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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

A Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty may help to restore your body shape for those bothered by a large fat deposit and loose skin in the abdomen or stomach area.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Body Contouring Treatments
11 Jul 2023

Your Ultimate Guide to Body Contouring Treatments

Unlocking beauty: Transforming legs, tummies, bottoms, and arms with body contouring treatments.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts
5 Sep 2022

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts

Once you are going ahead with cosmetic surgery you should prepare yourself to get the best result from the procedure and to avoid any possible complications.

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Why Is Combination Surgery Is on the Rise?
17 Feb 2021

Why Is Combination Surgery Is on the Rise?

Plastic surgeons around the globe have seen a sharp increase in cosmetic surgery enquiries this year for multiple procedures.

Cosmetic Surgery Banned for Under 18s on Social Media
1 Oct 2019

Cosmetic Surgery Banned for Under 18s on Social Media

From 2019 Instagram and Facebook rules prevent under-18s from seeing posts about cosmetic surgery and a whopping 74% of Brits agree. Do you?

Cosmetic Adverts and Love Island Reality TV, a Toxic Mix?
9 Aug 2018

Cosmetic Adverts and Love Island Reality TV, a Toxic Mix?

Recently we have seen a backlash in the media against the TV show Love Island for its portrayal of modern beauty ideals which increases body image pressures.

60% Of Men Say They Don’t Like Their Bodies
10 Apr 2018

60% Of Men Say They Don’t Like Their Bodies

More than 60% of men admit to being unhappy with their bodies, but why are many men reluctant to take positive action to address the problem?

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?
4 Sep 2014

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?

Butt lifts and boob jobs - everyone seems to want them but would you know what to do if your surgery went badly wrong?

Celeb Cosmetic Surgery - Who Has Had What Done?
2 Apr 2014

Celeb Cosmetic Surgery - Who Has Had What Done?

Celebs: Flawed, natural human beings or surgery obsessed narcissists? We discuss, you decide...

Is Cosmetic Surgery Counselling a Must?
16 May 2013

Is Cosmetic Surgery Counselling a Must?

Psychologists are asking if mandatory psychological screening for people before cosmetic surgery is needed?

The Plastic Surgery Dossier of James Bond, 007
18 Dec 2012

The Plastic Surgery Dossier of James Bond, 007

I have examined Mr. Bond, and have compiled the following report and made the appropriate recommendations for his overall reconstructive and aesthetic needs.

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
17 Oct 2012

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

The risks and dangers of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery - What you need to know.

Cosmetic Surgery Consent
23 Jul 2012

Cosmetic Surgery Consent

Here is everything you need to consider when you are going to get cosmetic surgery...

Lipoabdominoplasty My Way - The `Lock and Glue` Tummy Tuck
20 Apr 2012

Lipoabdominoplasty My Way - The `Lock and Glue` Tummy Tuck

Have you head about Lipoabdominoplasty? It combines internal locking stitches, tissue glue and local anaesthetic infusion pumps without the use of drains.

What You Eat Before and After Cosmetic Surgery
16 Apr 2012

What You Eat Before and After Cosmetic Surgery

Patients need to be especially vigilant about what they eat before and after surgery. Surgery places numerous stresses on the body. Good nutrition is essential for expediting wound healing, reducing risk of infection and scarring, and optimising desired results.

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor
9 Mar 2012

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor

The role of any great surgeon is far more than just a medic or even artiste; the best Consultant Surgeons are great Counsellors too.

Facelifts; Non-surgical and Surgical Skin Smoothing Options
16 Dec 2011

Facelifts; Non-surgical and Surgical Skin Smoothing Options

Cosmetic surgery alterations are growing at a rapid pace, trending alongside incredible advances in technology and new medical breakthroughs.

Sandcastles, Sightseeing and Medical Tourism
20 Oct 2011

Sandcastles, Sightseeing and Medical Tourism

For some people, a holiday is about more than sandcastles and sightseeing - it's about cheap cosmetic surgery.

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?
19 Jul 2011

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?

Footballer Wayne Rooney made headlines for his hair transplant so lets look behind the clever pun headlines (Vain Rooney *chuckle*) at male cosmetic surgery.

New App Lets You Enhance Your Breast Size Digitally
2 Jun 2011

New App Lets You Enhance Your Breast Size Digitally

In a world dominated by technology and where the iPhone is king, it was only a matter of time before plastic surgery got the virtual treatment.

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend
14 Apr 2011

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend

It seems credit cards are coming to the rescue more and more often for cosmetic treatments nowadays.

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