Harley Medical Group (Harley Medical Group)

Member Name: roversjenny

Product:	Harley Medical Group
Date:	02/06/09 (304 review reads)
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Advantages: Expertise and friendly staff

Disadvantages: Prices can be on the high side

The Harley Medical Group is a cosmetic surgery chain which operates throughout the UK. They are generally seen as one of the more upmarket surgery groups, and they perform a whole host of surgical and non surgical procedures.

They perform procedures on both men and women, and their most popular ones include:

- Breast enlargements
- Breast reductions
- Breast uplifts
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
- Brow lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Face lift

They also provide a whole host of non surgical procedures such as:

- Skin peels
- Lazer hair removal
- Line and wrinkle treatments
- Thread vein removal
- Botox
- Microdermabrasion

A full breakdown of the treatments they offer can be found on their website, www.harleymedical.co.uk

Their website is a fantastic resource for anyone who is considering having treatments, it goes through each of the treatments in detail so you can decide whether to go ahead and book an initial consultation. There are plenty of testimonials on the website so that you can also read about the treatments from a patients point of view.

The website also provides details of the clinics that are closest to you and you can book consultations or requests brochures online.

I have been using the Harley Medical Group for several years now for lazer hair removal so my personal review on them only covers the one treatment. I requested a call back via their website some years ago, and was booked in for a consultation not long. Their clinic in Leeds is situated within the city centre. The staff at the clinic are all very welcoming and from the moment you walk through the door you are treated like a valued customer. They always offer drinks and have biscuits for you to tuck into whilst you wait. They also have a variety of magazines/newspapers for you to read along with several files that contain stories about HMG in the media.

My initial consultation was with a nurse who assessed the quality of my skin and the colour of the unwanted hair to see if I was suitable for treatment (fair skin and dark hair gives the best results). She then ran through what having the treatment entailed and talked about if it would be uncomfortable etc, so that I was aware of what I was letting myself in for.

We talked through the pricing structure, as if you book a block of treatments you get a reduction in price, and they also mentioned their financing packages which I didn't use. Once the consultation was over, I decided to go ahead with the treatment and paid upfront for 2 different courses of treatment. They are not the cheapest in the market, but I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for. They are always at the front when it comes to new technologies and have some of the best specialists in the field therefore I was comfortable paying a higher price.

When I have my treatments, I call and book in advance, if it is under 10 days in advance they take a non refundable deposit to protect themselves against people just not showing up. At peak times it can be a struggle to get appointments for lazer treatment, especially in the summer, however, they are always accommodating and if you need an appointment for a specific reason they will always try their best to fit you in, even if it means nurses working beyond their normal hours.

The treatments can take between around 10 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the area you are having lazered, and I won't lie, it is an uncomfortable experience, however, they use a cooling system throughout the treatment to ensure that your skin stays as cool as possible. After the treatment, they provide you with ice packs and cooling gel to sooth your skin.

I don't have anything to compare the Harley Medical Group to in terms of lazer treatment as it is the only place I have ever had it done, however, I would always highly recommend them. They have help transform my life and given me so much confidence, not just through the treatments, but through the wonderful nurses who are the friendliest people I have ever met. If I wanted different treatments in the future, they would be the first people I would consider.

Summary: I wouldn't look anywhere else for my cosmetic needs!