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There will be thorough discussion about your objectives and the extent to which these can be achieved by surgery. This is a medical intervention so it is important tho have a good understanding about general medical health background and circumstances. Surgical procedures will be explained together with anticipated recovery time and arrangements. Usually example case photographs and diagrams will be shown and of course physical examination and measurements will take place. In keeping with cosmetic surgery guidelines we aim to have 2 consultations prior to cosmetic surgery procedures. It is vital for patients to be entirely comfortable with their choice to have surgery. The second consultation is principally to ensure time for reflection and ‘cooling off’ and also fullest possible understanding of the treatment together with potential limitations and problems that can arise. One of the appointments can be done remotely this is your preference.

Mr Harley does most cosmetic operations in a conventional hospital setting with highly expert anaesthetic and surgical professionals, an overnight stay after surgery and the immediate availability of an experienced hospital team. There is an increasing trend in the cosmetic industry towards conducting quite significant face, breast and body cosmetic procedures in small clinics under local anaesthetic or ‘twilight’ anaesthesia, and expecting patients to go straight home, or to stay in a nearby hotel. This is not something that is wholly preferable – in the immediate hours after surgery you will often have some questions or concerns, may need some help with pain relief or dressings, and occasionally emergencies can arise – if you are in a hospital bed you have the reassurance of help at hand. It is also easier for friends or family members to plan for a pick-up the following day rather than hanging around with some uncertainty about when surgery and recovery is going to be finished.