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

Friendly medical staff Luxury recovery room Operating theatre Highly acknowledged surgical team Jurmala hospital entrance Private cosmetic surgery floor Comfortable waiting area Head cosmetic surgeon Dr Karlis Verdins Family friendly recovery room

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.

Knee replacement surgery has gained more and more popularity over the years and is indicated to those whose conditions and pain can’t be treated in a conservative way. Your doctor might offer you this type of surgery if the pain makes it difficult to perform even simple actions or if you need to get back to sports as soon as possible. It is considered a simple surgery if conducted by a professional orthopaedic surgeon. Our surgeons have the experience of seventeen to thirty years in general orthopaedics, and ten to eighteen years in specific operations.

It is also very important to follow all the recommendations during the rehabilitation process. It starts right after the surgery and the first 12 weeks are critical, so you need to make sure that you follow all the instructions carefully.

Hospital stay 

While you stay on the ward, your physical therapist will help you to start walking and standing, using assistance. It is important to start doing it as soon as allowed. Your doctor will also show you the exercises and learn how to get in and out of bed. With the assistance of a nurse you will learn how to change the bandage, take a shower and use the toilet.

By the time you are discharged, your knee will be much stronger and you will be able to undertake more exercises. You may be asked to take a longer walk outside the ward or go up and down the stairs. Before leaving the hospital, you should be able to use the toilet and bathroom without assistance and bend your knee well.

Weeks 2-6

During this period of time you will continue to undertake all the exercises. They might become a little more difficult or the number of repeats might rise. You will be able to exchange a walker or crutches for a cane. You will no longer need strong painkillers and might have less strong medications.

Closer to the end of this period you will be able to take longer walks without any assistance and will perform chores much more easily. Discuss all the possible activities with your doctor. By the end of this time, he might allow you to drive or get back to work.

Weeks 7 – 11 

By the end of this term you will be able to:
– Flex your knee to 115 degrees;
– Experience less pain and stiffness;
– Improve strength in the knee;
– Complete almost all activities like swimming, cycling and walking.

During this important month you will be able to perform all the basic activities on your own. They include driving, cleaning, shopping and so on. Your doctor might change the exercise programme depending on your progress. Pay extra attention to this period, as it plays a crucial role in your recovery.

Week 12 and further 

By this time you will most likely be able to get back to normal life and simple activities. You will experience less pain or no pain at all. However, try to avoid such activities like football, basketball, skiing and so on.

If you follow all the instructions you will feel totally healthy after a year, but in some cases it takes less than 12 months. Make sure to contact your doctor and ask for help or assistance in case of any difficulties. If every exercise and recommendation is conducted properly, you will be able to get back to your usual activity very quickly.