Surgical

Butt Lift Myths, Debunked

Outlining The Misconceptions Around Butt Lifts.

Breast Reduction: Your Questions Answered

How many sizes can you go down by?

10 questions to ask yourself before considering plastic surgery

Even before you have your consultation, you need to have some degree of certainty that you wish to undergo a life changing operation before even considering plastic surgery. I prefer and advise non-surgical procedures where applicable as they often come with less risk and less longevity. However, surgical operations often: leave scarring, the results are […]

Saline vs silicone breast implants

Before considering breast implants, you may wish to inform yourselves on this different types of implants that are available to you. Saline and silicone gel breast implants are the most popular implants used in the UK. Whilst we offer both at 111 Harley St., more information will be provided to you during your consultation so […]

Piercings and surgery FAQ’s

WRITTEN BY ALICE VINCENT | CONTENT APPROVED FOR MEDICAL ACCURACY BY DR YANNIS | UPDATED 2023-12-18 A very common question at a plastic surgery consultation is “can I keep my piercings in during my surgery?”. The short answer to this is no.

Getting a bra after breast enlargement surgery

Having new breasts can be very exciting. The size of your breast implants will mean that you will need to purchase a new bra. You will need to wait at least 4-6 weeks until your breasts have fully settled down into their new size, so you may wish to wait until the swelling has subsided […]

Hematoma After Surgery

How to minimise risk of scarring post surgery

With any surgery, there is a risk of scarring. However, at 111 Harley St. we will do our best to ensure that scarring is minimal or invisible to the naked eye wherever possible.

The benefits of surgery without general anaesthesia

The thought of having to undergo any surgery can be unnerving. It can provide life-changing results, but the build-up to the operation can evoke fears and anxiety in patients.

Plastic surgery and smoking

Smoking is recognised as an unhealthy habit. It can cause heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and amputations. It causes harm to every organ in the body, including the skin. If you’re considering having plastic surgery and are a smoker, it is advised you attempt to either quit or considerably cut down on the amount of cigarettes […]

Questions you should ask your Rhinoplasty surgeon

The thought of a Rhinoplasty procedure can be overwhelming. You may have been contemplating changing its appearance for years and now it all comes down to your consultation to make sure you’re asking the right questions, but what are the right questions? Below, Dr Alexandrides lists a number of questions that you should always aim to […]

Top 3 Nose Job Questions

Does the nose change shape after Rhinoplasty? If so, how? Dr Alexandrides highlights that although your face can continue to change shape due to weight/gain or loss, the actual column of the nose will not change shape. There is a misconception that noses continue to grow with age, however, this is untrue. They do however […]