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Statement from our CEO

Horder Healthcare is playing its part in the fight against coronavirus thanks to a major deal agreed between NHS England and the nation’s independent hospitals. We will be providing additional capacity and making our expert clinical staff available to support the NHS. Richard Tyler, Chief Executive Officer at Horder Healthcare, says: “As a charity, and…

Face the facts: The truth about facelifts

By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Charles Nduka Face lifting has evolved from simple tightening of the facial skin to the realisation that working on the deeper structures of the face and restoration of volume is necessary for a long-lasting result. The windswept look of over-tightened skin should be a thing of the past…

Celebrating 20 years of excellence

Friends and staff of The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead have gathered to celebrate 20 years of excellence in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The McIndoe Centre admitted its first patient in 1999, following two years of refurbishment after the building had become derelict. Situated in the grounds of the Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust Hospital,…

Should I have a facelift?

By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Charles Nduka Last year 28,000 cosmetic procedures were performed by members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). The top three most popular procedures were breast augmentation, breast reduction, and eyelid surgery. Despite not being in the top three, the number of face/neck lift procedures went up by 7%. Mr…

Liposuction London

Liposuction for London based Patients It’s not uncommon for patients to struggle to lose fat even when following a healthy lifestyle. In cases like this, many people turn to liposuction to help remove stubborn fat areas that cannot be removed using regular diet and exercise. This cosmetic procedure can help rebuild self-esteem and offers exceptional…

Rhinoplasty recovery guide

Rhinoplasty still remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the UK. This type of procedure is commonly referred to as a ‘nose job’ or ‘nose reshaping’ and works by enhancing the proportions of your nose. While it is commonly identified as a cosmetic procedure, rhinoplasty can rectify problems with breathing and similar structural…

Breast surgery: Popular procedures explained

By Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Simon Mackey Breasts change throughout a woman’s lifetime. They enlarge at puberty, during pregnancy and with weight-gain, but can become empty and more ptotic (droopy) after breast-feeding, with significant weight-loss, and due to the effects of ageing and gravity. In the following article, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Mr Simon…

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…

The 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…

The 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…