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Purity Bridge is a multi-award winning private clinic offering surgical and non surgical aesthetic treatments in Tunbridge Wells. We provide a sophisticated, holistic approach to skin care, facial rejuvenation, breast plastic surgery, and body contouring, bridging the divisions between medical grade skin care, non-surgical treatments and aesthetic surgery. We have carefully selected our treatments to ensure that we offer only the very best procedures and products. Our state of the art day case surgical facility enables us to provide many plastic surgery procedures in-house, maintaining the personal and discreet nature that we aim to provide for all our patients at all times.
We would be delighted to see you in our clinic for a consultation or at one of our regular open events to find out more about how we can help you realise your goals.
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more infoThe AlphaRet Professional Peel is a professional use only, in-office compliment to your skinbetter science regimen. This Peel is designed for photodamaged skin, including early signs of skin aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. It is also intended to treat hyperpigmentation, blemishes, and improve skin tone and dullness.
Purity Bridge is the destination of choice for aesthetic plastic surgery in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and Sussex. We are also a centre for skin cancer and mole removal, scar revision and medical aesthetic treatments such as lip and dermal fillers, botulinum toxin ("Botox"), IPL and thread vein removal (spider veins). In our in-house theatre suite, we undertake aesthetic facial procedures, such as facelifts, upper and lower eyelid lifts, the full range of aesthetic and tuberous breast surgery, as well as procedures on the body such as abdominoplasty, labiaplasty, thigh and arm lifts. Our purpose built general anaesthetic day case operating suite enables us to undertake a wide range of surgical procedures in the clinic. These include: breast enlargement (breast augmentation), breast reduction, breast lifts, facelifts, eyelid lifts and much more.
Our Consultant Plastic Surgeons are all fully accredited (on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery), and all hold, or have held, substantive NHS consultant posts - a "kite mark" of quality in the UK. We are particularly privileged that internationally renowned plastic surgeons Mr Marc Pacifico and Ms Nora Nugent lead our team, accompanied by Mr Ben Way, Mr Brent Tanner and Mr Chris Macdonald. Alongside them, Dr Roxy Belpassi, aesthetic physician and specialist nurses Corrie Tyrie and Mary Chettiar complete the clinical team.
Marc and Nora have specialist interests in Aesthetic Facial Surgery (facelifts, mini-facelifts, eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) and brow lifts) and Aesthetic Breast Surgery (breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction and the combination of breast augmentation with a lift (augmentation mastopexy). Nora also specialises in rhinoplasty and labiaplasty surgery. Chris and Ben have particular interests in Aesthetic Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Surgery (tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), liposuction, body lifts, arm lifts and thigh lifts) as well as treatment of skin lesions. While Roxy's expertise lies in the use of injectables for facial rejuvenation as well as an in-depth knowledge of skin care.
We hope you find the website informative and useful, and please do get in contact to find out more about how we might be able to help you.
Marc Pacifico
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON - MD FRCS (Plast)
Nora Nugent
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON - FRCSI (Plast)
Chris Macdonald
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON - FRCS (Plast)
Benjamin Way
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON - FRCS (Plast)
Victoria Teoh
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON - FRCS (Plast)
Dr Roxy Belpassi
AESTHETIC PHYSICIAN
Marc Pacifico MD FRCS (Plast) is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and the Past President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
He is based in Tunbridge Wells, in the South East of the UK and is co-owner of the private independent clinic, Purity Bridge. He is particularly focussed on aesthetic surgery to the breast and face.
His academic, surgical and practice achievements include, amongst others, being awarded the Gold Medal in the FRCS(Plast) exam, the publication of over 50 international peer-reviewed papers, being a regular invited speaker at international conferences and being the co-director of Purity Bridge, a prestigious aesthetic clinic, alongside his busy private surgical practice.
Marc Pacifico is a fully accredited specialist in plastic surgery, and is on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery with the GMC. He is an International Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and is a member of BAPRAS and sits on the educational committee of ISAPS.
Ms Nora Nugent is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and co-owner/Director of Purity Bridge. Nora is the President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ESAPS). Nora specialises in aesthetic plastic surgery with a particular focus on facial and breast aesthetic surgery and labiaplasty. She has expertise in deep neck lifts, deep plane facelifts and complex aesthetic breast surgery such as tuberous breast and secondary breast implant surgery.
Nora Nugent is a fully accredited plastic surgeon holding specialist registration in plastic surgery with the General Medical Council in the UK as well as the Irish Medical Council. She holds Board Certification in all areas of cosmetic surgery with the Intercollegiate Cosmetic Surgery Board. Nora is an International Editor for Aesthetic Surgery Journal and a Section Editor and Global Ambassador for Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. She is Chair of BSI CH/403 Aesthetic Surgery & Aesthetic Non-Surgical Medical Services (British Standards Institute).
Nora is extensively published in the plastic surgery medical literature particularly in aesthetic plastic surgery. She is regularly invited to lecture at national and international meetings. She is a member of BAAPS, BAPRAS, ESAPS, ISAPS, IAPS, RSE and The Aesthetic Society. As well as recognition as a Top Doctor in the Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide annually since 2020, she is also a member of The Beauty Triangle.
Understanding your aesthetic goals and spending time explaining your options are a key priority for Nora during your consultation.
Mr Chris Macdonald FRCS (Plast) is a consultant Plastic Surgeon who takes pride in always offering his patients the best possible care and providing results tailored to each individual.
Chris went to medical school in London and underwent Plastic Surgery training across the country including London, the South East and the Midlands. Throughout his career he has sought to improve patient outcomes and has numerous international presentations and publications in the world of Plastic Surgery. He undertook the competitive TIG fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery where he honed his skills and knowledge of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Chris has previously worked as a consultant in the Midlands where he built a successful and popular non-surgical and surgical aesthetic practice before returning to his roots in the South East.
For the NHS, Chris works at Queen Victoria Hospital (East Grinstead) and Brighton where he cares for patients with complex skin cancer or who have been through major trauma and need advanced surgical reconstruction. Outside of the NHS, Chris provides a wide range of options for patients seeking both reconstructive or aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.
Chris is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, is on the specialist register of the GMC for Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons (BAAPS) so you know that you will be in safe hands.
Mr Benjamin Way is a fully qualified consultant plastic surgeon, trained in the UK and appointed to Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead since 2023. His clinical focus includes melanoma, general skin cancer, and lymphatic surgery.
He graduated from the University of Oxford with degrees in Physiological Sciences (BA) and Clinical Medicine (BMBCh), before undertaking basic surgical training in London. He was then appointed as a specialty registrar in the PanThames London Deanery, where he received advanced plastic surgery training at several of the UK’s leading centres. During this time, he also conducted postgraduate research at the UCL Institute of Child Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital, focusing on craniofacial and scar biology, leading to both Master’s and doctoral degrees.
Upon completing his training, Mr Way was awarded the Intercollegiate Fellowship in Plastic Surgery (FRCS Plast). He went on to complete nationally competitive fellowships in melanoma and skin cancer surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’, extremity trauma reconstruction at Queen Victoria Hospital and University Hospital Southampton, and aesthetic surgery through BAAPS. These experiences have equipped him with broad expertise in reconstructive and microsurgical techniques.
Mr Way is a core member of the Sussex Specialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. He is listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, serves on the council of BAPRAS as the UK South East representative, and is also a member of BAAPS.
Miss Victoria Teoh MBBS FRCS (Plast) is a Consultant Plastic and Breast Surgeon based in Tunbridge Wells. She is among the small number of surgeons in the UK who are fully trained in both plastic surgery and breast surgery, offering a rare combination of expertise.Victoria trained in leading plastic surgery units across the UK before completing her Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at The London Clinic. Victoria is a fully accredited member of the Association of Breast Surgeons and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. She has received national and international awards for her research, is widely published, and is regularly invited to speak at major surgical conferences.Her specialist focus is on breast aesthetic surgery, particularly breast reduction, breast implant removal, breast uplift, breast augmentation and gynaecomastia correction. Victoria was a recipient of the prestigious TopDoctors award 2024 for plastic surgery.
Victoria’s patients praise her on her communication and her attention to detail. She takes the time to listen carefully and understand her patients’ goals, in order to provide tailored advice and empower them to make the best decisions for their treatment.
Dr Belpassi MBBS BSc DRCOG MRCGP has 13 years of hands on clinical experience. Her background is in General Practice, and she brings a holistic approach to her aesthetics practice, believing that prevention and looking after what we already have is key to all aspects of medicine. She is passionate about helping people feel and look their best. Having already undergone extensive aesthetics training, she is currently doing her level 7 (Masters equivalent) in injectables with the Harley Academy.Dr Belpassi also has a keen interest in dermatology, and aside from her dermatological experience and training in General Practice, she has undergone further in depth training with her Level 7 diploma. In addition to this, she has had further specialist training with medical-grade skincare ranges including Obagi Medical, Neostrata and SkinBetter Science, as well as chemical peels and PEARL and LED laser training for skin rejuvenation.Dr Roxy regularly attends conferences both nationally and internationally to keep up to date with the latest techniques in aesthetics and products available. She holds full registration with the General Medical Council, and is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and British Medical Association.
The Specialist Nursing Team at Purity Bridge include Mary, Corrie & Emma, who have a combined experience of over 25 years specifically in the field of aesthetics & plastic surgery. Between them the services provided range from pre & post operative care and advice, injectables including filler, profhilo & botox, skin care, laser and assisting with both minor operations and main cases within our in house main theatre suite. They have a combined 75 years within health care ranging from trauma & emergency through to the integral basic nursing care aspects. They are an experienced group of nurses which help Purity Bridge give a complete all-round service to a variety of patient requirements
Mary Chettiar
Specialist Nurse
Corrie Tyrie
Specialist Nurse
Emma Walker
Healthcare Assistant
Corrie joined Purity Bridge in 2019, she is our Lead Specialist Nurse and infection control, laser & risk lead.
She has a Dip HE in Nursing , BSC in professional Nursing Practice. Corrie completed her training in 1996 in Essex. She has since worked in a wide variety of clinical settings & specialities. These have ranged from Accident & Emergency, acute medicine, plastic surgery & outpatients, within the NHS & Private healthcare. She has trained in a wide variety of speciality courses because of this, some of which include tissue viability, accident & emergency pathways, trained injector, laser trained & several teaching qualifications. She also continues to assess VRQ courses with a local College.
Emma joined Purity Bridge in February 2022.
She has a NVQ level 3 health and social care and has been working within this field for over 15 years. She has cared for patients within their own homes, residential care, and private hospitals. She has also worked with many consultants with different specialties.
At Purity Bridge Emma’s role is to see patients before and after surgery for their pre and post op nurse appointments and then assisting in theatre.
Emma is a mum and a wife and enjoys spending time with my family, making memories outside of work.
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