You will have the chance to talk to Mr Oliver discreetly and in complete confidence, with no pressure to proceed to surgery.
Dates for these free discussions will be available as follows:
Guernsey
I was appointed as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at the Royal Devon University Healthcare and Torbay Hospital nearly 10 years ago.
I have been practising in reconstructive breast surgery, including micro-surgical breast reconstruction in my NHS practice and have also been working in the independent sector, both in Exeter and Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay; this has included all areas of cosmetic surgery, comprising facial, breast and body contouring surgery.
I am the Chairman of the Specialist Training Committee for overseeing the training of Plastic Surgeons in the South West. I am also a member of the Peninsular Network for the treatment of skin cancers. I am a full member of the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
I think with any patient making a decision to undergo cosmetic surgery or any procedure which is not essential for their physical health, then the key to this process is information and consent. Only by explaining in detail the likely outcome of surgery, and any possible risks, complications or side effects, can a patient make a decision which can be regarded as an informed consent.
This reflects GMC guidelines on best surgical practice. There should be no pressure from any surgeon or provider to encourage patients to have surgery as this is a decision they must make on their own when they have had a full explanation of everything which is involved. Importantly, this discussion must be with the surgeon who will perform the procedure.
Attention from the media can be both positive and negative. The cosmetic surgery industry has been unregulated for far too long and it is generally the unregulated side of cosmetic surgery, in particular the injectable treatments, that have come under increasing scrutiny and rightly so.
There has also been considerable publicity with regard to the PIP breast implant scandal and obviously legislation may be brought in to increase the regulation of manufacturers of any medical device.
Plastic surgery is a highly variable specialisation. Procedures range hugely in complexity from operations involving highly complex micro-surgical techniques to relatively straightforward excision of skin lesions.
Plastic surgery also involves all areas of the body, all sections of the community, including the very young and very old. Plastic surgery is the most general of all the surgical specialties in this regard. The ability to use experience and surgical techniques, tailored to each individual’s problem, is the challenge in plastic surgery in order to achieve the optimum outcome for each patient.
This range of procedures and variability was one of the main attractions to the specialty as no case is ever exactly the same as the one before or after it.
A situation is only stressful if an individual is unable to cope with the stresses and strains placed upon them. With good training, experience and a good team around you, including anaesthetist colleagues, nursing staff and office staff then there is no reason for the job to be stressful.
Most patients do not want to see stress in any healthcare professional, as this undermines confidence and really nobody should be doing a job which they find too stressful. As in all walks of life a little stress can focus the attention but too much stress will start to negatively impact on performance and can be avoided with good training and experience.
Living in this part of the West Country there are so many activities to do in away from work such as sailing, kayaking and enjoying the outdoors so there is plenty to do to get away from medicine. The coastline from the Exe estuary across to Torbay and Dartmouth are all my favourite locations, particularly for sailing.
Now we have a first class rugby team with Exeter Chiefs, there is also premiership rugby to watch.
There are also fantastic restaurants and the emergence of new micro-breweries in the region can only add to the attractions.
The reassurance of a quality service can not be understated, and you should not be rushed into making a decision with any sales tactics or incentives to commit within a certain timescale, and should ensure that you meet and have a full and thorough consultation with the surgeon who will be performing your surgery.
To help you make the decision ensure that:
Whatever procedure you chose that is suitable for you, you can be assured that Mr Oliver's team will be friendly, spend time with you and at no stage put pressure on you to proceed with surgery. We will ensure you are able to make an informed decision.
Cosmetic surgery procedures will take place in partnership with local private hospitals where you would have an en-suite room for your comfort and privacy.
With the arrival of spring, it’s natural to start thinking of the coming summer months and holidays, and the impending beach body battle that many of us go through! Many people consider having cosmetic surgery, and a breast enlargement procedure tends to be one of the most requested procedures - this has been so for the past decade. It may be that you have small or underdeveloped breasts and would like a larger or fuller look this summer?
The key to a positive outcome is to ensure you chose a professionally accredited surgeon to perform the procedure for you, in a modern regulated healthcare environment without having to travel far from your home, or importantly, from your surgeon for post-operative appointments.
Breast enlargement (or augmentation) surgery is suited to most women of all ages, although many surgeons will not operate on anyone under the age of 18, to ensure the breasts are fully developed. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and involves an overnight stay in hospital.
David Oliver will offer you a thorough consultation to ensure that you both understand what you are trying to achieve, and to decide upon the shape and size of the implant that you require. He will perform your operation and will see you post-operatively, so that you are always under his care.
Mr Oliver, Consultant Plastic Surgeon says:
“Many women request the most natural results from breast augmentation, whilst others would like to go a little larger. Implant selection is the key and I will discuss the shapes and styles available and show photographs of the possible outcomes with different choices. Understanding the desired results, and discussing with the patient their implant choices, is the key to successful breast augmentation”
Choosing to have this procedure is an important decision, and you must feel comfortable with your choice of surgeon and ensure that you are fully informed and not pressurised. Mr Oliver's and his team will support you throughout this process.
Mr Oliver will be on the island offering free mini 1:1 discussions to help you consider your options and make an informed decision at open events on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th January 2013.
The event on Thursday will be at Kings Beauty Salon, St Peter Port from 6.30 pm until 8pm, and then on Friday he will be at The Centre for Modern Medicine, Mill House, St Martin's from 08.30 am.
We look forward to seeing you and at no point will you be pressurised to proceed.
Mr Oliver will be hosting a cosmetic surgery open evening on Wednesday 12th September at Mount Stuart Hospital, Torquay TQ1 4UP. He will be available for complimentary mini 1:1 discussions from 5pm onwards. If you have a question that you would like to ask, or are simply interested in talking to a surgeon about a cosmetic surgery procedure you are interested in, then this event would be the perfect opportunity to do so. You will have complete privacy and at no stage will you be pressurised to proceed.
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