Westbourne Centre - News & Events

Cosmetic Surgery Open Morning - Saturday 21st September

Are you considering cosmetic surgery?

If you are thinking about cosmetic surgery, we would like to invite you to a free one-to-one discussion with one of our consultant surgeons: Mr Hiroshi Nishikawa, Mr Kenneth Kok, Mrs Effie Katerinaki or Mr Rajiv Pathak. They will be able to answer any questions that you may have about potential procedures such as: - Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck); - Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery/eye bag removal); - Breast augmentation; - Breast reduction; - Breast implant removal; - Facelift; - Fat...

Are you self-conscious about unsightly veins?

Are you worried about varicose or thread veins?Come along to our open evening on Thursday 8 August (5.30pm - 7.30pm) where you can book a FREE one-to-one discussion with one of our consultant vascular surgeons. Have you been refused treatment on the NHS? Are you self-conscious about particular veins? Fed up of waiting for treatment? Mr Harmeet Khaira and Mr Rajiv Pathak will be able to answer your questions and advise you on the treatments available for varicose veins and thread veins.For...

Top tips for acne sufferers

As Acne Awareness Month draws to a close, Giorgina Szirtez, our non-surgical expert, gives us a few tips on how to look after your skin...Almost 85% of people will develop acne at some point in their lives. Acne is the most common skin condition that consists of comedones, papules, pustules and cysts. Acne generally develops on areas that contain a lot of sebaceous (oil) glands, like the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Acne is most common in puberty, but many adults also develop the...

The Westbourne Centre featured in Cosmetic Innovations campaign

The Westbourne Centre has recently featured in Health Awareness' Cosmetic Innovations campaign for 2019. A printed supplement was enclosed within every copy of the The Guardian newspaper on 3 June and the content is available online at https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/campaign/cosmetic/. The campaign features exclusive content from key thought leaders and industry voices (including Mr Hiroshi Nishikawa) about innovations in cosmetic procedures and treatments and the importance of safety...

What is medical tattooing?

Harriett Beesley explains the ins and outs of medical tattooing

Tattoos have been a popular pastime to express ourselves and individuality. Now there is an area of tattooing that is providing so much more for people. Medical tattooing is for patients who've had an event that's changed their appearance or for medical conditions such as a cleft lip, vitiligo and alopecia.With these advanced medical tattoo treatments, a patient can regain the confidence they may have lost, while also changing or restoring their desired appearance. Harriett Beesley tells us...

Hay fever injection - how can it help?

Summer is on it's way and so is the pollen...

Most people jump for joy when the weather gets hotter and the flowers start to bloom. But that normally means the pollen count is higher, so for 13 million of us in the UK, we start to put up our defences. Tissues at the ready! Hay fever suffers will be all too familiar with the symptoms; runny nose, itchy throat and eyes and not forgetting, sneezing. Antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops are the most common remedy and for most of us, they suffice. However, for the people who...

The Westbourne Centre's Response to Current Implants Ban by the French ANSM

The latest on the situation regarding textured implants

It is very natural for the concern and anxiety that has been generated following the French National Security Agency of Medicines and Health Products ban on the use several makes of macro-textured breast implants. This is primarily due to the association of these devices with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Patients will be asking whether it is safe to continue to have their textured breast implants and if they should either be exchanged for another kind...

Tixel the lowdown

Dr Sajjad Rajpar tells all about his brand new anti-aging treatment, Tixel.

What is it? Tixel is a treatment in which the power of heat is harnessed to freshen the skin and rejuvenate. Does Tixel use a laser? Unlike other therapies which are currently available, Tixel is not laser, ultrasound or radiofrequency. How does it work? Tiny probes heated to 400 degrees centigrade touch the skin momentarily. It employs direct heat, used in a controlled mannar, which ends up causing the skin to tighten and rejuvenate. What are the effects on the skin? Tixel is...

New Year Deal!

50% off IPL courses

Happy New Year from all of us at The Westbourne Centre! Did you know January is the perfect time to start treatment for permanent hair reduction/removal, so you are ready to enjoy the results in the summer months. We can help you achieve these results; 50% off ALL IPL hair removal course paid before the 31st January 2019! Gain an extra 10% off your course by starting your treatment on Thursday 24th January. To book your FREE...

The Withdrawal of Textured Implants - What's Going On?

As you'll likely have seen in the media throughout December, some textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan have been withdrawn from the EU market place.

As you'll likely have seen in the media throughout December, some textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan have been withdrawn from the EU market place. A full statement has been issued by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and can be found here. Over recent years, plastic surgeons have become aware of and studied a known link between breast implants that have a textured surface and the condition Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma...