How much do Rhinoplasty and Septo-Rhinoplasty treatments cost?

With over 3,690 treatments performed in the UK, Rhinoplasty was us Brits’ sixth most popular cosmetic treatment in 2015. The procedure involves the surgical correction and reconstruction of the nose and has several different formats for different results. But what about the price? As with any treatment, there’s not a straightforward answer. The cost of… Continue reading How much do Rhinoplasty and Septo-Rhinoplasty treatments cost?

Recovery after Rhinoplasty

As with any surgical procedure, your recovery after a Rhinoplasty treatment should something you consider a long time before you decide to go ahead. Downtime isn’t as bad as some patients might think, but nose surgery is still a serious operation and should always be treated as such. The first thing to remember is that… Continue reading Recovery after Rhinoplasty

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?

Which type of liposuction treatment is best?

You’ve made the decision to investigate fat reducing treatments, but it can be hard to know which way to turn with so many different kinds available. Traditional surgical liposuction is fairly well known, but how do less invasive options differ? What are the different types of liposuction? Traditional Liposuction Surgical liposuction is something most of… Continue reading Which type of liposuction treatment is best?

Which is better: Fat Transfer or Breast Implants?

So, you’re considering breast enhancement. It’s a complicated treatment that should never be taken lightly, but it can seem all the more confusing when you look at the different options and try to work out which is the best way forward for you. Breast augmentation is the UK’s most commonly performed cosmetic surgery. But fast rising in popularity… Continue reading Which is better: Fat Transfer or Breast Implants?

What does Blepharoplasty do?

It’s often cited as one of the quickest and easiest plastic surgeries, with relatively small downtime and noticeable results. But what, exactly, does Blepharoplasty do? Our eyes are one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing and the effects can sometimes feel impossible to prevent; at less than 1mm, skin around the area is the… Continue reading What does Blepharoplasty do?

Think Over Before You Make Over

The Private Clinic is firmly behind a new campaign by BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) which aims to encourage safety for patients considering cosmetic surgery. Think Over Before You Make Over stems from findings in a recent survey of those who had undergone an aesthetic treatment, showing a staggering need for greater clarity in… Continue reading Think Over Before You Make Over

Medical uses for cosmetic treatments

Most people today are pretty clued up on what different cosmetic procedures can achieve aesthetically, but did you know some of the most well known procedures are actually used for other medical purposes too? We explain a few of the most well-known treatments and their purposes beyond simply helping us to look good. Liposuction Well… Continue reading Medical uses for cosmetic treatments

What to consider before cosmetic surgery abroad

Medical tourism is increasing in popularity and many people are now choosing to travel to Europe and beyond to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures. However, new figures have been revealing that over the past few years, hundreds of people have required corrective surgery on the NHS following a botched cosmetic surgery procedure that was performed abroad.… Continue reading What to consider before cosmetic surgery abroad

Against all odds: Cosmetic Surgery boost in figures

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) have released the figures for the number of cosmetic procedures in the UK, and despite the recent PIP scandal in 2012, figures have shown an impressive 17% overall increase on average (a significant increase that has not been seen since before the 2008 recession), with over 50,000… Continue reading Against all odds: Cosmetic Surgery boost in figures