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Rhinoplasty surgery – what's available? Rhinoplasty surgery (sometimes referred to as a “nose job”) is a term that encompasses a variety of procedures to reshape internal or external structures of the nose. The reasons to undergo a rhinoplasty are varied and include people who: wish to alter the cosmetic appearance of their nose, were...
Tummy tuck surgery – is it right for me? A tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) is an operation to remove unwanted fat and skin from your lower abdomen, and tighten your stomach muscles. It is not used as a method of losing weight, as the fat would simply return after the operation if permanent changes are not made to your diet and...
Laser skin rejuvenation – does it work? Laser skin rejuvenation is a term that covers a range of laser treatments used to help make the skin on your face look younger, smoother, and more radiant. There are two types of laser treatments - ablative and non-ablative and your consultant will discuss which is the most appropriate for your...
Insomnia treatment – does it work? Insomnia is a sleeping disorder where you experience chronic (long term) disrupted sleep. You may have great difficulty trying to get to sleep, stay asleep, or feel that when you have slept you still feel tired and unrefreshed. The effects of long term sleep disturbance have consequences for your...
What help is available for eating disorders? With so many pressures on us to match the so-called ideal standards of beauty expected by society, it's hardly surprising that many people develop a distorted idea of their weight and size, and consequently develop eating disorders. Contrary to the widely accepted myth, eating disorders are not...
Stomach Banding - is it right for me? There's no denying the effectiveness of a gastric band. Most patients fitted with one can expect to lose around 50% of their excess weight within the first two years. However, it is far from a quick fix 'miracle' solution and involves as much will power and lifestyle adjustment as a diet and...
Choosing a teeth whitening clinic Modern life is not kind to our teeth. Tea, coffee, cigarette smoke, red wine and a wide range of other food and drink all cause staining and discolouration, leaving us a long way short of a sparkling smile. Not only that, but teeth become naturally darker as we get older. Add to this the constant...
What is an angiogram? Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest health problems in the UK today, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and a range of other complications. Angiograms are used to assess the health of the blood vessels and the heart, so that preventative action, such as surgery, can be taken. An angiogram...
Head injury treatment - What is available? Almost everyone bangs their head at sometime or other and around a million people a year in the UK are treated for head injuries at A&E units, with 25% of these requiring admission for treatment and monitoring. Head injuries can vary from a simple bump, which often producing dramatic looking...
Private Medical Insurance - how to get the best deal Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is an insurance that covers the cost of treatment for a specified range of medical conditions, usually in private hospitals or private wards. Such policies commonly cover what are known as acute conditions – that is an illness or disease that's likely to respond to...
Alcohol Withdrawal - how to get through it If you drink regularly, your body will become both physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol. You don't have to be a raging drunk for this to be the case; you can become dependent by drinking daily but not excessively - or excessively though not daily. Withdrawal symptoms are the...
How do I choose an abortion clinic? Termination of pregnancy is a much more common occurrence than people generally realise. Research shows that one in every three women will decide to have an abortion before they reach the age of forty-five. If you have recently decided to terminate your pregnancy, you will need to find the right...
MRSA: How can I avoid it? MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Staphylococcus Aureus (known as SA) is a common type of bacteria that lives on the skin or in the nose of about one in three people, without causing any harm. Most of these people have no idea they're carrying the infection and don't...
Mini Face Lift – is it right for me? With the passing of time it's only natural that your face will show signs of ageing. However, genetic disposition, previous exposure to the sun and your general lifestyle all contribute to how soon, how severely, and in which places your skin will start to age. Some people show stronger signs of...
Custom-made hip replacements Every year thousands of people undergo hip replacements in the UK. Whilst it is true that most people can benefit from standard hip prostheses, the latest orthopaedic technology can prove to be a leap forward for some patients. This article looks at some recent advances in hip replacement research...
Weight loss surgery - Is it safe? If you're considerably overweight (with a body mass index of 35 or over) and have been unsuccessful in losing weight through traditional methods such as diet and exercise you may consider weight loss surgery. This highly successful range of procedures work by limiting the amount of food you're able...
Are you experiencing problems conceiving a child? If you're having problems conceiving a child, you are not alone. Although it can feel as if everyone in the world is getting pregnant at the drop of a hat except you, 25% of all couples experience a period of infertility, and one in ten couples will need medical help conceiving. After a year of...
Ultrasound scans - an overview Sometimes known as a sonograph, an ultrasound scan is the technique of looking inside the body at soft tissues and liquids via sound waves. No radiation, x-ray, or harmful material is used. Ultrasound or 'sonar' images are obtained using high-frequency sound released at around ten million cycles...
Choosing an IVF Clinic In 2004 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommended that couples aged between 23 and 39 who have either a specified fertility problem, or who have been unsuccessful in conceiving for three years or more, should receive up to three cycles of IVF on the NHS....
Boob jabs - Breast enhancement technology Injected breast implants (or breast shape injections) is a new breast enhancement technology successfully used in Japan, America, and many other countries for several years, and is now being introduced into the UK. The technique involves injecting a filler into the breasts (in a similar way that...

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