Our favourite time of the year is already year. Time has truly flown by and it almost feels like yesterday when we were writing this article and making our New Years’ resolutions for 2019!
Whilst we may have not succeeded in achieving most of them (yeap..that “chocolate” lark, won’t go away”), it was most definitely a successful and productive year for our practice and all of our staff personally and professionally.
Our team has now also grown with a brand new member, highly experienced aesthetician Lynsey and we now offer a variety of new treatments and safe options for your next visit. Our amazing office staff enjoyed a lovely Xmas meal last week and were pleased to conclude that we treated over 500 patients in the last year alone.
Dr Ahmad and his team also attended a plethora of events and shows that he has been invited to this year and assisted in growing the Practice’s brand name nationwide through his vast experience and years of thousands of treatments performed.
..and guess what. We do not slow down this time of year – in fact, it actually tends to be one of our busiest times as our patients have arranged to have time off work for surgical recovery and they often wish to have their breast reduction or second-stage/revision procedure after breast cancer reconstruction now.
In addition and as noted in our previous blogs this month, winter serves as the perfect time to recovery from a cosmetic surgery procedure so that our patients are READY for their next adventure in a few months!
As such, our doors are OPEN and we are still working throughout the holiday season and will only be closing our doors for a few days!
Schedule: Closing on 20th of December 2019 and re-opening on 2nd of January 2020!
So once again, best wishes from our Team for a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year!
It has been a privilege to serve our patients this year and we are looking forward to 2020 with all its new challenges ahead!
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Blepharoplasty surgery is now available at Cambridge Clear Beauty, but what exactly does it involve?
Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty we provide a number of high-quality/risk-free minor surgery procedures that can be undertaken to rejuvenate, lighten and freshen the appearance of tired, sagging or heavy upper eyelids and lower eyelids
Many people acquire excess skin in the upper eyelids as part of the process of naturally getting older and this may be considered normal. However, in some cases and if this starts to interfere with vision or function of the eyelid apparatus it is advised and can warrant treatment. This is where Blepharoplasty comes in and is able to help you resolve those issues with a (lower lid) procedure.
But what is Blepharoplasty? What does the procedure entail and how much does it cost? Let’s have a look at some of the “finer” details below and eliminate any fears you may have for your next procedure at Cambridge Clear Beauty.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a minor surgical procedure that defines the removal of excess fat and skin on the upper and/or lower eyelid area to change appearance or function. An eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty) removes the surplus skin and protruding fat to produce a more alert appearance and help hide or minimise scars.
What does the procedure involve?
The procedure is usually performed under the so-called “twilight” sedation, which simplified means recovery time is rapid and you are able to go home on the same day. Incisions are made following the natural lines of the eyelids, just below the lashes in the lower lids and in the creases of the upper lids. These incisions are then extended a little way into the laughter lines at the corner of the eye and it is through this incision that surplus fat and skin is removed and sagging muscle tightened at the same time. In the lower eyelid the cutting of skin may not be necessary and fat may be removed from inside the eyelid.
What are the risks?
As all medical procedures, blepharoplasty surgery also carries some uncertainty and potential risks. Nonetheless, if you perform your due diligence and make sure you are using an experienced Plastic surgeon (BAPRAS certified), complications are infrequent and usually minor. You can reduce the risks by closely following your surgeon’s instructions both before and after surgery. for which Dr Ahmad will provide a full aftercare plan as well as be available for any queries or questions you may have post-operation!
Do you offer this treatment?
Lower eyelid ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty + ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty are the 2 treatments we offer as a full blepharoplasty can only be undertaken via the NHS or at a Hospital where Dr Ahmad does provide this treatment.
These are not as aggressive as a full lower eyelid ‘blepharoplasty’ (as undertaken in hospital) but with very worthwhile improvements for some selected patients.
The simplest procedure is a ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty. The pure ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty can be undertaken as an out patient under local anaesthesia and involves carefully trimming redundant skin and a sliver of muscle under the lower eyelid lashes, and nothing else. As such, only a small amount can be removed otherwise there is a risk of altering the level of the lower eyelid but this technique is all that is needed for some patients.
A lower eyelid ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty with Mr Ahmad still involves removal of excess redundant skin and a sliver of muscle but would also involve strengthening and reinforcement of the lower eyelid with a special buried suture (canthopexy), a muscle hitch or both, and can also involve an element of minor cheek lift.
How long does eyelid surgery take?
Upper eyelid surgery takes about 30 minutes, while a lower-lid surgery can be done in 30 to 40 minutes.
What is the pricing like for such a procedure with Cambridge Clear Beauty?
We are open and transparent about all our pricing and treatments and provide full aftercare as well as guidance, tips and advice. Lower eyelid ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty starts from £1200 per eye whereas ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty from £3100.
Feel free to click here and read RealSelf‘s blog about EyeLid surgery or simply book your appointment, feel free to email Nikki below or simply message us directly via our Facebook page.
Want to know more about Blepharoplasty Surgery? Contact us to arrange a consultation with Dr Ahmad, send us an email at Nikki@CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk or Follow our social media channels below on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
