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Liposuction

This type of cosmetic surgery reshapes the body by removing fat. It’s not suitable for everyone and isn’t a weight-loss procedure.

Gynaecomastia surgery

Surgery for gynaecomastia is an operation to remove excess tissue from your chest.

Lipoma

Lipomas are soft fatty lumps that grow under the skin. Find out more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Gender affirming surgery

Gender affirming surgery helps people with gender incongruence affirm their gender. Learn more here.

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

The fat that might be stored deep inside your body can be a danger to your health. This fat is known as visceral fat (or 'hidden' fat). Here's how to find out if you have visceral fat and what you can do about it.

Facelift

A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change a person's facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.

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