The History of Plastic Surgery

Modern Plastic Surgery is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but a lot has changed since it was first used by Harold Gillies on wounded soldiers during World War One. We explore how some of the treatments we know today first appeared and how our perception of cosmetic treatments has altered over the last century. First… Continue reading The History of Plastic Surgery

The ‘Free’ Consultation – Why Some Cosmetic Surgery Clinics Charge and Others Don’t

Industry bodies have recently raised concerns over excessive advertising of clinics offering free consultations to see surgeons and doctors in the Cosmetic industry. Advertising free consultations for surgical procedures, as part of an incentive, is considered a hard selling technique and many would like to see tighter controls to protect the public. We wanted to… Continue reading The ‘Free’ Consultation – Why Some Cosmetic Surgery Clinics Charge and Others Don’t

How can we make Cosmetic Surgery safer?

At The Private Clinic, we have just two key focuses; your satisfaction and your safety. With over 30 years of cosmetic medical experience behind us, we’ve established ourselves as a respected and trusted provider of aesthetic treatments, and we’re keen to never let that reputation slip. However, not every clinic shares the same driving force… Continue reading How can we make Cosmetic Surgery safer?