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Will I be able
to drive home after my operation ?
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No. Most
insurance companies will not cover you immediately after having an
operation. You will need to check your cover with your own insurers.
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Do
I pay for a pre- operative
consultation appointment? |
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No. Consultation
appointments are free of charge* if you are making your initial enquiry.
*Free appointments secured with debit/credit card details. Otherwise,
£50 appointment charge.
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Am I under any
obligation to proceed if I have a consultation appointment? |
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Not at all.
The basis of every consultation is for you discuss your suitability for
the procedure you are interested in, and for the surgeon to explain in
full detail all aspects of the surgery to you. You are then free to make
an informed decision to proceed or not.
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Who will my
consultation be with? |
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Consultation appointments are always with the surgeon who will perform
the surgery.
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How much will it
cost? |
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The cost of
performing private cosmetic surgery is not cheap, but you can rest
assured that as well as being competitive, the price quoted will be a
fixed fee with no hidden charges.
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Is finance
available? |
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Yes. You
can apply online by clicking the Finance Options link on the main menu.
Alternatively, a finance leaflet is included in our brochure information
pack.
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How long will I
have to wait for my operation? |
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We are
usually able to schedule an agreed operating date within 2 – 4 weeks
following a consultation with the surgeon, subject to availability.
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Will it
be painful? |
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Patients
will experience some postoperative discomfort. Appropriate medications
are used to minimise pain, both during the hospital stay and in the
short term after the operation, with a course of medication prescribed
and dispensed on discharge from hospital.
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Q |
What
kind of anaesthesia is used? |
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Most surgeries
are performed under general anaesthetic, but some procedures are
suitable for local anaesthetic and intravenous sedation (‘twilight’).
The method of anaesthesia used is based on your surgeon’s
recommendation.
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Q |
When
can I begin to exercise? |
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The
procedure performed and the type of exercise regularly taken determines
when a patient may resume fitness activities. Your surgeon will discuss
a return to exercise during your consultation and also postoperatively.
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Q |
Where
in the UK do I go for my consultation and operation? |
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We are currently able to offer consultations and operations in the
following locations.
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Doncaster
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Chesterfield
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North London
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Central London
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Grimsby
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Manchester
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Is
transport included? |
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Yes. Transport can be provided* to
the hospital on the day of the operation and for the return journey
home. However, it is not provided for the pre-operation consultation
visit or postoperative appointments, although this can be arranged at an
agreed fee.
*Available within a home-to-hospital radius of approx 75 miles.
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Q |
How do I take
the first steps into enquiring about a surgical procedure with |
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As an initial
step, we will send out an information pack on request. If you have any
further questions or wish to book a consultation appointment, you can do
so by telephoning our office on 0800 525 864 or email using our
"Contact Us Link"
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Q |
Are
there risks involved in breast augmentation surgery? |
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Thousands
of women undergo this procedure every year with excellent results. All
surgical procedures entail some risk, but complications rarely occur and
can usually be avoided. Your surgeon will highlight all potential risk
factors during your initial consultation appointment.
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Q |
Can I
breast-feed future babies after breast enlargement surgery? |
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Yes. Breast
augmentation should not affect your ability to breast-feed.
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Q |
Do
breast implants have to be changed after several years? |
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Many women have
had breast implants for up to twenty years without concern. As long as
there are no problems with the implants they should not have to be
replaced, but a surgeon will discuss lifespan with you in consultation
based on a personal analysis.
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Q |
Will I
look natural after my surgery? |
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Every
surgeon’s aim is to create a result that appears entirely natural. In
the case of procedures such as breast surgery and nose reshaping, your
surgeon will aim to redefine your features to compliment your existing
shape and profile.
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Q |
Will
implants interfere with a mammogram? |
| A |
No, providing
you inform the radiologist that you have implants.
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