and the numbers are finally in for 2015. Let’s see how the industry has evolved since 2014 and what we can take from it for the year ahead. With over 51,000 Britons opting for… Continue reading How 2015 was "the" year for Cosmetic Surgery in the UK

Introducing Elipse: The Weight Loss ‘Game-Changer’

The Private Clinic unfortunately no longer offers the Elipse Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss. If you are looking for a weight loss treatment please see our fat reduction treatment page here   Elipse is a gastric balloon, created by Allurion,  that requires no surgery of any kind and that you pass naturally after a specific… Continue reading Introducing Elipse: The Weight Loss ‘Game-Changer’

Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins

In order to work properly, veins are equipped with valves that help our blood flow in the correct direction without backtracking, but when those valves fail, then Thread and Varicose Veins can form. Varicose Veins and Spider Veins however are two entirely different leg problems that need to be addressed in varying, case-dependent, ways. Spider… Continue reading Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins