Cosmetic Surgery The Ulster Independent Clinic A Patient Guide The Ulster Independent Clinic is an independent private hospital which offers a full range of surgical and medical services. Facilities At The Ulster Independent Clinic The Clinic has a large suite of Outpatient consulting rooms, its own X-ray department, three operating theatres, in-patient and day care facilities. Patients are nursed in single rooms with en-suite facilities. Cosmetic Surgery The Clinic provides confidential professional advice at the highest level for those seeking Cosmetic Surgery. Enquiries For information on Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery procedures including costings: Telephone; 028 9066 1212 (Ext. 334) Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm. Appointments Information about a consultation with a Consultant Plastic Surgeon can be obtained by telephone Monday - Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm. Telephone Out-Patients Department; 028 9068 7444 Referral It is usual to ask your General Practitioner to refer you to a Consultant. He or she will write a letter of referral so that your surgeon and anaesthetist are made aware of any medical condition which might influence your treatment. Treatments and Procedures Available BREAST AUGMENTATION This offers women with naturally small breasts or whose breasts have decreased in size through weight loss, post pregnancy or increasing age, the opportunity of a fuller figure. A prosthesis is positioned behind the breast through a small surgical incision. BREAST REDUCTION Overly large or pendulous breasts can have a reduction of breast volume and improvement of normal contour. BREAST UPLIFT This is designed to tighten and uplift the breast. RHINOPLASTY Corrective surgery to the nose is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures and can range from subtle refinement or tip correction to full reshaping. LIPOSUCTION Liposculpture is a surgical procedure which reshapes the body by the removal of fat from the problem areas. Benefits are permanent as once fat cells are removed they cannot return. Chin, tummy, buttocks, thighs, calves, ankles and the male breast can be treated and respond well when diet and exercise have proved ineffective. ABDOMINOPLASTY (TUMMY TUCK) This procedure removes fatty tissue and skin folds from the mid and lower abdominal regions. Stretch marks in this area can be removed; internal muscles are tightened. Tummy is smoother and flatter, midriff bulge is eliminated and waistline trimmer. BLEPHAROPLASTY Eyelid surgery can correct a variety of problems including sagging skin around the eyes, droopy eyelids and under eye bags. Eyes look brighter, less tired and more youthful. FACE LIFT As the face ages, the firm, fatty tissue beneath the skin loses volume and the underlying muscle weakens and slackens. A face lift aims to give a smoother, firmer appearance by the raising and tightening of facial skin and muscle. EAR SHAPE CORRECTION The position of protruding ears can be improved. Misshapen contours, cartilage damage and split lobes can also be corrected. SCAR REVISION Where the skin has been damaged through acne, injury or previous suture lines and requires improvement, a consultation will determine the type of treatment required to deal with the improvement of scar tissue. This will be dependent on the area and depth of the damaged skin. OTHER PROCEDURES Other procedures can be carried out by arrangement with your consultant. We Offer • Comprehensive range of surgical cosmetic procedures incorporating the very latest techniques. • Consultant Plastic Surgeons who are fully trained in the complete range of Plastic and Cosmetic procedures. All of our Consultants are on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council and are members of the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. • Consultant Anaesthetists who are fully trained and are on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council. • First consultation always with the Consultant of your choice. • Independent second opinion available on request. • 24 hour medical care available on site. • Treatment and procedure fees are competitive and inclusive, there are no hidden extras to pay. • “One Stop Facility” advice, consultation, corrective procedures, pre and post operative care, all carried out within the Ulster Independent Clinic. HEALTH WARNING: All surgery, including plastic surgery, incorporates some element of risk. How to find us: K WEST LIN CROMAC IA STREET GREAT VICTOR AD GROSVENOR RO OXFORD STREET ST. ORIA VICT EET TR IS S DIV M NT EMBANKMENT EMBAN KME ANNADALE AD RO NE LO MA MALONE RO D KING’S HALL OUTER RING M1 LISBURN ROAD M1 STOCKMANS LANE STRANM I LL IS AD RO RN BU LIS M1 A RD. D OA STRANMILLIS R EAU OAD LIS R NMIL Ulster Independent Clinic ORM STRA BOUCHER ROAD OR UNIVER TATES AVENUE M1 EA U SITY RO AD BROADWAY ROUNDABOUT BALMORAL AVENUE EMBANKMENT STREET SHAFTESBURY SQUARE DONEGAL ROAD Ulster Independent Clinic Limited 245 Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5JH Telephone 028 9066 1212 Facsimile 028 9038 1704 Reviewed 2001