Mr Richard Young
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
MA BM BCh FRCS FRCS(Plast)
Languages spoken: English
Mr Richard Young
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
MA BM BCh FRCS FRCS(Plast)
Languages spoken: English
Appointments available at:
Cromwell HospitalPatient Age Group
AdultsYear qualified
1993Gender
MaleSpecialty
Plastic surgerySubspecialties
Reconstructive surgery, Skin cancer, Facial plastic surgery, Moles and Lipomas, Complex skin surgery, Soft tissue reconstruction, Non-surgical rejuvenationClinical Interests
Abscess incision and drainage, anti-wrinkle injections / botulinum toxin injections, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), dermal / hyaluronic acid fillers, ear lobe reconstruction, ear lobe reduction, excision of benign lesions, excision of cysts, fat grafting, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) treatments, lipoma removal, melanoma, pinnaplasty / otoplasty / prominent ear correction, scar revision surgery, skin cancer surgery, skin grafts, skin lesion removal (warts, moles and skin tags), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and steroid injection for scarring & keloids.
About Mr Richard Young
Mr Young studied medicine at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. After qualifying Mr Young returned to teach at Cambridge and tutor at Downing College before starting his surgical training at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. Mr Young continued plastic surgery training in Hong Kong, London and Belgium, working in well known hospitals such as The Royal Marsden, Great Ormond Street and The University Hospital, Gent.
Mr Young was awarded the specialist fellowship in Plastic Surgery, FRCS (Plast), in 2007 and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2008 with entry on to the GMC Specialist Plastic Surgery Register. The same year Mr Young was appointed as a Consultant in the Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London where his NHS practice is still based. His private practice is based at 152 Harley Street, London.
Mr Young has a specialist interest in skin cancers, benign moles, lipomas, general skin surgery as well as cosmetic rejuvenation utilising non-surgical techniques.
Mr Young is a core member of the Skin Cancer Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and work closely with consultant colleagues in oculoplastic surgery, ENT, maxillofacial and neurosurgery.
Mr Young was awarded the specialist fellowship in Plastic Surgery, FRCS (Plast), in 2007 and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2008 with entry on to the GMC Specialist Plastic Surgery Register. The same year Mr Young was appointed as a Consultant in the Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London where his NHS practice is still based. His private practice is based at 152 Harley Street, London.
Mr Young has a specialist interest in skin cancers, benign moles, lipomas, general skin surgery as well as cosmetic rejuvenation utilising non-surgical techniques.
Mr Young is a core member of the Skin Cancer Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and work closely with consultant colleagues in oculoplastic surgery, ENT, maxillofacial and neurosurgery.
NHS Base (trust)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Professional memberships
British Medical Association (BMA), Royal College of Surgeons of England, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
