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Should I opt for varicose vein treatment in the UK or abroad?

November 9, 2011 By

Varicose vein surgery

Varicose vein surgery is available on the NHS but will only be funded for patients who have a medical need for treatment and surgery will not be carried out for solely cosmetic reasons. If your varicose veins are causing you pain, you will probably be offered treatment like varicose vein removal on the NHS, but you can also choose to have private treatment with someone like The Private Clinic. Private treatment is expensive but the waiting list will probably be shorter and facilities are normally more modern and stylish than NHS clinics. You can also choose to go abroad for treatment, as prices are usually much lower than in the UK, but there are risks involved, which are highlighted in greater detail below.

Cosmetic varicose vein treatment

The majority of individuals who have varicose veins don’t require varicose vein treatment for medical reasons, as often they do not cause any pain or discomfort. However, some people may decide to have treatment for cosmetic reasons, which isn’t covered by the NHS in the UK. This may means that patients have to visit a private clinic for the treatment, where the costs are high. In recent years, medical tourism has become very popular, as prices are considerably lower in other countries. Travelling abroad for treatment could save you up to 70 percent and this saving may also include the cost of transport and accommodation, however, there are risks involved with going overseas for treatment.

Tips for travelling abroad

Low prices may be very appealing but travelling abroad for medical or dental treatment carries risks and it is important that you do your research before you go. In other countries, regulation of professionals and clinics may not be as stringent as in the UK and as a result of this, standards of clinical excellence may be lower and there may be problems associated with cross-infection protocol. It is imperative that you visit a doctor with the relevant qualifications and expertise and choose a clinic that has been approved and recommended by other patients. It’s also a good idea to get a complete price breakdown, which includes the cost of any preparatory or follow-up care, as this may require additional trips, which will increase the transport and accommodation costs.

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How is Beauty Defined in today’s world.

August 10, 2010 By

I have said a lot about aging, but very little about beauty. What is beauty? Besides being in the eye of the beholder, beauty itself entails a myriad of meanings. It must be more than a perfect body or a wrinkle-free face. Typing the word “beauty” into a search engine will result in literally millions of sites. I like this definition from WebMD: “It is not about size, shape, colour, sex or age. It’s about being your best from the inside out.”

There are many ways to define true beauty. Think of the smiling face of an infant as he holds his father’s finger in his tiny grip. Picture the sky before an angry thunderstorm erupts. Nature is full of examples of beauty: freshly opened flowers, a gorgeous sunrise, a mountain-fed stream, and dolphins playing in the sea.

Beauty resides in all of us. How we live and care for each other is the way we share our beauty with others. Again, this has nothing to do with looks. Beauty is a feeling we give to others. Volunteering our time and energy to a cause can be one definition of beauty. The way it feels to help a homeless woman and her children is beautiful.

Oprah Winfrey, the American talk show host, has a column in her monthly magazine titled “Live Your Best Life.” It’s about being and doing your best from the inside out and it is also a great definition of beauty. It is a wonderful mantra we can all remember to give our best to ourselves and others.

Think of a friend who you consider beautiful and consider his or her physical appearance. Are they truly beautiful or is it something in their personality that fills them with beauty? I have a friend who some may consider average looking. To me, she is beautiful. I can picture her delightful gap-toothed smile. She has the kind of smile that lights up her whole face, her hazel eyes even reflect warmth. People always want to sit near her, to hear her laughter, and hear her stories. She works with poverty stricken youth and their families. She gives freely to her students, not monetarily, but love and joy. Her warmth is contagious.

When I think of beauty, I will always visualize my friend laughing in my living room while telling tall tales. She may not be a magazine cover model, but she is gorgeous, complete with crow’s feet, laugh lines, and her imperfect smile.

Nobody is perfect. Why waste time striving for the perceived and ever-changing definition of perfection. Coming to terms with one’s self is far more beautiful than having high cheek bones and perfect breasts. Aging with grace is indeed possible.

It all begins, and ends, with gratitude and love or failing that you could always get cosmetic surgery and provided you get a good cosmetic surgeon from a cosmetic surgery clinic such as Cosmetic Surgery Consultants (www.cosmeticsurgeryconsultants.co.uk)  they all offer very good results but none are as good at hiding your age as cosmetic surgery.

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Secondary Infertility

June 2, 2010 By

Secondary Infertility is when a couple already has one or more children but is having trouble conceiving again. Secondary infertility can be equally upsetting for couples as primary infertility as the hope of having more than one child or a brother and sister for their existing child may take over.

There are many reasons for secondary infertility such as a man experiencing low sperm count or an ovulatory problem that the women experiences. In 19% of cases of secondary infertility the causes cannot be identified as it is unexplained infertility. It is important that when trying to conceive a baby a healthy diet should be maintained and treatments such as laser hair removal or laser tattoo removal should for the most part be avoided as they could be harmful.

Secondary infertility can be recognised often after a couple has been trying for at least a year or more for a baby. There are many treatments that can be prescribed for women experiencing secondary infertility such as IVF and artificial insemination which can help a woman to conceive using a glass tube which helps to unite the sperm with the egg cells.  A combination of factors from the man and woman contribute to secondary infertility and other factors such as stress can affect a person’s fertility.

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Benefits of Breast Reduction

April 5, 2010 By

Women with large breasts all have them – shoulder dents from bra straps. Those dents accompanied by back, neck and shoulder pain may be indicative of problems being caused by the weight of the breasts. Overtime large breasts can affect posture and cause physical deformities, including a hunched back. The extra weight puts added strain on the back which could lead to serious and chronic back problems that may require surgical correction. Sometimes patients may even have inverted nipples which require surgical coore

Other problems associated with large breasts include shortness of breath, rashes and other skin irritations on the breasts, headaches and even low levels of physical activity. Very large breasts do limit physical activity. Because they tend to get in the way, performing even the simplest of tasks of daily life can be complicated. Work, exercise and playing with the children become difficult.

Plastic surgery to reduce the size of the breasts can lessen the strain of carrying that additional weight and make life easier. Results can be dramatic, not only in appearance but in physical ability as well. Pain in the back, neck and shoulders can also be greatly diminished, not to mention those unsightly shoulder dents, which may lessen over time.

Once the breast reduction procedure has been done, the body will start to correct itself. Muscle tone and strength may increase, and posture generally begins to improve within a fairly short period of time. Many patients also report being able to breathe easier and an increase in physical activity.

Another added benefit of breast reduction surgery is the decreased risk in breast cancer. Recent studies have suggested that breast reduction surgery may also reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by as much as 40%. These studies have also found that there was also a reduced risk of lung, cervical and digestive cancers in women who have had the procedure done.

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