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Plastic surgery is a recognised surgical specialty that includes both reconstructive and constructive surgery. Reconstructive surgery is used to correct abnormal structures in the body or to improve body functions. Cosmetic surgery is performed solely for the enhancement of appearance. Ideally it is concerned with reshaping, restoring and otherwise functioning properly for the purpose of beauty.

Dr Stanley Khainga and Dr Adan, plastic surgeons based at Kenyatta National Hospital are up to standard and can easily be compared to equivalent professionals in the UK.

"We even get clients from UK, tourists from other European countries and people from other African countries who come to Kenya, because the procedures are not only cheap but of high standard" says Dr Khainga.

"Some women have breasts that weigh as much as four kilos, a condition referred to as gigantomastia. It causes back pain, neck pain, cardiovascular and respiratory problems," says doctor Adan.