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With summer approaching, those holidays to Ibiza or Marbella booked with your friends and the certain strolls on the beach you really want to look your best this summer. However, many men often suffer from gynaecomastia or “man-boobs” or many tend to (incorrectly) refer to them. So let’s take a closer look at what Gynaecomastia is and how we can help you.

Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty, we are also able to offer a variety of non surgical and surgical treatments so let’s delve deeper into the matter.

With summer approaching, those holidays to Ibiza or Marbella booked with your friends and the certain strolls on the beach you really want to look your best this summer.

Gynaecomastia, commonly referred as man boobs, is a condition described by NHS as the swelling of a man breast causing it to become larger than normal. Oversized breast tissues is normally seen in both teen age years and old age. Research shows that Gynaecomastia has 60-90% prevalence in neonates, 50-60% of adolescents and 70% in men who are 50-69 years of age according.

According to NHS, there are a number of reasons which causes breast enlargement for men. Enlarge breast may be caused by hormonal imbalance between oestrogen and testosterone. The former causes the growth of breast tissues and having imbalance hormones means that men’s body is producing more oestrogen than normal. Obesity could also be another case as levels of oestrogen is greatly increased by having excess fat. Unlike newborns, who are susceptible to such condition with oestrogen being transmitted via the placenta, this condition is not permanent and would be back to normal after a few weeks time. Gynaecomastia is also prevalent during puberty years as the body undergoes changes, testosterone level may go down causing breast tissues to grow. This may become stable as they get older and testosterone level has stabilized. As men aged, testosterone production becomes fewer causing excess growth of breast tissue.

There could indeed be many different and varied causes of Gynaecomastia so let’s have a look at some of the ones highlighted by NHS:

Studies shows that men with Gynaecomastia condition are suffers from low esteem and poor body image which could result to other issues such as eating disorder, mental breakdown, depression and other health associated issues. There also cases of men suffering from anxiety disorders and social phobias due to having oversized breast.

In rare cases, exercise helps men lose weight and prevents the increase of oestrogen levels. But this does not treat the condition, male breast reduction surgery is the proven effective method to remove the excess breast tissues. Breast reduction surgery is usually done under general anaesthetic and would take about 90 minutes for the overall procedure. Techniques of breast reduction may involve the incision around the nipple area, a liposuction to remove the excess fatty tissue or extending cuts and repositioning of nipples if a lot of tissues needs to be removed.

It is highly recommended to take some few weeks off from work if you are to undergo a breast reduction surgery. The full recovery depends on the patient’s body to heal thus patients are not allowed to do strenuous activities and stretching for up to 2 months following the operation. It is normal to feel soreness around the chest area for several weeks and you may also be required to keep the dressing until the wound is fully healed.

Having this cosmetic procedure is a safe and sure way of removing extra breast tissues in men. But more importantly, this procedure expertly done by professional doctors in Cambridge Clear Beauty is the best way to win back your confidence.

To learn more about our treatment simply call us on 01223 214960 or click on the link above for more information.

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Both fat grafting and fillers have been proven to improve the elasticity and recoil of the tissues of the face. Fillers can be used simply in very specific areas such as the cheeks for volume or the folds / creases for camouflage as well as other areas of the face.

Classically, dermal fillers have been used for decades simply to fill in defects or depressions; to add to the volume of facial tissues but both fillers and, in particular, filler placement techniques are continuously being improved; the newer fillers no longer require allergy testing before treatment. Different fillers can be used but at Cambridge Clear Beauty we offer latest Vycross range of fillers from Allergan; these fillers come in several varieties each with slightly different properties for different parts of the face and to produce slightly different outcomes but basically to restore volume and, used appropriately, to help lift the tissues.

A full knowledge of facial anatomy including the blood supply, nerves, the fat pads and ligaments of the face is essential to be able to maximise the advantage of filler treatment. The 8 Point Face Lift technique utilises this knowledge and, progressing on from that, the so called ‘MD Codes’ is one of the latest methodologies of facial filler rejuvenation.

Mr Ahmad follows the techniques and has been trained by the Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr Mauricio de Maio who is one of the leading experts in the world in the use of fillers in facial rejuvenation. He has devised the MD Codes system which does require much more anatomical knowledge and specific training but can be used to create a more comprehensive pan-facial rejuvenation, with attention to several areas but then resulting in an overall more significant yet natural aesthetic outcome in harmony with the dimensions of your face. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that you do not look artificial or ‘filled’. The Vycross range of fillers can last up to 9, 12, sometimes18 months; duration of the improvement can be dependent on the type of filler and on where it is placed.

You will need a detailed consultation to determine if this is the right treatment, and to individualise the treatment for you.

Plastic Surgery Myths Debunked

It is indeed Saturday (finally), so we thought we’d post a blog on some of the fun and sometimes..not so fun statements we come across in the beauty industry almost on a daily basis. As healthy and beauty experts, we do come across a lot of “truths” and “facts” that are not necessarily all that true. If we were to correct every myth, we’d be here all day, but here are a few that we have heard recently and want to address. Plastic surgery and aesthetics comes with social expectations, stigmas and taboos, so there is no wonder that there are so many myths out there!

We see a lot of patients coming into the clinic dead-set on having Botox. This treatment, while amazing, has become more of a pet-name for all injectables these days. At a consultation, many patients are surprised to find out than Juvederm, or another high-quality filler, can smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and may even be far more suited.

Choosing a surgical procedure with a high quality and properly trained surgeon is like getting your eyebrows waxed and then meeting friends for coffee. They know that you look better, but can’t quite put their finger on it. Naturally, there is far more downtime after surgery, but your procedure is tailored to you. Your surgeon will provide results that appear natural and undetectable. Each patient is unique, and a highly skilled plastic surgeon will adjust their technique to ensure that you receive the most natural and beautiful result possible. You, but better.

This is something we hear sometimes from our male patients. Once upon a time, our male patients felt insecure and unsure about booking in for a consultation or treatment. But this is most certainly no longer the case. There has been a 273% increase between 1997 and 2014 in men undergoing cosmetic procedures.

4. It’s only for vain people:
Although this is portrayed in the media as so, we couldn’t disagree more. Often, our patients will have worked hard for two years losing weight to be left with loose skin. We provide the much needed boost of confidence to truly complete their weight loss journey. Procedures are to help patients feel better, and to be confident as the best possible version of themselves.

We receive many questions and queries daily on the matter above so if you have ever heard or even been given advice you are not entirely certain about, almost do your “due diligence”, check online for answers from more than just 1 source and of course email us or simply comment below.

Non-surgical aesthetics treatments are booming. Lips come in first for popularity, but quickly climbing this popularity scale are non-surgical nose jobs.

This non-permanent solution is often the first step for many men and women considering the surgical procedure – or even not all all. Many clients come back every 6-8 months to have the procedure topped up or re-done.

It is no wonder that the bookings are through the roof for this treatment, as the results are quick to see in an instant. The procedure is done with a needle, this can be done in half an hour using topical aesthetic for minimum discomfort and pain.

Your aesthetics practitioner can advise the best route for you, but this treatment can change your nose entirely. The minimal downtime allows for a fabulously easy procedure that attracts people of all ages.

.. for the first week or two, in order to let the filler settle where your practitioner has placed it.

If you’re looking into what we consider to be more serious surgery like a breast augmentation (using a general anaesthetic versus a local) then here are some tips for you when it comes to recovering from the procedure. Every person is different and their body will react in different ways, however there are a number of predictable recovery stages that we can plan for.

These generally last for about three months. Immediately after the procedure, there is likely to be some pain, swelling and bruising. The pain should disappear quickly, but the swelling may take a couple of weeks to fully go down. One week off work would be advisable, as well as six weeks off from sport – especially anything high impact. After about three months 90% of the recovery process should be done.

These would be our top 5 tips for recovery after breast augmentation but please do let us know if there are any alternatives that you have used or work for you.

Like a breaking voice, hair where there wasn’t any before and an outbreak of zits, gynaecomastia can be one of the facts of life for a teenage boy.

It’s a rather scary-sounding name for a hard yet tender swelling behind the nipples that give the impression of breasts, brought about by hormonal changes.

In most cases, the condition calms down and eventually goes away as you finish your transformation from boy to man. But sometimes it doesn’t.

Why won’t gynaecomastia go away?

Gynaecomastia – otherwise known as ‘man-boobs’, or worse – is often dismissed as the inevitable result of a poor diet and little to no exercise, but that isn’t always the case.

True, the chest area is one of the first parts of the male body to take on and store fat during weight gain, but what explains the lean and fit people who still have breast-like protuberances, which are even more prominent when the rest of their upper bodies are as trim as can be?

There are a number of possible reasons for gynaecomastia, but most of them are linked to an increase in the oestrogen hormone – this can be due to natural hormonal changes in the body, or as a result of a particular medication.

How do I get rid of them?

Cosmetic surgery is the simplest and most effective way to reduce the shape and contour of your chest. The method most commonly used is a minor liposuction procedure, followed by a removal of the prominent breast tissue. Yes, there will be scarring around the nipple, but extremely minor (and eventually undetectable, if you have chest hair).

Gynaecomastia is more common than you might think – but so is male breast reduction surgery. It’s an incredibly simple and a hugely effective procedure, with the bare minimum of time taken out of your day-to-day routine.

If you’re considering a male breast reduction in Cambridge, our advice is to book a consultation with us at your earliest convenience.

Adult acne can seem very unfair. It’s bad enough to suffer from acne when you’re in your teens, but when you’re long past that phase of your life and you’re still dealing with zits, it can be an absolute nightmare.

And it’s a far more widespread problem than you’d think: clinical studies in the United States reveal that between 40 and 55% of people aged between 20 and 40 still suffer from low-grade, persistent acne and oily skin. We may all want to look younger than we really are, but no-one wants to look like we did when we were 14.

What causes adult acne?

It’s easy to explain teenage acne: puberty causes our hormones to go berserk and over-produce natural lubricants, which can cause our skin pores to clog up. When this happens, bacteria gets trapped, causing swelling and redness.

Adult acne is a little more complex: it can be also brought on by hormonal changes, but stress is a huge factor too, as is artificially clogging the pores with make-up and poor lifestyle choices with diet and alcohol.

What can a chemical peel do to help?

In a nutshell, it can hit the reset button on your skin. A chemical peel is a procedure which involves the application of certain compounds to your face, which exfoliates and speeds up cell turnover to slough away dead cells and the patina of accumulated oils.

Please do be aware, though, that a chemical peel isn’t the magic solution for banishing acne forever – although your face will feel clearer than ever before, it’ll be up to you to ensure the zits don’t return, by an improved diet and facial cleansing regime.

If you’re looking to finally take the plunge and do something about adult acne, why not take the first step today: get in touch with us here at Cambridge Clear Beauty at your earliest convenience, and we’ll spell out the full details on this invaluable treatment.

It’s one of the first parts of our body to betray the signs of ageing, but it’s also the one of the hardest spots to exercise: the neck and chin area. Sure, you can spend hours gurning away and twisting your head into all sorts of positions in an attempt to tone the neck muscles and get rid of that double chin, but more often than not it makes the matter worse.

What’s more, sagging neck muscles really age you by pulling the rest of the face down, making people look older than they really are. And due to the inability to get rid of the fat naturally, the only thing you can do with a double chin or a chook neck is to hope that turtle-necks never go out of fashion. That is, until now.

Freeze away that double chin – safely and effectively

There are only two neck-fat treatments that have been approved by America’s Food and Drug Administration. One of them involves five monthly treatments, consisting of as many as 50 injections in the chin area per session.

The other is CoolSculpting, a revolutionary treatment that can eliminate the body fat that exercise and dieting can’t.

How does CoolSculpting work on the neck?

Unlike liposuction, CoolSculpting is not a quick-fix fat reduction treatment: it’s the procedure that hones in on areas of stubborn fat that are nigh-on impossible to get rid of.

Instead of sucking fat out (only for it to return, if the client isn’t adhering to a healthy diet and exercise regime, it zones in on problem areas with incredible precision, destroys the fat cells by freezing them, and then leaves it up to your natural metabolic functions to flush them out safely and effectively.

And once gone, problematic fat cells don’t come back. CoolSculpting has been around for a while, but it’s only recently that the latest upgrade – the CoolMini – has made it possible to treat smaller areas like the neck and double chin.

Interested? Get in touch with us and find out all you need to know in order to bring your neck back into line.

OK so you’ve been to the gym regularly, you’re following the diet plan down to the last calorie but you still can’t shift that last bit of fat to really make the most of that LBD. It might be your armpits, your kneck or your knees but no matter what you do it just can’t be shifted so maybe it’s time to try the new CoolMini by CoolSculpting.

What is the CoolMini?

Coolsculpting is one of the most versatile treatments for attacking unsightly fat pockets. The process literally freezes the fat cells away without damaging the skin or surrounding tissue. It’s effective and doesn’t involve any invasive surgery like liposuction with its associated recovery period and the necessity to awkwardly ask for time off work.

The CoolMini is the latest addition to the CoolSculpting portfolio, offering a more targeted treatment to tackle those harder-to-reach areas.

Targeted treatment

What makes the CoolMini treatment different is that it’s targeted specifically at smaller areas which can often be the most stubborn. For someone who is already generally well-toned this could be the solution to achieve the perfect physique.

So if you’ve found the perfect dress for the office party, but don’t like the way your armpits bulge out over the top, or you feel that your fleshy knees just ruin the effect of that slinky bodycon number, then the CoolMini could be just the treatment for you.

Because it’s more targeted than the full CoolSculpting process it can be carried out more quickly so don’t rule out lunch time appointments before going back to work.

Come in to talk to us here at Cambridge Clear Beauty if you want to find out more about the CoolMini or other CoolSculpting procedures and how we can help you finally get you the figure you want.

OK so you’ve eaten and drunk too much over Christmas, hardly moved from the settee and now it’s time to do something about it. Maybe you’ve started a diet and you’ve renewed the gym membership and are beginning to make some progress on the weight loss front, but you just can’t seem to shift the last remaining bulges of fat.

Perhaps it’s time to talk to us at Cambridge Clear Beauty about the benefits of CoolSculpting.

A proven boost to your weight loss success

The great thing about CoolSculpting is that it’s not surgery and it’s not invasive but it really works. In fact, within a couple of months you can easily spot the difference it has made to your body shape. It’s not a weight loss treatment in itself – it actually works best with people who are close to their ideal weight but our experts can advise you on whether the treatment is appropriate and also suggest a programme that is bespoke to your needs.

The main thing to remember is that it’s a proven treatment and has been carried out over a million times already worldwide.

Back to work the same day

The secret of the product is in the name. Basically, it works by freezing fat cells whilst leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed. When you undergo the procedure you can initially feel intense cold for a short while but this soon dissipates and then you probably won’t even notice you’re having the treatment. You can read a book or have a nap until it’s finished. Most of our clients go back to work or continue with their day as normal after the treatment.

So, if you’re feeling glum because you can’t shift that last bit of Christmas fat despite all your weight loss efforts, make an appointment to discuss the options with us here at Cambridge Clear Beauty. By Easter you’ll have recaptured your body shape, just remember to lay off the Easter eggs!

All I want for Christmas… is to look 10 years younger! Christmas at Cambridge Clear Beauty we can help you achieve just that this Christmas.

With Botox to smooth out those worry lines and dermal fillers to deal with any deeper creases, we’ve got the wrinkles covered, and we can use chemical peels and laser treatments to give your skin a rejuvenating radiance.

Botox could get you wrinkle-free for the Christmas party

Botox, or botulinum toxin to give it its full name, is a particularly flexible treatment which doesn’t require an anaesthetic. Although the results are not quite immediate (normally it takes about a week) the effects will last approximately 6 to 9 months.

There’s certainly plenty of time to get the treatment in time for the Christmas party season. The procedure has hardly any downtime, although you may notice some mild soreness and bruising in the first couple of days after the treatment.

Also, it is worth noting that botox is a neurotoxin and is a prescription drug so it should only be administered by a qualified medical practitioner such as our own cosmetic plastic surgeon Tariq Ahmad. Time it right and you could easily look 10 years younger in time for the Christmas party.

Get under the surface of ageing skin to look 10 years younger

Whilst chemical peels and laser treatments are a little more invasive and can bring some downtime whilst the resurfacing work on the affected area heals, they are both highly effective treatments for a range of skin issues from sun damage to even some types of acne.

Because both these treatments peel away the old top layer of the skin you can to feel younger and more vital as well as look it.

We know that most people don’t want to change their look, they just want to look the best they can so why not make an appointment with us this holiday season to see how we can rejuvenate you and your skin, leaving you looking 10 years younger.

We’re fast approaching the end of the year and the never-ending carousel of parties and functions – but are you ready to fit into those dresses? Maybe CoolSculpting can help.

With the current trend veering towards strapless dresses, even the most toned of us are experiencing unsightly bulges in places we’d rather not have them – and as the endless photos of celebs displaying underarm-chub confirm, it’s not always easy to carry off the latest styles, no matter how good you’ve been in the gym and the kitchen.

Baby, it’s cold inside

Here’s where CoolSculpting can help – the revolutionary non-invasive treatment for stubborn fat – comes into its own. It’s not a quick-fix fat reduction procedure, like liposuction: it’s for people who already take care of themselves through a healthy diet and regular exercise who find there are certain areas that refuse to let go of stubborn fat, like muffin tops and bingo wings.

Instead of sucking fat out, it hones in on problem areas with incredible precision, destroys the fat cells by freezing them, and then hands the job over to your body’s natural metabolic functions to flush them out safely and effectively. And once gone, problematic fat cells don’t come back.

Finish the year in shape and in style with CoolSculpting

Because people usually see results after three weeks or so, with the full effect occurring a couple of months after treatment, now is the time to discover the benefits of CoolSculpting just in time for party season.

And if you’re already thinking about your New Year resolutions and how you’d like to look in 2017, and there’s a particular part of your body you want to shape, or you want to find out more about what CoolSculpting can do for you, now’s the time to book a consultation.