All too often, as we get a little older, it's the face that shows the first real signs of ageing. Wrinkles, deep lines and sagging folds of skin start to appear, gradually increasing until the whole face looks rather tired and strained. It's not an image you want. And it's not an image you have to keep. Click here for a detailed article on laser treatments.

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For anyone thinking about cosmetic treatment, the most important step is to come to the right clinic, where you can be sure of getting the very best advice, treatment and after-care.

ear correction

Overly large or protruding ears may cause great amusement to some people, but never to the person who has this difficult problem. It can be very upsetting, the cause of real anguish.

If you are affected in this way, come in and talk to us at the Franklynn Centre. There is every likelihood that we can eliminate the problem completely and very simply, through Ear Correction surgery. Suitable for both youngsters and adults, Otoplasty is a simple procedure for altering the shape and appearance of the ears, with the patient usually returning home the same day.

facial implants

Facial implants for folds and furrows.

A Softform Facial Implant offers a new way to treat a problem that has long bedevilled women trying to contend with deep folds or furrows on the face. With the Softform technique, a very fine material is implanted under the skin, behind folds, furrows or lip edges.

It lifts and gently supports the skin, filling out and smoothing the surface, helping to banish those folds, furrows and unwelcome lip lines. The overall effect is soft and supple, giving a more youthful look.

Softform treatment is performed under local anaesthetic and can provide a permanent improvement.

A Face-Lift, or Rhytidectomy, can bring remarkable and long lasting results.

It used to be regarded as a major surgical procedure and looked on with some anxiety. But it's very different now.

Today, using the latest surgical techniques, a Face- Lift normally takes just two to three hours with a much quicker recovery period and may not even require an overnight stay in hospital.

Following the treatment, the jaw and neck lines are once again smooth and firm, deep wrinkles have virtually disappeared, and the whole face looks younger and rejuvenated.

S-lift

The S-lift is a good alternative to the conventional lower face lift. In many patients dramatic results can be achieved with the less invasive S-lift involving a shorter incision, minimal scarring and latest techniques in muscle and tissue tightening. Performed under sedation and using local anaesthetic, the procedure takes one and a half to two hours. The S-lift may be particularly suitable for people under sixty years of age or those who have had a previous facelift which needs some tightening. The S-lift is equally suitable for men and women.

eyelid & eyebag surgery

Sagging upper eyelids or bags under the eyes can be one of the clearest signs of facial ageing. And once you've noticed it happening, it means others are seeing it too. The overall effect is to make you look tired, even when you're not.

The eyes are such a visible personal feature - when you talk to someone, it's your eyes they look into - that many men and women decide to do something about this problem.

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery - is now one of the most commonly performed cosmetic treatments. Both the upper and lower lids can be successfully treated.

The procedure (frequently performed by laser at the Franklynn Centre) minimises post-operative bruising and swelling. It is normally carried out under local anaesthetic and patients are able to go home a few hours later. The results can be really striking, with your eyes looking livelier, younger and more vibrant.

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Like it or not, your nose is the most prominent feature of your face. There's no ignoring it and unlike other facial features, there's no disguising it, even if you're less than happy with its shape or size.

So if the appearance of your nose does cause you concern, why endure it any longer? Nose reshaping - Rhinoplasty - can achieve outstanding results, creating a greatly improved appearance. It's usually performed under general anaesthetic with the patient leaving hospital the next day.

facial red veins

'Thread' or 'spider' veins can be treated very easily with Sclerotherapy. A harmless solution is injected through a micro-needle into the veins, causing them to blanch and gradually fade.

There is little or no pain and only minimal discomfort. The treatment takes about 30 minutes and usually more than one session is required. Sclerotherapy provides long-term benefits as a treatment for unsightly, superficial veins.

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lip enhancement

Replacement treatment for thinning lips: Collagen is a substance which occurs naturally in the skin. As it depletes with age, wrinkles, lines, creases and thinning lips appear.

Collagen replacement treatment is a very simple cosmetic enhancement, widely performed by injecting Collagen into the areas affected.

The treatment is safe and impressive, producing immediate results. Three or four treatments a year are usually needed, each session lasting only 20 or 30 minutes.