First cosmetic surgery certification issued by RCS

Gary Ross recently became the first in the country to be officially endorsed to perform cosmetic surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS). You can read more about this on the National Health Executive website.

The RCS has previously been vocal in its opinions on regulating cosmetic surgery, as last month it backed a Private Members’ Bill that had been tabled to look into the issue. And today, Gary Ross, a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon at the BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, has become the first to receive the new accreditation.

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iWantGreatCare announce the recipients of the iWGC Certificate of Excellence 2017

This week iWantGreatCare announced the recipients of the iWGC Certificate of Excellence 2017. This award recognises excellence by those individuals and surgeries who have put patient experience at the centre of their care. By receiving regular reviews throughout the year and maintaining a high average score, they truly deserve to be acknowledged for this fantastic achievement.

The healthcare industry both in the UK and worldwide is changing and is embracing the role that patient feedback has to play in improving services for all. iWGC wants to enable all those who work in healthcare to easily collect real-time, continuous feedback. The Certificates of Excellence acknowledges those who are leading the way in patient care and experience and the publicly available reviews will allow others to see what 5 star care is.

By gathering patient feedback to improve their services, they not only receive constructive suggestions for improvement but also heart-warming comments, written by patients who took time out of their day to say thank you.

Patient reviews are a particularly good resource for patients wishing to undergo plastic surgery procedures, for those researching treatments and surgeons. Mr Ross is not only the most highly rated plastic surgeon in the UK but also the highest rated surgeon of any discipline in the UK.

 

 

Gary Ross Ranked one of the Top 500 Plastic Surgeons in the World

It is a great honor that Mr. Gary Ross has been listed as one of only 500 doctors from around the world who has been awarded the prestigious Real Self 500 Award 2016!

Mr. Ross has been named in the real self top 500 for the last 3 years and is the only plastic surgeon in the UK to have achieved this accolade.

The Real Self 500 award is based on three criteria: the quantity and quality of patient reviews, engagement with the Real Self community via questions and answers, and the sharing of before and after treatment photos.

The full list of awarded doctors is available at https://www.realself.com/RS500

The Real Self 500 Award honors the top rated and most engaged board-certified aesthetic doctors who consistently demonstrated a commitment to patient education and positive patient outcomes throughout 2016. This elite group of doctors has excelled at sharing their expertise, free of charge, with tens of millions of Real Self community members actively searching for information and the right provider.

What is Real Self? It is the largest online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find the right doctor or clinic. More than 9 million people visit Real Self each month to find out which treatments and providers live up to their promise of being “Worth It.” Real Self is powered by unbiased experiences shared by consumers for hundreds of treatments, ranging from simple skincare to highly considered cosmetic surgery. Offering millions of photos and medical expert answers, Real Self has become the essential resource and service for those seeking to find the right doctor or clinic.

Tom Seery, Founder and CEO of RealSelf. “Our research shows that more than 95 percent of patients expect a practice to engage with them online. These doctors are leading the way in terms of their online engagement and focus on empowering patients with good information.”

Mr. Ross aim as a plastic surgeon is help patients to be empowered to make their own decision of whether plastic surgery is right for them. He always encourages those considering any treatment to invest a lot of time in research. This includes researching a range of surgeons and their professional background as well as the benefits and potential risks. By completing in depth research on a procedure and fully understanding aspects such as the recovery period, patients can make an informed decision. Real self is a valuable online resource for patients.

Gary Ross Wins RealSelf 100 Award 2015

Gary Ross is one of 100 doctors to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf — the online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.

The medical professionals that made the 2015 RealSelf 100 are recognised both for having an outstanding record of consumer feedback and for providing credible, valuable insights in response to consumer questions.

Mr Ross is the only UK based plastic surgeon to have gained Top 100 status and the only UK surgeon to have been named in the Top 100 for 2 years running.

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Gary Ross named ‘Best for Breast and Tummies’ in 2015 by Tatler

It is an honour to be named in the Tatler beauty and cosmetic surgery guide “best for breast and tummies” 2015. The guide nominates only a handful of surgeons and it is great to be recognised in this way by the Tatler. Mr Ross would like to thank all the patients who have provided feedback and make his cosmetic surgery practice worthwhile.

 

 

Gary Ross awarded ‘Top 100 Doctor’ Award from realself

It is an honour to be awarded the prestigious title of realself top 100 doctor. This is a global award and Mr Ross is one of only two UK plastic surgeons who have received this award. It is an honour to have my image on time square and to be nominated alongside the leaders of the field in plastic surgery. For a full list of the top 100 please click below.

 

 

Body Language – Abdominal Recontouring

Abdominoplasty is a procedure most commonly requested by women post pregnancy or after extreme weight loss. Leading plastic surgeon Mr Gary Ross explains… Motherhood has a huge impact on a woman’s life, both in terms of her outlook and her figure. The change in priorities can often be a very positive thing – the changes to her body much less so. Read More below.

 

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The Angelina Jolie Effect

The awareness of gene testing in women at risk of breast cancer has been brought to the fore by the Angelina Jolie Effect. The Cosmetic Surgery Guide asked Mr Ross for his opinion.

 

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Cosmetic Beauty – Make Me Over

The term ‘mummy makeover’ is increasingly being used in cosmetic practice and in the media. For this issue’s Spotlight On… feature, we ask Mr Gary Ross to explain exactly what this involves and how combination treatments can transform the body after pregnancy.

 

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Mr Ross gives first ever after dinner speech

I would like to thank the Childrens Adventure Farm Trust and the Brookdale clinic for putting on such a memorable day at Mere Hotel. It is always rewarding to help support charitable events and meet people at the forefront of such a worthy charity. I was not expecting a stage with over 300 people and it was almost my first after dinner speech. I would like to thank the organisers for the opportunity to give my first ever after dinner speech and look forward to engage with the CAFT charity again.