Aurora

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 

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 welcome Consultant Plastic Surgeon Jeremy Birch to the team

Mr Jeremy Birch BSc MD FRCS (Plast)

Aurora are delighted to welcome Consultant Plastic Surgeon Jeremy Birch to the team, extending Aurora’s coverage to Oxford and Swindon. Mr Birch has a specialist interest in breast surgery including reconstruction and breast reshaping. Other areas of specialisation include bodylift surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant skin lesions. 

Mr Birch is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in both the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the Great Western Hospital in Swindon. 

He graduated from Bristol University Medical School in 1993. After completing his general surgical training he took up a post at the University of Leicester under Professor Sir Peter Bell researching advanced microsurgical techniques. Having completed a Doctorate in microsurgery he went on to specialise in plastic surgery. 

His training was undertaken at Salisbury District Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and the Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. He took up his Consultant Post at the John Radcliffe Hospital in 2008. During this time he has trained alongside some of the country's foremost cosmetic surgeons in a full range of cosmetic procedures. 

Members of the public can book an appointment by calling 0800 328 5743. For further information about the services of Aurora and its locations, 
visit www.aurora-clinics.co.uk.