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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones which regulate your metabolism. Sometimes it is necessary to remove all or part of the thyroid. This operation is called a thyroidectomy.

Malignant lesions in the face and neck require a specialised approach. Suspicious lesions in the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat or neck are surgically removed if necessary.

A thyroglossal cyst is a benign mucus cyst in the middle of the neck. It usually develops before birth, during the formation of the thyroid. The cyst is filled with mucus and may slowly increase in size. Sometimes it becomes inflamed or causes difficulties with swallowing or speaking.

A branchial cyst is a congenital, benign cyst that usually occurs in the neck. The cyst develops due to incomplete formation during the embryonic stage. Sometimes the cyst becomes inflamed or infected.

A nose correction, also called rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the shape or function of the nose. This may be for aesthetic reasons, but also to resolve breathing difficulties.

Protruding ears are ears that stick out further from the head than average. Although this is not a medical problem, it can be experienced as bothersome. During an ear correction, or otoplasty, the position of the ear is adjusted to bring the ears closer to the head.