insideKENT Magazine Issue 90 - September 2019 | Page 91

HEALTH+WELLNESS
KAREN’S CONCEPT™
FACELIFT AND NECKLIFT
ONE YEAR ON FROM SURGERY
KAREN CAME ALONG TO AN OPEN EVENING WHEN BELLA VOU FIRST OPENED AND
FELT ABSOLUTELY BOWLED OVER BY THE CLINIC: “I WAS SO IMPRESSED, I KNEW
THEN THAT IF I WERE TO EVER HAVE ANYTHING DONE IT WOULD BE AT BELLA
VOU, ESPECIALLY AFTER HAVING MET AMIR AND THE TEAM.
“The concept facelift really sold itself to me – no
general anaesthetic and such a quick recovery time
– I knew there and then, yes, that’s for me. I just
knew that when the time was right, that’s what I
would have done.”
She didn’t feel ready for the procedure at that point,
but a few years later Karen noticed (particularly
when looking back on recent photos) that her face
had aged, so she decided to come back to the clinic.
“I was starting to get jowls and was just looking
older. That’s when I thought: now is the time to do
something about it.”
So, as a 60th birthday present to herself, Karen
plucked up the courage to come in for a consultation
which she felt went really well. “The atmosphere at
Bella Vou was friendly and personal. The staff were
all supportive and caring. They made you feel as if
you were their only patient, rather than just another
client on their list – nothing was too much trouble.”
Karen loved the fact that she was designated her
own patient coordinator who ensured she was clear
about the procedure. “After my initial consultation
with my surgeon, Amir (who answered all of my
questions), my patient coordinator went through
everything with me again.”
Karen was thrilled that the surgery could be carried
out under local anaesthetic so that she would have
a fast recovery. “Because of the way Amir and the
concept facelift had come across at the open evening
I was very confident about the procedure.”
The day came for Karen’s procedure: “I needn’t
have worried. Stevie, my patient coordinator, took
me down to theatre and Amir and the theatre nurse
NECKLIFT
BEFORE NECKLIFT
AFTER
made me feel at ease straight away. I was awake the
entire time and it appeared to be very casual; we
were chatting and the radio was on – it was better
than being at the dentist! Amir was a wonderful
surgeon. He was warm, considerate, caring and
supportive – he was just amazing.” “It was definitely worth it and I would recommend
anyone to go for it! I feel so much more like me
again! My life hasn’t changed, but I have. I definitely
feel better about the way I look. Bearing in mind I
teach 13-18 year olds, how I look is important to
the students I teach. My friends and family keep
asking if I have changed my hair, lost weight or used
a different make up – they know something has
changed but they can’t put their finger on it!”
Karen was surprised at how fab she looked straight
after surgery. “A friend of mine had a facelift
elsewhere and she looked like she’d been run over
by a steam roller! I didn’t have any bruising or
swelling, I just looked a bit puffy. To be honest, apart
from the fact I wasn’t wearing any make up, I could
have gone shopping straight away afterwards and
no one would have given me a second look – it was
that amazing. I didn’t, of course. My husband
collected me and I went straight home to rest for a
couple of days following the advice I was given.”
“There was no pain – nothing at all – during surgery,
or after. I had it done on Tuesday and I took it easy
until the weekend and then I was fine. In fact, I
didn’t have to take it easy, I chose to take it easy. I
could have easily gone back to work on Monday –
less than a week.”
After having the Concept™ Facelift and Necklift,
Karen has noticed improvements in her day-to-day
life. “It has been such a positive experience. I feel
so much more confident about my appearance! I
don’t look tired anymore, I look really good for my
age! Maybe even looking younger!”
If you have a procedure in mind, why wait?
Karen’s advice is to “Just go for it – you won’t be
disappointed!”
To book your complimentary consultation or for
more information call 01892 257357
[e-mail]
www.bellavou.co.uk
Karen describes her follow-up care as reassuring.
“I could ring Stevie, or the clinic if I was worried
about anything, but I just came back a week
later for my first check up and everything was fine.”
It’s so important to know you’ll be cared for after
surgery too.
“My husband, family and friends were all very
supportive when I decided to go for it and they were
totally blown away with the outcome. Everyone was
so impressed. My work colleague decided that she’s
definitely going to have it done herself.”
Bella Vou
Pantiles Clinic
Market House
45-47 The Pantiles
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TN2 5TE
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