The Harley Medical Group Sees an Uptake in Surgery Bookings for Christmas

LONDON, December 2, 2010 - The Harley Medical Group is reporting a 35% surge in patients booking in
for surgical procedures YOY as an early present for themselves, the month
before Christmas.

Many patients are taking extended Christmas holidays to ensure a full
recovery is made before they return to work in the New Year. The most popular
surgical procedures for Christmas 2010 include: Breast enlargement,
(www.harleymedical.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery-for-women/breast-surgery/breast-enlargement-implants-and-augmentation/)
Nose Reshaping, and Liposuction.

Lisa Littlehales, Clinic Manager at The Harley Medical Group, said:
"Surgery is a life changing decision that takes a lot of careful
consideration, and financial investment. Many of our patients spend at least
a year saving up, and often put Christmas work bonuses into the pot as well.
In some cases patient's partners or family members also offer to contribute
money towards surgery. Often they have been with them on their
decision-making journey and understand how much surgery would mean to them."

Lisa continues: "Many of our patients say their confidence and
self-esteem is much higher post-surgery and means they can start the New Year
with a fresh new image."

Say's Natalie Price, 32, patient at The Harley Medical Group, "I wanted
surgery on my breasts since I was 17. Having a completely 'ironing board'
flat chest greatly affected my confidence, stopped me from going on beach
holidays with friends and undressing in front of boyfriends. My mum and dad
saw how upset my boyish figure made me but wanted to make sure surgery was
the right option for me."

"Last year they inherited some money and kindly offered to pay for my
surgery as a Christmas present. Since the operation I'm a completely
different person and its one present I will never forget."

All patients considering cosmetic surgery (
www.harleymedical.co.uk/) should ensure that their surgeon has
completed his/her training, received his/her qualification as a Plastic
Surgeon and is registered on the GMC Specialist Register as a Plastic
Surgeon. All consultations at The Harley Medical Group are carried out by a
fully qualified Cosmetic Surgery Nurse Counsellor, followed shortly
thereafter by a fully qualified and GMC registered Plastic Surgeon. All
operations are carried out, for your protection and safety, in Care Quality
Commission Registered Independent Hospitals who specialise in Cosmetic
Surgery. The Harley Medical Group has been established for over 27 years and
has 30 clinics in the UK and the Republic Ireland.

About The Harley Medical Group:

The Harley Medical Group is the UK's largest plastic surgery provider,
performing more procedures and with more clinics than any other cosmetic
surgery provider. It has been established since 1983 and is one of the most
highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has treated
over 450,000 patients to date.

The Harley Medical Group works tirelessly to maintain the highest
standards in the industry for the benefits all cosmetic surgery and non
surgical patients. We are currently at the forefront of the campaign to
ensure that the Government continues to regulate the use of certain laser
types used in cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatments so that patients
are protected from rogue practitioners. The Harley Medical Group also offers
other procedures such as laser hair removal (
www.harleymedical.co.uk/non-surgical-solutions/laser-hair-removal/)
and scar removal. (
www.harleymedical.co.uk/non-surgical-solutions/stretch-marks–and–scar-removal/)

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