Thursday 26 November 2009

Offers on Smartxide, Obagi, Dermal Fillers and Laser Hair Removal

It's all go here at Riverbanks Clinic this Autumn, and we have some great offers if you buy before the end of the year.

So, if you're looking for a Christmas boost, or hinting about that perfect Christmas present, consider the following great offers:

Receive a complimentary Omnilux session, Vitage Vitamin C serum with each session.
Save £100!

Receive a complimentary Elastiderm Eye Gel with each Starter Kit purchased.
Save £70!

Buy one get one at half price!
Save up to £200!

Buy 2 courses and save 20% on the second one!

To find out more, and to book your consultation, call Riverbanks Clinic on 01582 762877 quoting reference OCT-E09

Wednesday 11 November 2009

Breast operation horror - could it have been avoided?

You may have read in the Mail on Sunday last month about Sarah Cound's horrific breast reduction operation horror that has resulted in £17,000 of surgery, and still Ms Cound 'feels deformed'.

We won't reiterate the whole story here, but suffice to say Ms Cound may be £300,000 the richer after her monetary award, but as many women know, the money won't make up for the knock to her confidence, her self esteem, and her body.

Interestingly, and shockingly, The Mail on Sunday reports that:

The GMC records show that when he operated on Sarah, Dr Horn - who is not a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, BAAPS or the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons - was listed as a general surgeon. He was not registered as a plastic surgeon until four years later.

A Harley Medical Group spokesperson said: 'Gary Horn was employed as a plastic surgeon at the Harley Medical Group for a three-year contract 12 years ago between 1997 and 2000, when his contract expired.

'Only since 2002 have all our surgeons been required to be registered on the GMC Specialist Register as a plastic surgeon.'

While these horror stories are rare, it is important for us to reiterate a few simple checks and rules that can help you to avoid a similar story:

  • Always check your doctor's credentials and ensure your doctor belongs to the necessary associations
  • Ask for patient testimonials - this is your body you are talking about, insist on seeing what others say about your doctor
  • Insist on seeing before and after pictures of real patients that your doctor has treated
  • Ask to speak to previous patients - if your doctor has satisfied patients then it should be no problem to speak to people going through the same procedures as you
Most importantly, don't believe that because the clinic has a big and well known name or address (as in this case, Harley Street) it is the best. It's easy to be blinded by posh offices and a great bedside manner, but the above checks are way more important - avoid any horror stories of your own by making sure you cover everything.

If you're worried about a breast operation procedure and would like to talk to someone about a non surgical alternative, give Dr Ravi Jain a call on 01582 762877




Monday 2 November 2009

Get a mini facelift for just £600 with Radiesse!

Get a mini-facelift for only £600!

This amazing prices includes up to 3 syringes of Radiesse dermal filler (usual price is £400 per syringe). This is enough to restore volume to your face which would cost about £1200 with Sculptra or other dermal fillers. You can treat your nasolabial folds, subtley enhance your cheekbones back to where there once were, and also improve your jawline. Essentially you will be getting a mini-facelift for only £600!

Call us now on 01582 762 877 to book a free consultation with Dr Jain or fill out an online form to book an appointment or request more information.

Radiesse® is an award winning FDA-approved dermal filler made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. It can help restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring.

Radiesse dermal filler was voted by clinicians as the BEST INJECTABLE at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards. Dr Jain has been using Radiesse to improve peoples lives for the last 3 years and is recognised as an expert in its use.


10 Reasons to choose Radiesse Dermal Filler

1. 100% biocompatible - no allergy testing required

2. Mixed with anaesthesia - relatively painless procedure

3. Gives immediate results

4. Effective - get more lift per ml compared with other dermal fillers

5. Stimulates the body's own collagen production

6. Lasts longer than most leading dermal fillers

7. 100% biodegradable - absorbed naturally by the body

8. Little or no recovery time

9. Excellent safety profile as proven in clinical trials. FDA Approved.

10. High satisfaction scores from patients.

Call us now on 01582 762 877

to book a free consultation with Dr Jain or fill out an online form to book an appointment and request more information.