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PLASTIC SURGERY SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Leading plastic surgeon addresses common myths
London, UK – 16
March, 2004
Norman Waterhouse, a leading London-based consultant
plastic surgeon and former President of
the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), today addressed
some of the most popular plastic surgery misconceptions.
According to Norman Waterhouse;
“ With
the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments, people sometimes
forget that plastic
surgery is actually ‘surgery’ – and
unfortunately there are certain risks and truths that some practitioners
won’t tell you. The following addresses some of the more common
issues I encounter daily in my practice.”
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Scarless surgery does not exist: Modern plastic surgery
means that we are able to place scars in very discrete skin folds and
minimise them following the use of endoscopic techniques. However all
surgery involves scars and the scars themselves are permanent.
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Liposuction cannot get
rid of cellulite: Indeed it is possible that although making
you slimmer, pre-existing cellulite
may look worse
after liposuction. For the right person, liposuction can
give sensational results in terms of improving body contour
and removing areas of problem
fat. However excessive liposuction or ‘liposculpture’ to
inappropriate areas may often produce lumpy, uneven results.
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Surgery always involves
down-time: Many patients think they can have a face-lift
and go out to dinner the next day.
All procedures require
some recovery time, some just a few days off work, others,
such as breast augmentation, require 1-2 weeks. There is
a lot of marketing
for ‘minimal’ or ‘lunch-time’ surgery – but
very often the effects are gone by tea-time! The more minimal
the procedure, the more minimal the results, so factor in
your recuperation time.
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You get what you pay
for: There’s no such thing as a ‘cheap
deal’, when it comes to plastic surgery. Practitioners who
charge a lot less for the same procedure are usually less
qualified or experienced
than one who will charge more. Beware of financial inducements,
such as loans or two-for-one offers. Frequently cheap deals
will involve
surgery in an inappropriate or poorly equipped hospital and
the savings may reflect poor aftercare.
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Beware of docs who advertise:
Generally, good plastic surgeons don’t
need to advertise. Beware the glossy advertorials in magazines or national
newspapers – and be especially wary of the overseas practitioner
offering to come and distribute their expertise throughout
the UK. One has to wonder why such a successful high profile
doctor is not
busy enough in their own country? It is always worth researching
these individuals to establish their background experience
and qualifications.
ENDS
Norman Waterhouse, FRCS (Plast), is Head of the Craniofacial
Unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He lectures nationally
and internationally and teaches techniques or modern cosmetic surgery.
His private practice is based at 55 Harley Street, London.
For more information, please visit www.norman-waterhouse.com,
or contact Steve Bustin at sbustin@wavelengthgroup.com or call 020
7549 2863
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