General
For most of our cosmetic procedures sedation will not be necessary but can be provided if you prefer. Most procedures only require local anaesthetic. Your cosmetic surgeon can discuss whether sedation or local anaesthetic is best for you.
Bella Vou has its very own state of the art treatment facilities on site, where we are able to perform most of our cosmetic treatments. However if your procedure requires an overnight stay, your cosmetic surgery will be performed in hospital.
Depending on what procedure you are having you may need to allow a few days or weeks for recovery. Your cosmetic surgeon will provide all the information you need to know regarding what the cosmetic procedure involves and how long your recovery should take at your initial consultation.
Complications are rare but can arise with any surgery. If you and your cosmetic surgeon are unhappy with the result of your cosmetic surgery you will be entitled further surgery to improve the result and Bella Vou would not charge a fee for this.
As well as providing detailed testimonials and 'before and after' photos of procedures, we can provide an opportunity for you to speak to our patients and ask any questions you may have at one of our open evenings.
For more information, read our client stories or find our next upcoming event.
Depending on what cosmetic surgery procedure you’re having you may not be able to eat and drink prior to surgery. Your surgeon will provide all the necessary information you need at your initial consultation.
Yes of course! Our friendly reception team have a fountain of knowledge in regards to the services we offer here at Bella Vou. If you're passing, or indulging in some shopping at The Pantiles, we would be happy for you to come in and talk to us about any surgery or treatment you may be interested in.
If you are looking to having an appointment with our consultants, although we can try our best for you to see someone immediately, we always ask that you book your consultation in advance. This is to ensure that we can make your appointment with the most relevant member of our team, who would be best suited for your needs.
To ensure that Bella Vou are performing to the top standard as should be expected by all of our patients, we are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who are the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
On their most recent visit, Bella Vou has achieved the highest “Outstanding” rating from the Care Quality Commission. Click here to view their findings
No matter which surgeon you decide to perform your surgery or treatment, they should be registered with the General Medical Council. This provides the reassurance that they are fully qualified to carry out cosmetic surgery, professionally and safely. If they hold a qualification for a specific area, this should be also be added to their profile.
Our lead cosmetic surgeon, Amir Nakhdjevani, is currently on the Specialist Register with reference number 4587844.
For more information about the Specialist Register, visit the General Medical Council website's page containing Information on the Specialist Register.
There is a register, however, your surgeon does not have to be registered on this. A plastic surgeon on the specialist register is not necessarily a good cosmetic surgeon. Plastic surgery has different specialisms, which include reconstructive and burns victims. So, they can be added to the Specialist Register for Plastic surgery, yet have no experience of aesthetic surgery.
Our lead cosmetic surgeon, Amir Nakhdjevani, is currently on the Specialist Register with reference number 4587844.
For more information about the Specialist Register, visit the General Medical Council website's page containing information on the Specialist Register.
For the majority of procedures that we carry out at Bella Vou under local anaesthetic, there will be no restrictions as to when you can fly. Each airline has its own regulations about flying after surgery. Check with your airline before you fly, particularly if you've had complicated surgery.
Ideally, we suggest to leave flying for at least 1 - 2 weeks from surgery. This will allow us to check your wounds and to ensure all is healing well before you fly out. Generally, there are no medical reasons as to why you can not fly following a local anaesthetic procedure. Following a general anaesthetic, we advise to wait at least two weeks for short haul flights and at least 6 weeks for long haul flights.
As a rough guide, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) say that before flying:
- allow four to five days after simple abdominal surgery (belly button surgery)
- 10 days after more complicated abdominal surgery
- for an abdominoplasty, waiting atleast 2 weeks would be advisable. You will not be completely mobile following the surgery and are at a much higher risk of developing a clot in the legs (DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolus).
We suggest that you wear compression stockings and make sure you keep yourself well-hydrated throughout the flight. You should also check your travel insurance policy carefully, as you may need to inform the insurance company that you've recently had surgery. This could increase the cost of your travel insurance.
It really depends on the site of surgery but as a general rule, you should wait 2 weeks after surgery and then can start very gentle exercising (limited to walking). From 2 - 4 weeks, you can gently build up the level of exercise and after 6 weeks up to 3 months reach back to the level that you were at prior to having the surgery.
With abdominal surgery, we would advise closer to 6 weeks before starting exercise as the area is much larger and needs longer for the abdomen to settle. For Facelift or Eyelid Surgery, we would advise 2 weeks prior to commencing gentle exercise and then building up slowly up to 6 weeks.
Yoga and pilates are fantastic exercise routines but should not be started until 6 weeks. The different positions can place a lot of strain on the wounds and result in stretched scars.
You should not carry out any heavy lifting, bending for at least 6 weeks. All this advice is to help keep the blood pressure low and therefore reduce the amount of swelling and bruising post-operatively.
Most surgical incisions will take approximately 2 weeks to heal and be considered closed. However, the overall length of time for the scar to heal is 9-12 months. This is the time it takes for any scar to mature into a pale and flat scar.
Immediately after surgery, the strength of the scar gradually increases and the maximum tension that can be reached in the wound is achieved around 4-6 weeks. It is advisable to avoid massaging the scar prior to 4 weeks as this can result in stretching of the weaker scar.
Wounds also lose their moisturising ability for a variable period of time after surgery/ injury. Moisturising creams can be used after 2 weeks from surgery to keep the skin healthy. You can combine moisturising and massage after 4 weeks.
The scar goes through various stages and initially will be red and raised. It will eventually become flat and pale. In the first 6-9 months following surgery, it is advisable to use high protection cream (SPF 30-50) over the scar. during this time, on contact with the sun, the scar will go red straight away as it is still in it's immature state. Once the scar has matured, then you can go back to using your regular sun protectant cream.
Some scars may stretch following surgery. It is advised to leave wounds for approximately 3 months from surgery to allow for any swelling or bruising to settle.
Arnica is a very well known homeopathic remedy that topically is used to help reduce bruising. With respect to the tablet form, we advise against using this before surgery. Through our experience, we found more bruising and bleeding in patients undergoing surgery, who had taken arnica tablets prior to their surgery.
We do advise the use of arnica cream, if required, after atleast 2 weeks to aid in reduction of bruising. Although this is a very useful cream in reducing bruising, due to its powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It can also cause irritation or extensive rashes with its use.
We will advise you on what to do before and after your surgery to achieve the most favourable outcome.
There are several effects of smoking that can cause problems with wound healing.
Firstly, the carbon monoxide within cigarettes reduce the amount of oxygen that is carried by blood cells. This means less oxygen is travelling to the healing wound. This can increase the wound healing time and subsequently result in wound breakdown or wider scars.
Secondly, the nicotine causes a problem by causing vasoconstriction (blood vessels close up). This results in no blood or oxygen or nutrients at the wound and no way of the breakdown products to be filtered away. This can lead to wound breakdown; infection and subsequent sub-optimal results. The effects of nicotine last 45-60 minutes following a cigarette and therefore can leave the healing wound without a blood supply for an hour or more.
The use of e-cigarettes with nicotine; nicotine patches; or nicotine gum has a similar effect and needs to be avoided.
Within the first week you will come back to see the surgeon so we can assess your recovery.
Consultations
If you need to change or cancel your scheduled appointment, feel free to call us on 01892 257 357 to reschedule a time to suit you.
Please let us know 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment to avoid a charge.
At the consultation, your cosmetic surgeon will involve an examination where you can discuss your requirements and expectations and your surgeon will go through which surgical and/or non-surgical options will be best for you. Following an assessment of your health and examination of your medical history, your cosmetic surgeon will decide whether you are suitable for surgery.
During your consultation it is important to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have. You can then take the time to give full consideration to the surgery and then, if you are sure, decide on a date for the surgery.
We all have trouble remembering dates, especially when it comes to your medical history. However, it really helps us if you have a good idea of your general medical history so that we can get the best plan for your surgery or treatment, based on the knowledge of your own medical history.
When you are discussing with your consultant, it may help to structure your problem in the following order:
- Current symptoms, difficulties or concerns you experience in your day to day life.
- How and when your symptoms, difficulties or condition started.
- Any details (particularly dates) of any surgery, treatments or tests you might have previously had for the same problem.
- Any other ongoing or previous medical conditions, surgeries, treatments or medication, along with approximate dates if possible.
If you are booking a consultation that relates to a serious past medical condition or surgery, or an on-going condition, it would extremely helpful if you can bring any copies of documents including reports, test results and prescriptions. If you have any X-ray scans or reports, please bring these also.
Finally, just as a precaution and some general advice, please get advice from your GP or treatment in advance for any undiagnosed symptoms or problems you may be suffering from, especially breathlessness, chest pain, heart flutters or high blood pressure.
Bella Vou offer a range of procedures and treatments that all qualify for complimentary consultation sessions, meaning no fee is payable. These procedures and treatments are subject to change, so we always recommend you speak to us directly to find out if your procedure or treatment interest is still exempt from a consultation fee. Whilst consultations at Bella Vou are complimentary, failing to attend or cancelling your consultation within 24 hours of your allocated date and time without prior notification will result in a £150 cancellation fee.
Pricing & finance
Minutes! Simply complete our online finance calculator, make sure you take the time to read the agreement carefully. If you are happy to carry on, submit your application to the finance company, the response should be instant. However, some applications may take a little longer.
The treatment will vary depending on what surgery is required at the time of your consultation. Your patient coordinator will prepare for you a quotation that will include all your pre- and post-surgical care along with the surgery and all other costs will be included within this single fee. Finance options are also available to make your treatment more affordable.
If you decide to cancel your booking within 14 days, your finance application can be cancelled.
Yes you can! Once the application has been processed you can add to it at anytime while the payment term is still active.
Your loan agreement is with the finance company, who will collect your instalments by monthly Direct Debit. Your payments will begin approximately 30 days after your procedure has been completed.
Don't worry! The authorisation process is carried out by the finance company and sometimes the reason for decline is that incorrect information has been entered on the application – carefully ensure you have entered all the required information. If this does not alter the outcome, here are a few helpful tips to consider. Try increasing your deposit, not only will this give you more chance of being accepted it will also lower your monthly repayments. There is another option, a finance application can be set up in the name of a friend or family member (as long as you have their permission).
If you are approved we'll ask you to pay the deposit online using a credit or debit card. Upon receipt of your deposit payment, we can go ahead and book your procedure (if you haven’t already done so).
Finance should be applied for no earlier than 3 months before the treatment commences. Therefore, if you are booking your procedure 4 or 5 months in advance you should delay applying for finance at this time, but you can arrange your treatment date with us long before. However, you will need to pay Bella Vou a deposit to secure your booking (make sure you reduce your finance amount by this deposit).
In order to secure your booking, you need to make a deposit payment of at least 10%.
No. The minimum amount you can apply for finance is £450.00 with a maximum of £50,000.00. You can pay part by bank transfer, cash or on card with the remainder on finance. But remember when applying for finance the lender will ask you to pay 10% of the amount being financed as you deposit.
Anyone over the age of 18 who is in regular full time or part time employment (over 16 hours per week). UK resident with a 3 year UK address history. You must have a UK bank account with a direct debit option and hold a credit or debit card for payment of the deposit. Your credit rating will be checked so if you have any CCJs, IVAs or bankruptcies you will not be accepted. If that might apply to you, remember that you can apply for finance in the name of a friend or family member (with their permission) on your behalf.
The cost of surgery includes any routine investigations required such as blood tests, hospital charges including overnight stays where applicable; consumables (such as breast implants) and post-operative follow-up consultations for up to 3 years.
Our team of cosmetic surgeons in the UK are recognised by BUPA, PPP and other Health Insurance companies. Although cosmetic surgery is not reimbursable, many related procedures are part of the medical treatment and reconstructive surgery and may therefore be covered. You should check with your insurance provider prior to your consultation.
At Bella Vou, we provide a clear and easy way to help make the cost of your cosmetic treatment more affordable. Each one of our available finance options offer 0% interest free. You can choose from 6, 9 or 12 months interest free. All of our finance packages are approved and regulated by a Pay4Later provider who secure hundreds of finance purchases every day.
We accept Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Bank Transfer, Cash and Cheque payments.
We also offer finance options, from as little as 0% APR, if you wish to spread the cost of your surgery or treatment over a period of time.
Bella Vou offers a range of procedures and treatments that all qualify for complimentary consultation sessions, meaning no fee is payable. These procedures and treatments are subject to change, so we always recommend you speak to us directly to find out if your procedure or treatment interest is still exempt from a consultation fee. Whilst consultations at Bella Vou are complimentary, failing to attend or cancelling your consultation within 24 hours of your allocated date and time without prior notification will result in a £150 cancellation fee.
We’re able to offer finance plans from 6 month to 5 years to suit your budget
What our
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What our clients say
★★★★★
I have had 3 procedures now with Amir and I can honestly say, after having several cosmetic surgery with top plastic surgeons up and down the UK and in Poland, Amir is the best surgeon, my reasons why, professionalism, precise, skills are attention to detail and finesse is phenomenal.
★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful experience with Amir. I’m so happy I chose to go ahead with my procedure with BellaVou. My scars are barely visible and the customer service is incredible. I’ve had nothing but complements, and I feel much more confident. 10/10! Amir made me feel completely at ease, I didn’t feel nervous at all.
Katie Truscott
★★★★★
I am delighted with the results so far – web and scar tissue successfully removed and at last I am looking normal – I can already say it was the best thing I have done in a long time.
Spink
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
★★★★★
Dr Amir & Nurse Jill made me feel at ease immediately. I couldn’t believe that throughout I was talking and laughing with Amir and Jill about all kinds of subjects. I would highly recommend Dr Amir & his team, nothing was too much trouble. The ambience in the clinic is so calming and the procedure was swift whilst each part of the process explained thoroughly.
Martin
★★★★★
The lip filler has been a perfect temporary solution for me and I absolutely love the look of having fuller lips. Bella Vou were excellent and really eased some of my concerns and for the first time, I really love my lips.
Joanne
★★★★★
I would 100% definitely recommend Bella Vue, especially for their kind, compassionate, caring and professional staff and Amir Nakhdjevani for his amazing results on my eyes.
Ann Faith
★★★★★
I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
★★★★★
I honestly couldn’t be happier. I never thought I would love myself again and I already am in love with my new body. If you have any hesitation- go and see Amir at Bella Vou and I’m sure he can make your dreams come true.
Anonymous
★★★★★
Three weeks on from my procedures, from the front, you cannot even tell that I have had anything done. There is no scarring visible at all. Behind my ears are slightly red but they are healing beautifully. When I look at the work of other surgeons who are lauded on here, there really is no comparison with the excellence of Amir’s work.
★★★★★
Thank You very much to the Bella Vou Team for everything I am so grateful. I am really excited about the future and am most grateful to Bella Vou for a great job. I have already experimented with the shops and found a big smile on my face when trying outfits on for my daughter’s wedding!
Allison
★★★★★
From the first consultation, Amir made me feel completely at ease, answered any questions I had for him and, him and his team acted very professionally. I had gynecomastia surgery and was very concerned about it, especially the recovery time. I was reassured that I would recover very quickly and, true to his word, I was back at work within 5 days with no pain and great results!!
Gino Latino
★★★★★
Amir is an amazing surgeon, after having botched surgery 7 years ago and never feeling happy with my result, I went to Amir who was very professional explained that he will correct but not to expect a miracle and that is what he did, my body no longer looks saggy and old, he has made me love my body again, I’m so pleased with the result and have already recommended Amir to two of my friends.
Rachel
★★★★★
Would definitely recommend to friends and family .. the staff at Bella Vou are lovely kind and caring and are there for you every step of the way which really reassured me and made me feel at ease 🙂
Anita Massimo
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
I’ve had a re-occurring shoulder injury for the past 4-5 years, after my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
Ollie
★★★★★
Bella Vou was not my first choice but after a friend recommended going, I did. To say it was a pleasant experience would not be exaggerating. The whole clinic staff we friendly and helpful. They made me feel they were generally interested in me and what I had come to have done. I would definitely go back.
Becky
★★★★★
After my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
Anon
★★★★★
I have been having treatments with Nikki for the past year after my prostate & bladder operation. I was also suffering with lower back & digestive problems & an old ankle injury. She has helped me tremendously with her magic hands & I would recommend her to anyone.
Anon
★★★★★
I have had 3 procedures now with Amir and I can honestly say, after having several cosmetic surgery with top plastic surgeons up and down the UK and in Poland, Amir is the best surgeon, my reasons why, professionalism, precise, skills are attention to detail and finesse is phenomenal.
★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful experience with Amir. I’m so happy I chose to go ahead with my procedure with BellaVou. My scars are barely visible and the customer service is incredible. I’ve had nothing but complements, and I feel much more confident. 10/10! Amir made me feel completely at ease, I didn’t feel nervous at all.
Katie Truscott
★★★★★
I am delighted with the results so far – web and scar tissue successfully removed and at last I am looking normal – I can already say it was the best thing I have done in a long time.
Spink
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
★★★★★
Dr Amir & Nurse Jill made me feel at ease immediately. I couldn’t believe that throughout I was talking and laughing with Amir and Jill about all kinds of subjects. I would highly recommend Dr Amir & his team, nothing was too much trouble. The ambience in the clinic is so calming and the procedure was swift whilst each part of the process explained thoroughly.
Martin
★★★★★
The lip filler has been a perfect temporary solution for me and I absolutely love the look of having fuller lips. Bella Vou were excellent and really eased some of my concerns and for the first time, I really love my lips.
Joanne
★★★★★
I would 100% definitely recommend Bella Vue, especially for their kind, compassionate, caring and professional staff and Amir Nakhdjevani for his amazing results on my eyes.
Ann Faith
★★★★★
I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
★★★★★
I honestly couldn’t be happier. I never thought I would love myself again and I already am in love with my new body. If you have any hesitation- go and see Amir at Bella Vou and I’m sure he can make your dreams come true.
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