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What Is the Legal Eyesight Standard for Driving In The UK?
There is a legal eyesight standard required of all drivers in the UK and failing to meet this standard or wearing corrective lenses to meet this standard could land you a hefty fine. It also puts you, other road users and pedestrians in danger. An estimated £33m of damage is caused by drivers with poor…
Read MoreDiet Vs Exercise: How to maintain weight after surgery
By Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Oliver Harley Being a healthy weight is the best way to feel and look your best and, if you are considering surgery it can contribute to the safety and the success of your operation. It is a really difficult challenge to lose those pounds with such a baffling array…
Read MoreA Guide To TUG Flap Construction
A Guide To TUG Flap Construction If you are considering breast reconstruction surgery, you may be familiar with TUG flap reconstruction. TUG is an alternative to the most common types of surgery offered. This guide from The McIndoe Centre will tell you everything you need to know and answer some all-important questions. What is a…
Read MoreWhat Is Rhinoplasty Surgery?
What Is Rhinoplasty Surgery? Rhinoplasty surgery, more commonly known as nose augmentation/nose job, aims to change the shape of your nose to provide a more ‘desired’ look. It has become a highly popular procedure in the UK as it addresses a wide range of cosmetic and medical concerns from clients. This guide from The McIndoe…
Read MoreDIEP Flap Surgery: What To Expect
DIEP Flap Surgery: What To Expect For women who have gone through breast cancer and treatment, breast reconstruction surgery can be an option There are several different methods of breast reconstruction that can depend on a number of factors, such as personal preference, the surgery you’ve had, and the size and shape of breasts. One…
Read MoreWhat Is Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
What Is Breast Reconstruction Surgery? If you’ve been through breast cancer and cancer treatment, you’ll know that it can have a huge impact on your physical, mental and emotional health. Many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer require a mastectomy. Breast reconstructive surgery aims to rebuild your breast or breasts after a mastectomy…
Read MoreCataract Surgery Recovery: What You Can Expect
Cataract Surgery Recovery: What You Can Expect If you suffer from cataracts — a common condition in which the lens in your eye becomes cloudy and affects vision — then your doctor may suggest cataract surgery. There are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of cataracts or to improve your eyesight for…
Read MoreAn overview of plastic and cosmetic surgery in the UK
An overview of plastic and cosmetic surgery in the UK As there are a wide variety of surgical procedures available, it’s easy to confuse the different terms that specific surgical techniques refer to. The most common is the difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. While they may appear similar practices, closer inspection finds that…
Read MoreBlepharoplasty: What is Eyelid Lift Surgery?
Blepharoplasty: What is Eyelid Lift Surgery? Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid lift surgery, is a cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelids. While eyelid surgery is a relatively common cosmetic procedure, choosing to have any cosmetic surgery is a big decision, and it is important to research the treatment first before committing to…
Read MoreMcIndoe Centre features in Tatler’s 2022 Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide
McIndoe Centre features in Tatler’s 2022 Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide The March issue of Tatler contains one of the magazine’s most eagerly anticipated features of the year, its annual Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide. This year we are delighted that the McIndoe Centre and our Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Nick Parkhouse are the subject…
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