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HIGH-TECH THERAPIES OR SURGERY: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?


Do you opt to go under the surgeon’s knife or plump for one of the latest innovaIve treatments designed to take the pain out of anti-ageing? DR CLAIRE OLIVER discusses the options available totoday’s modern patient.


Time was when if you wanted to lift; shape or tuck your way to happiness the only option was the surgeon’s knife. A painful procedure and long recovery was the price many paid to look younger or feel tauter.


But over the last few years we have witnessed a sharp rise in non-surgical treatments, with many giving their surgical counterparts a run for their money. From fillers to facelifts, non- invasive treatments now offer patients a real alternative and, in most cases, can help them to achieve their desired goal. However, it is worth understanding more about the types of therapies available and what they can realistically achieve before making your choice.


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Whenever I meet a potential client for the first time, it is vital that I am able to manage their expectations. They may have read all manner of amazing claims about the latest “this” or the hightech “that” and I am there to explain what can work best for them and guide them to make the right decision for their specific issue.


It is important that they are aware that there are some downsides of ageing that simply can’t be corrected with the latest gadget or needle.


If you suffer with significant skin laxity, for example, then a surgical lift may be your only option. On the flip side, the vast majority of modern, non-surgical therapies are relatively pain-free and have no downtime, meaning you can have your treatment in your lunch break and be back at your desk without anyone raising an eyebrow.


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