Skin, plastic & aesthetic care
Aesthetic procedures, plastic and reconstructive surgery, plus medical dermatology.
10 specialty guides · 10 procedure guides
Procedure planning guides
Dermoscopy of skin lesions
- Time
- Depends on lesion count and examination scope
- Appointments
- 1 examination; biopsy or monitoring if needed
Laser hair reduction
- Time
- Area-dependent sessions over several months
- Appointments
- Assessment + repeated treatments
Breast reduction surgery
- Time
- Typically 2–3 hours in NHS guidance
- Appointments
- Consultation + surgery + wound reviews
Skin biopsy
- Time
- The technique and site determine appointment length; pathology reporting is separate.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Skin grafting
- Time
- Graft size, donor site and wound complexity determine the operation and admission.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Blepharoplasty
- Time
- NHS example: 45 minutes to 2½ hours, depending on the operation.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Rhinoplasty
- Time
- NHS example: 1½–3 hours; admission may be 1–2 nights.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Abdominoplasty
- Time
- NHS example: surgery takes 2–5 hours and recovery commonly around 6 weeks.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Botulinum toxin for expression lines
- Time
- A consultation and injection appointment are followed by review when indicated.
- Appointments
- Consultation + treatment + review as needed
Chemical peeling
- Time
- Treatment and recovery differ markedly between superficial, medium and deep peels.
- Appointments
- Assessment + protocol-specific sessions
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Specialty guides
Medical specialties and focused care areas. Choose a guide for clinical terms, treatment options and preparation.
Dermatology
Skin, hair and nail conditions, with dermoscopy and biopsy when needed to investigate suspicious lesions.
Read the guide: DermatologyPlastic & aesthetic care
This guide brings non-surgical aesthetic medicine together with plastic and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic goals, functional reconstruction and treatment of disease have different indications and require the appropriate qualified specialist.
Read the guide: Plastic & aesthetic careReconstructive plastic surgery
Reconstructive surgery restores tissue coverage, shape or function after disease, injury or prior treatment. Planning may require staged procedures and rehabilitation.
Read the guide: Reconstructive plastic surgeryBreast plastic surgery
Breast surgery includes reduction, reshaping, reconstruction and implant-related care. The consultation should address goals, scars, sensation, future imaging and follow-up.
Read the guide: Breast plastic surgeryFacial plastic surgery
Facial surgery requires assessment of both appearance and function. Recovery may involve swelling, wound reviews and procedure-specific restrictions before travel.
Read the guide: Facial plastic surgeryBody contouring after weight change
Body-contouring assessment considers weight stability, nutrition, skin excess and operative risk. Several areas may need staged operations with separate recovery periods.
Read the guide: Body contouring after weight changeScar treatment & reconstruction
Scar care considers the age, type, symptoms and functional effect of a scar. Injections, laser, surgery and rehabilitation have different uses and cannot promise scar removal.
Read the guide: Scar treatment & reconstructionLaser dermatology
Laser choice depends on the target, skin type and diagnosis. Courses may require repeated sessions, sun precautions and review of pigment or scarring risks.
Read the guide: Laser dermatologyAcne & rosacea care
Acne and rosacea are different conditions that need diagnosis-specific treatment. Follow-up assesses response, tolerance and whether medicines or procedures should change.
Read the guide: Acne & rosacea careEczema & psoriasis care
Inflammatory skin care considers severity, body sites and effects on daily life. Topical treatment, light therapy and systemic medicines have different monitoring needs.
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Before you choose
- What are the realistic goals, alternatives, risks and qualifications of the treating professional?
- Does the plan involve an operation or a series of outpatient treatments, and which reviews are included?
- Ask about wound care, recovery restrictions, management of complications and the basis of any revision fees.