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What is a mid-facelift? The first signs of facial ageing appear around the lower eyelid and cheek and the signs of this are remarkably consistent in men and women. These signs are ‘droop' in the volume and position of the cheek, lengthening of the vertical height of the lower eyelid, and deepening of the “Y-shape of shadow” between the lower eyelid and the cheek - all of w

What is a migraine? A migraine is a type of headache which occurs due to a chronic nervous system disorder. It is a debilitating headache which normally comes with other symptoms, such as nausea or photophobia (light sensitivity).   It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people are affected by migraines globally. Migraines tend to affect women more than men, so it’s thought t

What is Mohs surgery? Mohs surgery is an innovative surgical technique used to treat skin cancers. Thin layers of skin that contain cancer are removed and examined until cancer-free tissue remains. This is done without damaging the healthy tissue. The procedure is named after American surgeon Dr Frederich Mohs who pioneered the technique.   Why is Mohs surgery performed? Mohs su

What are moles? Moles are pigmented spots which appear on the skin. They can often appear during childhood or adolescence without a known cause. Most moles are nothing to worry about and only become a concern when they change colour, size, or shape. In some cases, people prefer to have them removed for aesthetic reasons, but this is largely done through the private sector as the NHS do not o

What is mouth cancer? Mouth cancer or oral cancer is the most common type of head and neck cancer. It can affect: The lips The gums The tongue The inside of the cheeks The floor and roof of the mouth Prognosis of oral cancer Cancer is a serious disease with a high mortality rate worldwide. In the case of oral cancer, the prognosis of the disease depends on numerou

What does a mummy makeover include? A mummy makeover generally includes a combination of breast augmentation, liposuction and a tummy tuck in one single procedure. The combined surgeries are designed to create a holistic transformation, addressing aesthetic and medical issues that arise after pregnancy, such as sagging breasts, lax skin in the abdomen, or stubborn pockets of exercise-resistan

What is nose and sinus cancer? Nose and sinus cancer is a type of head and neck cancer concentrated in the nasal passages and sinuses.  Author: BruceBlaus: WikiMedia Commons What are the symptoms of nose and sinus cancer? This rare type of cancer has symptoms similar to that of the common cold or flu, which can make it difficult to spot. The symptoms include: Persi

What is neck lift surgery?Neck lift surgery is an aesthetic surgical intervention used to rejuvenate the neck, where wrinkles and excess skin usually form and some may wish to correct. This operation is performed under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with sedation.Why would you have neck lift surgery?Sagging and flaccidity of the skin are common with ageing. Ageing starts to visibly affec

What is a nipple reconstruction? Nipple reduction surgery is a plastic and cosmetic procedure done to correct and/or improve the nipple and areola shape. Nipples can be very long, saggy, or too large, whereas the areola can be very wide, compromising one’s desired aesthetical balance. What is it for? This surgery can be requested by both men (to treat gynaecomastia) and women. I