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Cosmetic Surgery at The Holly Private Hospital 4

About The Holly Private Hospital 6

Breast Surgery 8

Body Contouring 12

Facial Surgery 16

Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures 22

Next Steps 26

Cosmetic Surgery At The Holly Private Hospital

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Cosmetic Surgery at The Holly Private Hospital

At The Holly Private Hospital we have helped thousands

of men and women achieve the look they want.

Whether you feel your breasts are too small, want a body that

could not be achieved with exercise alone, are concerned about

the shape of your nose or the signs of ageing, or want to rediscover

the body you had before having a family, we can help.

• All our cosmetic surgeons are registered with the General

Medical Council (GMC) and the prestigious British Association

of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPs).

• All consultations are with a cosmetic surgeon

(not a nurse or advisor).

• Comprehensive pre and post-surgical care is provided.

• We are renowned for our high standards of nursing care and

friendly atmosphere.

• We are fully registered and audited by the Care Quality

Commission.


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About The Holly Private Hospital

The Holly Private Hospital is one of the South East’s leading private

hospitals providing outpatient clinics and treatment in most

specialties as well as diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, private

GP services and cosmetic surgery. Established for over 35 years,

we are renowned locally for our high standards of nursing care

and friendly atmosphere.

Our promise to you

We understand that cosmetic surgery

is a big decision and our team will

provide you with support and advice

every step of the way. Our service

is ‘consultant-led’ and our cosmetic

surgery support team will look after

all of your needs throughout your

treatment journey, providing you

with general information about your

procedure and coordinating all of your

appointments and follow up care.

Our surgeons

All of our cosmetic surgeons are

renowned for their expertise,

knowledge and experience.

They are registered with the

General Medical Council (GMC)

and hold the qualification Fellow

of The Royal College of Surgeons

in Plastic Surgery FRCS(Plast).

Your initial consultation

We believe that only a consultant

cosmetic surgeon has the necessary

qualifications and expertise to be

able to advise you and answer

your questions fully. That is why all

consultations are with the cosmetic

surgeon who will actually carry

out any procedures, not a nurse

or advisor.

Our support team

Our support team will be on-hand

throughout your treatment journey

at The Holly Private Hospital to

explain the process from consultation

to recovery. They will provide

detailed information on your chosen

procedure, co-ordinate convenient

dates for appointments or surgery,

discuss package prices and finance

arrangements, and provide

telephone support.

Your procedure

We continually invest in our facilities,

specialist medical equipment and

the latest technology to offer you,

our patients, the best possible

healthcare in the most comfortable

surroundings.

Our two comfortable and relaxing

inpatient wards can accommodate

up to 42 patients for overnight stays.

All inpatient rooms are private ensuite

rooms with a shower, TV, free WIFI

access and direct dial telephone.

Your aftercare

We offer an unrivalled level of post-

operative patient care with access to

telephone support at all times during

your recovery.


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Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation is an operation

in which an implant is inserted to

increase the size and fullness of the

breasts. It’s one of the most popular

forms of cosmetic surgery in the

UK and has changed the lives of

many women, increasing their

self-esteem and confidence. Unlike

the image commonly portrayed in

the media, breast augmentation can

be just a subtle change, boosting

the contours of your body by adding

volume and curves.

Choosing a breast enlargement

is a very personal decision. Some

women wish to restore volume and

firmness to their breasts after weight

loss or pregnancy. Others may wish

to boost their confidence in their

appearance and when wearing

certain clothes. Whatever your

personal situation and how it may

be affecting you, our medical team

can provide expert care, information

and advice to help you reach the

right decision for you.

If you believe that breast augmentation

might be the procedure for you then

book a consultation and we will

discuss with you: the results you are

hoping to see; the procedure and the

recovery process.

Breast reduction

Breast reduction is one of the best

cosmetic plastic surgery operations in

terms of changing the lives of those

who have it done. Many say after the

operation that they ‘wish they’d had it

done years ago’.

Large breasted women can

experience considerable teasing,

as well as physical and emotional

distress. In addition to psychological

trauma, large breasts are associated

with neck, shoulder and back pain

caused simply by their weight.

Soreness and raw skin under the

breasts is common. It is usual for those

with larger breasts to wear loose

clothing to disguise their figures.

Breast reduction surgery can be a

solution to these issues as it involves

removing excess tissue to reshape

your breasts and achieve the smaller

bust you desire.

Breast SurgeryIf you feel unhappy by the size

or shape of your breasts, you’re

not alone. Breast surgery is one

of the most popular cosmetic

procedures, carried out on

women who wish to increase,

reduce, uplift, or alter the

shape of their breasts.

Breast surgery helps to restore

proportion to your body,

giving you the boost in body

confidence you deserve.


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Breast uplift

Many women, following the birth of

their children, find that their breasts

have drooped and lost both elasticity

and volume. Some are unlucky

enough to have developed low

breasts from the start. There are also

those who have lost large amounts of

weight leaving empty loose skin.

In a normal ‘average’ breast, the

nipple is at the level of the mid-point

of the upper arm and is above the

level of the crease under the breast.

If the breast has been stretched by

age, pregnancy, breast feeding or

weight gain, then the breast and the

nipple will be at a lower level. Also

in some, the nipple naturally points

in a downward direction rather than

forwards. Breast size also varies and

may need adjusting.

A mastopexy (breast uplift) lifts the

breast to a position above the crease

by removing skin under and around

the nipple and positions the nipple

facing directly forwards.

After a breast uplift the ‘size’ of

the breast is the same as before

since nothing is added or removed.

However it is common for patients

to think that the breast is smaller

because they don’t need such a

large ‘cup size’ to cope with all the

excess skin.

Some women choose to have

a breast uplift and a breast

augmentation at the same time.

Your consultant will be able to

advise on the best procedure to

help you get the results you want.

For more information on breast surgery or to book a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery


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Liposuction

Liposuction is an excellent solution

for removing stubborn and frustrating

areas of fat that, despite efforts with

diet and exercise, just do not seem to

shift. Common areas that liposuction

has proved effective at treating

include the thighs, hips, knees

and tummy.

It’s important to note that although

the procedure removes fat it does not

tighten the skin or remove cellulite.

So, a careful assessment is needed

to make sure that the area is suitable

and there won’t be loose skin at the

end of the procedure. Bear in mind

that if a larger quantity of fat is

removed from the stomach, you may

need to consider a tummy tuck to

remove any excess skin and create

the firm, flat stomach you desire.

Tummy tuck and

mini tummy tuck

There are many reasons why people

choose to have a tummy tuck.

Pregnancy, ageing or significant

weight loss can leave you with excess

skin or a sagging tummy which

no amount of exercise is going to

shift. An abdominoplasty or tummy

tuck can help solve this issue by

removing excess skin and fatty

deposits to give you a flatter,

firmer appearance.

A tummy tuck is not a weight

loss operation. If you are someone

carrying unwanted weight then

surgery will not be effective and

might even be dangerous. The ideal

candidate for a tummy tuck is one

who has achieved the weight they

are happy with but just want to rid

themselves of loose skin and tighten

up their abdominal muscles to obtain

a flat contour.

If you are considering a tummy tuck

or mini tummy tuck it’s important that

you are in good physical health and are

comfortable with your current weight.

Neither procedure is suitable for

someone looking to lose weight.

Body Contouring

Even after exercise and diet you

can sometimes be left with those

stubborn parts of your body that

you would like to change.

Body contouring procedures offer

a range of solutions to sculpt,

reshape, tighten or reduce parts

of your body that may be causing

unhappiness and help you make

the changes you desire.


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Male chest reduction

(gynaecomastia)

Male breasts, also casually referred

to as ‘moobs’ or ‘man boobs’ are

a common and embarrassing

problem. Sometimes it is due to being

overweight but in many cases it is

simply unfortunate deposits of fat

which can’t be shifted by weight loss.

Rather than disguise the condition

with baggy clothes, many men

choose to have chest reduction

surgery because it creates a flatter,

firmer and more masculine chest

shape. Not only are these men

delighted with their improved

appearance, they fit better in clothes

and have increased self-esteem.

Labia reduction (labiaplasty)

The labia minora are the inner lips of

the vagina. They come in all shapes

and sizes as all women are different.

If you feel uncomfortable with the size

and shape of your labia then reduction

surgery could help.

Your labia may be causing discomfort

during activities such as cycling or

walking, or during sexual intercourse.

It may be that the appearance makes

you feel unhappy or self-conscious.

Whether you have always felt this way,

or there has been a change with age or

after childbirth, surgery could help.

A labia reduction is performed under

general anaesthetic and therefore

will most likely require an overnight

stay in hospital. The exact nature

of the operation depends on the

desired result and your surgeon’s

recommendation but labiaplasty

involves cutting away the unwanted

labia tissue to the desired shape.

Any cuts that are made are carefully

placed to prevent painful scarring

along the rim of the labia, and are

closed with dissolving stitches.

For more information on body contouring or to book a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery


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Nose reshaping

Rhinoplasty is the operation to change the size, shape and appearance

of the nose. This type of surgery is extremely precise and demands much

expertise. It can change the lives of those who have hidden behind an

ugly nose and reveal attractive faces which were previously ignored.

Rhinoplasty has been carried out successfully for many years and techniques

are constantly evolving and results improving. The vast majority of patients

undergoing rhinoplasty gain a feeling of increased self-confidence with

improvement in their body image and a softer, more attractive facial

appearance. In the vast majority of cases, men and women alike wish

to have a normal, average nose.

Facial surgery Your face is your most prominent feature and is one of the

first things people notice when they meet you. You might be

self-conscious about a feature such as a saggy neck or eyelids

or a large nose which makes your face look unbalanced, or

would just prefer to look younger. Either way, we offer a range

of facial surgical and non-surgical procedures to give you the

look you want.


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Eyelid reduction

(blepharoplasty)

As we get older the very thin skin

around our eyelids stretches. Fine

lines and creases develop due to the

activity of facial muscles in smiling

and squinting. Some people naturally

age more quickly than others but

exposure to sunlight and smoking

can cause premature ageing.

Excess skin on the eyes can also

cause hoods over the upper lids

or prominent folds in the lower lids.

Excess fat can give the appearance

of puffiness and bags, and in certain

light, the appearance of dark rings.

Many people requesting an eyelid

reduction feel they look tired, older,

stern or less approachable.

When these problems are corrected

by a ‘blepharoplasty’, the results can

be dramatic. However, it is usual for

others not to notice that you have

had an operation. More commonly

they will comment on how well

you look.

Facelift

As we age, the skin on our face and

neck begins to sag from a loss of

muscle tone. A facelift is an operation

to tighten the skin on the face,

producing a firmer and smoother

appearance.

A facelift can correct signs of ageing

in a number of places including:

• the sagging turkey neck

• the jowls of excess skin along the

jaw line

• the fold from the nose to the corner

of the mouth (the ‘nasolabial fold’)

• the fold from the mouth to the jowl

(the ‘marionette line’).

A facelift operation can reverse years

of ageing by smoothing out excess

skin of the neck, under the chin, along

the jaw line and across the cheek.

Fat is removed from below the

jawline and under the chin where

it is unwanted but preserved and

repositioned from the jowl to the

cheek to restore volume where it has

been lost. It leaves only faintly visible

fine lines so that others will not know

the reason that you ‘look so well’.


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Ear reshaping (also called

otoplasty and pinnaplasty)

Overly large or protruding ears

can lead to lower self-esteem and

self-consciousness. Corrective

surgery gives people everlasting

results and a renewed confidence

in their appearance. It is a short

surgery with an overnight stay in

hospital and most people return

to work two weeks after surgery.

Brow lift

A brow lift tightens the forehead

or eye areas. It does not however

remove bags or excess skin from

the eyelids. (This is best treated with

an eyelid reduction - blepharoplasty).

It provides a smoother and softer

appearance to the forehead and can

be performed with a facelift and

eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty)

for an overall improvement on the

entire face.

A browlift can also be produced as

part of a non-surgical procedure

using anti-wrinkle injections (Botox).

Chin refinement

Chin refinement surgery is carried

out on both men and women who

feel that their chin looks too large

or too small and not in proportion

to the rest of their face. Sometimes

a person may be considering nose

reshaping due to concerns about

their profile when in fact it is the

profile of their chin that is weak and

increasing its size will balance the

overall facial profile.

There are various procedures that

your consultant can carry out to

refine the chin, for example: removing

some excess tissue; reducing the

bone slightly; inserting an implant to

increase the size of the chin; or more

complicated procedures such as

resetting bones.

For more information on facial surgery or to book a consultation visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery


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Injectable fillers

Injectable fillers are a non-surgical treatment to ‘fill in’ or smooth out

facial lines and wrinkles making it a popular treatment to help create a

more youthful appearance. They are also effective for increasing fullness

to narrow lips and enhancing sunken cheeks.

The areas best treated are:

• Forehead lines - horizontal frown lines

• Glabeller lines - vertical frown lines between the eyebrows

• Crow’s feet or laughter lines - radiating away from the eyes

• Naso-labial lines - furrows running between mouth and nose

• Marionette lines - lines running down from the corners of the mouth

• Lips - by creating a fuller, more defined shape

• Facial scars - either from old injuries or acne scarring

• Cheeks - to add fullness especially following illness.

Injectable fillers are administered by way of a series of small injections,

for which no anaesthetic is required. There are many ‘fillers’ available

and the effects can be either temporary or permanent, depending

on the type of filler. Your consultant will advise you on which type of

injection is most suitable to meet your requirements. Treatment time

varies between 30 minutes to an hour. Treatment and recovery is

quick. The area may be a little swollen and tender for a short while

afterwards but you can usually resume your normal activities

immediately after treatment.


Non-surgical Cosmetic ProceduresCosmetic surgery is a big

decision and many people find

themselves wanting more than a

beauty product or treatment but

not wanting to undergo surgery.

That’s where non-surgical

cosmetic treatments come

in, perfectly bridging the

gap between anti-ageing

products and surgery.

We offer a range of non-surgical

cosmetic procedures all carried

out by our fully qualified

cosmetic surgeons.

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Anti-wrinkle injections

Wrinkles are caused by using our facial muscles

to smile or frown. The overlying skin will form

creases over time.

Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) are a non-

surgical treatment to reduce the appearance

of lines and wrinkles. It is also used to prevent

excessive sweating.

Very few of us have perfect skin which is

perhaps why anti-wrinkle injections are the

most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment

performed on millions of people worldwide.

The ideal areas to be treated are:

• Forehead lines - horizontal frown lines

• Glabeller lines - vertical frown lines between

the eyebrows

• Crow’s feet or laughter lines - radiating away

from the eyes.

Treatment involves an injection directly into

the facial muscles to block nerve transmission

making them relax. The overlying skin becomes

smoother and unwrinkled.

The effects usually last from three to six

months but can last longer after two or three

treatments. The treatment is non-invasive with

virtually no recovery time. You can resume your

normal activities immediately.

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Your initial consultation

Before you go ahead with your procedure you will have a full no-obligation

consultation with your chosen cosmetic surgeon. You will discuss your

expectations, your surgical options, assess your suitability and medical history

and of course the risks involved. You will have the opportunity to ask questions

about your treatment prior to committing to any cosmetic procedure and

confirm the best options for you.

Our prices

We believe it is important for you to know the exact costs of your chosen

cosmetic surgery before you make any decisions. Our package prices include

your hospital stay, all nursing and medical care and your cosmetic surgeon’s fee.

This means you will have nothing else to pay. We also offer a range of finance

options via our partners Chrysalis Finance.

Your surgery

Following your initial consultation you will be provided with a written quote

clearly explaining what is included in the price. If you decide to go ahead, simply

call us and we can book your treatment for you at a time that fits in with your

other priorities and commitments.

Call us on today 020 8936 1199 or visit: theholly.com/cosmetic-surgery

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Call: 020 8505 3311

Email: [email protected]

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The Holly Private Hospital

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Essex IG9 5HX

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