Cosmetic surgery and procedures
Read health information about a range of cosmetic procedures. Our pages in this section cover how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, and aftercare.
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
What happens during a tummy tuck operation, how to recover and alternative treatments.
Breast enlargement
If you’re considering having breast enlargement surgery, it’s really important that you take time to think about it first.
Laser resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure to remove the outer layers of the skin on your face and encourage new skin to grow.
Breast uplift surgery
Breast uplift surgery is an operation to remove extra loose skin from your breast and re-shape them.
Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), often called a ‘nose job’, is an operation to change the shape of your nose.
Facelift surgery
Facelift surgery is an operation to lift up your skin, deeper tissues and/or the underlying muscle, to make your face tighter and smoother.
Wrinkle treatments
There are lots of different treatments which aim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and make your skin look smoother and more youthful.
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