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Cosmetic surgeon
A cosmetic surgeon performs a variety of operations which all have the same aim: to improve a person’s appearance. This may be an aspect of their facial appearance, for example, their nose or a part of their body. Cosmetic surgery is often undertaken for lifestyle reasons rather than a medical emergency but in some cases, it is combined with plastic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is often confused with plastic surgery but the two are not the same. Plastic surgery is performed to reconstruct or repair an area of the body which has been damaged by an accident or injury. An example of this is the treatment of scar tissue as a result of a burn.
Learn more about plastic surgery in our plastic surgeon section.
Examples of cosmetic surgery include:
- Breast augmentation
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Rhytidectomy (facelift)
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
- Otoplasty (ear reshaping)
These are a few of the numerous cosmetic procedures performed at Harley Street.
Role of a cosmetic surgeon at Harley Street
Our cosmetic surgeons are highly trained and experienced with the skills and ability to perform these complex forms of surgery. They are members of the regulatory bodies for cosmetic surgery in the UK: these are the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) or the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
Many of them have held consultant posts or trained in plastic surgery in the NHS before moving into the cosmetic field. They constantly refresh their skills and attend courses and lectures to update their knowledge.
There are risks with cosmetic surgery as with any form of surgery which is why it is important to choose a reputable surgeon such as those based at Harley Street.
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