Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job, is one of the most popular plastic procedures in the world, and it is performed on both men and women. If you are thinking about getting a nose [...]
When you start to visibly age, perhaps showing some sagging around your jowl or wrinkles appearing on your neck, your confidence can take a hit. Luckily, a mini facelift can address the issue of [...]
Have you ever considered a mini facelift? This is an anti-ageing procedure which lifts your skin upwards using small incisions, removing excess skin, tightening your skin, and reducing the [...]
Like most people, you probably have a mole – or two or three – somewhere on your body. Moles are incredibly common. Some people are born with them, and others develop them over their [...]
Checking Moles for Signs of Cancer You probably have a mole or two, somewhere on your body. You might have had it since you were a child, or perhaps it’s relatively new, either way, it might be [...]
You may have heard that a facelift is one way of achieving a more youthful appearance. But what exactly is a facelift, what benefits does it offer, and what happens during the procedure? In this [...]
Tummy tucks are cosmetic procedures which are able to improve the appearance of the stomach through surgery, by removing excess fat and skin. There are a number of reasons why you might be [...]
Skin cancer is a condition which involves the abnormal growth of skin cells, typically arising from sun exposure. However, skin cancer can also develop on skin areas which are not usually exposed [...]
“The published literature indicates that breast implants are thought to be safe, in general, but can have rare, serious side effects. I endeavour to provide patients with well balanced, up [...]
We now know that there is a small risk of developing a rare lymphoma called BIA-ALCL associated with textured breast implants. In the United Kingdom, the most up-to-date incidence is thought to [...]
Mr Nigel Mercer, part of our BPS team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons, has been featured in this month’s Aesthetics Journal, one of the top professional journals for medical aesthetic [...]
The latest and most anticipated facial skin treatment is now available in Bristol withBristol Plastic Surgery, the HydraFacial. This facial treatment made famous by celebrities from Paris Hilton [...]
Overuse of sunbeds is in the news as the incidence of skin cancer has soared in certain cities. It is the unregulated use, the use by the under eighteens and the use of coin-operated sun beds [...]
Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons posted on the 31st of March 2014 show the growth of breast lifts outpacing breast implants 2-to-1. Breast implants are still overwhelming [...]
Plastic surgeons and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) have raised concerns over the number of young people seeking plastic surgery, and that younger patients can be [...]
Free Mole Checks in May by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon : As part of Sun Awareness Week (commencing 8th May 2017) our consultant plastic surgeons will be conducting free mole checks. Skin cancer [...]
