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This podcast will be discussing scientific studies with various researchers from around the world in the Chemistry and Polymer Science fields. We will be bringing current research to your attention that can influence and improve the quality of our daily lives. We are your hosts, Dr Alicia Botes and Jacob Schekman. Alicia have received her PhD in Chemistry and Polymer Science at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa and is currently working as an Electron Microscope analyst at the Cent ...
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I will talk about: -Can you tell me the pros and cons for silicone and polyurethane implants? -I have a tattoo (roughly 2.5 inches x 2 inches) above my ankle and I frequently play tennis and curious about the recovery period and the downtime I would have to take from training etc.. -Why is it not a good idea to have a tattoo removed from the sternu…
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I will talk about: -Is the inner thigh a good area for tattoo removal on a skinnier body type? -Can we remove a cyst located in the thyroid? -I have a lump on my back near my spine that is oval shaped and quite large now. I've read lipomas are easy moved and soft, this is firmer and feels anchored to something deeper below the skin. It does not see…
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I will talk about: -What treatment takes off a mole permanently, like it won’t come back at all, I don’t want it to regrow? -How soon after having an epigastric hernia repair (with mesh) can I have a tummy tuck? -How to prevent a stretched scar after tattoo excision on your wrist? -How long does it take for tightness to ease after tattoo excision? …
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I will talk about: -Why do other clinics offer discounts/incentives to book surgery, but your clinic does not? -Do we use drains when preforming surgery for a tummy tuck? -Do you use Arion, Polytechnic or Nagor implants? -Post op breast implant scars on black skin…. -Will a flat mole disappear by its own if not than how to remove naturally and how …
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I will talk about: -I currently have CUI/Allergen implants and I'm looking to have them changed. If I do have my implants changed, will they need to then be changed again further down the line? -How far in advance should I book my surgery (Tummy Tuck) before attending a special event? -Could I have a Tummy Tuck under local anaesthetic? -Is it norma…
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I will talk about: -After dressings/stitches have been removed what is the best cream/silicone gel to use for the scar? Is mepore tape sufficient? -Are lymphatic drainage massages important after a tummy tuck? -When can you shower after a tummy tuck, do you wait until all dressings are removed? -When can you sleep on your sides after a tummy tuck? …
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I will talk about: -I wanted to ask you if it is possible in your clinic to remove the bags under the eyes? They are very prominent, and I would like to get rid of them because they look very unsightly! -I was wondering if you did forehead reduction surgery at all? (Not a hair transplant) -How long do you need to walk hunched over for after a tummy…
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I will talk about: -I am due to have a stoma, do you advise having a Mummy Makeover before having my stoma or afterwards? If I end up having an emergency stoma, how long until I can have a Mummy Makeover? -I'm on the south coast. Are you too far to travel for surgery such as a thigh lift? -How do patients travel back ok after thigh lift surgery? I'…
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I will talk about: -Do we offer hematoma treatment to a non-existing patient? -I have 2–3-inch ab separation since having children (2 years ago) but I hardly have any excess skin. Would it be possible to help me? -Can I have a cyst removed that is located on the crown of my head prior to having a hair transplant (in October) or is it best to wait u…
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I will talk about: -What is the scarring like immediately after having tattoo excision? -I would like to have a mole removed that is on my vermilion border...If the worst happens and my lip looks a lot smaller or pulls to the side...would lipliner and makeup make it less noticeable and possibly filler at a later date if the one side of lip was cons…
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I will talk about: -Can you recommend a good surgeon for chin liposuction? -Why don't we offer Pinnaplasty to patients under the age of 18? -Can you recommend a surgeon that would offer Pinnaplasty to a 13 year old? -Why do you recommend having a BMI lower than 30 when considering surgery? -Why should you not pick a mole or try to remove it yoursel…
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I will talk about: -I had breast augmentation when I was 19, I’m now 38, but it didn’t really work. -Would you perform surgery on someone with Factor V Leiden, if they have previously had a blood clot in each lung after a previous surgery? -I am considering having my implants removed, would lifting the breast be a part of this procedure? -If I want…
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I will talk about: -Is my tattoo suitable for excision? -Do we have any female surgeons at our clinic? -Do we offer chin augmentations or fillers? -I was wondering if you have any surgeons that could look at my left arm after I had birth control removed from my arm, I have experienced some nerve damage? -If I was to have a breast reduction and then…
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I will talk about: -Do we offer tongue reconstruction surgery? -How do you correct over liposuction inner thighs? -Do we offer axillary breast tissue removal? -Do we treat burns scars? -I have two young children (3 months and 20 months) and I am considering a mummy makeover, when would I be able to pick/hold the children etc after having surgery? -…
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In this episode I will be talking about: Do we focus on appearance of breasts whilst performing a reduction How long do you have to wait after breast reduction before lying on your front? The difference between silicone and polyurethane implants Do we offer liposuction to the neck areaBy JJ Staiano
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In this episode I will be talking about: Is it worth considering crescent lift if you do not want scaring of full mastopexy Do we offer treatments that tighten the skin and stretch marks? How long after giving birth can you have a breast augmentation What to expect following implant removal with no breast lift…
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I will talk about: -Why do we charge for a consultation when other clinics offer free of charge consultations? -I would like a Breast Reduction, but I had a gastric bypass on 15th May and my BMI is around 50… -How long after having Tattoo Excision before I can go in a swimming pool? -What is the recovery time following Gynaecomastia Surgery? -What …
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I will talk about: -Can we remove a Pilonidal Cyst? -Do we offer Vein removal? -What is the big deal about going to Turkey for surgery? I have been 4 times in the past 2 years, and everything has been fine. -Do we offer surgical Lip Lift procedure? -Can you recommend any alternative forms of treatment instead of Gynaecomastia surgery? -How long aft…
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I will talk about: -What is the difference between saline and silicone implants? -Do we offer laser cyst removal? - How long does it take to recover from tattoo excision? -Advice on removing a mole from the tip of nose…. -After breast feeding, is it better to wait 6 or 12 months before considering breast surgery?....and anything else that crops up.…
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I will talk about: -Why am I struggling to find a surgeon in the UK to see me following going abroad for surgery? -What should I do if I cannot contact my original surgeon following surgery and I have concerns? -When having a breast reduction with a free nipple graft, will the areola be made smaller? -Is it normal for my ankles and legs to swell af…
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I will talk about: -Can I still have breast augmentation if my doctor wants to give me injections for suspected carpal tunnel? -Do we offer Umbilicoplasty at our clinic? -Do we offer treatment for dark circles around the eyes? -Why is BMI such an important factor when wanting to have surgery? -If having surgery at your clinic, do I need to wait 6 w…
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I will talk about: -How can I avoid rippling when choosing an implant? -How long after breast feeding, can I have breast augmentation? -Would I need to have my gastric band deflated prior to having surgery (Fleur De Lis)? -I want a brachioplasty but I’m wondering if it’s possible to extend the brachioplasty to remove my saggy back boob area too? -D…
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I will talk about: -Do you offer 3D modelling for the predicted results? -What brand of implants do we use for breast augmentation? -Why aren't you allowed chewing gum on the day of surgery? -Is the consultation fee refundable or deducted if a surgery is booked? -What are your views on liposuction to the abdomen alone? -Is it normal for a male to h…
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I will talk about: -Do you offer en-bloc capsulectomy? If so, will the breast tissue get sent off for testing? -What is the breast implant lifetime warranty? -I have type 1 diabetes, would it be possible to have a mole removed? -I would like a breast reduction but 12 years ago I had (DCIS) ductal carcinoma in situ -Can you remove an abscess located…
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I will talk about: -How soon after Breast Augmentation can you fly? -Do we offer liquid rhinoplasty? -I had a breast reduction about a year ago but unfortunately there were complications and I ended up losing my right nipple. Do we offer nipple reconstruction? -I am planning on having either breast augmentation or fat transfer to my breasts and I w…
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I will talk about: -10 Stone weight loss…. -Do we offer fat pad removal, fupa liposuction ? -What are the pros and cons of having combined surgery (breast lift with implants and a tummy tuck)? -Do we offer Alarplasty? -Can I bring my toddler to my consultation for Breast Implants? -Will it make a difference in size if it’s over or under the muscle?…
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I will talk about: -Can you repair diastasis recti without having a Tummy Tuck? -Do I need to have a general anaesthetic for an Arm Reduction? -Do we offer treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma? -Do we offer the donut lift technique? -When having serial excision, does the scar have to be very soft/flat almost, before I can have the next stage of excis…
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I will talk about: -Can I have a tummy tuck if I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome? -Can I have a breast reduction and breast implants at the same time? -Do my implants need to be FDA approved? -When having a breast reduction, can you tell me what cup size I will go down to? -After having a lipoma removed on my hip, when could I return to wor…
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I will talk about: -How long after having a Tummy Tuck with your clinic before I can move abroad? -How would I know if I need to have a capsulectomy or not? -Does it help to take Arnica tablets prior to surgery? -Would having a dilated kidney affect me having breast surgery? (Breast Implants or Breast Lift with Implants)? -Would I be able to have a…
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I will talk about: -Can we offer removal of a giant congenital nevus on a 6-month-old baby? -What are the risks of having a mole removed, that is located in the centre of my spine? -Can we remove a dermatofibroma? -I have a cyst located on my forehead but I have a pacemaker with a defibrillator, will this cause any issues? -I am looking for breast …
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I will talk about: -I had surgery previously and I have been left with a scar across my abdomen, can you offer surgery? -When having Breast Augmentation, how do you decide to go over or under the muscle? -After having surgery, how long until you can return to the gym? -Why can't you have Inverted Nipple Correction at the same time as Breast Lift? -…
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I will talk about: -How much downtime is needed following mole removal? -Can you have a Tummy Tuck and Arm Reduction at the same time? -What is the recovery for a Tummy Tuck and a Arm Reduction? How much downtime is needed? -Do we offer botox injections? -I can have my cyst removed elsewhere for £300, why is your clinic more expensive? -Can we remo…
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I will talk about: -Do we offer Rhinoplasty? -How long recovery is needed following Breast Reduction Surgery? When can I return to work? -Can you remove a keloid scar completely? -What is the difference between a Belt Lipectomy and Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck? -Why is the upper arm, the chest and the back not a good place for a scar? -Is it normal to e…
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I will talk about: -Do we perform umbilicoplasty at our clinic? -Can we remove a sebaceous cyst located inside the nostril? -Do you need to have a capsulectomy if having implants removed completely? -How long do you need to stay in hospital if having a capsulectomy with implant removal and a breast uplift? -How after stopping breast feeding, can yo…
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I will talk about: -Can we remove a cyst located on the finger joint? -I currently have Breast Asymmetry and would also like a Areola Reduction, can you help? -Can you remove over drawn lip tattoo from skin? -Can we remove a Ovarian Cyst? -The top part of my stomach has loose skin, do you offer a reverse tummy tuck for this? -Do we offer liposuctio…
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I will talk about: -Do we offer liposuction to the upper back (bra line area)? -Do we offer hip dip filling? -Can we remove a Bartholin calcified cyst? -I had very early Breast Cancer in 2010 and had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, would I be suitable for a Breast Reduction? -I currently take Rivaroxaban as I suffer from blood clots…and anything els…
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I will talk about: -Do we offer water jet assisted liposuction? -Advice on taking supplements following surgery? -When is the best time to get a post operative bra? -Do you offer medical spa or fat freezing? -Do you offer lasering or injections to improve the look of my breasts? -Does the nipple always need to be moved during a Breast Lift? -Would …
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I will talk about: -Can you remove a wart located on the finger, but it goes underneath my nail bed? -Do we offer drainage for an infected cyst if antibiotics are not working? -Can you recommend a surgeon for Rhinoplasty? -How long before having Breast Augmentation do I need to stop smoking? -If I am taking contraception (Mini Pill) do I need to st…
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I will talk about: - [PHOTO] What is this bulge under my breast? - Can I have Breast Augmentation if I have sickle cell trait? - Can we remove a Cyst located on the eyelid? - Would I be suitable for a Breast Lift with Implants if I have PCSO and Overactive Adrenal Glands? and anything else that crops up! #AskJJ…
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I will talk about: - Why is it so difficult to remove tattoos from the hands and fingers? - Why is it important to know all of your medical history, even for a minor operation under local anesthetic? - If you have a skin flare up of either Eczema or Psoriasis, would surgery involving the skin still go ahead? - Is it possible for deep non-absorbable…
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I will talk about: - Can I have a lipoma removed under general anesthetic, if I have ehlers danlos syndrome? - can you remove an uncoloured mole on the side of my nose due to its tricky position? - Can I have a Tummy Tuck if I have type 1 diabetes? - I have lost 15 stone but I still have a BMI of 36, would you perform a Tummy Tuck? - I have a cyst …
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I will talk about: - Is it ok to have braces before having general anesthetic surgery? - Can I have a cyst/lipoma removed if I am taking clopidogrel? - Do we remove Bartholin duct cysts? - Why does the Areola stretch again after having a Areola Reduction? - My cyst is red and painful, do you do drainage? and anything else that crops up! #AskJJ…
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I will be talking about: - Do we offer subcision for treating a tethered scar? - Can I have a Breast Reduction if on Kliovance HRT? - Can I still have a Tummy Tuck if I take blood pressure tablets? - Would having Fibromyalgia affect me having surgery for a Breast Lift and a Fleur De-Lis Tummy Tuck combined? - Would you offer surgery (Tummy Tuck) if…
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I will be talking about: - Can we remove a papilloma from the nipple? - Do we remove pilonidal cysts? - How long after having a Breast Reduction can I drive and return to work if I have a very physical job? - [PHOTO] Would I be a suitable candidate for scar revision on my abdomen? - Can we offer Earlobe Repair for a 5 year old? and anything else th…
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I will be talking about: - Can you inject hyaluronic acid? - Do we offer liposuction to remove a buffalo hump? - Do we offer diastasis recti repair (Endoscopic Abdominoplasty) ? - Do we offer treatment for excess skin located in the armpit? - Do we offer umbilical mesh removal? and anything else that crops up! #AskJJ…
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I will be talking about: - What is the difference between a hypertrophic and keloid scar? - Why can't we offer removal of a Hemangioma? - Do we offer hernia and muscle repair with a tummy tuck? - Do we offer skin cancer removal? - I have a heart condition and my cardiologist has advised me i can have breast augmentation through twilight anaesthesia…
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I will be talking about: - Do we offer breast implants called Motiva Ergonomix? - Can you offer tattoo excision for a tattoo located on my finger? - What are the pros and cons of drains with tummy tuck? - My cyst has popped, what should I do? - I don't know whether I need a breast reduction or a breast lift, what would be your advice? - Do we offer…
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Tonight I will be talking about: - Do you think having a breast lift with 125cc implants will help give them more fullness and not make them bigger? - Can you drink alcohol 2 days prior to having Mastopexy with Implants? - Do you have to use drains when having a Tummy Tuck? I had one when I had a c section an they left it in for a few days and it k…
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I will be talking about: - Does a Breast Reduction include a Breast Lift? - Is a sleeve tattoo to big for Tattoo Excision? - I went abroad for a Tummy Tuck and I now have pain in my legs and fluid leaking from my wounds, what should I do? - Does a Breast Lift include an Areola Reduction? - Would you perform a Breast Reduction with a BMI of 39? and …
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I will talk about: - How long prior to surgery do I need to stop smoking? - Can I have a Breast Lift and a Tummy Tuck if I have Factor V Leiden ? - Why don't we offer Liposuction to the Abdomen alone? - Is it safe to have minor surgery when on Roaccutane (acne treatment) ? - I have pain, should I see my GP or the Consultant who performed my surgery…
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