Children's surgery is a challenge in normal times. Children naturally get stressed when having necessary surgery in the NHS but during Covid, there is extra anxiety as everyone is wearing masks. We are making extra effort to reassure children and their parents. We will be discussing paediatric surgery with world-renowned plastic surgeon from Texas, Dr Warren Snodgrass at the webinar tomorrow at 20:00 GMT. #childrenssurgery By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
Thanks to the fantastic British Airways cabin crew who have been serving the staff at Wexham Park Hospital during the Covid lockdown. A real morale boost for all the nurses, porters, secretaries, doctors, receptionists and everyone working during the pandemic. Always greeted with a smile and a free coffee. Thanks BA. #britishairways #britishairwayscabincrew #frimleyparkhospital By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
"Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it's not a problem to you personally.”#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
Why we need to talk about ethnic plastic surgery"Writer Robyn Wilder examines the complicated issue of ethnic cosmetic surgery and whether it's really something to worry about.Everybody's doing it. The key is to to get a natural result – which Mr Uppal specialises in."I don't want my relatives to find out" is the most common statement Asian and Arabic patients say to Mr Uppal. Privacy is very important of course and so there's no need to tell everyone about your nose surgery. As Mr Uppal has huge experience in this field most patients say – "You were right Mr Uppal, my relatives didn't notice a big change and I'm so glad I did it. I hate my big nose. I love the natural result."When it comes to diversity in beauty, we've come a long way. The women dominating ad campaigns and magazine covers – from models of the moment Imaan Hammam and sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid, to stars like Lupita Nyong'o and FKA Twigs (who has just landed a Calvin Klein campaign) – are finally starting to reflect the diverse world we live in. Last year model Soo Joo Park – of Korean heritage – became the first Asian-American spokesmodel for L'Oreal Paris. The assumption by some is that people are having surgery to try and conform to a Western ideal of beauty – literally chiseling away their cultural identities. But surely it's patronising to assume that the reason people are changing their appearance is to be more Western? Mr Uppal says," There's no such thing as an 'Asian nose'. The range of nose shapes is so vast it spans the continents of Asia. I believe the key is to give the patient what they want". Writer Robyn Wilder – who describes her own nose, a result of her Italian/French/Nepali heritage, as "long and hooked, and ends in a bulbous tip that points sullenly at my mouth like a fleshy arrow" #ethnicrhinoplasty #ethnic By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
Patients will need to self isolate for 14 days before any operation. This includes every member of the household. Children will not be able to go to school during this time and no-one can go to work. Alternatively patients can undertake short-term shielding in one room of the house for 14 days. All patients will need to have a swab 48 hours before their operation. This may be confusing for patients and will take time to get used to. But Together we can create an environment where patients and staff stay safe. #surgery #plasticsurgery #covid_19 By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
The most touching words from this mum whose daughter had surgery to her face after an injury. The whole team were grateful to receive this. And the chocolates. Thank You. Arranging surgery on the NHS during Covid was made easier by the fantastic team at Frimley NHS Trust. #childrensurgery By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
Saturday morning ward round where the Department of Plastic surgery is seeing patients that would normally go to A&E to help support that frontline service. I saw a cleaner in the theatre complex who has been working hard everyday cleaning all the Covid surfaces two to three times a day. The cleaners tend to be reserved and shy but are the true Heroes of Covid as without them the virus would spread even more. #clapforcleaners By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
Working in the operating theatre with Covid conditions is challenging. Everything takes longer and the process is slower for all patients. These extra precautions protect patients and staff. We are all so impressed with how well everyone is pulling together and coping under pressure. By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
These are difficult times for everyone. The NHS is under immense pressure. We are proud to be part of a great team at Frimley NHS Trust. Stay Home. Save Lives. #covid By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
The Preservation Rhinoplasty technique ensures patients are happy after nose surgery; both in the short term and in the years that follow if the nose changes. Mr Uppal uses the "let-down" technique to make sure patients get the best results. https://t.co/DOPK5TR9Kb By Rajan Uppal | June 25, 2020 Read More
