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  • Colostomy - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of a colostomy, which can include rectal discharge, parastomal hernia, stoma blockage and skin irritation around the stoma.

  • Facelift (rhytidectomy)

    A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure to lift up and pull back the skin to make the face tighter and smoother.

  • Eyelid surgery

    Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. The surgery changes the look of hooded or droopy eyelids or eye bags.

  • Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?

    How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin. Plus, advice on when to call an ambulance or take your child to A&E.

  • Pemphigus vulgaris

    Find out about pemphigus vulgaris, including what the symptoms are, how it’s treated and why it happens.

  • Keratosis pilaris

    Find out about keratosis pilaris, including what the symptoms are, how you can treat it yourself, and what causes it.

  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin E

    Find out about Vitamin E, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

  • Labiaplasty (vulval surgery)

    Find out about labiaplasty, including why it's rarely available on the NHS, how much it costs, how to find a qualified and experienced surgeon, what the procedure involves and what to do if things go wrong.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which affects a person's physical, psychological and behavioural development.

  • Plastic surgery - How it's performed

    Plastic surgery can involve a number of different techniques to move and manipulate body tissue.