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The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.

Peonia Medical Nottingham is a leading aesthetic medicine clinic located in Nottingham. Run by the renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr Tracy Xu, Trained in plastic surgery at the prestigious Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital and with years of UK experience, Dr Xu is particularly recognised for her expertise in blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and complex skin conditions. She is passionate about combining Eastern aesthetic values—delicacy, balance, and natural results—with the highest standards of UK clinical safety and ethics. Peonia Medical offers a comprehensive range of facial, body, skin and surgical treatments tailored to suit each patient’s individual needs. Facial treatments offered at Peonia Medical include: Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers Non-surgical facial contouring (e.g. chin/jawline shaping) Medical facials for acne-prone or sensitive skin Polynucleotide (PN) and skin booster therapies Thread lifts for non-surgical facial rejuvenation Tear trough correction and under-eye rejuvenation Non-invasive skin tightening (e.g. Thermage FLX, Ultraformer) Body treatments available at Peonia Medical include: Fat-dissolving injections Stretch mark and scar treatments Cellulite smoothing and body contouring Skin tightening for arms, abdomen, and thighs Tattoo removal Skin treatments available include: Acne and post-acne scar management Hyperpigmentation and melasma treatments Rosacea and redness management Medical-grade chemical peels Laser skin resurfacing (Fractional CO₂ Laser) Microneedling and radiofrequency (AstraRF) Skin lesion checks and mole mapping Surgical treatments offered at Peonia Medical include: Upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) Asian double eyelid surgery and canthoplasty Scar revision surgery Minor skin surgery (e.g. mole, cyst, or skin tag removal) Revision surgery for previously unsatisfactory eyelid procedures Consultations with Dr Tracy Xu (Medical Director): Dr Xu personally consults patients on advanced eye aesthetics, including complex blepharoplasty, eyelid asymmetry, under-eye concerns, and skin-related issues such as pigmentation, scarring and chronic inflammatory conditions. Her approach is holistic, ensuring every treatment plan enhances both aesthetic appearance and skin health. Consultations with one of the clinic's senior medical injectors (SMI) or an aesthetic consultant: Our SMIs and aesthetic consultants are trained and supervised by Dr Xu. They provide advanced injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation and contouring. Each consultation is personalised to ensure natural-looking results that enhance your unique features.

Beaumont Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a leading private healthcare facility located in Lostock, near Bolton. The hospital is a renowned centre for excellence across a wide range of specialties including; orthopaedic, eye and ear, nose and throat (ENT) services, urology, general surgery, pain medicine and management, and dermatology. The multi-disciplinary team of top specialists at Beaumont Hospital have a wealth of expertise in providing quality care.