Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mary O'Brien - Plastic and Hand Surgery Plastic and Hand Surgery ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Show of Hands](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/a-show-of-hands) - This is an extraordinary book by photographer Tim Booth. A fantastic visual experience of how we use our hands in so many different ways. “With hands from all corners of society, from builders to world class musicians, artists to grave-diggers, it’s an insightful and moving book of striking photographs. The book contains a series of - [Media](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/media) - Mary O’Brien at Olympia during the BAAPS Conference giving a live interview for the national lunchtime news. Mary is often featured in the national and international news, invited to comment on major topical news stories and developments in plastic and aesthetic surgery. ## Pages - [Mary O'Brien - Expert Plastic and Hand Surgeon in Derby](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/) - Mary O’Brien is an experienced Consultant Plastic and Hand Surgeon based in Derby. Her areas of expertise are hand and upper limb surgery and plastic surgery. - [Breast enlargement (augmentation) surgery in Derby with Mary O'Brien](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/breast-augmentation) - Mary O'Brien is an experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeon offering expert advice about Breast Augmentation in Derby. - [Skin lesions](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/skin-lesions) - Skin lesions What are skin lesions? Skin lesions are abnormal growths or areas of the skin that differ in appearance, texture, or colour from the surrounding healthy skin. They can be flat or raised, small or large, and may have various shapes and colours. Skin lesions can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and their - [Mary O'Brien Reviews](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/testimonials) - Patient feedback is very important to ensure and maintain high levels of satisfaction at each stage of the patient journey. 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This is known as Dupuytren’s contracture. This - [Hand Surgery](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery) - Hand Surgery Miss O’Brien is available to offer advice and treatment in Derby for a wide range of hand conditions. Her specific hand surgery interests include: Dupuytrens Disease Needle aponeurotomy Carpal tunnel decompression Cubital tunnel decompression Trigger finger treatment (injection or surgery) Removal of mucous cysts/ganglions Surgical treatment of osteoarthritis Surgical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis - [Carpal tunnel treatment in Derby](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/carpal-tunnel-syndrome) - Mary O'Brien offers expert treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Derby. This is a condition affecting the wrist and hand, causing pain, numbness, and tingling - [Expert Medicolegal Reports For Scarring And Hand Injuries - Mary O'Brien](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/medicolegal-reports) - Mary O'Brien specializes in preparing medical reports for personal injury cases involving hand injuries, scarring, and plastic surgery. - [Upper eyelid reduction surgery in Derby with Mary O'Brien](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/upper-eyelid-reduction) - Mary O'Brien is an experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeon offering expert upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty/eyelid reduction) advice and treatment in Derby. - [Split lobe correction](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/split-lobe-correction) - Earlobe surgery What is earlobe repair surgery? Earlobe repair surgery is a procedure that aims to correct and restore the appearance of damaged, torn, or stretched earlobes. The surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon and is typically done under local anaesthesia. The main goal of earlobe repair surgery is to improve the overall appearance - [Non-surgical facelifts](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/non-surgical-facelifts) - Non–Surgical Facelifts As a normal part of the aging process, many people start to notice changes in their skin. One of the most obvious changes that patients dislike is the development of wrinkles. They are often referred to as "frown lines" or sometimes more kindly as "laughter lines". Sometimes these lines can give the face - [Expert scar revision in Derby](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/scars) - Scars are a natural part of the healing process but can cause a range of problems. Mary O'Brien offers expert advice and treatments for scars in Derby. - [Breast uplift](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/breast-uplift) - Breast Uplift Procedure (Mastopexy) What is a breast uplift procedure or mastopexy? This is a surgical procedure designed to recreate the youthful appearance of the breast by removing excess skin, restoring the position of the nipples and creating a firmer breast mound. Why do women seek a breast uplift procedure or mastopexy? The youthful shape - [Breast reduction surgery in Derby with Mary O'Brien](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/breast-reduction) - Mary O'Brien is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon offering expert advice about all aspects of breast reduction surgery in Derby. - [Abdominoplasty surgery in Derby with Mary O'Brien](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/abdominoplasty-2) - Explore the guide to abdominoplasty, covering procedure details to potential risks and recovery timeline. Get unbiased information here. - [About](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/about-us) - Mary O'Brien is an experienced Consultant Plastic and Hand Surgeon based in Derby offering expert advice about Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery treatments. - [Cosmetic Surgery](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery) - Cosmetic Surgery As the only female plastic surgeon with both private and NHS practices based in Derby, Miss O’Brien is uniquely placed to offer expert advice and support to all patients considering both surgery and non-surgical treatments. Miss O’Brien offers a wide range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments including: Breast augmentation “Breast enlargement” Breast - [Trigger finger or trigger thumb](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/trigger-finger-or-trigger-thumb) - Trigger finger or trigger thumb Triggering of the digit is a condition which can present in a couple of ways. In some patients the finger or thumb may become stuck or locked in a bent position. Once stuck, patients often use their other hand to straighten it. This can be painful as it springs back - [Trapeziectomy](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/trapeziectomy) - Trapeziectomy This is a surgical procedure to remove a small bone at the base of the thumb. The bone forms one of the carpal bones and can become affected by arthritis. When disease severity interferes with function and pain can not be controlled by less invasive alternatives, one option is removal of the affected bone. - [Ganglions and cysts](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/ganglions-and-cysts) - Ganglions and Cysts What is a ganglion? A ganglion is a benign swelling that typically forms around joints or tendons, usually in the hand or wrist. It is a fluid-filled sac that contains a jelly-like fluid. Ganglions are also known as ganglion cysts, and their size can vary from small, pea-sized lumps to larger, golf - [Arthritis](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/arthritis) - Arthritis There are different types of arthritis and each type has specific characteristics. Osteoarthritis is very common and can cause significant disability in the hand. Patients usually complain of hand problems including pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness and difficulty performing everyday tasks. These tasks include for example opening jars, turning a key in a door, turning - [Prominent ear correction](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/prominent-ear-correction) - Prominent Ear Correction (Pinnaplasty/ Otoplasty) What is a prominent ear? The normal ear has a fold in the cartilage known as the anti-helical fold. If this fold is lacking or deficient, the ear assumes a prominent position, causing it to stick out more obviously than normal from the side of the head. Before and after - [Tendon repair](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/tendon-repair) - Tendon repair The structures that make the fingers move are called tendons. There are tendons on both sides of the hand. Those that straighten the fingers are known as the extensors and those that bend the fingers are the flexors. Sometimes as a result of injury or disease these tendons can rupture or break. This - [Limb reconstruction](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/limb-reconstruction) - Limb reconstruction As a result of injury, surgery or disease it is sometimes necessary to replace tissue that is missing or has had to be removed surgically. This can be achieved with a variety of methods including split skin grafts, full thickness skin grafts, local, regional or free flaps. Split skin grafts are usually harvested - [Excessive under arm sweating](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/excessive-under-arm-sweating) - Excessive under arm sweating What is hyperhidrosis? This is the name given to a condition in which there is excessive sweating. It may affect the hands, feet, groin or under the arms. Axillary hyperhidrosis refers to excessive under arm sweating. What is the cause of excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis)? The condition may be inherited - [De Quervain's Tenosynovitis](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/de-quervains-tenosynovitis) - De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Pain associated with swelling on the thumb side of the wrist is a common presentation of patient’s with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. It may come on spontaneously or after a period of time when the hand has been used to perform different tasks to those normally performed. What is the cause? The cause - [Cubital tunnel syndrome](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/hand-surgery/cubital-tunnel-syndrome) - Cubital tunnel syndrome This condition is a result of compression of one of the major nerves (the ulnar nerve) that supply the hand at the elbow. Patients usually first notice pins and needles or numbness affecting the little finger and part of the ring finger. The hand may become weak and patients find certain tasks ## Categories - [Updates](https://plasticandhandsurgery.co.uk/category/updates)