5 Top Cosmetic Treatments for those wanting to avoid the downtime

Time is precious and we are seeing an increase in patients now who do not want the downtime that is associated with many surgical procedures. Non-surgical treatments are a great alternative and can often give long-lasting results with limited downtime to suit even the busiest of patients.

One Stitch Facelift & Temporal Facelift

Traditional facelift procedures can come with a lengthy downtime but our one stitch facelift procedure aims to reduce that and allow patients to return to work and social events much sooner than expected.

A one stitch facelift or temporal lift is performed under local anaesthetic with a smaller scar but the results are still very effective for patients who are suitable.

The temporal facelift targets the lower face whereas the one stitch facelift focuses on the mid-face and jawline. During the procedure the skin is separated from the fat and muscle below allowing access to the underlying muscle and SMAS membranes are tightened.

Following surgery, many patients are able to return to work the following day although we do suggest that patients allow a day to take some time for themselves following the procedure. Make-up can be worn straight away, although avoiding the incision areas until completely healed. There are no bandages that need to be worn and patients can expect to benefit from the results for years to come.

One Stitch Facelift & Temporal Facelift procedures are available in London Harley Street.
Our expert plastic surgeons will be happy to discuss your concerns in a consultation.

• Consultant Plastic Surgon, Mr Davood Fallahdar, BSc, MB ChB (Hons), MD FRCS (Plast), MicroSurg (Hons), ORL H&NSurg, GMC Number: 4686602
• Consultant Plastic Surgon, Mr Roberto Uccellini MD, GMC Number: 7416337

Bunion Removal

Bunion surgery traditionally required extensive downtime with many patients being off their feet for a number of weeks but our new minimally invasive bunion surgery procedure allows patients to walk immediately after surgery. The revolutionary keyhole procedure is able to remove bunions from the foot under local anaesthetic with no need for any fixative devices such as screws, plates or wires.

The bunion is treated by creating small and precise fractures that are referred to as geometric fractures to correct the deformity and modify the bones of the foot.

The foot is then left free to allow it to heal naturally and patients are encouraged to bear weight on your foot shortly after your procedure to encourage the correct physiological readjustments. Many patients are able to return to work or everyday tasks after 1-2 days however an orthopaedic shoe will need to be worn during the recovery process but patients will be able to walk unaided and without pain following surgery.

Consultations for Minimally Invasive Bunion Removal Surgery are available in our London Harley Street clinic.

• Mr Andrea Bianchi, GMC Number: 7093105 is an experienced orthopaedic consultant surgeon who has carried out over 50,000 Orthopaedic minimally invasive foot surgeries and carries out over 1,000 minimally invasive bunion surgery cases a year.

Non-Surgical Nose Job

A Rhinoplasty or surgical nose job procedure can be one of the most identifiable plastic surgery procedures due to the bandaging required and bruising that often occurs. The non-surgical nose job is a great alternative for those seeking nose reshaping surgery without the downtime.

A non-surgical nose job involves injecting dermal filler into the nose to subtly correct issues such as a dorsal hump, crooked nose and cartilage irregularities at the tip of the nose.  It is a quick procedure that does not require any hospital visits and patients can see the results almost immediately after treatment.

Patients may experience some slight swelling following treatment but many are able to return to work immediately after treatment. The results are not permanent but can last anywhere from 6-18 months.

Non-Surgical Nose Job Procedures are available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

• Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
• Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903
• Mel Recchia RGN

Varicose Veins Removal Treatment

Previously the best way to remove varicose veins was to undergo vein stripping surgery which was carried out under general anaesthetic and required an overnight stay in hospital followed by a long recovery process at home. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) now suggest that vein stripping should no longer be used now that the minimally invasive options are able to outperform the older techniques.

At The Private Clinic, we offer our patients a variety of minimally invasive varicose vein removal procedures such as Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) which is considered the NICE gold standard treatment for varicose veins.

EVLA is performed under local anaesthetic and involves using laser heat to collapse the wall of the varicose veins to destroy the cause of the problem. The procedure takes under an hour to perform and patients are able to return home shortly afterwards. The downtime after EVLA is low with many patients able to return to work the following day.

Varicose Vein treatment consultations are available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Buckinghamshire and Northampton.

• Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, MD, FRCS(Gen). GMC 3275436, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Harley Street, London Varicose vein clinic
• Mr Dynesh Rittoo, MBChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg). GMC 3556456, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Harley Street, London Varicose vein clinic
• Mr Tahir Hussain, MBBS, MS, FRCS. GMC Number: 3242669, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Leeds and Manchester Varicose vein clinics
• Mr Rajiv Pathak, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen). GMC Number: 4585309, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Northampton and Birmingham Varicose vein clinic
• Mr Ferdinand Serracino-Inglott, MD, FRCSI, FRCS(Gen), DIC MSc. GMC Number: 5206200, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Manchester Varicose vein clinic

Ultherapy Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) energy to help encourage collagen & elastin production to significantly lift and tighten layers of tissue which other lasers are not FDA-cleared to treat. Visible signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging are reduced in appearance. Ultherapy is suitable for the face, neck, décolletage, chin and eyebrows. It is a celebrity favourites treatment with many including Tess Daly, Jennifer Aniston, Christie Brinkley sharing that they have used Ultherapy.

Treatment time for Ultherapy is usually under 30 minutes, no extensive downtime aside from temporary redness and swelling in the treated areas. Patients are able to return to work and their usual activities within 24 hours. The results from Ultherapy treatment are gradual however and can take 3-6 months to be seen, but lasting around 18 months, it is a great non-surgical alternative to a facelift or eyelid surgery.

Consultations are available with our expert team in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Northampton and Buckinghamshire.

Minimally Invasive Treatments at The Private Clinic

• We are proud to have pioneered the widest range of minimally-invasive, surgical, medical-cosmetic and aesthetic treatments catered to the individual needs of our patients.
• Our expert surgeons, doctors and nurses are amongst the most experienced in their field, and you can rest assured that you are being offered honest advice and the most suitable treatment for you.
• We pride ourselves of using state-of-the-art technologies and the most advanced techniques in order to achieve the best results for patients with minimal disruption to their everyday life.
• We perform walk-in walk-out procedures where suitable that don’t require general anaesthetic, overnight stays or long recovery periods.

To find out more about our minimally invasive procedure, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form to request a call back.