Mar 17, 2020 | Company News, Surgeons
Patient Journey – how long will I wait for surgery?
A superior end-to-end journey at Red Rose Desire.
Initial enquiry
Book a free consultation with one of our specialist surgeons:
- Our patient co-ordinators are on hand during a new patient phone call to get to know you and learn more about your expectations, that way they can match you with the best suited surgeon.
An appointment is made at a mutually convenient time and is always complimentary.
- Your first consultation will be thorough, and is aimed at providing you with all of the information you need to make the right choices. You will speak with both a specialist surgeon of the relevant specialty and our treatment co-ordinator. You will also complete a medical history document and we will take photographs and relevant information to complement our assessments.
- Discussing your treatment options and considering your options, we can also show you before and after photos of similar cases and shapes/size.
A second consultation is often required for patients who have further questions or queries, or need to discuss, consider their options further. This can be booked in at any time.
Pre-Operative Assessment
Following your consultation and with the decision to move forward with your procedure, a medical test is arranged to ensure you are a fit and healthy candidate for surgery. It also allows us to identify any potential risks prior to surgery.
Booking Surgery
We ask for a 14-day cooling off period before we go ahead and book/confirm your surgery date.
Our surgeons are in theatre most days and so you can expect to wait no more than 2- 4 weeks for your procedure to take place. This is always booked in at a time suitable for you. Throughout this time, we will be available any time of day, any day of the week, at the other end of the phone, to make sure you have all the information you need.
Naturally, all that is discussed and agreed is documented in writing.
Mar 13, 2020 | Company News, Your Surgery
Nose Reshaping Rhinoplasty (nose job) is a procedure chosen by patients of all ages, and by both male and females. It is considered a surgery for both cosmetic and medical purposes, and can offer immediate, temporary, quite dramatic results for the right candidate.
The surgery can bring dramatic change and a better facial balance to those who are unhappy with their nose, even if there has been a facial knock or trauma previously.
We often see patients who dislike the nose they were naturally given, but equally we see many who have suffered a past injury, and are longing for a nose they once had. Both are possible with nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) surgery, and can offer a real dramatic change to your profile.
Rhinoplasty is all about balance and this means that each surgery result is different to the next. The surgeon is skilled in facial surgery and will need to analyse your face shape, your nose size and placement. Rhinoplasty procedures can produce life-changing results and offer many patients an increase in confidence and self-esteem.
What can Rhinoplasty do for me?
Change your profile.
The change can be subtle, or it can be more dramatic. During your first consultation with our facial surgeon, you will discuss the changes and your expectations. The procedure is tailored to you, and can reduce the width of your nose, bumps and lines, or adjust the tip. The results are all up to you.
Boost self-image.
Facial surgery offers an outcome that is visible to all, so the outcome is important for you and your confidence. Unlike other surgeries, rhinoplasty lasts a lifetime, and you can enjoy an improved profile, to keep you feeling more confident about your face and every aspect of your life, socially and at work/home.
Instant change.
You can get a good idea of the new size and shape immediately. There will be some swelling and the area will be tender, however, the changes will be there, for you to enjoy.
You can view images of patients who have had nose reshaping surgery here and also discuss your concerns further with our facial surgeon. We advise you come along for a free consultation, to discuss your expecations and find out what can be done. I think you will be amazed at the results. To schedule your appointment click here.
Mar 9, 2020 | Awards, Company News, Your Surgery
It is easy for us to get lost in the day-to-day running of a busy cosmetic surgery clinic.
Currently operating from four main clinics across the North West of England, we are seeing more patients than ever before. Each week we hold weekly consultations with our registered surgeons, so that patients have the opportunity to discuss (more than once if needed) with an expert doctor, their hopes, fears and expectations, while they are considering surgery and the right options. Our surgeons are talented, skilled and highly experienced.
It is a busy time, as we welcome many patients through our Manchester, Bolton, Warrington and Preston clinics and guide each patient through their own personal surgery journey. It is very much a hand held service, starting right from that first consultation, up to that last appointment, when our patient feels ready and happy to begin their next chapter. We often find ourselves dashing from consultations to aftercare appointments, meeting with the nurse team and talking support bras! We would not have it any other way.
It is only when we pause for a moment and take time to read through the feedback and reviews left by our patients or look back at some of the life-changing transformations, we take on the enormity of what our job here is. It is life-changing and we feel truly blessed to be involved in such an incredible part of someones life.
You see, we are not just consultants, surgeons, nurses and clinicians; we are a team, a family who facilitate life-changing decisions, and a trusted place where patients reach out to change their self-image and the first step to their journey.
We enjoy meeting new faces and new people, all different and going through different stages of life. Often we see enhanced confidence immediately; other times it comes later. What we know, is that our patients leave happy, they leave with an extra spring in their step and they leave knowing that we are always there for them, and that there is no limits to our care.
Our feedback and reviews make us proud and are the heart of our business, because happy patients mean, we are getting it right. We are overjoyed with the way out patients feel and the care we have provided, knowing it has had such a profound impact on their confidence and their life. We set out to offer a tailored cosmetic approach, one where each patient can work with an expert and achieve enhancements they themselves are proud of.
We have recently won the Platinum Trusted Service Award from Feefo, which is an honour and delight. We are thrilled to have achieved this award each year, for the last three years and will continue to make service and care our number one priority.
If you read our feedback and reviews, I know you will agree that patient care is what we are, and what we get right. The incredible transformations are the icing on the cake.
“So, so good!”
“I can not praise Red Rose highly enough. They were great from my first enquiry right through to the operation and after.”
“Can’t thank Red Rose enough! 5* treatment!”
“I couldn’t be happier I have gone from a 28A to now a C cup thanks to the team at Red Rose Desire.”
“Highly recommend!”
“I would highly recommend Red Rose Desire for anyone thinking of having breast augmentation surgery. The whole team are so helpful and supportive.
Amazing!”
“Amazing!”
“I had an amazing experience from start to finish! Georgina was really helpful and reassuring prior to my operation, my surgeon was fantastic and the nurses looking after me on the day were really lovely, so I felt totally relaxed.”
Feb 25, 2020 | Company News, Recovery and Aftercare
Sleep is an incredibly important part of our daily life and plays a huge role in our well-being and general health. When we close our eyes and drift into sleep, our body begins to work to support a healthy brain function and maintain our physical health. After a good night sleep not only do we wake up feeling alert, refreshed and ready for the day ahead, our body is empowered to face any physical and mental challenges we might present it with.
The Power of Sleep
Sleep has amazing health benefits and super-powers. How much and how well you sleep has a big impact on how healthy you are now and in the future.
Sleep contributes to a healthy immune system; in fact, your immune system relies on sleep to remain healthy. Whilst sleeping, your body replenishes the white blood cells that attack bacteria and viruses, helping you fight off any illness and stay strong and healthy. If you are recovering from surgery your body is working hard to heal itself so your white blood cells are vitally important; if you are lacking in sleep this may compromise your body’s ability to fight infection or inflammation following your surgery and hinder a smooth recovery.
If you are preparing for surgery, it makes sense to be in the best possible shape pre-surgery so your body can face the physical challenge ahead; getting plenty of good quality sleep will empower your body to be surgery ready and make a great recovery.
Quality and Quantity
It’s important to not just sleep but sleep well.
During the various stages of sleep, different processes take place that all go towards strength building. One of which is your brain triggering the release of a hormone associated with increased levels of growth; aiding tissue regeneration and repair, this is so beneficial to wound recovery following surgery. Good sleep gives our body the energy it needs to heal and repair itself. During sleep our blood pressure dips, giving our heart muscle a rest, lowering the chance of high blood pressure or heart disease. When tired from not enough sleep, people tend to over-eat and over time this can have longer term effects on your health; sleep levels your hunger hormones and helps regulate eating habits.
We generally need 7-8 hours of regular sleep, but if our sleep is disrupted or cut short, then the body doesn’t get the opportunity to complete all the benefits gained from a good sleep and can hinder your ability recover. We talk to many patients about the importance of sleep and encourage you all to take as much care as possible prior to and after surgery. For you to get back to your pre-surgery routine and start to enjoy the long-term effect of your cosmetic surgery, taking the enough time to rest, recover and renew is essential; a smooth recovery process with plenty of rest and sleep will put you on the right path to start enjoying the new you.
Tricks to a Good Snooze
We all feel that we must keep up with life’s fast pace and keep going no matter how we may feel; slowing down can sometimes feel like a negative thing to do. With the distractions of modern life: social media, work and family pressures it can be hard to “switch off”. However, finding time for a regular rest and sleep pattern in your routine has incredible health benefits.
Here are 4 tips to help you enjoy the health benefits of a good sleep:
1. Stick to a regular sleep schedule and bedtime ritual; your body-clock will find it easier to wind down and sleep if you keep to regular sleep hours.
2. Exercise daily and keeping active can help you sleep well, gentle exercise like Yoga, Pilates or a gentle dog walk.
3. Creating a restful environment, for example, your bedroom temperature, sound and light should be calm, darker and warm. Invest in a good quality mattress and pillow to guarantee your comfort.
4. Avoid late night caffeine or alcohol and turn off all phones, tablets and other gadgets that make you up rather than settle you down.
A well-rested person is more likely to have a speedy healing process and be able to deal with the stresses of recovery. Feel refreshed and energised to start enjoying the new you at the start of a new year.
If you would like to find out about any of the cosmetic surgery procedures or which cosmetic procedure is right for you, please get in touch or visit our website click here.
Feb 20, 2020 | Company News, Your Surgery
Surgical procedures have for a long time been an option available to both men and women struggling with certain areas of their body or shape. Over time, however, the areas being treated, and how, vary as advances in medicine changes, and improves.
Now there is so much more choice in specialist surgeries, and this allows you to consider a more tailored, specialist, solution, rather than a one size fits all approach, which has too often be offered in the past.Offering a range of procedures to enhance and shape your body, gives you a number of options, once you decide it is the right time.
Surgery is not for all; however, for those who are looking to transform areas of their bodies, working with a cosmetic surgery you can trust is essential when starting your surgery journey.
Body Procedures
Breast Procedures
Facial Procedures
Male Procedures
Working with a cosmetic surgery you can trust is essential when starting your surgery journey.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Jan 29, 2020 | Awards, Company News
There’s trusted service…
Then there’s service from an award winning cosmetic surgery clinic…
Feefo (Independent Feedback Company) have recently announced their latest award winners and after a nail-biting wait, the results are in…
Created by Feefo, this Platinum Trusted Service award is open only to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and insights.
These awards celebrate the companies setting the highest standards online and achieving great feedback from their customers, with a rating of 4.5 or higher. This service award is primarily recognising businesses like ours for consistently delivering an exceptional service, trusted communications and high feedback scores, as rated by our real customers.
We are honoured and extremely proud to announce that Red Rose Desire has won the Platinum Trusted Service Award, which is given only to those who have won the Gold Trusted Service award three times in a row. We have done it! Winning GOLD in 2018 and 2019 and now again 2020, meaning we take Platinum.
Georgina Wood, Patient Co-ordinator of Red Rose Desire says “Patient care is first priority for Red Rose Desire, and we couldn’t meet these standards without our committed team who I would like to thank. Our specialist surgeons and kind, experienced nursing team, who are all situated at the hospitals, are the best at what they do and continue to share the same visions for patient care as we do. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do and to have won such a trusted, recognised award, which is based on actual feedback from our patients, is a true accolade to the team and all of their dedication.
We believe that awards like this highlight Red Rose Desire as a cosmetic surgery you can trust – helping patients to choose with confidence.”
Feedback is such an important part of our business, not only to show us where improvements can be made, but also as a way of understanding our customers and showing them, we care. This badge of honour makes it all the more special and we thank each customer who has taken the time to leave us feedback, it means a lot.
We are proud to display the Feefo Platinum winners badge on our website, and you can click here to read our trusted reviews from genuine patients.
