Meet our UK & Ireland Patient Coordinator – Tania Pezzolesi-Clark

Hello and welcome! My name is Tania and I am delighted to be your UK & Ireland patient coordinator. I’m here to guide you through your cosmetic surgery journey and I will always be happy to assist you with any questions or queries you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Tania

Dr. Karlis Verdins, MD, Certified Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgeon, over 500 procedures annually

A highly acknowledged surgeon, with over 12 years’ experience in Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgery.
The surgeon performs over 500 procedures annually.
Specializes in:
· Breast augmentation with and without implants
· Breast lift (Mastopexy), Breast reduction
· Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)
· Eyelids, arm reduction
· Reconstructive microsurgical procedures, hand surgeries

12 Reasons to choose us

Predominantly English speaking medical team

Although there is an inevitable language barrier, the majority of our medical personnel have a good standard of English to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible during your cosmetic surgery journey with us.

A highly acknowledged cosmetic surgeon

Our head surgeon Dr Karlis Verdins MD, is highly acknowledged and has over 12 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr Karlis Verdins MD performs in the region of 500 surgical procedures every year and annually attends cosmetic surgeon meetings and congresses.

Luxury treatment for less

5-star treatment for half the price of the UK. With us you get an equivalent or higher standard of care than that of a private clinic in the UK, for just a fraction of the cost.

UK and Ireland patient coordinator

You get your very own UK based patient coordinator, who is dedicated to making your cosmetic surgery journey run as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. From the first point of contact right through to your one year follow up. Your coordinator will always be happy to answer any questions or queries, no matter how big or small.

Fresh and comfortable recovery rooms

With our luxury, bright and spacious en suite rooms, you’re sure to feel comfortable and at home during your stay with us at Cosmetic Surgery Riga.

24-hour monitoring and medical care

During your stay with us in a beautiful private floor of Jurmala hospital, you will be monitored day and night by our highly commended and experienced nursing and medical team.

Prompt appointment system

We do everything possible to meet your needs regarding arranging appointments. We could be ready to accept you for cosmetic procedures within as little time as a week after your surgeon’s review.

Help and support every step of the way

Your patient coordinator will be available to assist you by telephone or email, right up until your one year follow up post-surgery.

We can accommodate you and a friend should you choose to bring one along

You don’t have to go it alone, we can arrange for you to bring a friend or partner along to stay with you throughout your stay with us, for company or support.

Surgeon’s liability insurance

Our hospital provides surgeon’s liability insurance, for each cosmetic surgeon operating up to the value of 30 000 Euro.

Cheap and direct flights to Riga

With convenient and direct flights to Riga from the UK, operated by Ryanair, Wizz air and Air Baltic daily you’ll never be too far away from your dream cosmetic procedure.

Our patient reviews speak for themselves

Don’t just take our word for it! Read some of our glowing patient reviews.

Hip replacement surgery is a lifesaver for those who don’t want to put up with constant pain and limitations. This type of procedure will bring relief and very soon you will be able to get back to normal activities.

The rehabilitation period is very important for the wellbeing of a patient, so it is very important to know how one should behave and what exercises to complete in order to get back to normal life as soon as possible.

Hip replacement surgery, conducted in a modern facility and by a professional surgeon, is a surgery which doesn’t require a long stay in hospital and within less than a week you will be able to get back home.

Before being discharged from the hospital, the staff will make sure that you are able to:
· Have an acceptable pain control;
· Get in and out of bed without anyone’s help;
· Use the bathroom;
· Complete the home exercises;
· Follow the recommendations and precautions to make the healing process easier.

To make sure that everything will go as planned, the hospital team will give you advice on how to conduct your recovery at home. It is also important to know about the possible complications, like infection or a blood clot. If some of the symptoms occur, you should contact a doctor immediately.

What should be done to make the rehabilitation process easier?
· Ask someone to assist you during the first days after discharge;
· Minimize the use of stairs and move the furniture, so you can use crutches or a walker freely;
· Modify your bathroom, so you won’t need to bend too much : put in a shower chair and make the toilet seat higher;
· Make sure that you won’t slip on a rug. It is better to remove them temporarily;
· Place all the things you often use (phone, glasses, books) closer to you;
· Change the dressing regularly. Make sure that your wound area is clean. If you have some doubts, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor;
· The swelling can persist for 3 to 6 months. Use ice or compression stockings to reduce it;
· Include vitamins and iron in your diet, while avoiding vitamin K if you take blood thinners.

Reduce coffee and exclude alcohol. Make sure that you don’t gain weight, which might put extra pressure on the hip.

What activities can you do?

It is important to understand that you should stay active, but not too much. The best option is to complete simple exercises and pay attention to the everyday activities you do.

For example, the physical therapy should last no less than 2 months and you need to complete all the home exercises. When your doctor gives you a green light, you can go for long walks, swim and do any sort of lower impact activities. You should remember to control the pressure that you put on the hip.

Sleeping positions and sexual activity should also be discussed with the doctor. Depending on your personal indications, you may be asked to sleep on a certain side or have a couple of weeks break in your sexual life.

All these recommendations together with a positive attitude will make the healing process much quicker. Make sure you have direct contact with your doctor and consult him any time you have questions about the hip replacement and recovery process.