A balanced diet

Everyone should aim for a well balanced diet. Faddy crash diets may not provide the balance of nutrients you need.

The best way to understand it is to think of foods in food groups.

Try to eat:

• plenty of fruit and vegetables
• plenty of starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta. Choose wholegrain varieties wherever possible
• some milk and dairy products
• some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein
• only a small amount of foods and drinks high in fats and/or sugar.

Choose options that are lower in fat, salt and sugar whenever you can.

Fruit and vegetables

A well-balanced diet should include at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day. Try to vary the types of fruit and veg you eat.

They can be fresh, frozen, dried or tinned. Pure unsweetened fruit juice, pulses and beans count as a portion, but they only make up a maximum of one of your five a day, however much you eat in one day.

A portion is about a handful (80g or 3oz), for example:

• 4 broccoli florets
• 1 pear
• 3 heaped tablespoons of carrots
• 7-8 strawberries 

Fats

To help look after your heart health it is important to make sure you choose the right type of fats.

So to help keep your heart healthy:

• Replace saturated fats with small amounts of mono and polyunsaturated fats
• Cut down on foods containing trans fats.
• It’s also important to remember that all fats and oils are high in calories, so even the unsaturated fats should only be used in small amounts.

Saturated fat

Too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which can increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Unsaturated fats

Unsaturated fats, which can be monounsaturated fats (for example olive oil, rapeseed oil, almonds, unsalted cashews and avocado) or polyunsaturated fats (including sunflower oil and vegetable oil, walnuts, sunflower seeds and oily fish) are a healthier choice.

Trans fats

Another type of fat, known as trans fat, can also raise the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

Saturated fat guidelines

At the moment UK guidelines encourage us to swap saturated fats for unsaturated fats.  You might have seen reports about a study we helped to fund which suggests there’s not enough evidence to back the current UK guidelines on the types of fat we eat. We think more research is needed before suggesting any major changes to healthy eating guidance.

Salt

Eating too much salt can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Alcohol

If you drink alcohol, it’s important to keep within the recommended guidelines – whether you drink every day, once or twice a week or just occasionally.

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Mike Tyler
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Thanks for sharing your experience and helping maintain high standards of care for patients having plastic surgery.

Best wishes,
Rajan Uppal
Chair BAAPS Support

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Most people have reservations about undergoing cosmetic surgery. Even if you’re working with the most experienced surgeon deploying the most advanced technology, it can still feel like a leap into the unknown. And that trepidation can be seriously amplified if you’ve already had a negative experience.

The problem is that rhinoplasty can be hard to get right. It is a very precise art. And with many Brits going overseas to seek low-cost cosmetic surgery, you can find yourself facing an uncomfortable and unhappy surgical experience. Or, worse, results that leave you deeply unhappy. And that’s where revision rhinoplasty can come in.

What Do You Need to Know About Revision Rhinoplasty?

What is revision rhinoplasty?

Revision rhinoplasty is the process of rectifying the results of previous nose surgery. The way this is managed will depend upon your original procedure type and the problems you wish to address. Revision rhinoplasty can be carried out by your original surgeon, or you may wish to seek a more experienced professional.

Why would you need revision rhinoplasty?

There are four main reasons why you might consider revision rhinoplasty.

Breathing problems

The primary concern of any cosmetic surgeon is to ensure that no procedure impacts the function of the body. The difficulty with rhinoplasty is that any changes to the nasal passages hold the potential to effect breathing. So, sometimes it becomes necessary for a minor adjustment to take place to ensure proper breathing from your nose.

Aesthetic reasons

There are a number of changes in appearance that can occur following rhinoplasty. This might be a lack of symmetry, pinching, or that the reshaped nose doesn’t quite work with the rest of your facial features, making the adjustment too obvious or distracting.

A failure to meet expectations

Prior to any rhinoplasty, your surgeon should work with you to discuss not only what you want from your surgery, but what is realistically possible. Part of this process will be the use of technology to create an AI impression of what your nose will look like post-surgery. And how it will change the overall look of your face. If your surgery has not been able to give you the results you were hoping for, or the real-life result is not what you had believed it would be, you may wish to consider revision rhinoplasty.

To correct damage

Throughout the rhinoplasty healing process, the nose is very sensitive to pressure. If you accidentally bump it in the first few weeks following surgery, it can dramatically impact the finished result. Other things, such as high impact exercise or swimming, or even having a heavy cold, have the potential to impact the long-term shape of your nose in the first few weeks. Revision rhinoplasty can be used to correct that damage.

Is revision rhinoplasty the same as the initial surgery?

Revision rhinoplasty has the potential to be a lot more complicated than your initial surgery. This is because the surgery is taking place in an area that has already been operated upon, and may include scar tissue and changes to skin thickness and texture. In some cases, fillers may be the best solution. In others, open rhinoplasty may be required. To ensure the best results, it’s a good idea to work with a surgeon who is highly experienced in this area.

As the name implies, the role of revision rhinoplasty is to correct. Helping you to gain the best possible results from any nasal surgery, it can address both functional and aesthetic concerns. Ensuring that you always have the confidence to face the world and be happy with both the look and feel of your nose.

If you require revision rhinoplasty, book a consultation with Rajan Uppal.