plastic surgery

Upper eyelid surgery is a cost-effective operation with minimal downtime that instantly rejuvenates the face. It is ideal for those who have excess upper eyelid skin which gives a 'tired look'. It is performed under local anaesthetic(you are awake) as a daycase. It involves trimming the excess skin in the upper eyelids and removing any herniating fat. The sutures are removed at 5-7 days. The scar which is placed in the upper eyelid crease fades rapidly.

Split earlobe from earring piercings. This is performed under local anaesthetic which means you will be awake throughout the procedure. A local anaesthetic is injected into the split earlobe, the skin edges are freshened and the split is repaired. However, you will need to refrain from piercing in the same area as the new earring can a cheese wire through the new scar.

There are many variables that affect the severity of scarring, including the size and depth of the wound, the blood supply to the area, the thickness and colour of your skin, and the direction of the scar. No scar can be removed completely, however our plastic surgeon can often improve the appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through surgical procedures known as scar revision. Scar revision surgery helps minimize the scar so that it is more consistent with your surrounding skin tone and texture.

Skin tags are small protruding bits of skin that often grow in the groin area, armpits, neck and eyelids as well as other places on the body. They are harmless, but are often considered unsightly. Skin tag removal is carried out using the latest techniques and is performed by  our plastic surgeon, so you know that you are in safe hands.

Generally most skin lesions do not cause serious problems, but you may want to have them removed for practical or cosmetic reasons. With increases in the occurrence of skin cancers you are advised to seek professional, medical advice about any lesion that changes dramatically in appearance. Thankfully though, most growths are benign and harmless, and removal is often quick and simple with reassuring cosmetic result.

Our Consultant reconstructive plastic surgeon is able to carry out an in depth consultation at Stradbrook Skin regarding any inpatient plastic surgery procedure.  She would then perform these procedure within a hospital environment.

These procedures include:

• breast enhancement / reduction
• upper and lower eyelid surgery
• tummy tuck
• body contouring
• surgery for excess skin
• labia plasty