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Non-surgical removal of skin cancer
By Consultant Dermatologist, Bav Shergill Topical treatments Cream based treatments such as Efudix, Picato and Aldara are applied to an area of sun-damaged skin. These drugs work in different ways but the end result is an excellent cure rate with the skin looking back to normal in the majority of cases. The downsides are that…
Read MoreThe role of vitamin D: Sun exposure and skin care
By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon Mr Siva Kumar Vitamin D is required by your body to maintain bone and muscle health. There is also increasing evidence that demonstrates the benefits it has in maintaining your skin’s condition and robustness. Vitamin D helps the outer layers of your skin to repair itself from general…
Read MoreThe mummy guide to surgery post childbirth
Women’s bodies tell remarkable stories – pregnancy and childbirth are an exciting time and one of the greatest moments in anyone’s life. A new child can be both exhilarating and exhausting with little time for anything else. The focus of one’s life changes and it can take a long time for a mother to get…
Read MoreA guide to facial cosmetic surgery & rejuvenation
By Consultant Plastic Surgeon Nora Nugent All of us want to look our best and most of us would like to keep the visible signs of facial ageing at bay. From wrinkle relaxing injections to facelifts, all aspects of facial rejuvenation remain very popular. While a facelift remains the gold standard procedure for restoring a more…
Read MoreThe McIndoe Centre & Mr Paul Banwell introduce the latest innovation in breast surgery
Popularity for breast augmentation remains high Breast augmentation still remains the number one cosmetic procedure in the UK and there seems to be a huge rise in the desire to maintain a shapely but natural result following children and breast-feeding. Specialist Plastic Surgeons are keen to provide an individualized approach and like to tailor breast enhancement…
Read MoreHorder Healthcare launches The Butterfly Scheme
Horder Healthcare are proud to have launched The Butterfly Scheme across both The Horder Centre and The McIndoe Centre. The Butterfly scheme provides a system of effective care for those with dementia, or experiencing memory problems. Staff at The Horder Centre in Crowborough/The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead/Horder Healthcare Tunbridge Wells/Horder Healthcare Seaford/Horder Healthcare Eastbourne…
Read MoreBreast asymmetry and tuberous breast correction explained
By Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Elena Prousskaia Elena not only performs all aspects of general plastic surgery, but has a special interest in breast cancer reconstruction and congenital breast anomalies. In this article, Elena will discuss the nuances of breast asymmetry and a condition called tuberous breasts. Emotional and physical effects There is huge public…
Read MoreIs your red skin really rosacea?
If you suffer from red facial flushing on your nose, cheeks, chin and forehead it could be caused by a skin condition called rosacea. 1 in 10 people between the ages 30-60 are estimated to suffer from this inflammatory skin condition. There’s no cure, says consultant dermatologist Dr Walayat Hussain, but be reassured that there…
Read MoreScar wars
By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon Charles Nduka Most people have at least one or two scars on their body. Some like to keep them well hidden and others like to show them off, usually as an excuse to recount some intrepid tale, which resulted in them getting their trophy wound. To many people, a…
Read MoreHorder Healthcare appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Horder Healthcare has appointed Richard Tyler to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Richard joins the award-winning Crowborough based organisation from Queen Victoria Hospital, (QVH) East Grinstead, where he has achieved an “Outstanding” rating for patient care as part of the 2016 CQC inspection. His appointment to Horder Healthcare means he will be responsible for…
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