Cosmetic Surgery - based in Darlington. Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tucks, Abdominoplasty. Teesside / York area.

• Abdominal Reduction
• Mastopexy
• Pinnaplasty
• Reduction Rhinoplasty
• Reduction Mammaplasty
• Body Sculpting / Liposuction
• Blepharoplasty
• Breast Augmentation
• Facelift
• Necklift

Darlington Based Cosmetic Surgery

Our surgery is based in Darlington, County Durham. Serving the County Durham, Teesside & York area. We offer the following procedures - Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tucks, Abdominoplasty, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive Surgeon, Aesthetic Surgeon etc. We run a professional surgery under the supervision of Mr Paul Baguley: MB.ChB.BSc.LMCC.FRCPC.FRCSC.FRCSEdPLas

Breast Reduction - Reduction Mammaplasty

The size of women's breasts may be determined by several factors, such as inherited genes, body weight and hormonal influences. They can, therefore, be a problem to some women early in adolescence or may not become uncomfortable until middle age following the menopause or the use of HRT. The problem of large breasts, however, may cause similar problems at all ages and these are chiefly backache, neck pain, grooves in the shoulders from bra straps, rashes under the breasts and the feeling of self consciousness. Because of the sexual nature of breasts, the undue prominence may attract unwanted attention from the opposite sex, comments and sexual innuendos. These can cause psychological distress to many women. One of the commonest complaints of women with large breasts is that it is very difficult to wear fashionable clothes and indulge in active sports, particularly in the summer months.

Breast Augmentation

Breasts can be made larger by placing an implant either under the breast tissue or behind the muscle on which the breast lies. Implants are usually inserted through incisions in the inframammary fold. Alternatively, the incisions may be made around the areola or in the armpit. A breast implant is made of an outer layer of silicone, but may be filled with silicone gel, salt water or soya bean oil. Some implants are round and others are shaped more like a natural breast. Either can give excellent results. The manufacturer's life expectancy of breast implants is 10 or more years, although implants can stay in without problems for a much longer time.

Tummy Tucks

This is also called abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. In this procedure excess skin and fat can be removed, abdominal contours and scars improved, and the muscles tightened. Different combinations are combined in the various procedures.

Mastopexy

Droopiness of the breast is a common legacy of motherhood, nursing and the force of gravity taking their toll, and the effect of pregnancy and a distension of the breasts with milk causes the fibrous bands which support the breasts in their youthful shape to break down and the skin to stretch. With the subsequent shrinking the unsupported breasts settle into the stretched skin and gravity pulls them down. Putting on weight and then losing it can have the same effect. So too does the ageing process, which is why women dislike the appearance of their droopy breasts.

Nose Job - Reduction Rhinoplasty

Surgery to reshape the nose is a very common plastic surgery procedure and it can both increase and decrease the size of the nose. The shape of the tip, the bridge and also the nostrils can be changed as can the angle between the nose and the upper lip. Sometimes breathing difficulties can be corrected at the same time. The nose is the central feature of the face and many people are self-conscious of shape, which they may regard as too big, too small. or have some other feature which they dislike. The characteristics of the nose are inherited from parents and develop during adolescent years. It is, therefore, unwise to operate before this age.

Pinnaplasty

Approximately 1% to 2% of the population of the United Kingdom consider their ears to be too prominent. In many cases the shape and lie of the ears is inherited, and a family trend can be seen. The most prominent ears often lack a normal fold, and sometimes one ear is more prominent than the other. People with prominent ears are sometimes teased, particularly during their school years, and this can lead to a loss of self confidence.

Body Sculpting / Liposuction

Also known as liposculpture or suction assisted lipectomy, is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits. The unsightly distribution of body fat is usually due to an inborn tendency to deposit fat in one particular area of the body, most commonly the hips. Other areas include the neck, arms, tummy, loins, thighs, inner side of the knees and the ankles. The growth of a benign fat tumour (lipoma) can also be a disfigurement, and in men fatty swellings can develop under the nipples to look like breasts (gynaecomastia).