Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) Reviews, Before and After Photos, Answers

Procedures I'm known for

My typical mummy makeovers include surgery to the breasts and abdomen. The abdominal surgery is usually a form of tummy tuck, with or without additional liposuction (a "Brazilian" tummy tuck) and the breast surgery varies, according to the needs of the individual. This may be a breast reduction, a lift or a combined lift with implants, and sometimes implants alone. The mummy makeover has proven to be an exceptionally popular approach to addressing post-childbirth changes and my patients have been extremely satisfied with the procedure.

My approach to face and neck lifts is very much tailored to the individual - there is no "one size fits all" procedure, so it is important for me to understand your aims and wishes. In addition part of my role is to carefully examine you and educate you from the perspective of a plastic surgeon - particularly with regard to the neck. The extent of the procedure will in part govern the outcome (both in terms of degree of change and longevity) so it is important we discuss the potential options and the compromises that might be required. My preferred approach is a deep plane sub-SMAS facelift, ideally with further work under the chin to achieve the best neck possible. However, I appreciate this is not for everyone, so I perform a variety of other facelift techniques, including local anaesthetic short scar approaches for many people who are interested in a less invasive, quicker recovery technique

I frequently perform upper lip lifts, being one of the few UK plastic surgeons who undertakes these procedures on a regular basis. I carry them out at Purity Bridge under local anaesthetic, and have people traveling from around the UK and from Europe to undergo lip lifts under my care. I tailor the lift according to the individual, and tend to perform a modified upper lip lift, keeping the scar at the junction between the upper lip and the nasal skin, which settles down very well, without distorting normal anatomy. Stitches are removed at 6-days, with a further week of taping, and swelling resolves in a few weeks. I feel that lip lifts are significantly under-rated, often because most people are unaware of them!

Total years in practice: 17

My passion is delivering the best possible service to my patients at every step of their plastic surgery journey - from the moment they make contact with my office through to ensuring they have the best long term outcomes and highest satisfaction rates possible.

Consultation Fee: $200. The cost of the consultation includes two visits and a specialist nurse consultation, as I feel it is important to have time to reflect and think about the first consultation, with an opportunity to go through things again and ask more questions at another time.

Education

Undergraduate: BSc, Physiology, London University

Medical:

MBBS, St Bartholomew's Hospital College

MD, London University

Postgraduate Education

Residency: Plastic Surgery, Pan - Thames London, UK

Fellowship: Advanced Aesthetic, Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery with Graeme Southwick, Morris Ritz and team

Board Certifications

On the GMC Specialist Register - Plastic Surgery

Board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of England - Plastic Surgery

Memberships

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Hospital Privileges

Purity Bridge, Tunbridge Wells; Nuffield Hospital, Tunbridge Wells; Tunbridge Wells Plastic Surgery, Tunbridge Wells; Spire Hospital, Tunbridge Wells; McIndoe Surgical Centre, East Grinstead; One Ashford; Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury

Awards

Gold Medal (Ian McGregor Medal), top in the UK consultant level plastic surgery exams, FRCS(Plast)

Clinical Excellence Awards in recognition of public hospital work (NHS)

Memberships:

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, BAAPS

The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, BAPRAS

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