We sat down with our Coordinators to go through the cosmetic surgery FAQs that you want answers to.
Q: Is under the muscle better?
A: There is no right or wrong when it comes to placing implants as each patient is different.
If you have enough breast tissue, the surgeon will go under the muscle to give that more natural look and to minimalise the risk of seeing implant edging.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: Yes, but this is mainly due to discomfort, after all, you are having surgery! However, we always give you pain relief and advise you to keep on top of it to ease the pain.
Q: Do I have to buy the bra you recommend?
A: YES! The bra is vital as it is part of your recovery process. This is not your everyday sports bra, it is a medical bra designed for Cosmetic Breast procedures.
Q: Who is the best?
A: We get this question a lot, and our answer is always the same – ALL our Surgeons are fantastic!! They all give different opinions and views on the procedure and the person.
We cannot advise you who to go with so we advise you to do your research.
Q: What is a Pre Op?
A: A pre-op is a pre-examination to prove you are physically fit for surgery. Depending on the procedure you are undergoing, it normally consists of; height, weight, BP, heart rate oxygen levels, MRSA swabs. It is VERY important you attend this examination, as without the results your surgery will be placed on hold OR Cancelled.
Q: Is the surgeon at my consultation, the same consultant performing my surgery?
A: Yes! Whichever surgeon you see at consultation is the same surgeon performing your surgery!
Q: Do you offer a discount?
A: We don’t offer discounts willy nilly unfortunately. However, we have plenty of offers throughout the year for you to take advantage of.
Q: Do you have before and after pictures?
A: Yes we have these pictures on our social media. However, we DO NOT post anything without the patient’s written consent.
If your question was not mentioned in this cosmetic surgery FAQs don’t fret! Get in touch with our fantastic team. They will answer any of your questions you may have.
Making the decision to go under the knife for cosmetic surgery is one of the biggest you’ll ever make. If it’s your first time you might be wondering what the process is, so here’s a guide to what you can expect on your journey…
The first step is making contact, if you have come to us direct then we’ll give you as much information about your desired procedure as we can and we will also advise you to get as much information as possible from other sources including the internet, google search, websites, YouTube etc about the procedure, its benefits, potential complications and expected results about the procedure you are interested in.
You’ll then be offered an appointment with a qualified and experienced surgeon or another healthcare professional who has practising rights at our clinic. Once you choose to consult with any of the doctors or other healthcare professionals, they will answer any questions and address any concerns you may have. The choice will be yours to book or not to book the treatment.
YOUR CONSULTATION
If it’s your first visit, then we will need you to complete a medical history form and make us aware of any medication you are taking or have been taking recently. If you already have breast implants, your surgeon would need to know full details of those implants including make and size at the time of your consultation. If you attend or have attended a hospital specialist including a Psychotherapist within the last two years, the surgeon will need a copy of last report from the specialist to your GP or to you. If you omit any information you are potentially putting your wellbeing at risk.
It is essential that you discuss your requirements realistically and honestly during your consultation, so that the surgeon and other healthcare professionals can establish whether your expectations are achievable and within the normal constraints of surgery and other treatments. Photographs will be taken on the day of the surgery. These photographs will form part of your clinical record. They will not be used for any other purpose or shown to other patients without your permission. A chaperone will be present throughout the consultation to take notes on what has been discussed between the patient and surgeon.
If you proceed with surgery you will need to sign a consent form on the day. This may be at the time of your consultation with the surgeon or on the day of surgery or on both occasions. A copy of the consent form will be provided to you so that you can read it through before the day of your surgery. This just ensures that, before your operation, you and your surgeon are in full agreement regarding the procedure that has been planned for you and that you understand the choices of treatment available, the potential benefits and the risks and possible complications of the various options. You will not be able to proceed unless this consent form has been completed and signed by both you and your surgeon.
After the forms have been filled you will be taken to talk to our Patient coordinator. They will discuss with you about available surgery dates, prices and aftercare and also answer any further questions they may have.
After taking the time to really think about whether surgery is right for you and weigh up the pros and cons, if you decide to go ahead you will then book and confirm your surgery date. We know that this is a big step and we appreciate that you may want to take time to do more research and think about your decision. This is why we also have a 14-day ‘cooling off’ period in place, which means you can change your mind about the procedure after booking within that period. If you decided to carry on and go through with the procedure, you will come back to the clinic around 3 weeks before their surgery date to see one of our lovely nurses who will complete a full pre-operation assessment. A week before your surgery date, we’ll email you an admission letter which will tell you what time to arrive on the day of surgery as well as what time to stop eating and drinking and what to bring with you.
YOUR SURGERY/TREATMENT
Many cosmetic surgery companies can appear impressive, meeting with patients in lavish ‘sales’ consulting rooms. However, once a procedure is booked, patients often find that they are sent to a hospital where the company has simply rented temporary space to perform the procedure. This is not the case at New Birkdale. Your surgery will be carried out in our very own private hospital, and your pre-op and post-op recovery will take place in our ward.
Everyone in the theatre will introduce themselves to you before the anaesthetist gets on and sends you off to sleep, they’ll be by your side throughout the whole procedure. The type of surgery will depend on the length of operation and recovery time. Our nurse manager will make the decision on which room your recovery will take place in and this will be dependent on what procedure you’re having, what medication you’re on and any special care you may need.
Most of our theatre lists are all planned as day cases, so if it’s just a straightforward procedure you will be discharged on the same day. If it’s a slightly more complicated procedure needing longer recovery then you may need an overnight stay which we will arrange.
POST OPERATIVE CARE
Once the decision has been made to discharge you, you’ll be given an out-of-hours phone number (24-hour care line) for the nurse manager as well as any medication and painkillers that may be needed to aid your full recovery. You will also receive a post-op care leaflet with tips on what you can and, most importantly, can’t do during your post-op recovery.
You may also be given a date and time to come back and see the nurse, which is normally 1 week after surgery. At this appointment, the nurse will remove the dressings and just check that everything is healing ok. She may redress them, but most of the time, everyone should be healing ok enough to leave the dressings off.
You’ll see the surgeon between 4 and 6 weeks post-op and if everything is fine at that appointment then the surgeon will discharge the patient and there’s no need for them to come back. But if they do want to come back, or if they have any concerns or worries, then they’re more than welcome to. They have aftercare cover for 1 year, with all appointments to see the surgeon, nurse, and staff within that year free of charge.
Post-operative consultations by our nursing team are free of charge for life. Post-operative consultations by your surgeon are free of charge for one year post-operatively.
Remember that every patient’s journey is unique so the process will be tailored to you and your specific needs so if you have any further questions, please contact us.
If you have hooded eyelids, you know how difficult it can make applying your makeup and you’ve probably spent a lot of time struggling to find a solution that works perfectly for you. Having hooded eyelids basically means you have an extra fold of skin that hangs over the crease of your eye. This makes your eyelid look smaller, but can also cause big problems when trying to achieve your own unique look that emphasises your beauty.
When you have hooded eyes it can be difficult to master particular looks. Because of the lack of lid space, applying eye shadow is a real pain, but doing winged liner, a cut crease, and other fabulous styles can become so difficult that most people just don’t bother. You want to create your own style and go out looking good, but instead you end up with makeup smears and smudges because your eyelashes are touching your brow bone along with other issues. Hooded eyelids take away your freedom to have fun and get creative with your makeup.
Eyelid surgery is one of the most simple and common cosmetic surgery procedures in the world. An excellent solution for hooded eyelids, a blepharoplasty procedure, also known as eyelid reduction surgery, removes excess skin and fat around the eye. The operation is an eyelid lift, and can give patients a more youthful look, correct vision problems, and helping with a number of medical problems like migraines.
People have hooded eyelids for a number of different reasons. A lot of the time it’s a simple case of genetics, but age and over-tiredness can contribute as well. Hooded eyelids can make people self-conscious about their appearance. They hurt confidence, and when you want to treat yourself by glamming up your face, your eyelids get in the way again! If this sounds familiar to you, a blepharoplasty eyelid lift might be for you.
Afterwards, we’ll remove your stitches within 3-5 days. In terms of recovery time, you’ll be able to return to work a week later. You shouldn’t drive in this time either. By then, your swelling and bruising should have calmed down. Use a cold compress or ice pack to help reduce the swelling even faster! You might experience some pink scars, numb eyelids or watery eyes, but don’t worry: they should all clear up within a few weeks of the operation.
Now, back onto the subject of makeup: as much as you may want to, patients should refrain from putting on makeup around the eyes after surgery. It’s a pain. You’ve just solved your eye makeup problems – problems you might have had your entire life – and now all you want is to make the most of it and play around with different techniques. Not to mention the fact that you might want to use a bit of makeup to cover your bruising and swelling. If you need contact lenses, make sure you don’t wear these either for a week after surgery.
It’s really important that you don’t put on makeup while your scars are healing. Keep the scars clean and dry until your stitches are out. Makeup tends to attract bacteria which means there’s a risk of getting an infection. Needless to say, you want to avoid an infection around your eye. But even if it doesn’t become infected, makeup is going to irritate your eye around the incision area.
TIME TO HAVE SOME FUN
Once you’re all clear, it’ll be time for you to explore your new found freedom. You’ll have a more youthful appearance, and the increased eyelid space and smoother skin around your eyes are going to make putting on makeup easier than it ever was with hooded eyelids. You’ll be able to play around with makeup techniques that have always eluded you, and you’ve got a newfound chance to experiment and find a unique style to enhance your eyes’ features!
Start applying that mascara! Where it used to smudge against your brow bone, you can now use as much as you want and whatever brand you like. If your options were limited to anti-smudge and smear, those restrictions have been lifted! Using eye shadow when you have hooded eyelids is a huge pain, so now’s the time to enjoy playing around with different styles. If you’ve never seen yourself with smoky eyes, make sure you try it out and you might just find your new favourite look!
If you have hooded eyelids that you’d like correcting, and you’re interested in a blepharoplasty as a quick and easy solution to a long-term problem, contact us here at the clinic for a consultation. At The New Birkdale Clinic we’re happy to help and love finding our patients new ways of expressing their unique personalities!
With non-surgical procedures skyrocketing in popularity in recent years, it’s easy to think that the best way to counteract the signs of ageing is through injectables such as dermal fillers and anti-ageing injections. However, this isn’t always the case, and rhytidectomies, or face lifts, are still a popular choice for many people aiming to turn back the clock on their skin. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the difference between anti-ageing injections and facelifts, and help you choose the right procedure for you.
A facelift is one of the most popular surgical aesthetic procedures. The term ”facelift” can describe any of a group of surgical procedures designed to remove excess skin and fat, and tighten loose skin and muscles. Facelifts can give more dramatic and longer-lasting results than Botox injections, and are more effective at treating significant sagging in the face, and muscle and skin laxity. However, they are a far more time-consuming, expensive and taxing procedure on the body than non-surgical alternatives like Botox.
Types of facelift include the mini lift, which is the quickest and least invasive form of facelift and involves simply lifting and tucking the skin.
Facelifts are a far more extensive procedure than Botox, and takes significantly more time in the clinic and in recovery. Facelift procedures can take from around two to five hours, depending on the surgeon and the type of facelift you choose. At New Birkdale Clinic, you will have bandages on your face for up to five days after a facelift, and sutures and clips will be removed between four and ten days after, depending on the type of facelift you have. You will need to rest at home for around a week after the procedure and most people take two to three weeks off work. It generally takes around two months to see the full results of a facelift, when your face will look stunning and refreshed. Depending on the type of facelift procedure, the results can last from two to five years for a mini lift, to five to ten years for deeper types of facelift.
Anti-ageing injection, being a non-surgical procedure, is significantly less time-consuming. A single wrinkle smoothing injection session will last between 10-15 minutes, and the full results will be seen within 5-7 days. You should avoid exercise and touching the area for 24 hours, and hot baths for 48 hours following your treatment, but you can leave the clinic and get back to your life on the same day. wrinkle smoothing injections last for three to six months, when repeat treatments are recommended to maintain the results. However, with repeated treatments, the muscles are “trained” not to form new lines, leaving you with fresh, youthful skin.
There are significant differences between Anti-ageing injections and face lifts. At New Birkdale Clinic, we can work with you to help decide which is best for your face, lifestyle and personal preference, so that you can leave us feeling younger, fresher and more like your best self, no matter what you choose.
Ok. So we know Christmas is still over 2 months away, but it’s never too early to ensure you’re ready for the big day and all its celebrations. From the office party and the do at your favourite restaurant, to the fabulous meal you’re either hosting or attending, there’s plenty of opportunities to show off your beautiful face. Therefore, let’s talk about the great treatments you could have that will make it glisten and glow.
If your face has started to sag, or you’re concerned you looked tired, then a face lift can help. It can tighten your skin, improve facial contours by giving you a stronger jawline and smoother cheeks and leaves you looking younger and refreshed. Moreover, make-up becomes easier to apply and there’s no need for scarves, turtle necks or other items of clothing that hide excess skin, lines or wrinkles on the face or neck. That means you can wear that gorgeous dress or statement suit and let your confidence shine through at parties, and feel more comfortable at home.
What Does A Face Lift Involve?
At New Birkdale Clinic, we offer the Minimal Access Cranial Suspension (MACS) facelift. This involves vertical uplift of the face’s deep tissue and skin traction, restoring sagging jowls, cheeks and the neck back to its former glory. It can also be used for creases around the eyelids and mouth.
An incision is made from the ear lobe and follows the natural contours of the face to reach the temporal area (near the eyebrow). Sutures are then attached to the temporal fascia and excess fluids and fat is removed by way of a small drain.
If non-surgical procedures are more your thing, then facial fillers, Anti-ageing injections or a thread lift may be the answer.
Anti-ageing injections is a quick procedure, especially great for crow’s feet, as well as forehead, frown, bunny and smile lines. It works by blocking nerve signals in your facial muscles, freezing them and reducing the effects of wrinkles and lines, rejuvenating the skin. A big bonus is that future lines won’t appear as harsh, meaning you can smile as much as you like during the holidays.
Used to plump up thinning lips, reduce tear troughs, sagging cheeks and crow’s feet, as well as improve the appearance of scars, facial fillers help to give the face back its natural beauty. Rich in hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen, the fillers boosts skin moisture, cell regeneration and therefore increases volume.
Thread Lift
If you’re wary of injections, incisions or deep-tissue change, then a thread lift is a great alternative. Working just as well on wrinkles, drooping eyebrows and crow’s feet as on sagging neck, cheek and jowl skin, a thread lift involves inserting polydioxanone (PDO) threads into the hypodermis skin layer. This causes micro-injuries that stimulates skin repair through collagen production, gradually tightening and lifting the skin over time. Skin texture and elasticity are improved and new blood vessels also develop, aiding your skin’s microcirculation.
With all these fantastic treatments to choose from, make your face fabulous for Christmas by calling us on 0151 374 2754 today and booking your appointment. If you’re unsure which treatment is right for you, we’ll offer advice both on the phone and at your consultation, ensuring you feel comfortable with your choice.
When you look at your face, what do you see? What do you like? What do you focus on? Like many people, the eyes may be the area that you feel most conscious about, and the eye bags are the first thing you see. Eye bags can make you look older and tired and take away the beauty your eyes once held, reducing self-confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, eye bag surgery (also known as a blepharoplasty) can restore youthfulness to your face. In this post, we look at how eye bags form, what the surgery involves and the associated benefits.
How Do Eye Bags Form?
As we age, collagen and elastin found in the skin around the eyes start to break down, causing a reduction in elasticity. This causes the eyelids to droop and sag, resulting in unwanted skin around the eyes, leading to wrinkles and eye bags. In severe cases, the excess skin can affect your vision.
Eye bags may also be exacerbated by tiredness, smoking, an unhealthy diet or poor make-up removal. Tiredness is what gives eye bags that dark colour.
What Does Eye Bag Surgery Involve?
There are two main eye bag removal procedures: Upper Eyelid Surgery and Lower Eyelid Surgery. Briefly, the surgeries involve:
Upper Eyelid Surgery: Skin excess is removed from the upper eyelid.
Lower Eyelid Surgery: Fat bags are removed from the lower eyelid for a smooth and even look.
Both surgeries leave the patient looking refreshed, youthful and without noticeable scars.
For full details of the surgeries, click here
Benefits of Blepharoplasty
The advantages of a blepharoplasty include:
Removal of Excess Skin
If your eye area has excess or baggy skin, it can become uncomfortable and difficult to live with. Excess skin can block your vision, rub, and even become sore. A blepharoplasty removes this excess skin, improving your quality of life.
Removes Dark Circles
The procedure also gets rid of dark circles under the eyes and, therefore, that ‘tired’ look. Because excess fat is removed from the lower eye, it impacts the way light hits the area, making the dark circles far less visible.
Improved Vision
One of the biggest benefits of undergoing a blepharoplasty is the fact that vision is no longer inhibited due to a lifted brow. Excess skin can droop, covering the eye and making it difficult to see clearly. By undergoing blepharoplasty, you can avoid this.
Reduce The Look of Wrinkles
When you undergo the procedure, wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes are reduced. This gives you back your youthful appearance by focusing on the issues that create that dull, exhausted look, including drooping tissue, wrinkles, and excess skin.
Enhance Your Natural Beauty
The procedure also enhances your face’s natural beauty by altering the shape and appearance of your eyes. Excess skin around the eyes can make you appear much older than you are, so removing this excess skin can make your face appear more aesthetically pleasing.
Improve Your Self-esteem
The procedure can help you experience a boost in self-esteem and self-confidence as you will visibly look and feel younger. When we are not entirely comfortable with a feature of our faces, it can be challenging to focus on anything but that; this procedure takes away the emotional impact caused by excess skin.
Long Lasting Results
The procedure results can last for years and, in some cases, are permanent. This means that you can rest easy knowing that revisions will be unlikely.
Could you benefit from eye bag surgery? Why not call one of our friendly and experienced team here at New Birkdale Clinic to discuss your requirements and how we can help you.
Our faces define our beauty, our appearance and how we show ourselves to the world. They give us the confidence to gain dream jobs, meet partners and be our authentic selves. We may live exciting lives, but our faces shouldn’t look like the roadmap. The good, and the bad – the effects of ageing, stress and sun exposure – can cause loose or sagging skin, lines, deep jowls and wrinkles, as well as a reduction in self-esteem. A face lift can renew your confidence and restore your face back to its brilliant beauty. In this post, we look at the advantages of face lifts and how you could benefit.
What is a Face Lift?
A face lift, or a Rhytidectomy involves the removal of surplus skin and fat, as well as the lifting and tightening of loose skin and sagging muscles. Areas focused on include the eyelids, nose and cheeks, and patients regularly request a brow lift and/or eye-bag surgery for a complete and refreshed look. There are different types, including the ‘The Mini Lift’, ‘The SMAS Lift’ and ‘The Composite Facelift’.
Briefly, the aforementioned lifts involve:
The Mini Lift: A simple skin lift and tighten.
The SMAS Lift: The muscles (part of the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) are also lifted and excess fat is removed. The SMAS sags as we age due to reduced collagen production.
The Composite Facelift: Combines an extended SMAS lift with a brow lift and lower eyelid surgery.
For more information on the Face Lift types available, click here.
The Benefits Of A Face Lift
Tightens The Skin: For a youthful, stress-free and refreshed appearance.
If you’ve experienced weight loss a face lift can also repair any sagging caused.
Improves Facial Contours: By creating a stronger jawline, smoother cheeks and more attractive neck area.
Appear Younger: Looking as young as you feel, if not younger!
Increased Confidence: Your beauty redefined, without the need to hide behind hair.
Easier Make-Up Application: Creating a smoother aesthetic for boosted beauty.
Greater Clothing Options: No need for scarves, turtle necks or other items of clothing that hide the face and neck.
Considering a Face Lift? For more information, call us today on 0151 374 2725 (Liverpool Clinic) or 01709 925 278 (Yorkshire Clinic) for a friendly and informative chat.
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