Birmingham

FUE Hair Transplant – Steve

January 5, 2018 by

Steve Ashworth is a Patient Coordinator at our Birmingham Clinic and aged 33 he decided to have a FUE Hair Transplant procedure with Dr Michail Mouzakis.

“I first decided that a FUE Hair Transplant was the right procedure for me compared to other hair transplant treatments because of the minimum downtime required after treatment it all seemed very straightforward and fitted into my life and routine easily”

Steve first noticed the signs of hair loss aged around 18/19 and has had very low self-confidence for the years following.

“My confidence was extremely low for many years, I wouldn’t ever let anyone stand over me or I would never walk down stairs in front of anyone as my crown was very visible.”

Steve has worked in the aesthetics industry for many years so he had good knowledge of the FUE Hair Transplant procedure but finding the right surgeon was the biggest challenge. In Steve’s job role at The Private Clinic he started working alongside FUE Hair Transplant surgeon Dr Michail Mouzakis and finally decided that he was the right surgeon for him.

“I have been working closely with Dr Mouzakis and he has won me over with his knowledge and his nice manner. The patients safety and comfort is at the forefront of what he does which I think is the most important thing to look for in a surgeon, as well as the fantastic results.”

On the day of his procedure Steve was initially feeling a little nervous but this soon turned into excitement after having his pre-op consultation with Dr Mouzakis.

“I was asleep for most of the extraction (removal of the hair follicles from the back). I felt no pain at all which I was quite surprised about. Dr Mouzakis is a very gentle surgeon and he really looked after me in theatre.”

Steve had his FUE Hair Transplant procedure on a Monday and was back to work on Wednesday with the majority of the initial wounds being healed up by Thursday and now 6 months post-procedure he is over the moon with his results so far and can’t wait to see how it looks after the next 12 months.

“It was amazing how quickly I healed. Everyone has been so supportive and they can’t believe how amazing my results are 6 months in. My dad is even thinking of having a Hair Transplant and he is 67!”

See below for Steve’s hair transplant video diary;

“When I speak to my patients, who have never met me before, and I tell them I’ve had a Hair Transplant they can’t believe me until I show them my before pictures.”

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*All of our patient stories are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual body shapes and results. Please bear in mind that result s may vary from person to person. All testimonies are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients. Their comments have not been altered in any way, and their experiences are their own.

Breast Reduction – Emily

April 5, 2017 by

Emily is 22 years old and had a bilaterial breast reduction with Medical Director, Mr Adrian Richards at the Shelburne Hospital.

Watch Emily’s video and find out more about her reasons for deciding on surgery and how it has changed her life.

I don’t have any body hangs ups now, I feel very confident again and can wear whatever I like.

Emily had always struggled with the size of her large breasts as they weighed heavily on her back. This impacted on her enjoyment of taking part in certain sports and choosing clothes to wear.

She spoke with many people before deciding on the surgery to make sure she got lots of information and advice. The team at the Paddocks clinic in Princes Risborough made her feel calm and relaxed and she feels she made the right decision for her.

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Varicose Veins – Jen

January 17, 2018 by

Jen had been feeling insecure about her legs for a long time but since she noticed varicose veins starting to appear she has felt even worse as no amount of diet or exercise was going to reduce the appearance of them.

“For every girl displaying their perfect pins on Instagram, there’s me hoping they don’t show or hiding them away.”

Jen had varicose veins on both of her legs with her left knee being the most prominent, this was the one she wanted to focus on first with the aim of getting her right leg treated too if successful.

It wasn’t just the physical appearance of the veins that bothered Jen. She found herself feeling uncomfortable and her legs feeling heavy if she had spent the day on her feet. Jen also experienced itching and discomfort around the vein on a regular basis too.

Jen initially went to see her GP to try and find out the cause of her varicose veins but the usual causes did not apply to her which left her feeling even more helpless.

“It’s usually related to pregnancy, being overweight (sure, I’d like to lose a few pounds but not so much so that I would fall into this category) or spending a lot of time on your feet. None of which apply to me and can’t be the cause. So why it’s happened to me, I don’t know.”

Although Jen tried not to let her varicose veins determine what she did and didn’t feel comfortable wearing she did find; especially in the summer months her fear of wearing a dress without tights particularly frustrating.

“You won’t find me in a short dress that exposes them (not without tights) jeans or trousers are usually my friend. Which has made heatwave dressing a challenge!”

Jen decided that the time had come to finally do something about her troublesome varicose veins and came to visit us at our Harley Street Clinic to find out more about our range of varicose vein treatments including EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation).

“I met with Mr Rittoo who immediately made me feel at ease. He explained the procedure and that it’s a fairly simple and quick – It’s walk-in, walk-out so minimal drama around it. Which is good, I am of course nervous – as I think is normal having any sort of medical treatment really. But overall I’m really excited. I know I’m in great hands with The Private Clinic who have a long history of treating varicose veins.”

Jen went ahead with an EVLA procedure to treat the underlying causes of varicose veins and a micro phlebectomy to treat the visible branch varicose veins.

“Mr Rittoo – who saw me for my consultation, operation and follow up – plus his team were all fantastic. In particular the nursing staff too, who were very caring and comforting when was having a bit of a nervous wobble on the operation table.”

The procedure itself doesn’t take long and Jen was able to leave the clinic shortly afterwards once she was feeling ready to do so and soon enough Jen was back to work and her usual activities although taking a bit easier than usual of course.

“No-one would have noticed had I not mentioned it myself”

Jen is now four months post-procedure as is feeling really happy with the results of her EVLA treatment and despite some incision marks still being visible she is much more comfortable about exposing them.

“I am really delighted when I look at my leg and no longer see the varicose vein there that made me feel so insecure. I can’t wait until next summer when the small incision marks that remain will hopefully be all healed and I can wear shorts without feeling like an awkward turtle. I would 100% return to The Private Clinic for the same treatment again and would trust them to take good care of me for that second leg.”

To read more about Jen’s Varicose Vein treatment story you can read her blog here.

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Tummy Tuck – Esther

April 3, 2017 by

Esther is 55 years old and had tummy tuck surgery with The Private Clinic.

Watch Esther’s video and find out more about her reasons for deciding on surgery and how it has changed her life.

I wear my jeans with confidence now as I have a flat stomach. It’s really changed my life.

Esther had previously had a number of surgeries for medical reasons which left her with scars on her abdomen. She felt unhappy with their appearance and the excess skin on her tummy.

Esther did lots of research on her procedure and on her surgeon. She visited our Harley Street clinic three times prior to deciding to progress to surgery. She feels so much better about her body and can confidently wear a bikini on the beach and feel happy that the scars that impacted her so much are no longer affecting her.

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FUE Hair Transplant – Doug

January 8, 2018 by

Douglas is a boxing MC from Glasgow and travelled down to our Birmingham clinic from Glasgow to have a FUE Hair Transplant with Dr Michail Mouzakis.

Doug originally started to notice his hairline receding in his late twenties and working as a boxing MC found himself in the spotlight quite often and started to feel a little self-conscious and more aware of his hair loss. It wasn’t until more recently however, now aged 35 that he started to realistically consider a Hair Transplant.

“I had been considering a Hair Transplant for about a year. I researched everything, read every word ever written on FUE’s, I read the forums, watched the videos, read the reviews, considered going abroad and even had two consultations with two different clinics before travelling down to Birmingham to meet Dr Mouzakis at The Private Clinic.”

Doug had already done a vast amount of research on different Hair Transplant techniques, surgeons, results, complications and risks meaning he already felt well informed. He had also already attended previous consultations so felt he was clued up on what was and wasn’t possible and knew what to expect from a Hair Transplant consultation.

“I asked Dr Mouzakis some questions really to test his response… He answered everything exactly the way I hoped he would, was very honest about where my expectations should be and there were no false promises.”

“I also asked him some questions on cost and his response was perfect “I’m sorry Douglas, any cost questions you will have to take up with the office staff, to me you are a patient…not a client“. Decision made…we’ve found our man.”

Despite the distance he faced travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham and back for the procedure he decided that Dr Mouzakis was the surgeon for him and was willing to make the over three hundred mile journey knowing he was seeing someone he felt comfortable with.

“I live in Glasgow so the five hour drive was no easier than flying to Turkey for example but when undergoing a procedure to alter your appearance, there has to be more to the decision making process than simply cost.”

The FUE Hair Transplant procedure took place at The Private Clinic in Birmingham. Doug arrived feeling a little nervous as expected but soon relaxed once he met with Dr Mouzakis again and went over any last questions and queries before starting the procedure.

Dr Mouzakis took great care to ensure that Doug achieved a natural hairline that matched his age as this often what causes Hair Transplants to look fake and unnatural which Doug definitely didn’t want.

“I can’t believe that I went into the clinic with a hairline that I hated and then walking out later in the afternoon with a hairline that is going to last, stay with me and it is exactly what I wanted.”

“Dr Mouzakis’s advice on my new hairline was superb and I’m already so pleased with the result. It looks very natural and as my wife said, it looks ‘age appropriate’”

Now a year on from his procedure Doug is sporting a new hairline and a new haircut too!

“I’ve now got long hair that I can actually style in different ways. For years I just had a number one cut all over because I was sick of the fact that my hairline was receding so I just went for a number one all over so having the freedom now to style it in quite different ways and try things out – I am just so pleased with the results”

To see Doug’s previous video diaries click here.

“I can honestly say to anyone who is thinking about having a hair transplant that I actually spent too long thinking about it and now if I could go back in time I wish I had just done it immediately so I could have been enjoying this hair line a bit earlier!”

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* All of our patient stories are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual body shapes and results. Please bear in mind that result s may vary from person to person. All testimonies are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients. Their comments have not been altered in any way, and their experiences are their own.

Eyebags, Face Contour, Cheeks/Jawline Fillers – Agnes

April 7, 2021 by

Agnes, a London-based receptionist, wanted to refresh her look while bringing out her own distinctive features.

As a confident 37-year-old, she wanted to accentuate the flattering features of her face like her naturally contoured high cheekbones and striking eyes. At the very same time, she also wanted to improve her imperfections.

One of the main issues that she wanted to correct was the appearance of dark circles and undereye hollowing. As we age, we lose collagen, elastin and fat in this undereye zone, making it look dark and shadowed.

She was also concerned with improving definition across her jawline, to give her side profile a smoothly defined and contoured look.

Agnes’ Dermal Filler Treatment Journey

To address these concerns while adding definition to her already sculpted cheekbones, she sought the professional help of Dr Hanson Yu, an expertly qualified dermal filler injector at The Private Clinic. With years of experience in facial rejuvenation treatments and a passion for fuss-free procedures, he explained how Agnes could benefit from a series of hyaluronic acid injections across her jawline, cheeks, nasolabial folds and undereye area.

Dr Hanson discussed Agnes’ concerns in a detailed consultation first to get a clear understanding of her beauty requirements. He then recommended the application of deeply nourishing and refreshing fillers to add volume back to the areas that had lost volume, like her naso-labial folds and undereye hollows. Placement of filler across the cheeks and jawline were also recommended to enhance the definition and projection of her jaw and cheeks.

Agnes explains these areas of concern:

“My overall goal was to emphasise the features of my face that I was already happy with, like my visible cheekbones. However, my nasolabial wrinkles and hollowing under my eyes was giving me a constantly tired look. I also wanted to add greater definition to my jawline by creating a subtly pointed shape in my chin, which I always lacked.”

Dr Hanson designed a holistic plan to remove dark eye bags while beautifying the cheeks and jaw.

Dr Hanson’s Recommended Treatments

Dr Hanson utilised soft dermal fillers to restore plumpness and volume to hollow areas. He then used stronger consistencies to produce a sculpted projection to the cheekbones and jaw.

Tear Trough (Under eye) Fillers

Tear trough fillers instantly revitalised Agnes’ bold eyes. This minimised the appearance of her dark circles while brightening her periorbital area. She looked more awake, alert and refreshed as a result.

Cheek definition fillers

Cheek fillers helped to give Agnes a more defined look to her cheekbones. They also lifted and plumped the skin for a streamlined appearance.

Nasolabial Fold Fillers

Nose-to-mouth lines directly contributed to Agnes’ tired appearance. By injecting volumising fillers into these deep creases, Dr Hanson was able to smooth them away, giving Agnes a youthful uplift.

Chin augmentation fillers

Chin fillers gave the chin and jawline a more angular and structured shape. Prior to her treatment, it was difficult to detect a clear distinction between her chin and neck area. With this in mind, Dr Hanson applied fillers around Agnes’ chin to correct this lack of definition while giving it a gentle yet natural sense of projection. This also has the added benefit of slimming the surface of the chin.

The Results

Agnes was instantly impressed with her visibly lifted and contoured results:

“My cheeks look lifted and I can see the shape of my chin finally. I’m very happy overall and could see the results straight away.”

Agnes also commended the natural look of the results:

“The results look amazing, yet very natural. My face glows again and my chin has a much better shape! Dr Hanson is very professional and has a great sense of patient needs. He perfectly addressed my imperfections and knew what had to be corrected and what facial features he needed to accentuate.”

Before and After Photos – Agnes

Front

Side

A Painless Lift

When asked about her favourite part of the treatment process, the fact that it was so comfortable and painless was a big win for her:

“The treatments were painless, which was a big surprise to me as I am very sensitive and I often find treatments to my face uncomfortable. Overall, I highly recommend the experience.”

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Birmingham

FUE Hair Transplant – Steve

Breast Reduction – Emily

Varicose Veins – Jen

Tummy Tuck – Esther

FUE Hair Transplant – Doug