Best Clinic UK - Aesthetics Awards 2024
& Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2024
"I wanted to have surgery as I was thinking of how amazing the future would be, but was nervous about openly discussing something so personal to me"
After years of to-ing and fro-ing over my bumpy nose, I decided that 2019 was the year I would take the next step. No longer did I want to avoid side profile situations, catch glimpses of my profile in changing room mirrors, or obsessively look at everyone else's nose on the tube. I wanted to make the change, take the step and feel the difference. I suppose I hadn't made it too much of a priority previously, but it was something that I had thought about almost every single day. Having the support of my partner helped immensely, but ultimately, this was my decision and something that I wanted to do, for me. I had created the circumstances that meant I could commit to surgery, both financially and time-wise and I felt excited about seeing the changes I had always wanted to see.
Why did you decide to have surgery?
THINKING - of the future and how amazing it would be if I made this happen
FEELING - Nervous - I would have to discuss openly something very personal to myself /wondering how people would react to my decision DOING - Carrying on day-today but discussing a lot with a few close and trusted people
Meeting with the consultant
THINKING - I actually went quite blank, in front of the surgeon you tend to feel a little overcome - best to make a list ahead of your appoint with 5 main topics you want to cover/questions you wish to ask
FEELING - Anxious, embarrassed and self-conscious.
DOING - Listening - much of the conversation didn't sink in, so the letter I received after summarising my appointment was incredibly informative [as was the reassurance and support I received from my dedicated SPA]
Booking the surgery
THINKING - Again, of the future and planning how day to day life might different with the change I had always wanted to see
FEELING - Excited and nervous and full of questions....AGAIN!
DOING - Organising my finances
Waiting for Surgery Day
THINKING - Again lots of questions - Will I be happy with the result? Will I recognise myself? What will people think? Will I wake up?
FEELING - Nervous/happy/excited - wanting it to be the day. Impatience.
DOING - Preparing life for some downtime. Tying up ends at work and organising logistics around getting to and from clinic.
Surgery Day
THINKING - What am I doing? Will be happy? Should I have done this?!
FEELING - Nervous - odd mix of fear and excitement
DOING - Calming myself, focusing, texting those who knew
Post-Surgery - 1 days
THINKING - This better be worth it! What have I done to myself!
FEELING - Sore, restless, emotional, impatience, waiting to see the result.
DOING - Not much - Resting, thinking about all the things I want to do around the house!
Mr Atherton was just wonderful. His calm, reassuring manner and infinite knowledge helped me make my decision a reality. A consummate and experienced professional with an expert eye who spoke to me about the procedure in simplistic terms that I could grasp and assimilate. Mr Atherton understood fully what I was hoping for and that I wanted to enhance my appearance without diluting the essence of myself. I can honestly say that he has achieved all of my hopes and has exceeded my expectations. I am truly thrilled to look in the mirror and see myself, only a better version!
The Patient Journey. A breakdown of what you can expect on your journey with us
We are deeply invested in ensuring that every step of your surgical journey with us is as informative and reassuring to you as it can be. This article outlines what you can expect at each stage of the journey
The Patient Journey2024
Aesthetic Medicine 2024
UK Clinic of the Year
2024
Aesthetic Awards
Best Clinic, London
2024
Aesthetic Medicine
Best Clinic, London
2023
Aesthetic Awards
Highly Commended
2021
Aesthetic Awards
Highly Commended
2021
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Best Plastic Surgery Clinic, UK
2020
MyFaceMyBody Awards
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2019
MyFaceMyBody Awards
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