Charles Nduka - MA, MD, FRCS, FRCS (PLAS) - Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon
Tel: 0845 838 6996
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FAQ

I'm worried of looking unnatural or "plastic" after surgery

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If a stranger can tell you have had surgery then it has probably been overdone. Salt is added to food to enhance existing flavours. If you can taste the salt itself, then too much has been added. Similarly, cosmetic surgery aims to enhance existing features. If the surgery is detectable to a stranger then it has probably been overdone. Modern techniques to avoid tell-tale scars should be used, particularly on the face. A ‘little and often’ approach is often better than a major procedure unless you can afford the time to recover.