Most people have a number of moles- the average is seven. Skin cancer can arise from these moles or start in normal skin. The number of people who develop skin cancer each year is increasing- possibly because of increased sun exposure as we holiday abroad.

The Gatehouse Clinic is proud to be the first centre in Northampton to offer Macrolane breast enhancement treatments. This technique is ideal for women who wish to enhance their bust but are reluctant to undergo surgery.

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the UK. The technique was first performed in France over 30 years ago and is now often performed under twilight anaesthesia.

Recent figures have shown a 50% increase in the number of people undergoing facial rejuvenation procedures during the last year

It is very important to do thorough research before choosing your surgeon. All doctors registered in the UK should be listed by the General Medical Council http://www.gmc-uk.org/register .

As we age gravity causes the eyebrows (brow) to move downwards. We compensate for this by contracting the muscle which raises the eyebrows. Contraction of this muscle causes wrinkle lines across the forehead.

Over time the effects of gravity and pregnancy can cause the breasts to loose some fullness and lie in a lower position. Loss of volume and lowering of the nipple is known as ptosis and is classified in the following way:

Mr Richards a Northampton based Plastic Surgeon specialises in breast surgery and answers some of the questions he is often asked by patient considering breast reduction.

Surgery to improve the appearance of the breasts is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. The operations can either be to enlarge the breasts, lift them or in some cases to reduce them.

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is an operation to remove excess skin from the lower abdomen