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Laser Hair Removal – Aurelie

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Aurelie is a 38 year old transgender woman and has had over 20 treatments of Laser Hair Removal at our London City clinic.

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

This has changed my life as I can go out without facial hair being noticed.  I would definitely recommend this treatment for other transgender people.

Aurelie made the decision to transition full-time and not having to shave hair was really important to her. The team at our London City clinic made Aurelie feel welcomed and supported throughout her series of Laser Hair Removal sessions.

The treatment has given her confidence in her appearance and helped in the process of her transition.

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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.

How to treat bunion pain?

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Bunions or Hallux Valgus as they are medically known are bony bumps on the inside of the foot around the big toe. It is actually a deformity of the foot which forms over time when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe to grow and stick out the side of your foot.

In most cases, bunions are an aesthetic concern but for some, bunions can be painful and cause everyday discomfort especially when it comes to wearing certain shoes and exercising.

Physical symptoms of bunions include:

  • Swelling of the foot
  • Restricted movement of the big toe
  • Formation of calluses
  • Compromised balance
  • Not being able to walk normally

There are lots of options out there to help people relieve the pain of their bunions such as:

Medication

Pain medication is an obvious choice for bunion pain. Medications such as ibuprofen can help to reduce pain and swelling but are not something that we advise taking on a regular basis. Your GP may also be able to offer you corticosteroid injections which can be effective for a couple of weeks but this again, is not a long-term treatment solution.

Foot Exercises

Foot and, or ankle exercises can help to relieve some of the physical symptoms of bunions by correcting muscle imbalance around the joint. Exercises include muscle-strengthening movements which will help with joint alignment and motion exercises to keep the joint mobile. Example exercises include heel raises, curling the toes and spreading the toes.
You can find out more about foot exercises for bunions in our blog here.

Pads and Splints

Bunion pads and splints are one of the most common bunion treatment methods available which can be sourced from most health stores, pharmacies and even supermarkets.

Bunion pads are soft pads that you can put into shoes to stop them rubbing against the bunion which can be effective at reducing any pain or irritation.

Bunion splints often come in the form of toe spacers or toe supports and are designed to push the big toe into better alignment. In most cases these splints can only we worn whilst at home as they can be quite bulky which makes wearing shoes difficult.

The results from bunion pads and splints are also very mixed. Overall, they help to reduce some of the pain and swelling but they will in most cases, not be able to actively treat or reduce the size of bunion.

Orthotics

Orthotics are specialised shoe or heel inserts and are often prescribed or recommended by doctors or podiatrists. In most cases, orthotics are custom made, and you may have difficulty finding bunion-specific orthotics that are not prescribed. Orthotics may help to relieve discomfort and pain whilst wearing shoes by providing support for the foot or heel, but they will not actively help to treat the bunion.

Surgery

Bunion surgery, medically known as a bunionectomy or an osteotomy is the only method available that will treat a bunion and the pain associated with it with long lasting results.

Bunion surgery is often a last resort for many people as it traditionally has required long recovery times and a painful recovery.

We are pleased to be able to offer Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery at our Harley Street clinic that uses keyhole surgery techniques.

It is a quick surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic that doesn’t involve any fixative devices such as screws, plates or wires. Shortly after the treatment has taken place, patients are able to and are encouraged to walk before leaving hospital and are able to leave with no need for crutches. Patients are able to return to their everyday activities and a lot quicker than traditional bunion removal surgery with no extensive downtime. The scaring post-procedure is also minimal as no z shaped cut is used.

Minimally invasive bunion surgery is exclusively available at The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London under the strict supervision of Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon MD, Dr Andrea Bianchi founder of PBS, the team who developed the percutaneous bunion surgery in 1996 and has supervised over 50,000 surgeries since.

minimally invasive bunion removal surgery london harley street uk before after photominimally invasive bunion surgery before after photos london harley street

Why Choose Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery at The Private Clinic?

  • Exclusive to The Private Clinic in the UK, there is no other operation like this one.
  • Bunion Removal Surgery is performed under local anaesthesia using keyhole techniques.
  • This is the only natural operation with no metal fixtures such as wires or screws being used.
  • There is a 98% success rate following the bunion operation
  • Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon, Mr Bianchi is an expert in his field and has been carrying out bunion operations for 15 years
  • Dr Bianchi carries out on average 1,200 bunion operations a year
  • Walk immediately after surgery
  • No need for an overnight stay
  • Minimal post-operative pain and aftercare required.
  • No scar
  • Treatment carried out in our state-of-the-art London Fitzroy hospital
  • 24-hour patient helpline direct to your nursing team and surgeon, which means should you have any concern we are here to help.
  • Dedicated post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon and nursing team. We are here to give you the best experience.
  • Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to newfound confidence.
  • Free Consultations with a patient adviser can be arranged at our clinics located in Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
  • Read Karen and Michelle’s patient stories.
  • View minimally invasive bunion surgery before and after photos
  • Read our extensive bunion surgery FAQs
  • Take a look at our bunion blogs for further information

To find out more about bunion surgery or to book a consultation, please call 0333 920 2471 or you can also use our online contact form for bunion surgery.

Your journey to breast surgery starts here

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Our specialised breast surgeons are top consultant plastic surgeons in the UK that only ensure outstanding natural-looking results. Offering reassurance, every year our expert surgeons help thousands of patients completely turn around their confidence.

At The Private Clinic, we make sure your journey to your final results is the smoothest, easiest and most comfortable journey possible, with honest, realistic advice and information given at all times. Highly personal care and service are given to each of our patients.

With The Private Clinic, you can also have peace of mind. As well the safety of our renowned, sought after surgeons, all of our breast augmentation patients benefit from a three-year aftercare programme, lifetime guarantee on their implant, and for 10 years from the procedure date, a warranty of £1000 towards any surgical costs.

We offer breast augmentation consultations with our specialised breast surgeons, during which you can begin your breast augmentation journey. You are able to discuss your desired outcome and any concerns or questions you may have.

Tell me more about the surgeons’ experience:

Our surgeons include some of the UK’s most recognised breast surgeons, many of whom are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and appear on the specialist register for Plastic Surgery. Experts in their field, all of our breast augmentation surgeons have decades of experience and have performed thousands of breast enlargement operations.

Our highly reputable surgeons include:

Before and after photos:

Seeing our patients’ before and after photos can also provide reassurance, and give an idea of the excellent results you can expect in your journey with The Private Clinic. All of our patients have different circumstances, requirements and desired results, however, we always recommend and work to achieve the best possible results for you.

More before and after breast augmentation photos can be found on our website.

Fantastic Patient Reviews

We continually receive fabulous reviews from our breast augmentation patients. These are a testament to the excellent efforts of our breast augmentation medical team.

 “Overall I am really pleased with my experience with The Private Clinic, they really looked after me, everything was amazing and I couldn’t be happier with the service – and the result!” Amy

“My confidence was high and I felt amazing but the real achievement here is the fact that I finally feel like a woman. Not a young girl missing something.” Vicky

Find out more about Amy and Vicky’s experiences by watching their breast augmentation testimonials on our website.

Breast augmentation is a significant decision to make and we encourage you to carry out your research and ensure careful selection of a qualified surgeon. For more information on our breast augmentation procedures visit our breast augmentation website and breast enlargement video guides. Breast augmentation consultations can be booked via our website or by calling 03339209135. Breast augmentation procedures are available at the following clinic locations: London Harley Street, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Buckinghamshire, Northampton and Bristol.

How many laser hair removal treatments do I need?

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We’ve written before about the wonders of Laser Hair Removal and how and why it’s considered the top treatment for removing unwanted body hair. We often get asked how many sessions it takes to remove the hair totally. The answer to that needs a little unpacking so we thought we’d write this blog to address it.

Results are not instant so you do need to commit to a course to get the best result possible. The amount of time between each session is about a month to six weeks. You don’t want to leave it much longer than that or you may miss the hair regrowth cycle and risk not getting the best result. Similarly coming in too soon is not helpful and sabotages the possibility of you getting the best outcome.https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/laser-hair-removal-banner-the-private-clinic.jpg

The average amount of sessions needed is six which is why we sell courses of that length. A course of six catches the full cycle of hair growth.

Your treatment can take anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour depending on the size of the area and part of the body being treated.

A top-up session or two may be needed after the course just to complete the treatment, in some rare cases, another course is needed to ensure permanent reduction. Laser hair removal is especially effective on dark hair as the laser is drawn to the pigment, so lighter hair may need more attention.

If you don’t have much hair in the area you’re having treated or if you’ve had a course before, or even just find it more convenient to pay separately you can, of course, book single sessions.

Laser Hair Removal Prices

So how much does it all cost? Here’s our handy price guide to our most popular areas-

Area Cost – Pay As You Go Cost – Course Cost – Top Up
Underarms £60 £300 £54
Full Back and Shoulders £269 £1,345 £242
Standard Bikini £85 £452 £77
Extensive Bikini £130 £650 £117
Lower Legs £150 £750 £135
Full Legs £280 £1,400 £252
Standard Bikini and Underarms £139 £695 £126
Extensive Bikini and Underarms £180 £900 £162
Hollywood and Underarms £210 £1,050 £189

Why You Should Choose The Private Clinic

Our prices are competitive when compared to the other large clinic groups but we do have competition from smaller clinics and websites that offer very large discounts. In our experience, it is absolutely worth investing in yourself with the very best provider of such services. If you’ve found a cheaper deal elsewhere then we urge you to question why it is so inexpensive, usually, corners are being cut somewhere whether it’s in the experience of the staff or the effectiveness of the machine or perhaps they only do spot treatment whereas we cover every cm of the area. When it comes to your health it doesn’t pay to take risks.

We are the country’s leading non-invasive cosmetic clinic group and have just won the Aesthetics Award for Best Clinic Group 2017. We pride ourselves on working with only the most experienced doctors, surgeons and medical staff who have seen thousands of happy patients for over 30 years. You can even reach a member of the team around the clock every day in the unlikely event that you have any medical concerns, that is the level of dedication and care you can expect here.

With The Private Clinic, there are no hidden costs, you will only pay for the areas agreed in the consultation. We are totally transparent and ethical with our patients and you have the assurance of the same high quality of care and service in any of our clinics across the country. We are just a call or visit away.

Coming In To See Us

Our flagship is at 98 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HZ which is very close to Regent’s Park underground station (Bakerloo line) and we are a short (ten minute) walk from Oxford Circus tube station (Bakerloo & Victoria lines) on the popular shopping destination Oxford Street. We are also a short distance from Tottenham Court Road, Carnaby Street, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, King’s Cross, Baker Street and very easy to access from the Marylebone area in general.

We are also a convenient distance from Bayswater, Hyde Park, Green Park, Soho, Notting Hill, King’s Road, Kensington, Kensington High Street, South Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Battersea, Regent’s Park, St John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, Victoria, West End, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair, Holland Park, Earl’s Court and Fitzrovia.

Patients visit us from all over London and we have clinics across the UK

Clinics Offering Laser Hair Removal

Birmingham

Our Birmingham clinic is accessible from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster, Hampton in Arden, Leamington Spa, Stratford, Edgbaston and Harborne.

Manchester

Our Manchester clinic is in the centre of the city and can be reached from areas like Hale/Hale Barns, Bowdon, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Leigh, Prestbury, Nantwich, Tarporley, Knutsford, Worsley, Altrincham, Cheadle and Deansgate.

To book a consultation at any of our clinics, please call us on 0203 325 6555 or request a consultation online.

How long does Blepharoplasty Eye Lift Surgery last ?

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When it comes to cosmetic surgery it is worth noting that nothing lasts forever and even though surgical procedures will last longer than non-surgical treatments there will come a point where the results of surgery are not quite as strong as they once were?

So how long does a Blepharoplasty / Eyebag / Eyelid Surgery last?

We usually say on average you will be able to reap the awards of eyelid surgery for at least 10-15 years but this does all depend on how you naturally age and your genetics.

A blepharoplasty procedure aims to correct hooded or drooping eyelids by removing excess fat and skin from around the eyes. Depending on what is bothering you, you will have either an upper or lower blepharoplasty (eye bag removal) but some patients who have more severe eye problems may feel they need the combined procedure to restore a youthful and refreshed appearance.

The procedure itself is quite straightforward however it takes the skills of an experienced plastic surgeon to use extreme precision along the natural folds of your eyes to prevent scarring and ensure a recovery that is as quick as possible. Which is why in order to get the best, and most long-lasting results choosing the right and most experienced surgeon is vital.

The results of a blepharoplasty procedure can leave you with a more youthful appearance but it is important to remember that there is nothing that can stop your body ageing and over time the results of the procedure can seem less dramatic.

Having said that, overall the results are generally permanent. The fat removed is not able to grow back and any bags under the eyes or sagging above the eye should not return again once the excess skin is removed and tightened.

The vast majority of patients who have a blepharoplasty will not have to go through it again especially if you have gone to a qualified and experienced surgeon and you are realistic about your results.

We often say to patients to consider regular non-surgical treatments to help preserve their results with our range of skin rejuvenation treatments and injectables that we offer in the majority of our clinics including Anti-wrinkle injections, Profhilo and thread lifts.

Why choose The Private Clinic?

  • The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care:
  • 24-hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
  • As many post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon and nursing team as required.
  • Three years cover for all surgical, hospital and nursing care, in case of any medical issue giving you peace of mind.
  • Comprehensive Eyelid Surgery Patient Guide.
  • Highly experienced Cosmetic Surgeons who have years of experience in Eyelid Surgery.
  • Outstanding hospital facilities.
  • View our eyelid surgery before and after photos
  • Read our extensive blepharoplasty FAQs
  • Consultations are available in London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Northampton clinics.

Our excellent reputation for patient safety, satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a new look.

To find out more about the Blepharoplasty procedure or to book a consultation please call 0333 920 9135 or use our eyelid surgery online contact form.

Facts on Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Surgery

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What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the breast tissue inside the breast glands. One or both breasts can be affected and a rubbery or firm mound of tissue that sits behind the nipple is usually felt.

What can cause gynecomastia?
In most cases gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance between testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Oestrogen causes breast tissue to grow and men usually have a larger amount of testosterone in their bodies which stops the breast tissue from growing.

In other gynecomastia cases it may come down to extra body weight causing the larger appearance of the chest – in this circumstance it is important to rule out that it is not Pseudogynecomastia which is fat accumulation in the chest. You can find out more about the differences between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia here

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Puberty is another cause of gynecomastia as this is a time where hormone levels can vary. If this is the cause it is likely that as the boy reaches adulthood the hormone levels become more stable and the chest size will decrease.

Opposite to puberty, gynecomastia can also be caused by ageing. As men get older they produce less testosterone and this change in hormone levels again cause breast tissue growth.

In some rare cases gynecomastia can be caused by certain medications, illegal drugs, excessive alcohol and health abnormalities.

male breast reduction before after photo

What can be done about Gynecomastia?
If you are worried about breast tissue growth then it may be worth visiting your GP who can go through your health and medication history and initially rule out any underlying causes. You may be given medication to adjust your hormone imbalance.

Here at The Private Clinic we have a variety of different surgical options for male chest reduction;

Micro Liposuction – Micro liposuction is a great treatment for smaller cases of gynecomastia. It uses a smaller cannula to remove the fat and is performed under local anaesthetic or sedation if required.

Vaser Liposuction – Vaser liposuction is a walk-in walk-out procedure that is ideal for the standard case of gynecomastia and is very effective at male chest reduction. The procedure again is performed under local anaesthetic or sedation if required. If you prefer a more athletic appearance then we also offer VASER High Definition which is great at creating a more sculpted chest.

Surgical Liposuction – If you have a larger amount of fat to be removed then you will most likely be offered surgical liposuction. This is performed under local anaesthetic and may require a hospital stay.

How much is liposuction for male breast reduction?
Male chest reduction starts from £5,350 but this will vary depending on the type of procedure being performed.

During a consultation with your surgeon they will be able to assess your suitability for treatment and give you a more accurate quote.

The Private Clinic

Our doctors have performed thousands of lipo-contouring treatments including over 7,000 VASER treatments to date, more than any other clinic in Europe. We have a team of dedicated surgeons and doctors who are highly experienced in male chest reduction dealing with all their cases with compassion and understanding with the aim of giving their patients the best result;

To find out more about male breast reduction surgery or book to book a consultation please call 03339209135 or use our male chest reduction online contact form we have clinics across the UK in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Leeds and Manchester

All Vaser Liposuction procedures will take place in our boutique hospital in Fiztroy Square, London.
Consultations for Vaser Liposuction take place at London Harley Street with our expert liposuction surgeon.
Consultations with our patient coordinators are also available in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Northampton