Earlobe Cyst — Causes, Symptoms and How to Get Rid of a Lump in the Earlobe
A lump in the earlobe is usually a harmless epidermoid cyst. Cyst vs pimple vs keloid, why not to pop it, when to see a GP, and how it is removed.
17 min read
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Face and neck articles
Guides to the face, neck, chin and ears: what shapes them, how they change with age, and what can and cannot be changed. Readers start most often with earlobe cysts, facial asymmetry and the science behind facial proportions and the golden ratio, alongside articles on cheekbones, jawlines, the philtrum, ear pinning and facelift recovery.
Many of these articles cover features that are entirely normal, and say so plainly. Where treatment is relevant, they explain the surgical and non-surgical options, what each can realistically achieve and the risks involved.
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Facial Asymmetry – How to Fix Asymmetrical Face
What causes facial asymmetry, when it needs urgent medical attention, and how to fix an asymmetrical or lopsided face — non-surgical and surgical options.
17 min read
Features of a Beautiful Face According to Science
Explore the scientific principles behind facial beauty. Learn what research reveals about attractive facial features and proportions.
15 min read
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Mewing: What It Is, How to Do It and Does It Really Work?
What mewing is, how to mew with correct tongue posture, and what the evidence says about mewing before and after photos, jawline results and risks.
14 min read
Do Ears Keep Growing? Why Ears and Earlobes Get Bigger With Age
Do ears keep growing? Ears measure about 1 cm longer at 70 than at 20, and the earlobe does almost all of it. What the studies show, and what can be done.
19 min read
Stahl’s Ear: Causes, and How It Is Corrected in Babies and Adults
Stahl's ear (Spock ear) is a third fold of ear cartilage present from birth. Causes, how it differs from prominent, cup and lop ears, and moulding vs surgery.
15 min read
Facial Palsy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Facial palsy: how to tell it from a stroke, why steroids work best within 72 hours, how to protect the eye that won't close, and what surgery can do if…
18 min read
Chin Implant and Genioplasty Recovery and Aftercare
Chin implant recovery time explained: swelling, numbness, diet and when to work and exercise after a chin implant or sliding genioplasty, week by week.
14 min read
Chin Liposuction Recovery and Aftercare
Chin liposuction recovery explained: swelling and bruising, how long to wear a chin strap, when to return to work and exercise, and when results show.
15 min read
Otoplasty Recovery and Aftercare
Otoplasty recovery time explained: the headband schedule, swelling, pain, sleeping and when you can work, exercise and play sport after ear pinning.
13 min read
Neck Lift Recovery and Aftercare
Neck lift recovery explained: back to desk work in 1–2 weeks, full exercise at 6 weeks. Day-by-day timeline, swelling, tightness, garment and aftercare.
13 min read
Facelift Recovery and Aftercare
Facelift recovery explained: back to work in about 2 weeks, full exercise at 6 weeks. Week-by-week timeline, mini vs deep plane, swelling and numbness.
14 min read
Cleft Chin: Causes and How to Get Rid of One
What causes a cleft chin and how to get rid of one — anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, fat grafting and genioplasty compared, plus how a chin dimple is…
16 min read
Long Philtrum — Causes, Ideal Proportions and How to Shorten It
The philtrum is the groove between nose and upper lip. What counts as a long philtrum, how to measure it, why it lengthens with age and how to shorten it.
21 min read
Asymmetrical Lips — Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Lip asymmetry has several distinct causes — and the right treatment depends entirely on identifying the correct one. Centre for Surgery London explains the…
12 min read
Platysmal Bands (Neck Bands): Causes and How to Get Rid of Them
Platysmal bands (neck bands): what causes the vertical cords, why exercises make them worse, and when the Nefertiti lift or platysmaplasty is the right fix.
18 min read
Will My Ears Go Back After Otoplasty?
One of the most common concerns after ear pinning surgery is whether the results will last. Centre for Surgery London explains what makes otoplasty results…
8 min read
What Are the Different Lip Shapes?
From full lips to Cupid's bow, thin to heart-shaped — Centre for Surgery London explains every lip shape and which treatment is best suited to each, including…
13 min read
What Happens to Your Face 10 Years After a Facelift?
A facelift produces long-lasting results — but it does not stop the ageing process. Dr Spyridon Vlachos of Centre for Surgery London explains what patients can…
12 min read
Do Fillers Need To Be Dissolved Before a Facelift?
Do dermal fillers need dissolving before a facelift? Expert guidance on combining fillers and facelift surgery safely at Centre for Surgery, London.
6 min read
Buccal Fat Removal Vs Dimpleplasty – What Is The Difference?
Understand the difference between buccal fat removal and dimpleplasty. Expert guidance from Centre for Surgery in London.
8 min read
Can Stretched Earlobes From Gauges Be Repaired With Surgery?
Can stretched earlobes from gauges be repaired with surgery? Find out how earlobe repair restores a natural shape at Centre for Surgery, London.
6 min read
Will I Look Overfilled After Fat Transfer To Face?
Worried about looking overfilled after fat transfer to face? The technique that prevents it, the swelling timeline, fat survival rates, and honest decision…
13 min read
What Is The Difference Between A Bullhorn Lip Lift And A Corner Lip Lift?
Bullhorn vs corner lip lift — different procedures, different anatomy. The bullhorn shortens the philtrum; the corner lift elevates downturned mouth corners.…
10 min read
Weak Jawline: Is It Fat or Bone, and How to Fix It
A weak jawline is usually one of two problems — too much fat below it, or too little bone behind it. How to tell which you have, and what each one actually…
9 min read
Face and Neck Lift Surgery after Weight Loss
Why Weight Loss Can Alter Your Face and Neck in Unexpected Ways Losing a significant amount of weight is often a life-changing experience. Weight-loss…
7 min read
Can I Get My Ears Pinned Back Without Surgery?
Non-surgical ear correction works in infancy but not in adulthood. Learn what genuinely works at each age, and what otoplasty involves for adults.
7 min read
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