Face and neck articles

Procedures That Complement a Facelift

Undergoing a facelift can significantly rejuvenate your appearance by diminishing deep lines and wrinkles and firming up sagging skin, promoting a more…

8 min read

Weak Chin: Causes, Self-Test and How to Fix It

A weak chin is a bone-position problem, not a soft-tissue one — which decides whether filler, an implant or genioplasty is right. The self-test, the causes…

12 min read

Saggy Cheeks: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Saggy cheeks: causes, the pinch test for non-surgical vs surgical treatment, and honest treatment options — including why we don't offer implants or thread…

18 min read

The Best Treatment for Sagging Jowls

What causes sagging jowls, how to tell if you need non-surgical or surgical treatment, and the complete treatment landscape. Expert-reviewed London guide.

10 min read

Recovery

Ponytail Lift (Ponytail Facelift): Technique, Candidates & Recovery

Ponytail lift explained: how the short-scar technique works, who it suits, recovery time, how long results last and how it compares with a full facelift.

9 min read

How to Lose Face Fat and Get Rid of Chubby Cheeks

How to lose face fat: why your face is fat but not your body, whether face exercises work, and which treatment fits chubby cheeks, buccal fat or jaw muscle.

21 min read

Comparison

High Cheekbones vs Low Cheekbones – Causes & Treatments

What high and low cheekbones are, how to tell which you have, why cheeks look less full with age, and how fillers, fat transfer and implants compare.

20 min read

Facial Skin Tightening Treatments

Compare facial skin tightening treatments: lifestyle measures, Morpheus8, FaceTite, chemical peels, and facelift surgery. Expert-reviewed London guide.

12 min read

Facial Skin Ageing Over Time: What to expect at 30, 40, 50

The face ageing timeline decade by decade: what to expect in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, plus the age-appropriate treatment for each stage.…

10 min read

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

Exploring the Psychological Impact of Facelift Surgery

Facelift surgery offers more than just physical transformation; it is a journey that intertwines both the emotional and mental aspects of an individual's…

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How to Prepare For Facelift Surgery

Embarking on the journey of facelift surgery is a significant decision, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and apprehension about the preparation…

4 min read

Types of Neck Lift: Which Neck Tightening Procedure Is Right for You?

Types of neck lift compared: cervicoplasty, platysmaplasty, mini neck lift, submentoplasty and deep neck lift, and which suits loose skin, fat or bands.

15 min read

Cost guide

How Much Does Otoplasty Cost in London? (2026 Prices)

Otoplasty (ear pinning) cost in London for one or both ears: local anaesthetic vs TIVA pricing, earlobe combinations and what is included.

10 min read

Cauliflower Ear: Causes, Treatment and How to Fix It

Cauliflower ear (auricular haematoma) from rugby, boxing or MMA. What causes it, the 48–72 hour drainage window, and how established cauliflower ear is…

12 min read

4 Facelift Alternatives That Don’t Require Surgery

Facial Ageing and the Modern Alternatives to Facelifts It's often said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes, but it's equally valid that…

7 min read

What to Expect from a Facelift

We're continuing our informative blog series about facelift procedures by bringing you a detailed Q&A session with our expert plastic surgeons at Centre for…

6 min read

How to Get Rid of a Fat Neck

Excess fat around the neck can soften the jawline and make the neck look heavier and less defined, and for many people it's stubbornly resistant to diet and…

4 min read

Golden Ratio Face: Facial Beauty, Proportions and Phi Explained

The golden ratio face — Phi, roughly 1.618 — is a guide to facial proportion and symmetry. Centre for Surgery London explains what it is, the at-home golden…

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

The Ideal Female Jawline: What Actually Defines One

There is no single ideal female jawline — definition comes from four separate structures, and each needs a different treatment. What actually defines a…

10 min read

Comparison

Jaw Implant vs Chin Implant: Which Do You Need?

Jaw implants widen and define the jaw angle; chin implants add forward projection. Which you need depends on whether your lower face lacks width or profile —…

8 min read

Solutions for a Receding Chin

How to Address a Receding Chin – Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for a Receded Chin A receding chin, also known as retrogenia, is typically a condition…

9 min read

Comparison

FaceTite vs AccuTite – What is Best for Me?

Alright, let's dive into this. We know the names FaceTite and AccuTite sound really similar, and it might seem a bit tricky to tell them apart. Plus, they do…

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