Procedures

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is an operation that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen. In addition, it often involves tightening of the tummy muscles to create a flatter, tighter tummy.

An arm lift, also called arm reduction or brachioplasty is a procedure that can improve the shape and contour of the upper arms by removing excess tissue.

Breast augmentation, often referred to as breast enlargement or “boob job” remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the UK. Breast augmentation with implants can increase the size of the breasts and improve their shape which can have a profound impact on your body image and self esteem.

There are many causes for sagging of the breasts including weight loss, pregnancy, breast feeding and ageing. Mastopexy or breast lift is a procedure that improves the shape of the breast by lifting the nipple, tightening the skin and reshaping the breast tissue to give a fuller, more youthful looking breast.

Augmentation mastopexy combines a breast lift with implants. It is ideal for people who have lost breast volume, typically after having children or weight loss, and also have loose droopy breasts.

Large breasts can result in a number of functional and psychological problems. They can result in pain in the back, neck and shoulders. Cause bras to dig in to the skin, skin rashes under the breast.

One of the first areas to demonstrate signs of aging is the brow and forehead. Relaxation of this area and decent of the brows can leave people complaining of tired, heavy, stern looking brows. This also impacts the upper eye lids making them appear tired.

CO2 laser resurfacing is a technique that uses state of the art laser to stimulate the skin's natural regeneration, resulting in increased collagen and elastin production which reduces wrinkles and leaves the skin looking and feeling healthier.

Effortlessly releases and lifts deep connective tissues and muscles of the face in the folds of the mouth and jowls.

Prominent ears usually describe ears that stick out from the side of the head.

Modern breast implants are strong, safe and durable and last for many years. Despite this, there are a number of reasons why women may chose to change or replace their implants.

Face and neck lift surgery aims to restore a youthful and natural appearance to the face by lifting and tightening the skin and soft tissues. Patients often have other procedures at the same time including lip lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty and brow lift.

Fat transfer involves removing fat from one place via liposuction and reinjecting it into to another area to add volume and improve the shape.

Fat transfer is an excellent option for patients looking to add natural volume to their breasts, either due to volume loss through aging, or simply to add more volume to increase the size and improve the shape.

A Fleur de Lys abdominoplasty is an extension of the standard abdominoplasty, and in addition to the horizontal scar that runs from hip to hip, there is an additional vertical scar up the centre of the tummy.

Lip lift is a quick operation performed under local anaesthetic (awake) that rebalances and rejuvenates the upper lip.

A lipo abdominoplasty is a procedure than combines abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with liposuction.

Liposuction can be performed alone, and if it is only a small area can sometimes be done with the patient awake. It is often combined with other procedures such as tummy tuck, arm lift, male chest reduction whilst under general anaesthetic.

The term “lower blepharoplasty” includes a collection of surgical techniques that aim to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids.

Treatment for gynaecomastia varies depending on the amount of excess breast tissue, and whether there is excess skin too.

A mini abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck is an operation that removes excess tissue from the lower abdomen. It is ideally suited to people who have relatively small amounts of excess tissue below the tummy button.

A mummy makeover is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed.

VASER liposuction uses ultrasound to break down fat for easier, less traumatic removal with minimal downtime. Offered at Coppergate Clinic in York, it precisely targets stubborn fat and is ideal for body sculpting, often combined with other procedures.

Modern facelift techniques when done well give long lasting results, however they are not able to stop the signs of aging. For this reason many people chose to have another facelift when the signs of aging have returned. In other situations, patients may not be happy with the early results of facelift surgery and seek early improvement or correction.

As we age our faces undergo many characteristic changes. The skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner. The ligaments supporting the facial structures relax causing features to drop, and the natural distribution of fat in our face changes.

Splits or holes in the earlobe from previous piercings can have a significant impact on how people look and feel. Repairing these splits and holes is a simple procedure that provides instant results.

There are many different variations of thigh lifts. In mild cases, combinations of liposuction with skin tightening (Renuvion) may be sufficient. However, is more severe cases, liposuction and excision of skin is more appropriate.

Upper blepharoplasty constitutes the surgical repair or reconstruction of the upper eyelid including management of upper eyelid skin.

VASER liposuction uses ultrasound to break down fat for easier, less traumatic removal with minimal downtime. Offered at Coppergate Clinic in York, it precisely targets stubborn fat and is ideal for body sculpting, often combined with other procedures.

Z plasty neck lift surgery is designed to address excess skin and fat of the anterior neck – the area under the chin. As the scar can be concealed with stubble or a beard, it is a much more common procedure for men.