Question 1

What does a plastic surgeon do?

Accepted Answer

A plastic surgeon is the surgical specialist who corrects aesthetic or physical alterations to improve facial and body harmony. They work with both healthy patients who wish to enhance a specific feature and with patients who have congenital or acquired deformities.

Question 2

Why might you be referred to a plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A referral is made when there is an aesthetic or physical alteration that requires surgical assessment. This may be due to malformations present from birth, the consequences of trauma, scars, or physical changes associated with ageing.

Question 3

When should you see a plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

When you wish to improve a specific physical feature or when there is a physical or aesthetic alteration that affects personal appearance. It may also be appropriate when there are deformities following illness, accidents or ageing processes. Each year, millions of people worldwide consult a plastic surgeon for reconstructive or aesthetic reasons, according to international organisations such as the WHO. It may be reasonable to seek advice if there are physical changes, discomfort or aspects that cause ongoing concern and persist over time or affect daily life. Seeking specialist advice is part of routine care for both health and body image.

Question 4

Why choose a plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Because they are the specialist trained to assess overall facial and body harmony and to treat congenital or acquired deformities, as well as aesthetic concerns, using both medical and surgical approaches.

Question 5

What conditions does a specialist in plastic surgery treat?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss (alopecia)  Amputation Wrinkles Skin cancer Scars Lymphoedema

Question 6

What treatments or procedures might a plastic surgeon perform?

Accepted Answer

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Breast augmentation Liposuction Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) Breast lift (mastopexy)

Question 7

What should I do to book an appointment with a plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

On Top Doctors, you can book a consultation with a leading plastic surgeon with just one click and access highly qualified specialists.

Question 8

What is the best plastic surgery centre in the UK?

Accepted Answer

At Top Doctors we feature leading centres specialising in plastic surgery, with advanced technology and expert medical teams.

Plastic Surgeons accepting Vitality in East London

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Plastic Surgeons accepting Vitality in East London

Mr Matthew James

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