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It is possible that after any operation, some swelling may occur post-surgery. This is relatively common with a tummy-tuck as the more separation there is between the muscle and the skin the more likely there is to be disruption to the blood supply, thus, the more swelling may occur. Why does swelling occur? Swelling occurs […]
Scarring is a natural process post-breast enlargement surgery. But some treatments drastically help improve the appearance, pigmentation and texture of your scars following the procedure, including Potenza and iPixel.
More and more men are now opting for plastic surgery procedures. Plastic surgery has been linked with women’s dissatisfaction with their appearance in the past, but it is now becoming more relevant to men. Men opting for plastic surgery So, why does it come as such as a surprise that men desire to enhance their […]
The interest in larger buttocks appears to be increasing and it is not a surprise due to its prevalence within the mainstream media. Whilst some of us may have been genetically blessed with a large gluteus maximus, others can suffer from gluteal atrophy and ‘saggy bottoms.’ What are the causes of Gluteal Atrophy? Gluteal Atrophy […]
It is not just women that suffer from excess fat around the waistline. Men are also suffering from love handles. According to BAAPS, there has been a 28% increase in the number of men requesting Vase Lipo over the past year. The more image conscious man is becoming more self- aware of their love handles […]
Breasts and nipples come in all shapes and sizes, and all variations are completely normal, but some may suffer from inverted nipples meaning that their nipple is pointing inwards or there is a slit like depression in the place of the nipple. For some, they may not be bothered by this, and for other’s they […]
Pregnancy can be an enjoyable process for some, whilst for others it can be painful and there can be a number of changes that happen to the body. This is completely natural, yet we all seem to face somewhat dismay and surprise by the amount our stomach stretches, leaving us with excess skin and stretch […]
Breast enlargement remains to be one of the most popular plastic surgery options, but now many women are turning away from the idea of getting a very large breast enlargement which was popularised among the likes of footballer’s wives, and are now opting for a smaller perkier bust. Recently, it was reported that footballer’s wife Victoria […]
The buttocks are an area that are not easily enhanced by diet or training. With the prevalence and ubiquity of “selfies” and “belfies” saturating our social media news feeds it is of no surprise that there is an increasing interest in modifying body types to meet our vanity needs. Whilst enlarged buttocked beauties date back […]
The recovery period is different for each patient and it will depend on your health and the size of the area that Liposuction was performed on. If it was performed on a small area then your recovery could be as little as two to three days. However here are some recovery tips which are beneficial for all patients.
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the UK, and can be used to remove unwanted fat and sculpt the body. Yet, like all surgery, it does carry an element of risk. Advances in medical technology means there are now non-surgical alternatives, and one of these is called liposonix and we'll be looking at how this compares to liposuction.
Body-sculpting procedures like liposuction are ideal for people close to their target weight who are struggling with diet-and-exercise resistant pockets of fat. You may have heard about different types of liposuction technique, but you might be unsure about what the actual difference between them is and which one is right for you.
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