Setting the record straight on Dermal Fillers

A couple of interesting facts have emerged in the past few years. First, there’s no denying it, minimally invasive treatments are the way forward and their popularity is only growing. Second, women no longer hold a monopoly on interest in subtle cosmetic procedures and male demand is steadily rising. Injectable treatments such as Dermal Fillers… Continue reading Setting the record straight on Dermal Fillers

Rhinotip Correction, Nose Tip Lift: The perfect finish

There are few noses more famous than Cleopatra’s and as we know, “had it been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been changed”. Luckily, the fate of most of our noses wouldn’t have such severe consequences on the rest of the world, so you can probably go ahead and tweak yours with… Continue reading Rhinotip Correction, Nose Tip Lift: The perfect finish

How Being Pioneers Means Putting Patients First

You may have noticed that here, at The Private Clinic of Harley Street, we pioneer treatments to offer our patients the most advance and effective treatments. But, you might be asking yourself how that translates to the care that we provide you with. Patient safety and satisfaction are the cornerstones of everything we do and we want to… Continue reading How Being Pioneers Means Putting Patients First

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

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

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

How can I stop snoring?

We explore your options for preventing snoring and explain what treatments can help rid of the frustrating condition for good.  Snoring affects a lot of us – perhaps a lot more than we’d like to admit. In a recent survey 64% of respondents admitted they were prone to making unenviable nasal sounds in their sleep, while… Continue reading How can I stop snoring?

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

Cosmetic Treatments Around the World & What Is Popular Where

Over the past week, the Guardian’s Tehran bureau has reported on the growing trend for nose reshaping surgery, more commonly referred to as ‘nose jobs’ or more clinically as rhinoplasty. As many as 200,000 Iranians a year are getting nose jobs, it is being reported, and at a rate 7 times that of the US.… Continue reading Cosmetic Treatments Around the World & What Is Popular Where