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Inverted Nipple Correction - The Operation

Dangers of Surgery abroad

We have recently seen a number of patients who have been treated abroad with significant complications following their surgery.

 In this case she underwent a breast implant procedure combined with a breast uplift in Turkey.

           

The surgery was complicated by a infection of one of the stitches which has left her with this wound which we are treating,

If you are considering having surgery abroad we suggest:

1. You thoroughly check out the Hospital you are having the surgery in
2. Specifically check on their infection control procedures
3. Ask your surgeon if he has had any infections in any of his patients    
4. Make sure you are clear about how any complications will be covered if you do develop any problems 

Model identified by her implants

A murdered women was recently identified by the serial number on her implants.  No other distinguishing features were available to identify her.

To see more watch this video

Has Anne Robinson had a face lift

Reports over the weekend suggust that Anne Robibinson has undergone further facial procedures.

From the pictures above it looks as if something has been done.  Face lifting procedures lift the soft tissues of the jowl and neck and you can see these are firmer.  Her lower eyelids in particular look better and she may well have had a blepharoplasty procedure.

The quality of her skin is also much better and this is usually achieved by either a skin peel or laser procedure.

If you would like to know more about any of these procedures please take a look at our infomation videos.

Overall she looks good and this best achieved with a combination of surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Adrian Richards

Surgical director of Aurora Clinics

New videos

We have added a number of new videos to our website and now have over 100.  The new videos are mainly on facial procedrures with Mr Richards explaining the difference between the various types of operation.

We also in the process of producing a number of videos on procedures which will include footage of the operations as they are performed- look out for these they will be available soon on the Aurora Clinics site.

Skin Cancer Cases on the rise in UK

Cases of Skin Cancer hit over 10,000 per year in the UK for the first time.

For the first time in the UK the rate of Malignant Melanoma has reached over 10,000 per year http://tinyurl.com/om878f.

Malignant Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer.  Most cases of malignant melanoma are caused by sun exposure as a child or young adult and skin protection during this time is of utmost importance.

Aurora Clinics offers a range of skin protection products which can help reduce the risk.  If you are concerned about any skin lesion, Aurora Clinics offers complimentary skin checks to help put your mind at ease.

Mr Adrian Richards
Surgical Director

Breast Augmentation Surgery up Year on Year

Breast Enhancement is proving year on year to be one of the most requested treatments in aesthetics.  The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) revealed in its annual audit that breast augmentation was the most popular procedure among women treated by it’s members in 2008 – a 30% increase on the previous year.

 

Adrian Richards, Leading Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics has seen a 26% increase this year based on the same period in 2008 on Breast Augmentation  Surgery.

 

Aurora Clinics offer free consultations for their patients.  You will meet the surgeon at your first consultation.  He will explain the procedure in full to you and detail any possible complications that could arise from having this surgery.  Before and after photographs of recent patients will be shown to you and, if requested, we will put you in touch with a previous Aurora Patient so you can hear their first hand experience of undergoing this procedure.

Should you wish to make an appointment to discuss this procedure or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure please complete the contact form.

 

Rippling of Breast Implants

Hi, I had a breast augmentation with the gatehouse clinic nearly 3 years ago. I have quite bad rippling of the implants especially when i lean forward is this normal? thanks

Thank you for your email.  I am sorry to hear that you have rippling following your breast enlargement procedure.

Rippling is caused by the outline of the underlying implant showing through the skin.  It normally occurs in people who are slim or have recently lost weight.  If you have lost weight recently it would be worth trying to regain this as even slight extra padding in this area can significantly reduce the rippling.

If this is not possible other options include replacing the implant with a firmer more cohesive implant or relocating the implant under the muscle in the upper part.  It would be best to see you in person to assess the best option for you.  Please feel free to contact the Aurora Gatehouse Clinic to schedule and appointment.

Once again thank you for your enquiry we look forward to seeing you soon

Aurora Clinics Wins Best Clinic Website - Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2009

Well here at Aurora Clinics we are pleased to announce that we were the winners of the 'Best Clinic Website Category' presented to us at the recent Aesthetic Medicine Awards, 2009, held in Kensington London.   

 

This is a great achievement for us considering Aurora Clinics was only launched following a major re-branding of the company back in July 2008.

Aurora Clinics shone out above the rest of the entries thanks to our 

innovative use of online technologies such as forums, blogs and podcasts as well as providing an on-line shop facility for clinically-proven products.   We are overwhlemed that our patients appreciate our honest 'warts and all' approach in providing valuable information with regards to Plastic Surgery.

Find out how easy Aurora Clinics is to navigate around and discover a wealth of valuable, well-organised information”.

 

  

How to restore a more youthful look to the bust

Loss of volume from the breasts is a common legacy of motherhood and breast-feeding as the distension of the breasts with milk causes the skin to stretch. With the subsequent shrinking the unsupported breasts settle into the stretched skin and gravity pulls them down. Putting on weight and then losing it can have the same effect. So too does the ageing process. This common phenomenon can however be dealt with by a simple operation performed by a cosmetic plastic surgeon. 

Aurora Clinics Surgical Director Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS(PLAST) is frequently asked to undertake this procedure called Mastopexy. He explains that this breast uplift operation involves re-shaping the breasts to give a firmer, more youthful-looking bust line. He is also clear to stress though what the procedure can’t do: a breast uplift will not affect the size of the breasts.

During a Mastopexy which involves a one to two hour operation under general anaesthetic, Mr Richards removes some of the skin underneath the breast and moves the nipple to a higher position to create a firmer shape and more ‘pert’ profile.  

A breast uplift operation is generally regarded as a permanent solution but depending on the patient’s age at the time, they may experience some minor drooping in the future.

Find out more about breast uplift treatment at Aurora Clinics, and see Mastopexy before and after photos.