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Skin science, surgical insight and clinic notes — written by Dr Hassan Soueid and the team. Practical, evidence-led, and free of marketing fluff.
Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Breast Augmentation London: Choosing Implant Size, Shape & Profile
Choosing the right breast implant involves far more than picking a cup size. This guide walks through the clinical decisions around volume, shape, profile and pocket placement that determine a natural, lasting result.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Brow Lift vs Botox: When Forehead Lines Need Surgery
Botox can soften forehead lines, but if your brows have genuinely descended, injections alone cannot restore what surgery can. This guide explains how to tell the difference — and what to expect from a brow lift in London.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Gynaecomastia London: Male Chest Reduction, Step by Step
Gynaecomastia — enlarged male breast tissue — is more common than most men realise, and surgery to correct it is straightforward when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. This guide walks through every stage, from diagnosis to recovery.
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Skin25 May 2026 · 11 min read
HydraFacial London: What It Does Well, and Where We Wouldn't Use It
HydraFacial is one of the most requested skin treatments in London — and for good reason in the right patient. This post explains the clinical rationale, realistic results, and the cases where we'd steer you elsewhere.
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Wellness25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Hyperhidrosis Treatment London: Botox for Excessive Sweating
Botox is a well-established medical treatment for hyperhidrosis, not just a cosmetic drug. This post explains how it works, who it suits, and what to expect from underarm sweat treatment at our Kensington clinic.
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Skin25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Melasma Treatment London: A Realistic Plan for Your Skin
Melasma and hyperpigmentation are among the most stubborn skin concerns we see at our Kensington clinic. This guide explains what actually works, what doesn't, and how we build an honest treatment plan for London skin.
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Skin25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Mesotherapy London: Tiny Vitamin Injections — Worth It?
Mesotherapy delivers vitamins, amino acids and hyaluronic acid directly into the skin via fine-needle microinjections. We look honestly at what the evidence supports, what it does not, and who is a realistic candidate in our Kensington clinic.
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25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Microneedling in London: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Microneedling has solid clinical backing for acne scarring and skin texture — but the evidence is not uniform across every claim made for it. Here is an honest look at what it can and cannot do.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
The Mummy Makeover: Combining Procedures Safely in One Operation
A mummy makeover combines procedures such as a tummy tuck and breast lift in a single anaesthetic to restore the body after pregnancy. This guide explains how we plan these combined operations safely at our Kensington clinic.
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Skin25 May 2026 · 11 min read
The Non-Surgical Facelift Explained: What Actually Lifts
Thread lifts, fillers, energy devices and combinations — a West London plastic surgeon explains what genuinely lifts ageing facial tissue without going under the knife, and where each approach falls short.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Otoplasty London: When Ear-Pinning Surgery Makes Sense
Otoplasty — ear correction surgery — can make a meaningful difference for both children and adults troubled by prominent ears. This guide covers candidacy, timing, technique, recovery, and honest expectations from a Kensington plastic surgeon.
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Skin25 May 2026 · 11 min read
PDO Thread Lifts: What Threads Can and Can't Achieve
PDO thread lifts offer a genuine but modest lift for mild-to-moderate facial laxity — without surgery. This guide sets out honest expectations on results, longevity, and when a facelift is the better answer.
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25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Polynucleotides for the Under-Eye Area: Why We Prefer This Over Tear-Trough Filler
Polynucleotides offer a biologically-driven alternative to tear-trough filler for dark circles and hollowing under the eyes — with a lower risk profile and results that improve the skin itself rather than simply adding volume.
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25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Profhilo London: The Skin-Quality Injectable That Isn't a Filler
Profhilo is a high-concentration hyaluronic acid injectable that remodels skin quality rather than adding volume. Here is what it does, who it suits, and what to expect at our Kensington clinic.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 12 min read
Rhinoplasty in London: Cost and Recovery Insights
Rhinoplasty in London is a significant investment, with costs ranging from £5,000 to £10,000. Recovery involves swelling and bruising, with visible results after several weeks.
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Surgical25 May 2026 · 11 min read
SMAS vs Deep-Plane Facelift: Which Is Right for Your Face?
Not all facelifts are the same operation. Understanding the difference between an SMAS and a deep-plane facelift helps you ask better questions and choose the right approach for your anatomy — before you ever sit in a surgeon's chair.
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25 May 2026 · 11 min read
Abdominoplasty After Pregnancy: What a Tummy Tuck Can and Cannot Fix
Pregnancy changes the abdominal wall in ways that no amount of exercise can fully reverse. This guide explains what a tummy tuck in London can realistically correct, who is a suitable candidate, and what to expect from surgery at our Kensington clinic.
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Skin24 May 2026 · 8 min read
Medical-Grade Chemical Peels in London: How EnerPeel® Treats Acne, Pigmentation and Ageing Skin
Most chemical peels work on the surface of the skin and trade downtime for results. EnerPeel® is different — a patented carrier solution that takes the active acid inside the skin and releases it where remodelling actually happens. Here is how we use the eight-peel EnerPeel® range at Kensington Cosmetic Clinic.
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