Appearance can be altered by several factors, such as ageing, weight loss, and injury. Similarly, life events like pregnancy and childbirth will often cause changes in your body shape and how you look.
If you are unhappy with physical changes, there are a few different things you can try to improve your appearance. Exercise and diet are commonly used, but these are limited in what can be achieved and how long any changes last. Clothing and make-up can be used to cover up the affected parts of the body, but this is limited and can be impractical longer-term.
If your unhappiness about these physical changes continues, you may easily find your self-esteem and confidence being affected.
Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery procedures are another way of restoring, improving, and enhancing appearance. A doctor who specialises in this field may be known as either a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, a Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon or a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.
Despite its name, Cosmetic surgery may also involve non-surgical treatments to improve or enhance a particular aspect of your natural appearance. Common examples of cosmetic surgery include breast augmentation (enlargement) and a nose job (rhinoplasty).
The reconstructive aspect of Plastic Surgery involves improving the function and/or appearance of tissue that has been damaged by disease, trauma, burns, or a congenital defect. A common example is the removal of skin cancer.
At The Winterbourne Hospital, we can easily arrange a private appointment for you with a highly experienced Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon to discuss suitable options available to you.
Although surgery can achieve certain things, it will not always be the most appropriate choice for everybody. Your consultant will help give you a clear, realistic idea of the results you could expect to see from surgery, so that you have the information you need to make an informed choice.