Best Plastic Surgeons in Northwood, UK

 Mr Edmund Fitzgerald O’Connor, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, is a highly experienced physician with a specific interest in complex microsurgical reconstruction. Currently, he works within the Guy’s and Thomas’s NHS Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Trust.

He began his medical education at St George’s University of London in which he was awarded an undergraduate medical degree. Following his graduation, Mr O’Connor went on to complete his basic surgical training, which he followed up with a higher surgical training on the Pan Thames Plastic Surgery Training Program. Developing his skills further, he completed fellowships in microsurgical techniques at Royal London Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital in Australia. The fellowships focused on breast reconstruction, hand surgery, aesthetic surgery, and trauma reconstruction. Before his current role, Mr O’Connor was a consultant plastic surgeon in Australia.

His work for the NHS remains varied with a special focus on major trauma reconstruction. He is also highly skilled in breast reconstruction, hand injuries, post weight loss surgery, skin cancer, and general plastic surgery.

Richard Young studied medicine at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. After qualifying he returned to teach at Cambridge University and tutor at Downing College before starting his general surgical training at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.

Mr Young went on to complete specialist training and higher surgical training in Hong Kong, London and Belgium working in some of the world’s most renowned hospitals such as Great Ormond Street, The Royal Marsden and The University Hospital, Gent. He was awarded the specialist fellowship in Plastic Surgery, FRCS (Plast), in 2007 and gained his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2008 with entry on to the GMC Specialist Plastic Surgery register. The same year he was appointed as a Consultant in the Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London where his NHS practice is still based.

Mr Young undertakes craniofacial, facial, body cosmetic rejuvenation utilising non-surgical and surgical techniques in addition to adult and paediatric general plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has a special interest in facial reconstruction from birth defects, skin cancer and trauma. In addition to this he cares for patients with facial palsy. He is a core member of the Skin Cancer Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and works closely with consultant colleagues in oculoplastic surgery, ENT, maxillofacial and neurosurgery.

Mr Paul Harris is a well-known Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Central and South West London where he specialises in cosmetic surgery (particularly of the breast and abdominal wall) and reconstructive surgery following breast cancer treatment or significant weight loss. He also has an interest in facial rejuvenation, liposuction and the surgical treatment of skin cancer.

Mr Harris received his medical qualification from the University of London in 1991 before undertaking his general surgical training. He then completed an MD during which he conducted research on tissue engineering before going on to complete his specialist training in plastic surgery. Following this, he was awarded a cosmetic surgery fellowship with a world-leading cosmetic surgeon which gave him an exceptional foundation in the field. Mr Harris was then appointed as consultant plastic surgeon and lead clinician at The Royal Marsden Hospital where he was based for almost 15 years working primarily in breast reconstruction.

Mr Harris' work in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery has earned him international recognition, and he was named "Best for Breast" in Tatler's cosmetic surgery guide from 2016 to 2021. He has pioneered and gained expertise in newer breast surgery techniques including the combination of uplifts with implants and the use of dissolvable mesh. He is also the current President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and regularly lends his expertise on the advances in aesthetic breast surgery at international conferences.

Mr Dariush Nikkhah, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, currently works within the Royal Free London NHS Trust and sees patients privately in clinics across London including the Royal Free Hospital Private Unit, St John and St Elizabeth hospital, and The Wellington Hospital. He is one of a few plastic surgeons in the UK who underwent fellowships in both reconstructive microsurgery and hand surgery, making his expertise very rare. He is also very skilled in performing a wide range of cosmetic procedures.

Mr Nikkhah began his medical education at the University of Southampton, after graduation he went on to do a fellowship in craniofacial research at UCL. During this period, he was awarded an MSc in Surgical Sciences and underwent his specialist training at several prestigious units including Queen Victoria Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital, and Great Ormond St Hospital for children. Since his appointment to Consultant, he has become the Lead for Chest Wall Services at Harefield Heart Hospital.

Mr Nikkhah is also an active researcher, with over 120 publications in medical journals, 2 published books in his field, and a position as a reviewer for the Journal of Hand surgery and JPRAS. He has also been appointed to Honorary Lecturer at UCL. 

 Mr Jonathan Britto is a leading consultant plastic surgeon based in London. With 15 years in plastic surgical consultancy, he has earned his reputation as one of the most respected and authoritative voices in plastic, reconstructive, and craniofacial surgery. 

His specialties include aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, where he brings the art and science of 25 years of study in facial development and restoration to his craft. HIs clients also enjoy satisfying outcomes from his ‘touch’ in aesthetic breast and body contour procedures.  At the cutting edge of his field, he is constantly developing and refining surgical and non - surgical techniques.  Building a strong personal relationship with his clients is of utmost importance to him, and his philosophy in patient care is to inform, reassure, and give the required time to explain all the options for treatment. He is frequently called upon for complex and technically challenging cases, giving hope to many who might have lost trust. 

He regularly presents his results to peer review professional meetings around the world and teaches in small group and lecture formats. He has written many books and book chapters, and learned papers for peer-reviewed journals on subjects from facial anatomy to craniofacial surgery to aesthetic rhinoplasty. 

Mr Britto brings professional authority and personal warmth to his patients and families to provide an engaging, welcoming service for optimal outcome.

 Philip Lim is a Plastic Surgery Consultant who specialises in both plastic and reconstructive surgery.He qualified in medicine from Leeds University and specialised in Plastic Surgery in 2013. 

Philip is also skilled in quality improvement and mentoring and coaching.

His main areas of interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery are abdominal and breast reconstructions as well as skin surgery and wound management. Additionally he has wide experience in facial surgeries, such as eye bag removals and ear correction.

Apart from operating he spends his time teaching at Hull York Medical School where he is an honorary senior lecturer.He is also teaches surgeons in training on regional training programmes.

Mr Lim works at York Teaching Hospital, Clifton Park in York and The Pines Hospital, Manchester.

Mr Reza Alamouti is a Plastic Surgeon currently working in Harley street. His areas of expertise include breast aesthetic surgery, vaser  liposuction and tummy tuck. He also performs reconstructive surgery in the National Health Service.

Mr Alamouti qualified in medicine in Tehran in 2000. He completed the masters in Aesthetic Surgery (MSC) at Queen Mary University in London and obtained international masters degree in Reconstructive Microsurgery at the University of Barcelona. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.

In addition, Mr Alamouti has published 17 surgical findings and frequently attends international and national conferences endorsed by world society of reconstructive microsurgery (WSRM), British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

• Reconstructive Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Cosmetic Breast Surgery
• Tummy Tuck
• Vaser liposuction

• Breast augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Breast lift 
• Body contouring
• lipo sculpture 

Mr Charles Bain, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, works within the Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Trust and works in several private practices in London. He has significant experience in all forms of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

Mr Bain began his medical education at the University of Bristol, graduating with a Bachelors in Medical Ethics. He then went on to do his specialist training in plastic surgery in London, training in highly prestigious units like the Wellington Hospital. Following this, he did training abroad in Australia taking on a fellowship in hand and wrist surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. After this, he returned to the UK and was appointed to his current position at Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital. During his training, he undertook a research degree in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, resulting in him being awarded an MSc. He has also undertaken a diploma in Hand Surgery - the highest subspecialty qualification in hand surgery.

Mr Bain continues to be an active researcher, with numerous papers and book chapters published. He is also an educator, teaching trainee surgeons techniques of plastic surgery.

You can find out more at his website: www.charles-bain.com

Mr William Townley, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, currently works within Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Trust, he also sees private patients within London. He specialises in Cosmetic, Plastic, Reconstructive and Head and Neck Surgery. He has a specific interest in facial aesthetic surgery including rhinoplasty. He has pioneered several novel minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation including short-scar face and neck lifts, fat transfer to the face, 'secret' eyelid bag removal.

Mr Townley began his medical education at the University of Oxford and Cambridge, where he was awarded academic prizes for his work. He then went on to do high Higher Speciality Training in London, Oxford, and Toronto. He also did a research degree during his training, resulting in him being awarded an MD(Res). Throughout his training, he has visited many internationally respected institutions in the USA, Canada, France, and Germany to develop his skills and expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Mr Townley has built an impeccable reputation for a surgeon, being seen as an expert internationally for complex facial reconstruction and corrective treatments for facial palsy. His expertise is recognised as he sits on the Medical Advisory Board for the charity Facial Palsy UK. He is also on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery, and a member of the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

Miss Sonja Cerovac is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with private practice in London and Surrey. She specializes in skin reconstruction, aesthetic/cosmetic and hand & wrist surgery. The doctor is also multi-lingual, speaking English, Croatian, and Serbian, which is very helpful for patients whose primary language may not be English.  

Miss Cerovac began her education with her MD from Belgrade University, which she achieved in 1992. She continued with post-graduate speciality training in plastic surgery in the UK, on the South London Specialist Registrar rotation. The doctor also completed fellowships in specialized areas such as hand and wrist surgery at Wrightington Hospital in Wigan, as well as at the Hand Clinic in Windsor. She also completed a specialist fellowship in aesthetic surgery at the East Grinstead McIndoe Centre. Finally, in 1999, she was awarded her MSc degree from the University of London, for her research on flexor tendon surgery.  

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. She was also inducted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.  

Miss Cerovac remains extremely busy working the plastic surgery department at St. George’s London University Hospital, one of the largest facilities in Europe. She handles tertiary referrals to the Hand Unit at that same hospital which often request the highest specialist expertise in management of complex hand injuries and degenerative conditions. Despite the busy schedule, she continues to be involved in teaching and training of medical students and junior doctors, national and international lectures and conferences, research, and the junior doctor selection process.  

Both on the NHS and in private practice, Miss Cerovac believes in whole healthcare management, and focuses on patients as whole persons rather than simply their cosmetic or aesthetic surgery needs. For a wide range of plastic surgery procedures, Miss Cerovac is a skilled, experienced doctor who can provide patients with the results they desire.  

 Miss Cerovac can be found at www.sonjacerovac.com.

• Hand Tendon and Nerve surgery (acute repairs and delayed reconstructions)
• Hand and Wrist Trauma (fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries)
• Dupuytren's contracture
• Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery 
• Nail Surgery
• Finger and Hand stiffness
• Finger Deformity Correction
• Wrist Arthroscopy (key hole examination of wrist joint)
• Breast enlargement/reduction/uplift
• Breast implant removal/exchange
• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Facelift
• Treatment for malignant skin cancer
• Scar Revision
• Soft tissue reconstruction (grafts, flaps)

• Hand and wrist surgery 
• Aesthetic Surgery (surgical and non-surgical techniques)
• Skin Surgery, benign and malignant lesions, scars, soft tissue reconstruction