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The latest diet plan…swallow a balloon

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Mail Online

Novel device is filled with water in your stomach and reduces your desire to eat.

  •     New diet technique is a balloon placed in the stomach and filled with water
  •     Device is being marketed as a less invasive alternative to a gastric band
  •     American invention coming to UK in £4,000 weight reduction programme

It has been hailed as the latest magic bullet for slimmers – a balloon that is placed in the stomach and then filled with water.

The idea is that it makes the patient feel full and so reduces their desire to eat. Those who have tried the product say it has drastically cut their eating – and their waistlines.

And now the American invention is coming to the UK as part of a £4,000, six-month weight reduction programme.

A handful of British patients have already been fitted with the device, which is being marketed as a less invasive – and temporary – alternative to a gastric band.

But experts have warned the balloon could cause a potentially fatal blockage.

The Gastric Balloon is swallowed while enclosed in a capsule attached to a hollow plastic tube.

A doctor uses ultrasound to check the balloon is correctly positioned, and it is filled, via the tube, with almost a pint of water. Finally, the tube is detached and removed.

After 16 weeks, a valve sealing the device dissolves and the balloon deflates. It then passes through the intestines and out of the body.

The novel device is likely to appeal to those who are only modestly overweight, as it is being marketed at those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 or more – only two points over the ‘healthy weight’ threshold.

Monica Nava, 42, from Surrey, is one of the first Britons to have the device fitted. She has already shed more than a stone.

She said: ‘It took me a few tries to swallow the capsule with a glass of water. After it’s been filled you feel strangely heavy and full. But within a week, I’d stopped noticing it.’

Its not without its critics. Paul Super, senior upper gastrointestinal surgeon at Birmingham Heartlands & Solihull NHS Trust, warned: ‘If you made enough people swallow one, eventually you’d start to see people with the bag causing obstructions in the intestine, which requires major surgery to sort out.’

But Dr Samuel Levy, co-founder of US-based manufacturers Allurion, said: ‘We have treated hundreds of patients in Italy, France and the UK since December.

‘None have had any problems. We are confident of its safety.’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3578962/The-latest-diet-plan-swallow-balloon-device-filled-water-reduces-desire-eat.html

Fat Transfer for Breast Enlargement

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Marie Claire

A BETTER BUST

Fat-removal techniques have advanced so much that you can have liposuction now then store the fat for years to plum up the face or breast later.

“Taking fat grafts from around the thighs or tummy and carefully putting it into breasts to create permanent fullness is becoming very popular”, says Medical Director of The Private Clinic. If you’ve lost fullness from your bust due to childbirth or weight loss, you can decide what shape you want and get your breast back to how they were.

*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.

Surgeon Spotlight: Dr Dennis Wolf

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Dr Dennis Wolf is a highly experienced Vaser liposuction surgeon at The Private Clinic.

Dr Wolf has been working within the cosmetic surgery world since 2008 after completing his medical training initially in South Africa before coming over to the UK undertaking various training roles in London training hospitals. After leaving the NHS, Dr Wolf focused his time on training within the private health sector in cosmetic surgery – in particular body contouring and fat transfer procedures.

At The Private Clinic, Dr Wolf runs consultation clinics in both London Harley Street and Birmingham and primarily operates out of our purpose built theatre in Fitzroy Square, London.

Dr Wolf specialises in vaser liposuction and is actually one of the few doctors in the UK perfecting the revolutionary VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture.

Vaser Liposuction

Dr Wolf has carried out over 3,000 vaser liposuction procedures at The Private Clinic to date. It is a minimally-invasive liposuction procedure that is usually performed under local anaesthetic with no need for an overnight stay.

Small incision holes are created which only leave minimal scars and generally heal very well. A small probe is inserted into the area to be treated via the incision holes which is then used to transmit the ultrasound energy and liquefy the fat cells before they are removed from the body through a gentle suction process

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Vaser Hi-Def

Vaser Hi-Def is not commonly performed at the majority of cosmetic surgery clinics with The Private Clinic still being one of very few groups in the UK to be certified to perform the treatment.

The procedure of Vaser Hi-Def is similar to Vaser liposuction however it works to remove both superficial and deep fat that surrounds muscle groups with the aim of creating a more sculpted and athletic appearance to the body by enhancing the visibility of underlying toning and musculature.

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Why choose Dr Wolf and The Private Clinic for Vaser Liposuction?

  • You will be able to have a consultation with Dr Dennis Wolf to discuss your concerns and potential treatment plan.
  • We have a 24-hour patient helpline to ensure that you are always in the best of hands.
  • You will be able to have as many post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon, doctor and nursing team as required.
  • You will be covered for one year for all surgical, hospital and nursing care, in case of any medical issue giving you peace of mind*.
  • You will be given one of our exclusive Liposuction Patient guides ensuring that you have comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
  • Our highly experienced surgeons and doctors have had years of experience in vaser liposuction.
  • We have outstanding and state-of-the-art hospital facilities.
  • We are competitively priced for our expertise and 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 a newfound shape.

We are excited to announce that our very own Dr Dennis Wolf is going to feature in the popular medical TV show; ‘Dr Christian Will See You Now’.

The show is hosted by Dr Christian Jessen who is a British doctor best known for presenting Channel 4 programmes such as Embarrassing Bodies and Supersize vs Superskinny.

‘Dr Christian will see you now’ is a TV programme set in Dr Christian’s state of the art clinic and is focused on showcasing various medical conditions, both common and uncommon. You will see patients who desperately need his help visiting him in clinic to be firstly diagnosed before going through the recommended treatments for their condition.

On Tuesday November 7th on channel W (Sky channel 109, Virgin Channel 125, Virgin Channel 512 and Channel 311 for BT, Talk Talk TV and PlusNet) Dr Dennis Wolf with feature on ‘Dr Christian will see your now’ meeting patient Candice who is struggling with her weight gain and difficulties in losing weight. Candice is diagnosed with a condition called Lipoedema which is when fat cells deposit in a disproportionate manner mainly in the lower part of the body and the weight gains in this area often do not respond to any natural attempts of weight loss like dieting and exercise.

Although Vaser liposuction has not been proven to cure this condition, it can certainly play a big part in helping by removing the bulk making it less likely for the condition to progress and easier to control.

To find out more about Dr Wolf, get some more information on vaser liposuction, or book a consultation please call 03339209135 or take a look at our comprehensive website

Introducing Elipse: The Weight Loss ‘Game-Changer’

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The Private Clinic unfortunately no longer offers the Elipse Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss. If you are looking for a weight loss treatment please see our fat reduction treatment page here

 

Elipse is a gastric balloon, created by Allurion,  that requires no surgery of any kind and that you pass naturally after a specific amount of time. It’s a pretty exciting tool – if we do say so ourselves.

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What is the Elipse Gastric Balloon?

The revolutionary Elipse gastric balloon intends to promote gradual Weight Loss in overweight and obese people who have found it difficult to control their weight but would rather avoid invasive surgery.

Elipse process infographic

The procedureless gastric balloon offers a simple, safe and effective alternative to traditional weight loss aids. Elipse™ is made of thin, flexible polymer film and is delivered in a swallowable capsule, eliminating the need for surgery, endoscopy or anesthesia.

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From left to right: the inflated Elipse balloo, Elipse in its capsule form, Elipse in both its forms with a coin for size.

The balloon remains in the stomach for four months (16 weeks), after which it automatically deflates and is excreted naturally. Elipse™ is provided by a UK leading Consultant Bariatric Surgeon and is part of a comprehensive weight loss program – bringing the total length of the treatment to six months.

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Living with Elipse

Keep in mind that Elipse isn’t a ‘magic pill’. The balloon is a weight loss tool combined a nutrition and monitoring program to help you lose weight, so your compliance to these and some willpower will be required for the treatment to be effective. The gastric balloon will help you feel full and cut your food intake, but for long-term results, it’s essential to establish a healthy and sustainable regime.

Who is suitable?

The Elipse Weight Loss programme targets those with a BMI between 27 and 35. On average, this aid has helped individuals lose between 10-20kg but as mentioned before, a willingness to comply with the programme is required. Some medical conditions may make you ineligible for the treatment but your doctor will tell you if this is the case.

Elipse is most suitable for obese and overweight people who want to take action and propel their Weight Loss journey in a manner that previous attempts failed to. We will be with you all the way, offering guidance and support throughout your treatment to help you stabilise your weight and equip you with a maintenance that will help you keep the weight off.

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The Private Clinic

We have one of the UK’s leading Consultant Bariatric Surgeons heading this Weight Loss programme and carrying out consultations, as well as overseeing the insertion of the Elipse.

We offer the Elipse Gastric Ballon at our Birmingham and London, Harley Street clinics.

The Private Clinic, Glasgow: Treatments

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This might be our furthermost clinic, but it’s a cultural hub full of life, art and beautiful architecture that’s reminiscent of London, where our first clinic was established. Since Glasgow has so much to offer, we’ve selected a range of treatments that we hope will help alleviate the pressures of daily life (and the weather!), as well as to make you feel as stunning as the city’s nighttime skyline.

We have over 35 years of experience in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments behind us and pride ourselves in pioneering treatments that have been proven to deliver effective results. Our careful selection process means that we have some of the most renowned and trustworthy industry experts working with us, meaning that you’re sure to be given honest and dependable advice, without any obligation.

There’s a range of walk-in-walk-out treatments that don’t require any general anaesthetic, with some of them being completely exclusive to our Glasgow clinic.

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Anti-Ageing and Rejuvenation: We’re proud to say that we have Scotland’s longest established cosmetic doctor working with us. Known to many as ‘Scotland’s Lip King’, Dr Simon Connolly MBChB. GMC Number: 3068292 has such an impressive resume and portfolio in aesthetic treatments that you’d be hard-pressed to find someone else with his amount of expertise anywhere else in the country.

He’s shared his vast knowledge with our team and together they are able to offer you world-class cosmetic treatments at our dermal filler clinic. Naturally, we’re a big hit when it comes to temporary Dermal Filler treatments, which see a natural acid – that can be produced by the body – injected into areas of the face to restore or volume to it These usually cost between £250-£400 but it’s best to call for definitive pricing. Current fashion trends have particularly seen a huge rise in fillers being used to plump up lips – and as you know by now, that’s what Dr Connolly’s known for. However, he also specialises in the 8 Point Lift (or Fluid Facelift), which is a non-surgical Facelift that involves filler injections at precise points of your face.

Before and after lip augmentation

Equally popular is the use of Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, and in an unregulated industry that has seen terrible cases of cheap, ‘back-room-Botox’, we’re able to offer you the highest standard of treatment for reasonable prices. These injections serve to hinder your muscles’ impulses and help them settle in order to smooth out any deep wrinkles or lines.

Depending on the extent of scarring and damage to your skin, we have three different treatments on offer to help with your skin tone and texture. First of all, there are Chemical Peels that act to clear your face of dead skin cells, giving way to an underlying, healthier and more youthful layer of skin. Then there’s IPL Photorejuvenation , which uses intense light technology to smooth out any discolouration and tone irregularities of your skin, with the added advantage of being customisable to different skin types.

Acne: Dr Connolly holds a degree in Dermatology, so he and his team can create a tailor-made course of treatments for you, designed to rid your skin of acne-causing bacteria. A combination of treatments, including products and peels, will be used to appease your acne and you’ll be advised on a sustainable home skin treatment routine to keep the acne from returning. You will also be able to get advice on acne scar removal treatment available at our Glasgow skin clinic.

CONSULTATIONS

As well as offering consultations for FUE Hair Transplants, you can also see us if you’re interested in one of our Plastic Surgery procedures, or one of our renowned minimally-invasive Liposuction treatments.

We have a Trustpilot 9.4, 5 star rating and 96% of patients would recommend us to their friends and family. We are also a multi award winning provider voted the Aesthetic award for Best UK Clinic Group 2017 and MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice 2018.

Our Glasgow clinic is close to the centre of Glasgow easily commutable from the surrounding areas of; Glasgow city, Hillhead, Hyndland, Jordanhill, Kelvindale, Kelvinside, Knightswood, Shawlands, Milngavie, Bearsden, Newlands, Mount Florida, Strathbungo, Partick, Park District, Linthouse and Mansewood.

For details on any of these treatments please get in touch with the clinic on 0141 332 0303.

We look forward to seeing you!

The inside scoop on VASER Liposuction, MicroLipo and unwanted fat

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As we age, our fat can slowly settle into certain areas and become very difficult to shift even for regular gym-goers. How fluctuations in weight affect your body comes down to several factors, but an interesting one is the fat cells themselves.

Like traditional Liposuction, VASER Lipo and MicroLipo use suction to remove fat from your body, but one of the things that set this technique apart is how fat is removed during the procedure and the shorter recovery times associated with VASER and Micro Liposuction. To better understand how to attain and keep your results following these procedures, it’s important to know how your fat cells (Adipocytes) work.

The transition from childhood to adulthood

Your fat cells are more subject to change when you’re a child and this is most true when it comes to cell division (Mitosis). While our childhood bodies develop, Adipocytes grow and multiply. The more a child eats the bigger their fat cells become and once they reach their maximum capacity, they divide. A cell divides into two new cells and if those two expand and divide as well, then you can see how that sets you at an early disadvantage.

 

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After puberty, these cells cease to divide, but if you have a lot of them to begin with, it’ll be much more difficult for you to control your weight. Or rather – it’ll be much easier for you to gain weight, as you’ll have much more cells that require replenishing through calories. The role of Adipocytes isn’t merely to cushion and insulate your body; most significantly they store the energy that allows us to function.

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In 2008, Swedish researchers published findings in the journal Nature, reporting that 10% of our cells die each year and are replaced with new ones. They found that even after weight reduction surgery, obese people had the same amount of fat cells two years on, meaning that controlling your food intake is key to weight consistency.

What happens to fat during MicroLipo and VASER Liposuction?

One of the first things steps for a practitioner during both procedures is to inject the treated area with tumescent fluid. The amount of anaesthetic used can be five times that of the fluid and tissue that will ultimately be removed, but it serves to protect the area from infection and to isolate the fat in question.

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Doctor fastens the VASER Liposuction tip.

Once that’s done, the VASER instrument is inserted through small incisions and the fat is emulsified using ultrasound wavelengths specially designed to target it. The last step is to suction it all out while the doctor adds definition with his hand.

Over the next few weeks, you have to wear a compression garment while you experience some swelling and your skin tightens to adapt your new figure. Your blood and lymphatic systems will work during that time to eliminate whatever liquid remains.

Before and after MicroLipo to the thighs
Before and after MicroLipo to the thighs at The Private Clinic.

With MicroLipo, a number of minuscule incisions are made in the area to be treated, then tiny cannulas less than 3mm in diametre are inserted into them. A slow suction process allows for delicate fat removal that requires very little downtime or trauma – the incisions don’t even require stiches. Downtime depends on the area you have treated, with some patients resuming work 48 hours after treatment.

Attaining and maintaining your Liposuction results

These procedure aren’t weight loss solutions, they are body-shaping tools. The most suitable candidates will be close to their desired weight and have healthy lifestyles that incorporate good nutrition and exercise.

An example of VASER Liposuction performed at The Private Clinic.
An example of VASER Liposuction performed at The Private Clinic.

The key to a successful procedure of this kind is for you to be dedicated to maintaining the results. You don’t have to starve yourself, nor exercise more, instead you just need to be smart about what, and how much, you eat.

Before & After Vaser High-Def
Before and after Vaser Hi-Def at The Private Clinic.

On top of that, it can take your body up to eight months to finalise your new figure, so be sure to keep healthy and be patient. Otherwise, your fat will reappear, albeit maybe not in the same places at first. Be conscientious and everything will settle as it should.

The Private Clinic

We have some of the best and most experienced VASER and MicroLipo doctors in the UK, who help train new generations of qualified and trustworthy specialists. We undertake over 1,000 procedures every year and have results that speak for themselves. On top of our standard procedure, we offer VASER Mid-Def, Vaser Hi-Def, Vaser 4D and VASER 360.