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Cosmetic Surgery
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Contents
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Cosmetic Surgery at The Holly Private Hospital 4
About The Holly Private Hospital 6
Breast Surgery 8
Body Contouring 12
Facial Surgery 16
Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures 22
Next Steps 26
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Cosmetic Surgery
At The Holly Private Hospital
Cosmetic Surgery at
The Holly Private Hospital
At The Holly Private Hospital we have helped thousands
of men and women achieve the look they want. Whether you feel your breasts are too small, want a body that
could not be achieved with exercise alone, are concerned about
the shape of your nose or the signs of ageing, or want to rediscover
the body you had before having a family, we can help.
• All our cosmetic surgeons are registered with the General
Medical Council (GMC) and the prestigious British Association
of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPs).
• All consultations are with a cosmetic surgeon
(not a nurse or advisor).
• Comprehensive pre and post-surgical care is provided.
• We are renowned for our high standards of nursing care and
friendly atmosphere.
• We are fully registered and audited by the Care Quality
Commission.
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About The Holly Private Hospital
The Holly Private Hospital is one of the South East’s leading private
hospitals providing outpatient clinics and treatment in most
specialties as well as diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, private
GP services and cosmetic surgery. Established for over 35 years,
we are renowned locally for our high standards of nursing care
and friendly atmosphere.
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Your initial consultation
Your procedure
We believe that only a consultant
cosmetic surgeon has the necessary
qualifications and expertise to be
able to advise you and answer
your questions fully. That is why all
consultations are with the cosmetic
surgeon who will actually carry
out any procedures, not a nurse
or advisor.
We continually invest in our facilities,
specialist medical equipment and
the latest technology to offer you,
our patients, the best possible
healthcare in the most comfortable
surroundings.
Our promise to you
Our surgeons
Our support team
We understand that cosmetic surgery
is a big decision and our team will
provide you with support and advice
every step of the way. Our service
is ‘consultant-led’ and our cosmetic
surgery support team will look after
all of your needs throughout your
treatment journey, providing you
with general information about your
procedure and coordinating all of your
appointments and follow up care.
All of our cosmetic surgeons are
renowned for their expertise,
knowledge and experience.
They are registered with the
General Medical Council (GMC)
and hold the qualification Fellow
of The Royal College of Surgeons
in Plastic Surgery FRCS(Plast).
Our support team will be on-hand
throughout your treatment journey
at The Holly Private Hospital to
explain the process from consultation
to recovery. They will provide
detailed information on your chosen
procedure, co-ordinate convenient
dates for appointments or surgery,
discuss package prices and finance
arrangements, and provide
telephone support.
Our two comfortable and relaxing
inpatient wards can accommodate
up to 42 patients for overnight stays.
All inpatient rooms are private ensuite
rooms with a shower, TV, free WIFI
access and direct dial telephone.
Your aftercare
We offer an unrivalled level of postoperative patient care with access to
telephone support at all times during
your recovery.
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Breast Surgery
If you feel unhappy by the size
or shape of your breasts, you’re
not alone. Breast surgery is one
of the most popular cosmetic
procedures, carried out on
women who wish to increase,
reduce, uplift, or alter the
shape of their breasts.
Breast surgery helps to restore
proportion to your body,
giving you the boost in body
confidence you deserve.
Breast augmentation
Breast reduction
Breast augmentation is an operation
in which an implant is inserted to
increase the size and fullness of the
breasts. It’s one of the most popular
forms of cosmetic surgery in the
UK and has changed the lives of
many women, increasing their
self-esteem and confidence. Unlike
the image commonly portrayed in
the media, breast augmentation can
be just a subtle change, boosting
the contours of your body by adding
volume and curves.
Breast reduction is one of the best
cosmetic plastic surgery operations in
terms of changing the lives of those
who have it done. Many say after the
operation that they ‘wish they’d had it
done years ago’.
Choosing a breast enlargement
is a very personal decision. Some
women wish to restore volume and
firmness to their breasts after weight
loss or pregnancy. Others may wish
to boost their confidence in their
appearance and when wearing
certain clothes. Whatever your
personal situation and how it may
be affecting you, our medical team
can provide expert care, information
and advice to help you reach the
right decision for you.
Large breasted women can
experience considerable teasing,
as well as physical and emotional
distress. In addition to psychological
trauma, large breasts are associated
with neck, shoulder and back pain
caused simply by their weight.
Soreness and raw skin under the
breasts is common. It is usual for those
with larger breasts to wear loose
clothing to disguise their figures.
Breast reduction surgery can be a
solution to these issues as it involves
removing excess tissue to reshape
your breasts and achieve the smaller
bust you desire.
If you believe that breast augmentation
might be the procedure for you then
book a consultation and we will
discuss with you: the results you are
hoping to see; the procedure and the
recovery process.
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Breast uplift
Many women, following the birth of
their children, find that their breasts
have drooped and lost both elasticity
and volume. Some are unlucky
enough to have developed low
breasts from the start. There are also
those who have lost large amounts of
weight leaving empty loose skin. In a normal ‘average’ breast, the
nipple is at the level of the mid-point
of the upper arm and is above the
level of the crease under the breast.
If the breast has been stretched by
age, pregnancy, breast feeding or
weight gain, then the breast and the
nipple will be at a lower level. Also
in some, the nipple naturally points
in a downward direction rather than
forwards. Breast size also varies and
may need adjusting.
A mastopexy (breast uplift) lifts the
breast to a position above the crease
by removing skin under and around
the nipple and positions the nipple
facing directly forwards.
After a breast uplift the ‘size’ of
the breast is the same as before
since nothing is added or removed.
However it is common for patients
to think that the breast is smaller
because they don’t need such a
large ‘cup size’ to cope with all the
excess skin.
Some women choose to have
a breast uplift and a breast
augmentation at the same time.
Your consultant will be able to
advise on the best procedure to
help you get the results you want.
For more information on breast surgery or to book
a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery
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Body
Contouring
Liposuction
Even after exercise and diet you
can sometimes be left with those
stubborn parts of your body that
you would like to change.
Body contouring procedures offer
a range of solutions to sculpt,
reshape, tighten or reduce parts
of your body that may be causing
unhappiness and help you make
the changes you desire. Liposuction is an excellent solution
for removing stubborn and frustrating
areas of fat that, despite efforts with
diet and exercise, just do not seem to
shift. Common areas that liposuction
has proved effective at treating
include the thighs, hips, knees
and tummy.
It’s important to note that although
the procedure removes fat it does not
tighten the skin or remove cellulite.
So, a careful assessment is needed
to make sure that the area is suitable
and there won’t be loose skin at the
end of the procedure. Bear in mind
that if a larger quantity of fat is
removed from the stomach, you may
need to consider a tummy tuck to
remove any excess skin and create
the firm, flat stomach you desire.
Tummy tuck and
mini tummy tuck
There are many reasons why people
choose to have a tummy tuck.
Pregnancy, ageing or significant
weight loss can leave you with excess
skin or a sagging tummy which
no amount of exercise is going to
shift. An abdominoplasty or tummy
tuck can help solve this issue by
removing excess skin and fatty
deposits to give you a flatter,
firmer appearance. A tummy tuck is not a weight
loss operation. If you are someone
carrying unwanted weight then
surgery will not be effective and
might even be dangerous. The ideal
candidate for a tummy tuck is one
who has achieved the weight they
are happy with but just want to rid
themselves of loose skin and tighten
up their abdominal muscles to obtain
a flat contour. If you are considering a tummy tuck
or mini tummy tuck it’s important that
you are in good physical health and are
comfortable with your current weight.
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Male chest reduction
(gynaecomastia)
Male breasts, also casually referred
to as ‘moobs’ or ‘man boobs’ are
a common and embarrassing
problem. Sometimes it is due to being
overweight but in many cases it is
simply unfortunate deposits of fat
which can’t be shifted by weight loss. Rather than disguise the condition
with baggy clothes, many men
choose to have chest reduction
surgery because it creates a flatter,
firmer and more masculine chest
shape. Not only are these men
delighted with their improved
appearance, they fit better in clothes
and have increased self-esteem.
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Labia reduction (labiaplasty)
The labia minora are the inner lips of
the vagina. They come in all shapes
and sizes as all women are different.
If you feel uncomfortable with the size
and shape of your labia then reduction
surgery could help. Your labia may be causing discomfort
during activities such as cycling or
walking, or during sexual intercourse.
It may be that the appearance makes
you feel unhappy or self-conscious.
Whether you have always felt this way,
or there has been a change with age or
after childbirth, surgery could help. A labia reduction is performed under
general anaesthetic and therefore
will most likely require an overnight
stay in hospital. The exact nature
of the operation depends on the
desired result and your surgeon’s
recommendation but labiaplasty
involves cutting away the unwanted
labia tissue to the desired shape. Any cuts that are made are carefully
placed to prevent painful scarring
along the rim of the labia, and are
closed with dissolving stitches.
For more information on body contouring or to book
a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery
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Facial surgery
Your face is your most prominent feature and is one of the
first things people notice when they meet you. You might be
self-conscious about a feature such as a saggy neck or eyelids
or a large nose which makes your face look unbalanced, or
would just prefer to look younger. Either way, we offer a range
of facial surgical and non-surgical procedures to give you the
look you want.
Nose reshaping
Rhinoplasty is the operation to change the size, shape and appearance
of the nose. This type of surgery is extremely precise and demands much
expertise. It can change the lives of those who have hidden behind an
ugly nose and reveal attractive faces which were previously ignored.
Rhinoplasty has been carried out successfully for many years and techniques
are constantly evolving and results improving. The vast majority of patients
undergoing rhinoplasty gain a feeling of increased self-confidence with
improvement in their body image and a softer, more attractive facial
appearance. In the vast majority of cases, men and women alike wish
to have a normal, average nose.
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Eyelid reduction
(blepharoplasty)
As we get older the very thin skin
around our eyelids stretches. Fine
lines and creases develop due to the
activity of facial muscles in smiling
and squinting. Some people naturally
age more quickly than others but
exposure to sunlight and smoking
can cause premature ageing.
As we age, the skin on our face and
neck begins to sag from a loss of
muscle tone. A facelift is an operation
to tighten the skin on the face,
producing a firmer and smoother
appearance. Excess skin on the eyes can also
cause hoods over the upper lids
or prominent folds in the lower lids.
Excess fat can give the appearance
of puffiness and bags, and in certain
light, the appearance of dark rings.
• the sagging turkey neck
Many people requesting an eyelid
reduction feel they look tired, older,
stern or less approachable.
When these problems are corrected
by a ‘blepharoplasty’, the results can
be dramatic. However, it is usual for
others not to notice that you have
had an operation. More commonly
they will comment on how well
you look.
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Facelift
A facelift can correct signs of ageing
in a number of places including:
• the jowls of excess skin along the
jaw line
• the fold from the nose to the corner
of the mouth (the ‘nasolabial fold’)
• the fold from the mouth to the jowl
(the ‘marionette line’). A facelift operation can reverse years
of ageing by smoothing out excess
skin of the neck, under the chin, along
the jaw line and across the cheek.
Fat is removed from below the
jawline and under the chin where
it is unwanted but preserved and
repositioned from the jowl to the
cheek to restore volume where it has
been lost. It leaves only faintly visible
fine lines so that others will not know
the reason that you ‘look so well’.
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Ear reshaping (also called
otoplasty and pinnaplasty)
Overly large or protruding ears
can lead to lower self-esteem and
self-consciousness. Corrective
surgery gives people everlasting
results and a renewed confidence
in their appearance. It is a short
surgery with an overnight stay in
hospital and most people return
to work two weeks after surgery.
Brow lift
A brow lift tightens the forehead
or eye areas. It does not however
remove bags or excess skin from
the eyelids. (This is best treated with
an eyelid reduction - blepharoplasty).
It provides a smoother and softer
appearance to the forehead and can
be performed with a facelift and
eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty)
for an overall improvement on the
entire face. Chin refinement
Chin refinement surgery is carried
out on both men and women who
feel that their chin looks too large
or too small and not in proportion
to the rest of their face. Sometimes
a person may be considering nose
reshaping due to concerns about
their profile when in fact it is the
profile of their chin that is weak and
increasing its size will balance the
overall facial profile.
There are various procedures that
your consultant can carry out to
refine the chin, for example: removing
some excess tissue; reducing the
bone slightly; inserting an implant to
increase the size of the chin; or more
complicated procedures such as
resetting bones.
A browlift can also be produced as
part of a non-surgical procedure
using anti-wrinkle injections (Botox).
For more information on facial surgery or to book
a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery
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Non-surgical
Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic surgery is a big
decision and many people find
themselves wanting more than a
beauty product or treatment but
not wanting to undergo surgery.
That’s where non-surgical
cosmetic treatments come
in, perfectly bridging the
gap between anti-ageing
products and surgery.
We offer a range of non-surgical
cosmetic procedures all carried
out by our fully qualified
cosmetic surgeons. Injectable fillers
Injectable fillers are a non-surgical treatment to ‘fill in’ or smooth out
facial lines and wrinkles making it a popular treatment to help create a
more youthful appearance. They are also effective for increasing fullness
to narrow lips and enhancing sunken cheeks.
The areas best treated are: • Forehead lines - horizontal frown lines
• Glabeller lines - vertical frown lines between the eyebrows
• Crow’s feet or laughter lines - radiating away from the eyes
• Naso-labial lines - furrows running between mouth and nose
• Marionette lines - lines running down from the corners of the mouth
• Lips - by creating a fuller, more defined shape
• Facial scars - either from old injuries or acne scarring
• Cheeks - to add fullness especially following illness.
Injectable fillers are administered by way of a series of small injections,
for which no anaesthetic is required. There are many ‘fillers’ available
and the effects can be either temporary or permanent, depending
on the type of filler. Your consultant will advise you on which type of
injection is most suitable to meet your requirements. Treatment time
varies between 30 minutes to an hour. Treatment and recovery is
quick. The area may be a little swollen and tender for a short while
afterwards but you can usually resume your normal activities
immediately after treatment.
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Anti-wrinkle injections
Wrinkles are caused by using our facial muscles
to smile or frown. The overlying skin will form
creases over time.
Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) are a nonsurgical treatment to reduce the appearance
of lines and wrinkles. It is also used to prevent
excessive sweating.
Very few of us have perfect skin which is
perhaps why anti-wrinkle injections are the
most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment
performed on millions of people worldwide.
The ideal areas to be treated are: • Forehead lines - horizontal frown lines
• Glabeller lines - vertical frown lines between
the eyebrows
• Crow’s feet or laughter lines - radiating away
from the eyes.
Treatment involves an injection directly into
the facial muscles to block nerve transmission
making them relax. The overlying skin becomes
smoother and unwrinkled.
The effects usually last from three to six
months but can last longer after two or three
treatments. The treatment is non-invasive with
virtually no recovery time. You can resume your
normal activities immediately.
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Next steps
Your initial consultation
Before you go ahead with your procedure you will have a full no-obligation
consultation with your chosen cosmetic surgeon. You will discuss your
expectations, your surgical options, assess your suitability and medical history
and of course the risks involved. You will have the opportunity to ask questions
about your treatment prior to committing to any cosmetic procedure and
confirm the best options for you.
Our prices
We believe it is important for you to know the exact costs of your chosen
cosmetic surgery before you make any decisions. Our package prices include
your hospital stay, all nursing and medical care and your cosmetic surgeon’s fee.
This means you will have nothing else to pay. We also offer a range of finance
options via our partners Chrysalis Finance.
Your surgery
Following your initial consultation you will be provided with a written quote
clearly explaining what is included in the price. If you decide to go ahead, simply
call us and we can book your treatment for you at a time that fits in with your
other priorities and commitments.
Call us on today 020 8936 1199 or visit:
theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery
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Email: [email protected]
Visit: theholly.com
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