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Surgical Skin Clinic
Same Day See And Treat Service
The Clinic at Vic Ryn, Moira Road, Lisburn is a family owned business that specialises in delivering high quality Physiotherapy and Podiatry services to both the local community and anyone from further afield wishing to avail of their specialist expertise. In 2020, The Clinic at Vic-Ryn introduced the OHI Gait Scan system which both Physiotherapists and Podiatrists use to scan and prescribe custom made orthotics, working with the International OHI company which is conveniently based in Cookstown.
Call 028 9042 3200 today or e-mail frontdesk@cosmetech.co.uk to book a consultation. Quote EDA08 when booking to redeem your £25 voucher off your first procedure. Valid until 30th October 2021 Other Treatments Available include: Cyst Removal EarBuddies (Ear Correction for Babies) Lipoma Removal Surgery Aqualyx - Fat Dissolving Injections Split Earlobe Repair Pinnaplasty Facial Threadvein Removal Skin Biopsy Thread-Lifts Mole Removal Dermal Fillers Tag Removal Anti-Wrinkle Injections Cosmetech Maypole Clinic, 5-7 Shore Road, Holywood, BT18 9HX www.cosmetech.co.uk
This has been an exciting new development and the Clinic is so pleased that clients are achieving excellent outcomes as a result.
Cosmetic Surgery is also available at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast. For more information please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com
For more information please contact The Clinic at Vic-Ryn on 028 9262 2912 where a member of the team will be delighted to help you. You can also book online at www.theclinicatvicryn.co.uk
Cosmetech is a partner company of Kingsbridge Private Hospital
COSMETIC SKIN TAG AND MOLE REMOVAL Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr. Chris Hoo specialises in the removal of cosmetic moles and skin tags. In the vast majority of cases all of these lesions are benign. But if there is any clinical concern about the nature of the lesion it can be sent off for testing.
Q: Does it hurt having these removed? “Since these are treated under local anaesthetic it shouldn’t! The worse bit is having the injection of anaethetic, which many patients describe as a mild stinging sensation. Cryotherapy does not even need an anesthetic.”
Q: How are skin lesions removed? “In most cases these can be done under a local anaesthetic. If there are no concerns about its nature they can be either shaved off, or excised. Some skin lesions can also be treated by freezing the skin – termed cryotherapy. All options are discussed with the patient beforehand.”
Q: How long does the procedure take? “This depends on what’s being done, but most procedures take between 15 and 30 minutes or so.”
Q & A with Chris Hoo
Q: Can I drive home afterwards? “That depends on you! If you are the sort of person who can drive home after a filling at the dentist then there should be no reason why not. But if you are a bit squeamish, it’s best to bring someone with you. They can at least tell you how brave you were, even if they don’t need to drive!” Q: What about aftercare? “If stitches have been necessary these are generally removed after 5 – 7 days. For best results a combination of steristrips and scar massage are required and which you need to do will be discussed.” Q: Will I have a scar? “Scarring is an inevitable consequence of surgery in anyone’s hands, so yes. But of course the whole point is to be cosmetic and so everything is designed to minimise this. It’s best to consider this as replacing one cosmetic blemish with another one, which should be much better. But it is unrealistic to expect an invisible scar no matter who your specialist is.” For further information or to book a consultation please call Cosmetech on 028 90423200 or visit www.cosmetech.co.uk 82
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