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Surgery & Preparation

What actually happens during the procedures I am asked about most, and what is worth understanding before you decide.

September 29, 2026

Surgery & Preparation8 min read

Breast uplift vs breast augmentation: what's the difference?

Breast uplift and breast augmentation are often confused, but they are designed to correct different concerns. One primarily reshapes and lifts the breast; the other adds volume. And for some patients, the best surgical plan involves both.

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September 25, 2026

Surgery & Preparation8 min read

Breast augmentation explained: implants, placement and what to expect

Breast augmentation is not simply about choosing an implant size. Implant shape, profile, width, placement and your own anatomy all influence the final result. Here is what you should understand before choosing breast implants.

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September 21, 2026

Surgery & Preparation6 min read

Argon Plasma after liposuction: what does it actually do?

Liposuction removes unwanted fat, but it does not remove loose skin. Argon Plasma can be added to body-contouring surgery to deliver controlled energy beneath the skin and promote tissue contraction. Here is what it actually does, who may benefit from it and where its limitations begin.

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September 16, 2026

Surgery & Preparation6 min read

Liposuction explained: what actually happens during the procedure?

Liposuction is not simply about removing fat. It is a body-contouring procedure designed to reshape selected areas of the body by removing localised deposits of subcutaneous fat. Here is what actually happens during the procedure, and what liposuction can realistically achieve.

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September 11, 2026

Surgery & Preparation6 min read

Tummy tuck explained: what actually happens during the surgery?

Abdominoplasty is much more than removing loose skin. Here is what actually happens during a tummy tuck, what can be corrected and why the surgical plan can look completely different from one patient to another.

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General information from a manual therapy studio, not medical advice, and no replacement for it. Always follow the instructions provided by your surgeon or medical team.

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Practical advice on surgery preparation, recovery, scar care and everything I believe is worth knowing before and after treatment. Short, useful and written by me.