Plastic Surgery Clinics West Sussex

Consultations are typically 30-40 mins and involve a thorough discussion about case history, treatments, review of example cases and photos and physical examination.It may be possible to arrange a free 15 minute consultation or teleconsultation if you are unsure about committing to a full appointment. Consultations are at the McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead. Sussex RH19 3UD.  Wednesdays or Fridays.   other locations - KIMS hospital, Maidstone; North Downs Hospital, Caterham.

Does Breast Implant Surgery require a general anaesthetic or hospitalisation? Breast Implant Surgery is usually a 1-night-stay or a day-case operation which is carried out under general anaesthetic. What are my options for the type of implants? Various types of Breast Implants are available and the optimum implant for you will depend on your goals and existing size and shape. Breast implant types are Silicone or Saline filled, round or teardrop shaped and can be low, medium, high or extra high profile in order to achieve the best aesthetic natural result.  There are differences in the outer layer of implants also.  In the last few years, special light-weight implants ‘B-lite’ have become available - these are a more expensive option. Where will the implants be placed in Breast Augmentation Surgery? Breast implants can usually be placed directly behind the breast tissue.   If the breast tissue is thin over the upper part of the breast then it may be preferable to place the implant more deeply, under the pectoral muscle. In either position, what you will see and feel is your own breast tissue.  The goal is to achieve the optimum natural appearance of your breasts. How long is the recovery time? Most patients report that their surgery was much less painful than they expected. Moderate pain / discomfort is expected for 3 – 5 days. You may return to your normal daily activities the next day if you feel ready and comfortable to do so.  You should however avoid strenuous exercise / activity for 6 weeks. It will be necessary to wear a support bra for the first 3 weeks, day and night and the second 3 weeks during the day. The majority of swelling will resolve in 2 – 3 weeks but it will take up to 3 months for the breast to return to normal feel.

What is Liposuction? Liposuction is the removal of fat from the layers underneath the skin.  Fat layer thickness varies considerably between individuals and in different zones of the body.  The shape of the body can be altered and improved by removing fat from selected areas.  Your contour in clothes will typically be improved but the appearance of your bare skin may not be smooth because the skin does not tighten predictably once the underlying fat has been removed by liposuction. How would I be helped by liposuction? If you would like to change the profile of your body and this has not been achievable with diet and exercise then liposuction may be helpful for you.  ‘Love handles’ above the hips, ‘saddle bags’ overlying the hips, inner thighs, inner knees, back rolls, neck, tummy and ‘man-boobs’ may all be reshaped with liposuction.  Although it is not essential to be at ‘ideal body weight’, liposuction is not intended as an alternative to being a healthy weight so it not appropriate for patients who are significantly overweight and looking to lose weight through surgery. Liposuction relies on your own skin being elastic enough to shrink once fat has been removed.  This effect is impossible to predict accurately.  If your skin elasticity is reduced, liposuction will result in wrinkles, folds or uneven skin - typically the skin loses its elasticity increasing age, sun exposure, cigarette use and stretch (pregnancy / weight-gain). Liposuction does not treat cellulite; in fact, liposuction can leave the skin with a slightly uneven appearance similar to cellulite. In summary, liposuction will definitely reduce overall bulk and change the outline contour but there are often imperfections in the flatness of the bare skin afterwards.