People come to me for a variety of reasons. It is a fallacy that people who seek aesthetic improvements are in some way fundamentally unhappy and are seeking to make internal improvements by working on the external. It is also a misplaced justification that women...
Breast reconstruction is one of my favourite aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Walking a path back to wholeness with a patient who has been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening disease is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences one can have as a surgeon. Almost...
Men of all ages and all walks of life come to my practice requesting surgery for cosmetic reasons. At the start of the consultation, I often ask them what motivated them to do something about their appearance. And the list of reasons is as varied...
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most popular procedures performed at Somerset Surgery with at least two performed every week. Dr Toogood answers some common questions. What is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)? An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure whereby excess eyelid skin is...
Interested in Botox? Watch this video of Dr Toogood, as he assesses his patient's face and treats her fine lines and crinkles on the nose to achieve the desired results....
Cosmetic surgery is not just about vanity. Some procedures, especially if performed correctly, can lead to truly positive life-changing results. Here are the top four surgeries with the highest satisfaction rating. BREAST REDUCTION Imagine literally getting a weight off your chest… and your shoulders...
Words like, ‘designer vagina’, vaginal 'rejuvenation’ and ‘labioplasty’ have become part of the common parlance. But what do they mean? Firstly, relax. Your vagina is probably 100% normal and if you ask your partner or gynaecologist, perfect in every way. But what can be done...
This is a hot topic at the moment from many perspectives. Why would a healthy woman ever decide to voluntarily remove both her breasts? Well if those breasts are genetically pre-programmed to produce cancerous tumours, then surely the wise adage “prevention is better than cure” has...
“Be anxious in nothing, but in ALL things (through prayer and supplication, AND with thanksgiving) let your requests be made known to God, And the Peace of God (which surpasses ALL understanding) will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6 My prayer and...
Come early. Try to arrive a day or two before your consultation date so that you can arrange a hire car and familiarize yourself with the location of our facilities and other amenities you may find make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable. You don’t...