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Get Ready For Summer With Manchester Private Hospital

Is your body ready for summer?

If the answer to this question is no, don't worry - you're not alone.

May is one of the busiest months of the year for lifestyle decisions, including exercise, healthy eating and sensible lifestyle choices (alcohol, smoking etc). All with the primary aim of getting in shape for summer and ensuring their body is at optimum level to bring happiness and boost self confidence.

Being comfortable in your own skin for many people is the key to many things, including self esteem.

Some men and women believe they can't truly relax on holiday unless they have their summer body at a stage where they're at ease before they depart.

However, many factors in life can prevent us all from achieving the true zen figure, whether it is lack of time, long working hours, unsocial employment and even poor metabolism.

If you have always found it a struggle to shift weight, then the Manchester Private Hospital may have the answer.

People all over the North West, England, including Manchester, are opting for minor and major cosmetic surgery procedures to help them on their journey for the perfect summer body.

But is cosmetic surgery cheating? Are you cutting corners?

These are questions only you can answer.

But whether you opt for surgery or spend hours in the gym, often ultimately the outcome is the same.

On the flip side, cosmetic procedures can help you achieve things that regular diet and exercise can't - such as tummy tuck surgery.

In addition, there are certain situations where you may feel that only cosmetic surgery is the answer.

For example, no amount of diet, sit-ups and running on a treadmill will shift a post pregnancy 'pouch' of sagging fat / skin on the lower stomach.

The best way to find out more is to speak with an expert.

Our highly skilled staff are used to dealing with patients on a daily basis who are unsure or have doubts about surgery.

We will never give you false hope and put patient care the forefront of everything we do.

That is why we are always realistic in outlining the results that can be achieved and never set unrealistic goals.

Why are more people turning to cosmetic surgery?

The cosmetic surgery field is only a small portion of the medical industry in general.

However, cosmetic procedures have increased in popularity over the past 15 years.

This is partly down to the widespread attention from reality shows on TV and prominence from the media and their focus on celebrity nip and tucks.

But it's imperative that every patient is assessed on an individual basis to ensure that cosmetic procedures to enhance the body, such as liposuction surgery and breast augmentation, are right for them. This includes being in the right frame of mind and optimum stage of their lives.

Cosmetic surgery can help achieve the summer body you long for, but is often only the answer for those who are prepared to make healthy lifestyle choices and work hard alongside their procedures. For example, undergoing liposuction is not the answer if a patient is going to continue to live an unhealthy lifestyle such as excessive alcoholic consumption and eating takeaway meals every night of the week.

To know more about liposuction, please visit: https://manchesterprivatehospital.com/cosmetic-surgery/vaser-liposuction/

and to know more about breast augmentation, please visit: https://manchesterprivatehospital.com/cosmetic-surgery/breast-enlargement-surgery/

How You Can Get The Body Shape You’ve Always Wanted

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the body shape you've always wanted?

Often people find themselves frustrated at the lack of results when trying to lose weight and it can have a serious knock on effect on mental health and self confidence.

When men and women embark on a weight loss journey, they get motivated and often put together a timed plan of diet and exercise.

However, when they reach the end of the planned period, be it 8 or 12 weeks, despite sticking to the plans as best they could, things don't always play out as they had wished.

Whilst some people are happy with what they have achieved, many people often feel let down and disheartened by the results and some may even have feelings of panic as a life event draws closer, such as a summer holiday or friends wedding.

If this sounds similar to your story, read on to find out how more people are achieving near body perfection with the shape they've always wanted.

Removal Of Fat Using Vaser

When some people hear the word 'surgery', they are instantly put off.

But cosmetic surgery in 2019 doesn't always mean major operations and months off work.

Vaser Liposuction is a revolutionary cosmetic procedure that can remove fat from your body with minimally invasive technology and very little downtime, meaning you can go about your daily duties almost immediately.

What's more is, Vaser procedures can specifically target problem areas of the body that prove difficult to shed fat from with diet and / or exercise.

More and more people in Manchester and across the North West are using Vaser in addition to diet and exercise to sculpt their bodies to get the body shape they've always wanted.

Vaser lipo can be classed as both non-surgical and surgical depending on the type of fat removal you require and from what areas.

Procedures are generally performed under local anaesthetic but from time to time general anaesthetic is used.

Speaking with a Vaser expert will allow you to gain more of an insight in to what results can be achieved for you on an individual and personal level.

Common target areas for Vaser lipo include; stomach, bum, thigh, hips, chin, back and arms.

If you ask 100 different people what their 'problem' fat areas are on their body and they will probably give you over 20 different answers. Just as each person has a specific feature about themselves that they like, they will almost always have an area that they are unhappy with and consider problematic.

If you're based in the Greater Manchester area and are a fan of radio, then you've probably heard the advert for Manchester Private Hospital's Vaser services and how they can help you get the body shape you've always dreamed of.

Speak with our friendly team today to find out more: 0161 507 8822. To know more about vaser liposuction, please visit: https://manchesterprivatehospital.com/cosmetic-surgery/vaser-liposuction/

Mole Removal Options and Information

Moles are a very common part of our life and body appearance. Also known as nevus, which means birthmark, a mole can complement our appearance, but they can also be a hindrance too, causing stress and confidence issues.

In most cases, moles are not cancerous and are benign pigmented lesions, meaning that they do not cause any issues / symptoms and can be left alone.

However, in some cases, despite a mole being benign, it can cause significant distress and make people feel self conscious depending on the location of a single mole or multiple moles.

For this reason, people opt to have them removed.

How Are Moles Removed?

A mole can be removed from any part of the body in a number of ways.

Firstly, a mole will be thoroughly examined by a mole expert and cleaned.

Secondly, the mole can then be removed, usually by excision under local anaesthetic, meaning that you will be awake but won't feel any pain.

Along with making an excision to remove the mole, there are a number of different methods available for mole removal:

1. Shaving - a mole can be professionally shaved away by a mole expert using a scalpel. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and will not leave any deep scarring. Patients will usually have a mark where the mole has been shaved.

2. Laser - some moles, depending on their diameter and location, can be removed using a laser. A light energy laser can break down the mole so that it fades and disappears completely.

3. Excision - the mole is cut away using a scalpel and is stitched afterwards to heal the wound. An excision is different to an incision in that the technique cuts around the mole to remove it completely along with some surrounding tissue.

Why Do People Have Moles Removed?

If a mole is considered for removal but is benign, then removing it is purely for cosmetic reasons.

However, there are still a large number of reasons why people have moles removed, including:

They do not like the way they look.
The location of the mole causes issues, such as on the nose - resulting in stress, anxiety and feeling of embarrassment.
The mole is large and intrusive.
The mole causes anxiety for the future, such as risk of cancers.
The mole gets caught on clothing, such as a bra strap, which results in inflammation or irritation.

Removing a mole can sometimes be a bit worrying, but it is very simple and straight forward procedure. In most cases the patient only requires local anaesthetic and can return home in a few hours after having the minor surgery.

However, if the patient does not opt for surgery and instead is a candidate for laser mole removal, the recovery is even quicker.

More About Laser Mole Removal

Laser mole removal is a procedure that has grown in popularity over its surgical counterpart simply because it is less intrusive and does not require being cut in any way.

However, removal by excision often provides a better guarantee that the mole will not return in the future. This is because the mole and some surrounding tissue is removed to prevent re-growth or re-pigmenting at a later date.

On the other hand, being cut obviously results in scarring where the wound has been and a longer recovery and aftercare plan.

So how does laser mole removal work and is it successful?

Laser mole removal works by using a specialist laser after the area is numbed using local anaesthetic. The laser works on the pigmentation in the mole using light energy. Once the pigment clears, the body naturally heals the area and mole disappears or fades.

Sometimes a scab forms in the area where the laser has been working on the mole and the skin may look a little irritated for a few days.

Most patients do not report pain during or after this procedure and it has a high success rate.

Some patients do report a sensation of tingling during the laser treatment but it is generally nothing more than plucking a hair out or snapping the skin with an elastic band.

Pros and Cons of Laser Mole Removal

As with all procedures and treatments, there are a pros and cons with laser mole removal depending on the specifications of the mole and what you are looking to achieve.

The pros are that it has a high success rate and is a non-intrusive treatment. It does not require any cutting and can be used on all areas of the body, especially sensitive areas such as the face and nose. Lastly; as there are no wounds, there is usually no scarring and more than one mole can be treated during the same procedure.

On the flip side, the cons are that not all moles can be treated with laser mole removal. This is because it cannot penetrate deep within the skin and can usually only be used by flatter moles on the surface. Sometimes moles have deep roots that can only be removed by excision. For more details, please visit: https://manchesterprivatehospital.com/minor-surgery/mole-removal/

Transgender Facial Surgery

Transgender facial surgery is a cosmetic procedure, or combination of procedures, that is becoming increasingly more common, not just in the UK, but worldwide too.

Also known as FFS - female feminisation surgery - the procedure aims to transform facial features that are masculine in to a more feminine appearance.

Multiple cosmetic procedures are performed, often at the same time, to help men who are now transgender wanting to look more feminine.

There are a number of reasons why this type of surgery is considered, the main being to create a more feminine appearance from the neck up.

Feeling and looking masculine when transgender can have a serious impact on self confidence and make patients feel embarrassed and self conscious all the time.

Especially because there are usually very noticeable differences between a woman's and a man's facial features.

Men are known for having bigger faces than women, and the way their foreheads grow is also noticeable, whereby men's' foreheads tend to grow forward more and their faces look longer.

The nose and jaw in men are also much more dominant features than on a women and the natural growth of facial hair is a distinct difference.

In addition, men also have a much higher hairline than women and as they age it is considerably more noticeable, especially during mpb - male pattern baldness - also known as androgenetic alopecia.

What options are available in transgender facial surgery?

Lip surgery, whereby the lips can be lifted and filled.
Cheek augmentation to enhance the cheeks with the use of implants.
Nose surgery, also known as a nose job or rhinoplasty.
Eyebrow uplift.
Forehead contouring to reshape the head and change its appearance.
Jaw / Chin contouring.
Facelift.
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery.
Chondrolaryngoplasty, also known as tracheal shave or Adam's apple reduction to reduce the size of the thyroid cartilage.

If you are considering transgender facial surgery, the first step is to arrange a consultation with a specialist surgeon who has the knowledge and expertise to perform such surgery.

As it is such a specialist subject, it is important to find out as much as you can about your surgeon to ensure that they have performed the procedures before.

Each individual case is assessed on a personal level due to the wide spectrum of possibilities in what can be achieved and on what type of face you have.

It is not uncommon for patients to also be contact with a counsellor during transgender transition along with taking hormone therapy medication before undergoing surgery. Hormone therapy can also change the way the face and skin appear over a set period of time.

Surgery of such kind is not something to be taken lightly, especially due to the nature of the operation and the multiple surgeries involved. Your consultant will be able to discuss your needs and options with you to ensure you are an ideal candidate for each procedure.

Surgery is primarily performed under general anaesthetic so that you are asleep during your procedures. Each procedure takes a different amount of time to perform and can vary from patient to patient due to the differences in appearance of each individual.

The most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in transgender facial surgery are designed to rectify the differences between a male / female feature, including:

Eyebrow / forehead surgery to smooth and flatten the bone in the forehead and reduce the brow ridge just above the eye brows.
Lip uplift and filling to lift the lip to a more feminine position so that the distance between the nose and the top lip is shorter, and to make the lips plump and appear fuller.
Jaw / Chin contouring to reduce the height and make the chin more rounded along with reducing how prominent the jaw looks. Bone can be shaved so that the jaw and chin appear more feminine.
Tracheal shave to significantly reduce the size of the Adam's apple, a distinct male feature.
Cheek augmentation to create a forward, fuller looking set of cheeks with the use of cheek implants.
Nose jobs to reduce how large and wide the nose is along with pointing downwards more so that it looks more feminine.

When considering surgery for transgender transformations, it is important to fully understand each procedure that you are undergoing so that an appropriate aftercare plan can be put in place for recovery.

Some cosmetic surgery procedures can take up to 2 months to heal and see results, so aftercare is particularly important if you are undergoing multiple surgeries at the same time.

How A Breast Lift Can Tackle Ageing Boobs

When a person visits a cosmetic surgeon during a consultation for a breast lift, the surgeon examines the patient and discusses the procedure in great detail, including the risks and benefits, and to ensure that the results are achievable.

A breast uplift, also known as mastopexy, is designed to realistically achieve an aesthetic body goal desired by the patient.

A patient often enquires about a breast lift when they meet any or all of the following criteria:

Sagging boobs, also known as prolapsed breasts, which can be caused by weight loss, menopause and diminishment of the milk glands following pregnancy.
Excess skin / lack of skin elasticity on the breasts.
Drooping breasts with nipples that point towards the floor.

Regardless of the reasons for considering a breast lift, a specialist cosmetic surgeon is able to assess your individual circumstances, listen to your concerns and provide advice on whether the procedure is actually right for you.

Different Types Of Breast Lift

There are a number of different types of breast lift available depending on your circumstances.

Once you are able to identify the root cause of sagging breasts, you can then understand which procedure will work best for you and your desired goals.

It is worth noting that a breast uplift procedure is designed to 'fix' the boob skin 'envelope' and not the actual composition of the breast such as tissue / substance.

Full Breast Uplift

A full breast uplift is often performed using 3 incisions.
Excess skin can be removed.
Designed to elevate the boobs to a more natural and youthful position.
The diameter of the outer nipple can be reduced.
Some visible scarring and some scars hidden by the natural folds of the breast.

Modified Breast Uplift

A modified breast uplift has fewer incisions and less scarring.
Procedure is more limited than a 'full' lift as it does not allow for as many changes to the skin envelope of the boob.
Often performed in conjunction with another procedure such as augmentation.

It is not uncommon for a breast uplift to be performed at the same time as another procedure.

However, if the surgery is being performed because of the use of implants, then different techniques are required.

Breast sagging is a common side effect to having a boob job (implants), because of the extra weight and stress of the implant on the tissues and muscles within the chest.

Overstretching the skin to accommodate the implant can also impact on the elasticity of the skin and natural breast tissue.

Boob Ptosis

When your boobs sag, droop or hang lower than they once did, this is known as ptosis.

The most common cause of saggy breasts is gravity, especially in older patients.

Women who have already gone through menopause often experience an increase in ptosis because of the aged skin, which naturally becomes overstretched and loses elasticity.

However, younger and middle aged women can also experience ptosis for a number of reasons, including;

Disproportionate body shape / type
Very large breasts
Hormone changes
Depleted fat tissue / milk glands

In the medical world, boob ptosis severity is actually measured on a grading scale from 1 to 4.

Mild
Moderate
Advanced
Severe

This scale mostly applies to natural breasts than have never had other surgery such as implants.

How The Breast Is Changed During Lift Surgery

The boob is made up of a number of different elements, which are either directly or indirectly altered over time naturally as we age.

These elements are then corrected during an uplift procedure.

The elements include:

Pectoral Muscle
Thoracic Wall
Nipple
Areola
Fat Tissue
Milk Duct
Skin Envelope

The ligaments from the chest suspend the boobs.

Skin also plays a crucial role, which is why when it loses elasticity or is overstretched can cause sagging.

To correct the sagging, a surgeon will make a number of incisions to the breasts.

Skin will be removed from the nipple area (areola) and from underneath your boob.

This will allow for reshaping of the breasts in to a tighter shape and nipples can be repositioned to suit the new shape.

If you are combining your procedure with breast implants, your surgeon will insert the implant (usually silicone) behind the chest muscle or underneath your breast tissue.

After the repositioning of the breasts, incisions will then be stitched and you will be ready for recovery.

Following your aftercare and recovery plan, you will be able to remove any support clothing and see your results instantly. To know more about breast uplift, please visit: https://manchesterprivatehospital.com/cosmetic-surgery/breast-uplift/