• Facelift
  A face lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic and lifts the jowls, tightens the jawline and rejuvenates the lower face. It is often combined with eyelid surgery and a brow lift, a so-called full face lift for a more harmonious result.
• Mini Facelift
  A mini face lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic for younger patients without sagging of the neck, and often involves a shorter scar. It is often combined with eyelid surgery or a brow lift
• MACS Facelift
  A face lift technique popularised by Patrick Tonnard and is a modification of the S-lift. This cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic is suitable for those with earlier signs of ageing.
• S Lift
  Also known as the Simoni lift or S-lift, this type of face lift involves less dissection but has been largely replaced by the MACS lift
• Neck Lift
  A necklift is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic for patients with a sagging neck. For a harmonious result it is usually combined with a lower facelift
• Forehead lift
  A cosmetic surgery procedure to lift the forehead and performed under general or local anaesthetic
• Brow Lift
  A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure usually performed with an endoscope it is performed under general or local anaesthetic
• Eyelid Surgery
  Or blepharoplasty is perhaps the most beneficial cosmetic surgery procedures performed. It can be done under general or local anaesthetic as a day case.
• Blepharoplasty - see eyelid surgery
• Liposuction
  A popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the abdomen, 'love-handles', flanks, thighs, chest or neck
• Liposoft
  An increasingly popular gentler form of liposuction under general or local anaesthetic using a fine water jet to disperse the fat cells
• Tummy Tuck
  A popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general anaesthetic to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen
• Mini Tummy Tuck
  A cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the lower abdomen, particularly after Caesarian section
• Abdominoplasty - the medical term for a Tummy Tuck
• Arm Lift
  A cosmetic surgery procedure performed under general or local anaesthetic to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the upper arms "bingo wings". The scar runs from the armpit to the elbow.
• Weight Loss
  Severe or massive weight loss can result in loose skin that requires a combination of procedures such as tummy tuck, thigh lift, circumferential trunk lift, arm lift and breast uplift
• Body Lift
  Severe or massive weight loss can result in loose skin around the circumference of the waist that requires a procedure similar to an extended tummy tuck
• Rhinoplasty
  Medical term for a nose job. A procedure to reshape the nose
• Chin Implants
  Used to treat a weak chin and create a better balance between the chin and nose in profile
• Nose Surgery - see rhinoplasty
• Ear Surgery
  Also known as otoplasty, correction of bat ears, correction of prominent ears. A procedure commonly performed under local anaesthetic to re-shape the ear and bring it closer to the side of the head.
• Non-Surgical Procedures
  See www.SaferCosmeticSurgery.co.uk for comprehensive information about non-surgical treatments
• Dermal Fillers
  Injections given into the skin of Hyaluronic Acid (e.g. Juvaderm, Juvaderm Ultra, Restylane)to plump up wrinkles and folds in the skin.
• Before and After Pictures
  Always check that the surgeon has operated himself/ herself on patients shown in before and after pictures on websites and during consultations.
• BAAPS Plastic Surgeon
  For a list of accredited and fully trained cosmetic and aesthetic surgeons visit click here.
• 3D Animations
  Click on the 3D animations on the right to learn more about cosmetic surgery procedures.