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Amanda Hawkins
MyFace Aesthetics 07793393546 www.myfacebristol.co.uk Why do you love being an aesthetic nurse? I love seeing someone leave my clinic with an increased confidence, feeling refreshed and revitalised. Self-esteem is vital for your well-being. What services do you offer? I’ve trained with the most inspirational figures in the industry. I specialise in dermal fillers and antiwrinkle treatments, with a strong emphasis on volume replacement and skin rejuvenation. I also provide the famous 15 minute nose job (or non-surgical rhinoplasty), lip enhancement and Profhilo a revolutionary new treatment in facial ageing. What advice would you give to someone coming to see an aesthetic nurse? Do your research! Check how experienced your practitioner and clinic are and if they are equipped to manage complications safely and effectively. There is a lack of regulation within the industry. Never be tempted by a cutprice offer, this will only reflect in the result you get. What sets you apart from other companies? I pride myself on giving open and honest consultations and tailored bespoke treatments. Delivering natural results rather than following the most recent trends. Your satisfaction and safety is the number-one priority.
Elena Prousskaia
Christine Cowpland
What’s the most important quality for a surgeon? I believe there is no one quality but a combination of necessary qualities. Technical skill is essential, but so is empathy and compassion. Being able to listen carefully and understand what a patient is asking for, and then interpret their expectations is also vital. The biggest misconception about plastic surgery operations is that they can fix everything wrong with someone’s life. A plastic surgery procedure can act as a catalyst to empower the person to take charge of their life, and to make changes in other areas to improve their wellbeing. The biggest challenge facing surgeons today is the inclination by some of the media to sensationalise and trivialise plastic surgery.
What sets you apart from other surgeons? Being one of only a few female plastic surgeons in the UK - I feel I bring a female perspective to all aspects of plastic surgery, having a deep understanding of the physical and emotional concerns experienced by women or men wanting to opt for surgery, having empathy makes all the difference for many patients.
Why do you love being a cosmetic practitioner? The work is interesting, challenging and constantly evolving. It’s really satisfying to see the happiness and confidence patients experience as a result of their treatments. I enjoy the continuity of getting to know my clients over time, and to see the often transformative effects of their results.
In what areas of treatment do you specialise? My signature operation is breast reduction and uplift using a vertical scar, and breast enlargement using high quality implants. I also have a special interest in removing excess skin and bags from upper and lower eyelids and reshaping noses attractively. I operate on tummies, not just removing excess skin and fat, but also reconstructing the muscle wall after pregnancy.
What made you specialise in cosmetic surgery? Seeing the trauma of women and men suffering from deformities, some from cancer and illness. I felt I wanted to give something to help their distress so dedicated myself into being a ‘Reconstructive Fairy Godmother’.
Lisa Sacks
Nuffield Hospital Bristol at The Chesterfield 0117 907 0086 www.lisasacks.co.uk
What sets you apart? I offer a lifetime of free follow-ups as a continual assessment of my work.
Spire Hospital Bristol 0800 8021 886 www.elenaprousskaia.com
CMedical Aesthetic Clinic 0117 251 0112 www.cmedicalclinic.co.uk
What misconceptions do people have about plastic surgery? Make sure you have clear reasons for wanting cosmetic and plastic surgery, this should never be carried out due to fashion or the latest trend, spend time debating whether the procedure is right for you.
If you weren’t working in cosmetic surgery what would you do? Tough one as I love what I do, but I am fluent in three languages – Russia, English and Spanish – so maybe I could travel the world as a language teacher.
What sets you apart from other companies? Compassion: I am gentle, listen to patients and offer a professional but relaxed environment; experience: with 7 years as a doctor in the industry, I bring Harley Street knowledge to Bristol and train other practitioners to do aesthetics; naturallooking results and a discreet boutique atmosphere where all procedures are performed by me. What services do you offer? Skincare consultations, the Hydrafacial ultimate facial, mesotherapy / skin boosters, anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, platelet rich plasma treatments for the face, scars, and for hair rejuvenation, acne treatments, micro-needling, skin peels and more. What misconceptions to people have about injectables? That results look unnatural. If injectables are done well, you should look great… but not ‘different’.
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