Top East Lancashire doctor: Cosmetic surgery ‘is life changing’

2:19pm Thursday 10th March 2011

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a TOP East Lancashire surgeon has warned people cosmetic surgery is a ‘life changing decision not to be taken lightly’.

Blackburn Rovers legend Colin Hendry lost his wife Denise two years ago to an infection which was traced back to botched liposuction surgery in 2002.

An inquest this week found that the mum-of-four, who was just 43 when she died, suffered punctures to her bowel nine times during an operation performed by Dr Gustav Aniansson, at the private Broughton Park Hospital, near Preston, in April 2002.

Jeyaram Srinivasan, consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon at The Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn, said problems were rare.

But he urged those considering cosmetic surgery to take great time and care when making the decision to go under the knife.

The private BMI Healthcare facility in Preston New Road said it had seen a 102 per cent increase in inquiries from patients looking to undergo a cosmetic procedure since the start of this year.

The biggest growth, 211 per cent, was seen in inquiries concerning gynaecomastia, or ‘man-boob’ surgical procedures.

And for women, breast augmentation inquiries rose by 179 per cent.

mr Srinivasan said: “We felt it was important to remind people that having cosmetic surgery is a very serious, life-changing decision.

“And one which should not be rushed or taken lightly.

“Women and men should not let their eagerness for change overpower their ability to make a responsible choice about their surgeon, hospital and desired procedure.”

mr Srinivasan said patients must also check their surgeon’s credentials.

He said they should also ensure that they pick a consultant surgeon on the General Medical Council specialist register, a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and somebody who regularly performs the type of procedure they are interested in.

The surgeon also advised people talk through their plans with their GP, who knows their medical history, past patients who have had the same procedure.

And they should discuss any decision with trusted family and friends.

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