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Chief Surgeon

Yannis Alexandrides, M.D. F.A.C.S. has over 10 years experience practising cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in many television documentaries and is 'surgeon to the stars'.His professional and gentle approach instills both confidence and trust in his patients.

Yannis Alexandrides

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Cosmetic Surgery Testimonials


Gillian Baxter

“I might be 50 but I feel 30”. Now I understand. Except I think I’m 29.

Whenever I read an article about a woman and it say’s “Jessie Normal, age 49”, or “Martha Bigs, age 51” I think, blimey, she’s getting on, and then I realise that I’m the same age. It’s a strange position to be in. The worst moments are when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror by accident and think “she could do with some help” and then realise who it is.

I’m a lawyer in the music and entertainment industry. I travel extensively, work incredibly long hours, and deal with some very stressful situations. I am visible, accountable and have to be able to negotiate deals in an increasingly difficult industry. Shopping, holidays and other pursuits are simply fitted in where possible. I have a lot of energy and love my life. I don’t use make up other than lipstick, I forget about my hair until someone tells me to do something with it, I simply wash my face and use whatever moisturiser is on hand. I smoke, although I don’t drink alcohol and I have always hated sunbathing (too tedious). I dress in jeans most of the time and always carry my passport. Remember I’m 29.

The trouble is, despite looking pretty ok during the first half of my forties, the natural deterioration hit me without warning. I suddenly noticed deeper lines, but even worse I could see jowls. My profile was terrible. Droopy. I started doing that thing where you look in a mirror and stretch your skin back towards your ears. This became a regular exercise – on the tube, in shops, in the toilets at restaurants. Then I went through the internal struggle, aging gracefully v intervention. I know some fabulous looking women aged 50+, in fact one of the most naturally beautiful women I know is in her 70’s. Also, everyone, except 2 enlightened friends, told me I was mad or vain or stupid or I’d regret it or I’d look terrible because everyone looks terrible after cosmetic surgery. The psychology of it is amazing. One friend told me her husband would leave her if she had cosmetic surgery, the implication being my partner obviously didn’t care (actually it hadn’t even crossed my mind to discuss it with him).

They missed the point, I didn’t want to look 29 or even 40, I just want to look bloody good for my age. So I did a bit of research and ended up at 111 Harley Street. I felt at ease from the start. The clinic manager, Celia, was fabulous. She booked me an appointment with Dr Alexandrides fairly quickly and sent me additional information about the procedures and techniques available. It was a whole new world. Yannis Alexandrides was great. He told me that  a mini lift would give me the results I wanted and explained why. It was important to me that I remain as natural as possible. There was no hard sell, no suggestion that I might to consider other work at the same time, just clear sound advice. He warned me that a mini lift will not eliminate wrinkles or deep lines but will certainly “freshen” my appearance. I immediately booked the op.

I’m now just over 6 weeks post op. What I find very interesting is the reaction. Some people were quite hostile when I told them I had already had the op. Even though they hadn’t seen me the opinion was I had ruined my natural good looks. At a party a couple of weeks ago, a friend introduced me by warning the others that my face might drop off as I’d just had a facelift so better not make me laugh. There have been lots of rather disparaging jokes but as I guessed its now old news and the fact is I look so natural that everyone has more or less forgotten that I have had cosmetic surgery.  My 50th Birthday party fell 6 weeks and 2 days after my op – a grand affair with a lot of my clients playing on stage specially for me. The reaction was amazing, everyone remarked how bright I looked. Some asked if I was having an affair (hilarious) My sister flew in from Monaco. She feels she has a duty to tell me how crap I look and does so with alarming regularity, however the first thing she said was “what’s happened you look fantastic”. Now that truely is an endorsement as she had no idea I’d had work done. Even when she saw what’s left of the scars she could hardly believe it. Thank you Yannis Alexandrides.

 
Stephanie Shepherd

I first contacted 111 Harley Street because I was unhappy with my breasts and I lacked confidence.

Being a patient of 111 Harley Street was amazing: I was treated really well and given time, attention and care.

I have had an overall increase in body confidence. My body is more in proportion and I am happier than I thought I would ever be with my breasts.

I would definitely recommend 111 Harley Street to my family and friends.

 
Christine B

Dearest Yannis

Thank you so much for making me look fabulous.

Christine B.

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