Ask the expert
Blepharoplasty scars: will people be able to tell?
Where eyelid surgery scars sit, how they heal, and how visible they really are once they have settled.
Home / Ask the expert
Ask the expert
Your questions, answered
Straight answers to the questions patients ask me most, about recovery, scars, choosing between procedures and skin cancer. Every answer is written by me, Mr Siva Kumar Veeramani, consultant plastic surgeon (GMC 6114710).
Face
Face questions
Ask the expert
Deep plane vs SMAS facelift: what is the difference?
How the two most common facelift techniques work, who each one suits, and why the plan matters more than the name of…
Ask the expert
When can I drive after a facelift?
Most people can drive again two to three weeks after a facelift. Here is why it takes that long, and how to…
Breast
Breast questions
Ask the expert
Breast uplift scars: what to expect
Where breast uplift scars sit, how they change over the first year, and what you can do to help them heal well.
Ask the expert
Fat transfer vs breast implants: which is right for me?
An honest comparison of fat transfer and implants for breast enlargement: how much size each can give, recovery, longevity and cost.
Ask the expert
How to choose a breast augmentation surgeon
The checks that matter when choosing a breast augmentation surgeon, the questions to ask at consultation, and the warning signs to look…
Body
Body questions
Ask the expert
Mini vs full tummy tuck: which do I need?
The real difference between a mini and a full tummy tuck, who suits each, and why choosing the smaller operation can sometimes…
Ask the expert
Tummy tuck recovery week by week
What recovery from a tummy tuck really looks like, from the first night in hospital to the final scar, explained stage by…
Skin health
Skin health questions
Ask the expert
BCC vs SCC: what is the difference between these skin cancers?
How basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma differ, what each tends to look like, how serious they are and how they…
Ask the expert
What is a sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma?
Why sentinel lymph node biopsy is offered after a melanoma diagnosis, what happens on the day, and what the result means for…
Have a question that is not answered here? Ask me at your consultation, or get in touch.