glossary

Abdominoplasty: tummy tuck surgery

Aesthetic cosmetic treatments: a range of non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments that help smooth lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips or restore tone and texture to the skin

After-care: A comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which includes detailed post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments with your surgeon at your local Transform clinic to ensure a speedy recovery, all included in the cost of your treatment.

BACS: British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons

BAAPS: British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

BAPS: British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Blepharoplasty: eyebag removal surgery

Brachioplasty: arm lift surgery

FRCS: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Hyperhidrosis: medical term for excessive sweating

Lipoplasty: fat removal surgery

Mastopexy: breast uplift surgery

Otoplasty: ear correction surgery

Reduction mammoplasty: breast reduction surgery

Rhinoplasty: nose reshaping surgery