For many of us settled in city life, it is worth thinking about taking extra precautionary measures to protect against noxious chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. With pollution levels described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ last week in eight regions across the UK, this is a situation that […]
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With mistletoe, celebrations and joy in the air, many people consider investing more time into looking their best during the festive season. On average, four patients out of 10 who request non-surgical procedures come to see me for lip augmentation, as they desire fuller lips, contoured edges and a beautiful aesthetic shape. This contributes to […]
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Teeth erosion, when the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth begins to wear away, eventually exposing the pulp below, affects over 50 per cent of young adults in the UK. Consumption of acidic foods – for example, fruit, tomatoes-, fizzy drinks and alcohol (wine) all contribute to the growing problem which is invisible […]
Over the last few years, I have seen a steady increase in the number of people coming to see me to discuss fat transfer procedures, particularly moving excess fat cells from the waistline and thigh area and repositioning the cells in the buttocks. This creates the ‘ideal’ feminine hour glass shape with the classic 0.7 […]
Around 100,000 people in the UK have facial palsy which can be caused by traumatic injury, damage after an operation, or simply because of a virus. Bell’s palsy, which can affect anyone at any time of life, is due to a virus which paralyses the muscle. Up to 28,400 people are diagnosed with this each […]
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting people of all ages in the UK. Although it primarily affects teenagers (around 80 per cent of adolescents aged 13-18 years have acne at some point), it can occur for the first time in adulthood and can even flare up in women approaching the menopause […]
Acne, which is probably one of the most common skin conditions affecting the general population, especially teenagers and young adults, can have a profound impact on the quality of life and overall wellbeing of patients socially and emotionally. However, it is important to not presume that this is only for people with severe symptoms, as those with milder disease […]
In theory, the PIP scandal was just about one factory in France producing substandard breast implants. In practice, it proved to be a watershed moment for the entire UK cosmetic surgery industry, opening it up to a wave of investigations and reviews and exposing its gravest flaws. Undoubtedly one of the industry’s greatest weaknesses was […]
Dry frazzled hair is par for the course after the long summer holidays, and multiple dousing with chlorine and salt water can leave hair coarse, and even – in the case of bleached tresses – green. So how do you start repairing your hair in time for returning to work? Step 1: Check your diet You can […]
I welcome the recent announcement that new Government legislation will ensure that cosmetic surgery clinics offering high-risk operations will be rated publicly online by the General Medical Council (GMC) with qualifications including “outstanding”, “good”, “requires improvement” or “inadequate”. This is very positive news. The GMC legislation has been issued with patient safety in mind and […]