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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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Clinician gently examining a woman's earlobe for a cyst during a consultation at Centre for Surgery London

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.

18 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.

18 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.

16 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 — close side view of a man in his sixties with a naturally elongated earlobe, the change in ear length that comes with age

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 London — close side view of a young adult's ear, the upper pole where the third crus of a Stahl's ear forms

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

Woman assessing one side of her face during a facial palsy consultation at Centre for Surgery London

Facial Palsy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Facial palsy treatment: how to tell it from a stroke, why steroids work best within 72 hours, protecting the eye and what surgery can offer.

18 min read

Recovery

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

Recovery

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

Recovery

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

Recovery

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

Recovery

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

Woman with a smooth, balanced chin after cleft chin treatment in London

Cleft Chin: Causes and How to Get Rid of One

Cleft chin: what causes it and how to get rid of one. Compare anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, fat grafting and genioplasty, and how a dimple is made.

16 min read

Surgeon assessing patient lip and philtrum proportions during facial surgery consultation at Centre for Surgery London Baker Street clinic

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

Surgeon examining patient lip symmetry and shape during consultation at Centre for Surgery London Baker Street clinic

Asymmetrical Lips — Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Asymmetrical lips have several distinct causes. Learn the types, what causes each and how to choose the treatment that addresses your specific cause.

12 min read

Surgeon consulting with patient about neck and platysmal band concerns at Centre for Surgery London Baker Street clinic

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

Patient after otoplasty ear pinning surgery examining results in mirror at Centre for Surgery London Baker Street

Will My Ears Go Back After Otoplasty?

Will my ears go back after otoplasty? Learn why results last, the rare reasons ears relapse and how to protect your ear pinning result.

8 min read

Close-up of natural female lips showing lip shape and definition — lip treatments at Centre for Surgery London

What Are the Different Lip Shapes?

Different lip shapes explained, from full lips to Cupid's bow, thin to heart-shaped, and which treatment suits each, including fillers and lip lift.

13 min read

What Happens to Your Face 10 Years After a Facelift?

Facelift after 10 years: what to expect as your face keeps ageing, how long results typically last and what influences the long-term outcome.

12 min read

Woman reviewing her cheek in a hand mirror during a facelift consultation about dissolving fillers

Do Fillers Need To Be Dissolved Before a Facelift?

Do you need to dissolve fillers before a facelift? Learn how fillers affect surgery, when dissolving helps and how to plan both treatments safely together.

12 min read