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Expert Tip

“Massage your scalp gently while washing your hair as this stimulates blood circulation, which encourages growth.” Dr. Thomy Kouremada-Zioga, Hair Transplant Surgeon at The Private Clinic

Don’t Go Vegan

‘Diet can be directly linked to hair loss or thinning. Diets such as veganism often lead to nutritional imbalances and a lack of important vitamins. These imbalances can cause hair to become brittle and break. Lean meat, fish and eggs all good choices. Your diet should be rich in minerals and vital vitamins too,” says Dr Thomy Kouremada-Zioga, hair surgeon at The Private Clinic.

Eat Colourful Foods

‘Coloured fruit and veg contain the most antioxidants, helping your body shed toxins. If we eat unhealthy or fatty foods, our circulation slows down, which can help form cellulite. Eat raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Mangoes and bananas also boost blood flow, helping reduce cellulite,” says Dr Noor Almaani, consultant dermatologist at The Private Clinic.

*All images, videos and testimonials are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual body shapes and results. Results may vary from person to person. All testimonials are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients and all photos and videos have been consented to and have not been altered in any way.

Boob Job predictions for 2016: Big boobs go bust

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Breast Augmentation procedures have consistently topped the charts of Plastic Surgery procedures and it doesn’t seem to be a trend that’s likely to die out anytime soon.

That being said, smaller breasts are now the option of choice, with women no longer aiming to super-size their assets.

Smaller is better

A survey of plastic surgeons conducted by RealSelf – the online cosmetic treatment community platform – found that in 2015, 39% of them saw their patients asking for smaller implants, compared to patients in 2014. Figures from the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) are in line with these findings, as they reported a 20% dip in the number of Breast Augmentations in 2014 – a dip that hadn’t previously been seen for 10 years.

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Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and Kate Hudson have opted for the natural look.

Many practitioners put it down to celebrity influences as women often came in with cleavage examples taken from those in the limelight. Smaller-chested stars such as Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and Kate Hudson appear to be influencing the change in paradigm and for some, including us, it’s a welcome change.

The ‘natural’ look

A more natural look is in vogue at the moment, with women preferring only a little bit of a boost to what’s already there. We at The Private Clinic would like to encourage this trend, as we believe that the best results are reached by adapting the size of implants to a person’s height, frame and body type.

Before and after breast implants augmentation with Dr Fallahdar at The Private Clinic Cosmetic Surgery
Before and after Breast Implants Augmentation with Dr Fallahdar at The Private Clinic.

By choosing smaller implants, patients are not only opting for a more natural look, they’re also putting less strain on their bodies, so there are relative health benefits to going with such a choice, as well as aesthetic ones.

Overly large breasts can cause problems in the long run and could potentially affect patient’s health, which is why we prefer to discourage patients from such undertakings.

It’s not just about implants

Smaller breasts aren’t just a matter of implants either. RealSelf surgeons claim to have seen an increase in Breast Reduction requests – especially in teens. This may be once again related to celebrity influence, particularly after Ariel Winter, star of the Modern Family show, had her Breast Reduction extensively covered by the media.

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Ariel Winter before and after Breast Reduction.

In a similar vein, celebrities such as Chantelle Houghton and Katie Price have opted to reverse their Breast Enhancement procedures.

So, for 2016 we can expect smaller breasts all round, or at least, for women to make slightly more conservative choices when it comes to beauty enhancement.

The Private clinic

Our Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery division consists of an elite team of reputable and trustworthy Consultant Plastic Surgeons so that we can offer you objective advice for the most effective and suitable  treatment options available to you.

Choosing Breast Surgery at The Private Clinics means;

  • We provide a 10 year warranty with £1000 towards your surgical costs.
  • We have a team of highly skilled expert Cosmetic surgeons, see our before and after results here.
  • We offer dedicated post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon and nursing team, including a 24 hour help line.
  • You will receive three-year aftercare breast cover.
  • The Private Clinic covers a lifetime guarantee on your implant.
  • We have state of the art hospital facilities.
  • Our priority is ensuring you get the best results and patient care.
  • See our before and after photo gallery here

Consultations for Breast Augmentation and Breast Reduction procedures are available at our London Harley Street, Bristol, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton clinics.

Is Snoring Bad for Relationships? Why You Should Stop Snoring

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Over the past week the news has heavily featured a story about what effects poor sleep can have on your body. Research, published in the journal PNAS, has found that sleeping less than six hours a night disrupts more than 700 genes, including those responsible for metabolism, the immune system and the body’s way of responding to stress.

Professor Derk-Jan Dijk, director of the Surrey Sleep Research Centre at Surrey University, who led the study. “It’s an indication that sleep disruption or sleep restriction is doing more than just making you tired.”

Your biological clock is significantly impacted if you’re not getting enough or the right kind of sleep. The metabolism affects conditions like diabetes and your ability to simply drive a car is impaired with chronic lack of sleep. With treatments available, snoring should not be a factor in keeping you awake or disrupting your sleep.

Our very own Professor Yves Kamami, ENT Surgeon, explains further:

“Sleep deprivation can be caused by snoring and/or sleep apnea. This can result in the body being unable to replenish and replace new cells, leading to degenerative diseases. Snoring and sleep apnoea, causing a reduction in oxygen during the night, frequently leads to sleep fragmentation and tiredness in the morning. So with a better quality of sleep, you can also expect to reduce the risk of diseases caused by a lack of sleep and/or a poor sleep.”

Snoring in the UK

Snoring is affecting a lot of people in the UK. According to the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association, 41.5% of the UK adult population snore. Snoring is not good for you. A team from the University of Detroit last month linked snoring to heart disease. Alcohol intake and obesity are widely-known contributing factors, which can both be mitigated and reduced. What isn’t so clear is how to effectively stop snoring and why you should. Snoring can have a dramatic effect on the quality of a relationship.

One couple, featured in the press recently, described how snoring was affecting their relationship. Doreen, 72, from Lancashire, began to sleep in the next room but as she describes, “I had ear plugs and pressed my ears in. Neville had nose strips, but nothing worked…I didn’t know what to do. I’d kick him and bang on the wall.” The couple soon split but after a procedure at The Private Clinic they are now back happily together, minus the snoring.

Return on Investment

“Enduring Love? Couple relationships in the 21st century” – an Open University research project has found snoring ranked high as a source of irritation for many of the participants. The project also found that many accepted snoring as part of a modern relationship. The project reported that saying ‘thank you’ and thoughtful gestures were prized most highly by all participants. With effective walk-in walk-out treatments available from The Private Clinic, you can boost your own health, your partner’s wellbeing and your relationship swiftly and simply.

Snoring

The Private Clinic

Here at The Private Clinic we offer a range of snoring treatments from experts in the field.

Our specialist, Professor Yves Kamami, ENT Surgeon, is at the forefront of his field with over twenty years experience in a variety of ENT related procedures and the inventor of the Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) procedure. Professor Kamami notes:

“By treating snoring and sleep apnea with a simple outpatient laser treatment, under local anaesthesia, the patient immediately feels better after the treatment and achieves a more restful, deeper sleep, with less disruption of oxygen supply during the night, helping to improve concentration and memory.”

For more information about snoring treatments, please see: https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/snoring/For more information about Neville and Doreen, please see: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/health/10166082.Snoring_nearly_killed_romance_for_East_Lancashire_couple/

Laura Marin: Health and Fitness Twitter Q&A

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Last week we were delighted to host a live Twitter Q&A session with health and fitness coach, Laura Marin, who took to the feed to answer all health, fitness and nutrition questions.

During the Q&A, Laura was inundated with questions, from our Twitter followers, Facebook fans and blog readers – thank you to everyone who sent in a question!

Due to the number of questions Laura received, we had to extend the session for an extra 30 minutes, to ensure that no question was left unanswered.

 The Private Clinic: Health and Fitness Q&A

About Laura:

Laura is a London-based personal trainer and nutritionist, with over 15 years worth of experience; she is committed to helping her clients reach their goal for body excellence.

A former professional dancer and athlete, she is certified in Pilates, Gyrotonic, Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting, Kettlebell Training and The Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears. Laura also works with the best physiotherapists, osteopaths, and doctors in London to ensure her clients receive full expert care for their health and fitness.

Laura has worked hard to achieve and maintain a strong, lean, fit body and using her training and diet expertise she pushes her clients to achieve their fitness goals.

For those of you who may have missed the chat, a full transcript of the Q&A session is available below.

 

Introductory Tweets:

Hello, today we are joined by #health and #fitness expert Laura Marin #TPCfitness

Laura will be participating in an hour long Q&A session, answering all questions relating to #health and #fitness #TPCfitness

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Hello, I’m Laura, I’m looking forward to receiving your questions. Let’s begin! #TPCfitness

Questions:

Q. @PatrickStrud: Lots of people will be starting at the gym in Jan, what’s your advice for beginners? #TPCfitness

A. @PatrickStrud: Hi Patrick. Take it easy, don’t rush into it. Take one task at a time #TPCfitness

A. @PatrickStrud: Enjoy what you are doing and then you will create a routine. Why not get a friend to train with you? #TPCfitness

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Q. @jennysolomons: I am always worrying about eating the right carbs and the right amount. Could Laura advise? #TPCfitness

A. @jennysolomons: Dark green leaves are the best option. Broccoli is one of my favourites! #TPCfitness

A. @jennysolomons: In terms of quantity, I normally fill my own plate with 3 quarters vegetables #TPCfitness

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Q. @LeahFHardy: What are best foods/ #supplements to fight #inflammation – either chronic or from an injury? #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: Fish oils. Eat plenty of #fish such as mackerel, salmon, trout #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: In terms of #supplements, I recommend herbs such as #turmeric (which you can cook with) and shark cartilage #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: Stay away from sugar as it promotes internal inflammation! #TPCfitness

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Q. @LeahFHardy: Is there some kind of cardio I can do with spine problems – running seems to trigger disc herniation. #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: Walking is fantastic. Try walking fast in an upright position #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: The cross trainer is brilliant too as there is no impact on the joints. Combine this with core exercises to strengthen all the muscles around the disc #TPCfitness

A. @LeahFHardy: Discs require constant training. That area needs to became super strong to prevent a relapse #TPCfitness

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Q. @GiaMarieBarbera: Best type of fat burning foods for building muscle for a film? #TPCfitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: To build #muscle avoid sugar & eat very little starch. Have lots of green veg: spinach, leeks, celery #TPCfitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: Include a protein chaser and a dash of good fat in every meal. Protein, carbs and fat in every meal is a must #TPCfitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: Increase the amount of fish you eat and combine this diet with weight training #TPCfitness

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Q. @GiaMarieBarbera: Do fat burning pills work? #TPCFitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: They might work as a short-term solution, but I don’t recommend them. I believe that you get fat burning qualities from food: #TPCFitness

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Q. @GiaMarieBarbera: What’s the best exercise to keep the #weight off during the cold dark night? #TPCfitness

A @GiaMarieBarbera: Be disciplined. Go for a run in the park instead of going to the gym. Mix it up – vary your cardio. #TPCfitness

A: @GiaMarieBarbera: One day why not go for a run, the next day cycle and the next day do weight training. Variety is key! #TPCfitness

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Q. @GiaMarieBarbera: Do expensive pieces of equipment like power plates work or is that just a lazy fad? #TPCfitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: With any equipment it is all about the intensity in which you train #TPCfitness

A. @GiaMarieBarbera: If you use a high speed on the treadmill – it will work, if you use a lower intensity, it won’t work as well #TPCfitness

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Q. @brooky27: For fitness is it better to do short intense runs or long 15k jogs? #TPCfitness

A. @brooky27: It depends on the goal – are you training for a marathon or a short race? Again, variety is key! #TPCfitness

A. @brooky27: Each training session with different activities will engage different muscles. It will engage different types of muscle fibre and metabolic systems #TPCfitness

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Q. @PRinLondon: What’s a #healthy alternative to a #Christmas cake? #TPCfitness

A. @PRinLondon: There isn’t an alternative to a #Christmas cake, that I’m aware of #TPCfitness

A. @PRinLondon: I would recommend that you make it at home so that you can measure the amount of ingredients that you are using #TPCfitness

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Q. @campbell_katy: With there being so many #calories consumed on Xmas day, what kind of #healthy alternatives can be served?#TPCfitness

A. @Campbell_Katy: Everything in moderation. Avoid stuffing but eat turkey with a small amount of gravy #TPCfitness

A. @Campbell_katy: Serve lots of vegetables with your meal, but avoid root vegetables that contain starch #TPCfitness

A. @Campbell_katy: If you are going to eat more on Christmas day, it is important to be good during the days that follow #TPCfitness

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Q. @CameronRossHall: Like most I’m looking to start 2013 with a #health kick. How do I stay motivated & keep it going? #TPCfitness

A. @CameronRossHall: Copy your role models. If you have friends who look terrific, ask them what they eat/do to workout #TPCfitness

A. @CameronRossHall: Why not work out with them! #TPCfitness

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Q. @HayleyColebyPR: In terms of weight loss, is it more beneficial to go for a long slow run or a small quicker run? #TPCfitness

A. @HayleyColebyPR: it depends on the individual and how much weight we are talking about #TPCfitness

A. @HayleyColebyPR: I would recommend combining the two for maximum results. If you’re #unfit, start with slow runs first #TPCfitness

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We’re coming up to the end of our #Health Q&A. However due to the number of Qs, we will be extending the session for 10 mins! #TPCfitness

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Q. Katy by email: What’s the best way to keep the pounds off at Xmas?#TPCfitness

A. Katy: Planning is key. Plan food, parties, shopping – assess the whole situation and plan your meals/exercise accordingly #TPCfitness

A. Katy: If you are going to eat a lot that day – workout and be good the days after! #TPCfitness

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Q. Katy by email: I’ve put some weight on around my waist – what’s the quickest way to burn it off? #TPCfitness

A. Katy: Weight around your waist is caused by the food you eat, you can reverse this by cutting out sugar and eating #healthily #TPCfitness

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Q. @EmmaHealy: Hi Laura, I don’t want to deprive myself so what is the ‘healthiest’ dessert to eat after Xmas dins? #TPCfitness

A. @Emmahealy: Hi Emma, eat just one serving of whichever dessert you fancy this Xmas #TPCfitness

A. @Emmahealy: Balance this out by eating less during your starter and main course #TPCfitness

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Q. @paulwrblanchard: Hello! I’m 37 male and do a lot of running. What should my resting pulse be? I’m worried that it’s too low. #TPCFitness

A. @paulwrblanchard: It depends how much you train, how low, is low? #TPCfitness

A. @paulwrblanchard: The more you run, the lower your resting pulse will be. If you’re worried check this with a doctor #TPCfitness

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Q. @hannahgregory30: what would you recommend as a healthy snack to stop me eating crisps and biscuits between meals #TPCfitness

A. @hannahgregory30: Crudités such as carrots, broccoli, celery and dip it in a bit of olive oil or hummus. Yum! #TPCfitness

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Q. @Fighting_Fifty If you could give one tip to women over 50 to keep #fit and well as they get older what would it be? #TPCfitness

A. @Fighting_Fifty: Try to be strict with what you consume. It is so much harder to keep weight off as you get older #TPCfitness

A. @Fighting_Fifty: As soon as you hit 40 your metabolism is much slower. Maintain your weight through #diet and #exercise #TPCfitness

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Q. @daveblatherwick: What is your opinion on morning cardio before eating? #TPCFitness

A. @daveblatherwick: When #exercising in the morning you will burn fat because that is the only fuel your body has available #TPCfitness

A. @daveblatherwick: Make the exercise very low intensity – try a 45 min walk. Eat your breakfast after your walk but within the hour #TPCfitness

Closing the Session:

We have now reached the end of the #Health and #Fitness Q&A – thanks so much everyone for your questions! #TPCfitness

A transcript of the session will be available soon on the @PrivateClinic blog, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled! #TPCfitness

 

You can find out more information about Laura Marin on her blog here.

For those of you looking for tips and advice about how to have a fit and healthy Christmas, while avoiding the Christmas ‘buldge’, you might be interested to read our latest blog post ‘10 ways to avoid the Christmas bulge’ here: http://bit.ly/UKU5tE.