Posh Plaice Fish Fingers

I first learnt how to bread fish at the Hotel St George in Harrogate. It was scampi then, but the same rules apply to breaded plaice. This is a good way to get the kids to eat fish because plaice is nice and soft, so they don’t have to chew and it’s not too fishy. You could serve them with chips and tell them it’s the best fish and chips you can get outside Yorkshire.

Serve:

4

Preparation time:

15 mins

Cooking time:

2 mins

Cost:

Difficulty:

Ingredients

• 2 large plaice, skinned and divided into 8 fillets
• 55g plain flour
• 100g breadcrumbs
• 1tbsp Knorr Granulated Bouillon
• A handful of chopped fresh parsley
• 3 eggs
• 2-3tbsp sunflower oil
• Fresh parsley and lemon wedges to garnish
• Some unsalted butter

Method

1. Clean the plaice fillets, making sure they’re free of blood. Place on a clean kitchen towel to dry.

2. Place the flour and breadcrumbs in separate bowls, and season each of them with the Knorr Fish Stock Granules. Add the parsley to each of them and mix together using your hands.

3. Take a third bowl and beat the 3 eggs with a fork.

4. Dip the fish into the flour and then into the egg wash, and finally dust them lightly in breadcrumbs. Now place them on a plate until you’re ready to cook.

5. Pour a little sunflower oil into a frying pan and heat. When it’s ready, add the fish in gently and shallow fry. Cook them evenly for about a minute and a half, turning constantly until golden brown. (I turn the gas off for the last 15 seconds.)

6. Once they’re done, place onto a plate lined with kitchen roll to soak up any excess oil. Garnish with parsley and a couple of lemon wedges.

N.B. Take care when cooking this dish. Never leave a hot frying pan unattended and be careful of becoming splattered with oil.

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Body Contouring Surgery

A common concern we hear from our patients about their bodies is not be able to reduce size (regardless of dieting and exercise), sagging skin and stubborn cellulite. Body contouring and shaping includes different techniques to help reshape and rejuvenate almost any area of the body.

In the past, plastic surgery has been the only answer to these issues. Now, we are able to use non-invasive technology to achieve a reduction in size of certain body areas, increased tone in lax or redundant skin and a diminished appearance of cellulite. 










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Laser Hair Removal

Excess or unwanted hair can be safely and effectively removed using a variety of lasers. Compared to other methods of hair removal such as waxing, plucking, cream depilatories and electrolysis, lasers provide much more efficient removal of hair with longer lasting results.

The application of laser technology to the removal of hair has been developed and studied extensively in our Research Department at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. In order to achieve the optimal results in all skin types, we have a wide variety of laser technology available including the long pulsed alexandrite laser (GentleLase), the super long pulsed diode laser (LightSheer), the long pulsed ruby laser (Epilaser) and the long pulsed Nd: YAG laser (Cool Glide).

How it Works 

Laser hair removal utilizes various wavelengths of light which are absorbed as heat energy in the pigmented regions of the hair follicles. The light energy produces heat damage in the hair follicle cells and the follicles stop producing long, dark hairs.

Laser hair removal is safe to use on all areas of the body. Most people require approximately 5 to 7 treatment sessions to produce long lasting hair removal in a given area. Treatment sessions are usually performed at 1 to 2 month intervals, depending on the area of skin being treated.

For successful treatment, the root of the hairs must be present under the skin during laser treatment. For this reason, we advise not to pluck, wax or use cream depilatories between treatments. Saving or clipping the hair between treatments is the best approach.

Following each laser treatment, there is typically no hair growth for several weeks, at which point fewer hairs will regrow which are usually lighter in color, thinner and softer. With each subsequent laser treatment, fewer and fewer hairs will regrow. 

Depending on the area being treated, there can be some discomfort during the procedure. For sensitive areas, such as the bikini line or the underarms, or for the treatment of large areas such as the full legs or back, patients can elect to have topical anesthetic cream applied before treatment. This cream is applied one hour before the procedure, and significantly minimizes treatment discomfort. Most patients treating smaller areas of skin do not require the anesthetic cream.

Following laser treatment, there may be some pinkness and swelling of the laser treated area which may last for minutes to hours, and patients can go about their normal activities immediately following treatment.

Who is a Candidate for this Procedure?

With our cutting edge, up-to-date array of laser technology, we can safely treat any skin type including skin of color. All hair colors with the exception of white and blonde hairs respond well to laser treatment. Depending on the hair and skin color combination, the physician will choose the optimal laser system for each individual patient.

Laser Hair Removal Improved Razor Bumps and Ingrown Hairs

A study performed at our Center, which was published in the Archives of Dermatology, demonstrated that laser hair removal is the best approach for razor bumps, ingrown hairs or what is medically termed "pseudofolliculitis". This condition is caused by cut hairs, following shaving or waxing, which curl and grow into the skin causing inflammation. When this condition is present for long periods of time, it can result in scarring and skin discoloration.

Laser hair removal is the best treatment available to date for improving this condition. By destroying the ingrown hair under the skin, the pimples and bumps disappear. The skin discoloration and skin texture can dramatically improve as well from these treatments. laser treatment of ingrown hair produces long lasting results because the hair follicles that produce these hairs are damaged and destroyed, preventing the reappearance of this condition. A variety of laser systems can be used for this indication, and all skin types and colors can be safely treated for razor bumps and ingrown hairs.






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Laser Skin Resurfacing

In 1964 an exciting step was taken in skin rejuvenation. The carbon dioxide laser became available for treating skin damage, acne scars, and the wrinkles and discolorations of aging and sun exposure. It very quickly became popular with dermatologists. One of the problems in the early days of laser skin treatments was the high rate of scar formation. But modern procedures have all but eliminated this risk, after the fruitful testing and experimenting of the past 40 or so years.

Now we have many choices for improving our skin. Laser resurfacing can:


1. Tighten and smooth the eyelid skin
2. Reduce crow’s feet
3. Reduce and flatten scars
4. Reduce or remove keloid and hypertrophic scars (raised and red scars)
5. Smooth frown lines and fine wrinkles on the cheeks and upper lip
6. Remove warts and skin cancers
7. Remove vascular lesions such as hemangiomas (little benign tumors made of blood vessels) and capillary malformations (e.g., port wine stains)
8. Remove pigmented lesions such as freckles and birthmarks
9. Treat rhinophyma (enlarged oil glands on the nose)

Laser resurfacing is also known as lasabrasion, laser vaporization, and laser peel. It can make you look ten or even twenty years younger, and last for about ten years. We continue to age, but laser skin resurfacing can certainly set the clock back effectively.




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Laser Bra Breast Surgery

The Laser Bra Procedure

The location of the procedure is typically a hospital or outpatient surgery center. Time in surgery is up to two hours. The procedure is most often performed under general anesthesia, while you are asleep, and patients typically return home within two hours after the procedure.

During the procedure, the approach to incisions is made in the same manner as traditional breast reduction, breast lift, or breast augmentation for women. The excess breast tissue is removed in a breast reduction and the breast is lifted. For a breast augmentation patient, the surgeon inserts implants through the incision (the same as in traditional breast augmentation). The doctor then applies the laser to the outer most tissue layer, which creates an internal bra so that more firmness is achieved to support the remaining inner tissue or implant.

The laser bra breast procedure differs from traditional cosmetic breast surgeries in a number of ways. For example, in the case of a laser bra breast reduction, the nipple is not affected in surgery — a benefit for patients concerned about nipple sensitivity and breast feeding.

After Laser Bra Surgery: What to Expect

Recovery from this procedure is typically five to seven days. You can resume normal activities within three weeks. The doctor will supply a complete list of instructions that must be followed to reduce the risk of complication. You may be fitted with a medical garment to wear at all times, other than bathing (sponge bath), until your doctor determines it is no longer needed.

If the procedure requires the insertion of drains, they will need to be emptied as instructed by the doctor. Dressings will also need to be changed regularly. Minimal pain, swelling, and bruising can occur, but they can be managed with medications and proper care. Restrictions include no exercise and no lifting of ten pounds or more. The most common but infrequent complications include infection, bleeding, and excessive scarring.

Benefits & Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

The benefits of cosmetic surgery are fantastic – both physically and emotionally. You will not only look and feel younger, thinner, and prettier, but your self-esteem will skyrocket as well. Many cosmetic surgery patients discover that they are more outgoing, more personable, and more confident.

Procedures like liposuction and breast reduction can greatly enhance your life. People who have had these procedures find themselves more physically active and much healthier than they ever would have imagined.

Individuals who undergo cosmetic surgery find themselves emotionally more confident. Patients are no longer self conscious about their physical defects. You can focus on living your life instead of worrying about the way others are looking at you.

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery, like any procedure, carries with it some degree of risk. Complications are rare, but they do occur. Modern procedures have greatly diminished most risks. However, these complications might be enhanced if you have certain health conditions, such as diabetes.

In order to curtail these risks, it is important that you choose an experienced plastic surgeon that has a proven track record of success with minimal complications. The surgeons we have chosen to be a part of The Cosmetic Surgery Directory are committed to using the latest technology to ensure your safety.

Cosmetic Surgery Recommendations

As your physical appearance matures, the plastic surgery options that yield the best results will change as well. Depending upon your unique aesthetic needs and physical characteristics, which change with age, some procedures are more suitable than others for achieving the look you desire. Learn more about cosmetic procedures that are commonly performed on people in your age group and watch our plastic surgery video to find out if treatment is right for you. Please note that a full consultation with a cosmetic surgeon is necessary to determine precisely which procedures will be safest and most effective for you.

In Your Teens


According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, teenagers (aged 13-19) underwent more than 90,000 plastic surgery procedures in 2006. According to the organization, rhinoplasty, male breast reduction, and otoplasty are the most common procedures performed on teens. Find out which cosmetic surgery procedures can be safely performed on teenagers.

In Your 20s

Patients in their 20s typically do not have to worry about cosmetic concerns associated with age. Cosmetic surgery procedures performed on patients of this age group are aimed at improving a specific area of the face or body. Breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and liposuction are some of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed on patients in their 20s. Skin care treatments are also popular amongst 20-somethings. Minimally invasive skin care procedures can improve the health and texture of the skin, and reduce the appearance of acne scars, sun damage, and other skin problems that can appear during adolescence. Read cosmetic surgery and skin care recommendations for patients in their 20s.

In Your 30s

Patients in their 30s should continue to protect and care for their skin and body in order to prolong the effects of aging. However, a proper skin care and exercise regimen is not always effective in treating wrinkles, accumulations of fat, and other cosmetic problems that come with age. It is becoming increasingly common for individuals of this age group to undergo cosmetic surgery and skin care procedures to maintain a youthful appearance. Aesthetic treatments are often extremely successful at this age due to good skin elasticity and less intensive facial and figure flaws. DocShop has provided a breakdown of non-invasive and surgical treatments designed to improve body contour and refresh the skin. Learn more about the plastic surgery procedures and cosmetic dermatology treatments that are commonly performed on patients in their 30s.

In Your 40s

Men and women in their 40s typically begin to notice increased skin laxity in the face and body due to decreased skin elasticity. Depending upon the severity of wrinkles, loose skin, and excess fat affecting the face and body, your cosmetic surgeon may recommend less invasive skin care treatments or a surgical procedure that provides more dramatic results. Find out which procedures are commonly performed on cosmetic surgery patients in their 40s.

In Your 50s

Individuals in their 50s are usually most concerned with facial aging and are interested in undergoing facial plastic surgery and skin care treatments. Reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are also more common among patients in their 50s due to increased rates of breast and skin cancer. Learn more about plastic surgery procedures performed on patients in their 50s.

In Your 60s and Above

As long as you are a considered a “good candidate” for plastic surgery, it can be performed at any age. Potential cosmetic surgery patients who are over 60 years of age should undergo a medical examination with their physician and plastic surgeon to ensure they are in good health and able to make a full recovery. Learn more about plastic surgery and patients who are over the age of 60.