Love Handle Removal

Love handles are an endearing term given to fatty areas on either side of the abdomen.  These areas can be very difficult to shift and are hard to target with exercise.  Trimming these areas needs a lot of dedication and changes in diet especially if you have a lot of fat to remove from these problem areas.

There are some spot toning exercises that may help, but you also need to increase your metabolic rate in order to burn fat efficiently.  The only way you can do this is with cardio or aerobic exercise and this needs to be done on a regular basis.  By continuing with a regime you may start to notice significant results both in the region of your love handles and across your body.  As long as you take in less energy (calories) than you burn you will be on the right track to a toned and sleeker physique.

Love handles are unattractive, but are also bad for our health.  Carrying significant amounts of fat around the middle can increase the risk of heart disease and other diseases such as diabetes.  An apple body shape can also indicate a cortisol imbalance.  Cortisol is a stress hormone and if this raises to high levels it can mean that fat is more likely to collect around the middle. The catch 22 is that love handles can cause stress and so the cycle continues.

Gynecomastia FAQ

Q. What is Gynecomastia?

A. Gynecomastia is characterised by breast tissue becoming overgrown in the male body.  This condition can develop at any age and can be very distressing.  The good news is that there are relatively little health risks related with this condition.  However, embarrassment and stress can often result from this condition.

Q. What is the cause of Gynecomastia?

A. Gynecomastia is generally caused by an imbalance of hormones.  This can be because of a deficiency in testosterone levels or an excess amount of estrogen in the body.  Hormone imbalances can be caused naturally or as the result of taking certain drugs or a number of health conditions.  Some anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications have been known to cause imbalances of hormones so it may be a good idea to speak to your doctor if you feel your drugs are causing gynecomastia.

Mini-Facelift Procedure

Q. Who is the mini-facelift suitable for?

A. The mini-facelift is suitable for men and women who are just starting to notice the first signs of ageing.  Because of the short recuperation times, many patients choose this type of surgery over intensive facial surgery. Patients are usually in their 30s and 40s and have specific areas that they would like to enhance or detract attention from.  Sagging eyelids, eye bags, dropping cheeks, jowls and neck areas are all common areas that are addressed.  The mini-facelift is quick and effective and most patients can recover completely in a matter of days hence why this procedure is sometimes referred to as the “weekend facelift”.

Q. How does a mini-facelift differ from a full facelift?

A. A full facelift focuses on the entire face, lifting sagging skin and reducing wrinkles in all areas.  The mini-facelift by contrast focuses on targeted areas and these will be discussed with you prior to the surgery taking place.  A mini-facelift cannot improve entire areas such as the forehead whereas this would normally be achieved with traditional surgery.  Your surgeon will go over the entire procedure with you so that you are happy with what is going to happen and know what to expect.  Of course, recuperation times are also much quicker with the mini-facelift.

Mole and Blemish Removal

Q. What is it?

A. Moles and blemishes are removed after a local anaesthetic has been applied to the area.  The physician will remove the moles using one of a number of different methods.  Most moles are removed with a scalpel whilst others are shaved off, frozen off with cold liquid nitrogen gas or removed using a precision laser.  You will feel no pain or very little pain depending on the location of the mole or blemish and the removal methods used.  Mole removal is quick and will not interfere with any plans you have for the day.  Mole removal can be carried out for both cosmetic and medical reasons and your surgeon will discuss the details of each procedure.