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Is Cosmetic Surgery Safe?
Is cosmetic surgery safe? The real risk profile, what affects your personal risk, and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
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Shortened reviews are marked […]. Where a reviewer names a surgeon who no longer practises here, the name appears as [my surgeon].
More on nose: RhinoplastyUltrasonic rhinoplastyRhinoplasty before and after photos
More on eyelids: BlepharoplastyBlepharoplasty before and after photos
More on face & ears: FaceliftMini faceliftOtoplasty
More on breast: Breast augmentationBreast liftBreast reduction
More on body: Tummy tuckLiposuctionMummy makeover
More on men: Gynecomastia surgeryCosmetic surgery for men
More on gender-affirming: FTM top surgeryGender affirmation surgery
More on labiaplasty: Labiaplasty
More on skin & minor procedures: Mole removalCyst removalLipoma removalFotona 4D
More on consultation & aftercare: The patient journeyPreparing for your consultationThe two-week cooling-off period
I cannot thank this team enough, I had a rhinoplasty and although I won’t know any results for a while being so swollen […] I already love my new nose having struggled with my appearance particularly my nose, they have given me the biggest relief as well as supporting me the whole way through, answering any questions within 24 hours […] going into surgery my anxiety was eased so much, being my first time under anaesthetic, because of how much reassurance Dr Spyridon Vlachos and his team gave throughout.
I also want to give particular credit to Mr Vlachos, who has been exceptional. I felt completely confident in him from the beginning. He listened carefully to what I wanted to achieve, was realistic and clear about the options, and his attention to detail has been outstanding. Most importantly, I am extremely happy with the results of my surgery. Having now experienced both the original procedure and the follow-up care, what has impressed me most is the standard of care throughout the entire process rather than just on the day of surgery.
Had a mole removal done by a Metin, was quick and excellent stitch work which is healing well. No pain at all. The nursing team are courteous and accommodating and most importantly available!
The nursing team at the Centre for Surgery provides an outstanding standard of care. From the pre-assessment to the post-operative follow-ups, they demonstrated absolute professionalism, clinical expertise, and deep knowledge. They walked me through my aftercare instructions clearly, managed my pain perfectly, and were always patient-centric and generous with their time.
Nikesh, the Senior Patient Coordinator, was approachable, knowledgeable and never made me feel pressured. […] My consultation with Dr Metin Nizamoglu gave me complete confidence in my decision. He took the time to answer every question thoroughly, set realistic expectations and made my partner and I feel reassured throughout the process. […] Since then, the aftercare has been outstanding. The nursing team checked in with me every couple of days during my first week of recovery to see how I was healing, answer any questions and ensure everything was progressing as expected. […] It was also great to see Dr Metin again at my first review, where he personally checked on my progress and was genuinely pleased with how I was healing. That continuity of care has meant a great deal.
From my very first consultation, I felt so confident in Dr. Nizamoglu that I didn’t feel the need to look anywhere else. He really listened to what I wanted, took the time to answer all of my questions, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. When I had more questions later on, I was able to book another consultation without any issues, which gave me even more confidence that I was in the best hands. […] A special thank you to my patient coordinator, Nikesh, who has been amazing throughout.
Dr. Spyridon Vlachos delivered absolutely fantastic results with my upper and lower blepharoplasty. My eyes look at least 10 years younger, while still looking completely natural and refreshed. […] From the very first consultation, Dr. Vlachos explained the entire procedure clearly and thoroughly, which immediately created a strong sense of comfort, trust, and confidence. He answered every question patiently and made me feel completely at ease throughout the whole process. […] The aftercare was also exceptional. Dr. Vlachos was available 24 hours after the surgery, which gave me enormous peace of mind and showed how genuinely dedicated he is to his patients and their recovery.
Had a procedure and can’t recommend it enough. The surgeon was highly professional, took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel completely at ease. The facility itself was clean, modern and very well organised, which added to the overall positive experience. The reception team were welcoming, efficient and helpful from the moment I arrived. The nursing team, Patricia, Sowmya and Alejandra were very attentive and warm throughout my entire stay. I’ve had follow-up phone calls and I’ve also contacted them on a few occasions; I’m always treated to a high standard, and everything gets sorted promptly. Happy patient!
I’m non-binary and had my top surgery done with Dr Vlachos at Centre for Surgery. I’m over the moon with the results and would recommend him to anyone looking to have a similar procedure done. The nursing team were also brilliant and reassured me when I was nervous on the day of the operation.
I had a mini facelift under LA today. I wanted to write a detailed blog as am hoping it will encourage others to feel at ease with the surgery. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while and I’m so glad I finally did it. From the start of my consultation to the surgery the care was amazing. I had a detailed consultation with Dr Metin who explained the whole procedure. I needed my surgery within a time frame and they were able to accommodate this. Up to that point they were always on hand to answer the many questions I had. […] On the day of surgery I arrived in the morning and met my nurse […] She was welcoming, friendly and made me feel at ease.
It took me years and years and many consultations later to finally find the perfect place, and CFS was definitely that place for me. From my initial enquiry I felt completely comfortable. My patient coordinator Carla is one in a million. […] When I had my consultation with Dr Metin I knew straight away he was the right surgeon. His consultation was the most thorough and picked up on things that no other consultation ever did! […] I would have no hesitation in recommending CFS to anyone who wants an authentic, trustworthy and safe experience with excellent results with expert surgeons, nurses and customer care team.
I’d been unhappy with my saggy breasts for a year or so and decided to finally get the surgery done! I did some research as you do, and decided to go with CFS and with Dr Spyridon Vlachos due to his many years of experience […] Another deciding factor was that everything is done under one roof unlike a lot of clinics and most importantly it’s a CQC approved/registered clinic. […] On my first consult Dr Vlachos was direct and very informative. It took me a few days to decide. I was given a tour of the facility which is important and it was top notch very clean and polished. […] On the day of my big surgery the nurses were brilliant! […] I’m now 6 weeks post op and Dr Vlachos is really happy with my results. […] This is the first time I’ve had plastic surgery and it was a smooth and hassle free journey.
I booked my consultation through Nikesh who is a very understanding person and help me with everything that I needed […] I met with Dr Metin Nizamoglu who went through everything with me and was very understanding about what this surgery meant to me and was happy to take away my man boobs that I have had for over 30+ years. I had my surgery on 19/02/26 and I was very impressed with the service I received, from start to finish. Dr Metin Nizamoglu is an amazing person he has made me so happy […] The aftercare nurse that was working looked after me very well and made sure I wasn’t [in] any discomfort. They made sure my wife was ok upstairs as well, which was very important to me.
I’m pleased with the facelift performed by Dr Vlachos. He’s a very capable surgeon. I did struggle with the initial sketchy guidance last year and slightly disappointing result but after raising my concern a revision surgery was provided which gave the result I was after. I am now very happy. The reception staff were so lovely and helpful and the nurses 10/10. Would recommend CFS
I had my breast augmentation at Centre for Surgery and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the whole process was smooth, calm, and handled so professionally. Dr Metin is genuinely amazing he made me feel completely at ease from the first consultation and was so kind, reassuring, and patient. You can tell he truly cares about his patients, not just the result but how you feel throughout the journey. My recovery has been incredibly smooth. I only needed painkillers for two days, and everything has healed perfectly. My incisions have closed beautifully and the results are exactly what I hoped for. The nurses were absolutely fabulous & attentive, warm, and made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable.
Cannot but compliment all the staff I have come across from reception to nurses to my surgeon. I especially have to praise the nursing staff, in particular Alejandra, who has been nothing but gentle and kind. Her attention to detail, making sure I know exactly what she is doing, why and then what I have to do. Alejandra is the nurse all would want to have. So pleased I chose Centre for Surgery for my procedure.
I recently had my breast augmentation surgery and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience! From start to finish, the staff made me feel comfortable, cared for and confident in my decision. The nurses were absolutely amazing, not only were they professional and attentive, but they also made me laugh and kept me relaxed during what could have been a very nerve-wracking time. […] The surgeon and team explained everything thoroughly and made sure I felt safe every step of the way. Recovery has been smooth, and I’m already so happy with my results.
Sowmya, Patricia and Alejandra have been looking after me for the past 6 weeks. I’ve been coming in weekly to have my wound monitored as my body was rejecting the stitches! All nurses reassured me, and gave me all the information needed to ensure good healing. They have been the sweetest, they’re so polite and funny
I had quite a few sebaceous hyperplasia removed by Ida using a laser. I had a great result. Ida carefully explained beforehand what the treatment would involve, the time it would take me to heal and what I could expect during my recovery. I appreciated the follow up from her to check on my progress. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ida and the Centre for Surgery.
I recently had a breast re-augmentation at Centre for Surgery after discovering one of my implants had ruptured […] I had looked at a few other clinics before deciding, but even from the first phone call with the treatment coordinator, I felt reassured and in safe hands. That initial warmth and professionalism made all the difference, and it continued throughout my journey! Dr. Tamsin Burgess was my surgeon, and she has been absolutely incredible—so caring, reassuring, and professional from start to finish. I felt truly looked after every step of the way. The surgery itself went smoothly, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Every visit to the clinic was met with a warm welcome, and the aftercare has been fantastic
Removal of benign forehead Lipoma on Sunday 8th December. I was quite late and stressed due to difficulties with the rail service. The staff at the centre were very understanding. The procedure was straightforward and took about 25 minutes. I had a laugh and joke with the surgeon which helped to calm my nerves. I had the stitches taken out six days afterwards and the wound is healing really well. My face was very swollen but I was warned that it would be. The service I received from Mr Spyridon Vlachos and his team was 1st class from start to finish.
Lidia has been really helpful with my consultations and gave me all the information I needed before a procedure. I never felt rushed to make a decision. I recently had a laser session performed under my eyes with Ida and I am loving the results. She made me feel comfortable and customised the treatment according to my skin type.
I had a consultation with Ida to see what could be done to improve my acne pigmentation/scarring. So far I’ve had one treatment using the fotona machine and noticed great results so far. Ida was also very professional and informative regarding the whole procedure, she made me feel at ease. Definitely recommend!
After researching online and considering going abroad for surgery, I found centre for surgery online. I have been considering Rhinoplasty for over 10 years and have waited to find a clinic I felt 100% confident with, my coordinator Nikesh was experienced and educated me on the various rhinoplasty surgery options available […] I liked that my consultation was at the operating clinic and that I knew where I would be going for surgery, it took some of the fear away. […] I liked that my follow ups were with the same nurses that looked after me on the day of my procedure, I got to know the team and felt comfortable with them which was important to me. I am now nearly healed and loving my results!
I can only talk positively about this clinic where I had a cyst removal. The service is excellent, all the staff and doctors are very professional and friendly. I was assisted by three practitioners during my surgery, one being the surgeon. The clinical procedures and risk management practices are excellent, to minimise any risks. All post-op appointments with nurses […] were included in original price.
I booked an appointment for an Osteoma removal (hard bone, small growth) from my forehead. I was rather nervous about the whole thing, so booked at short notice so that I couldn’t back out of it. […] I felt well looked after before and after. I didn’t feel much pain (local anesthetic) during or after, the bruising and scar mainly faded within a fortnight, and there seems to be very little sign of a scar now, three months after the removal.
Went here for bilateral mastectomy. Overall experience was amazing. Felt very welcomed the whole time and both before and after my procedure all the staff were lovely and brilliant at making sure I was as comfortable as possible. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for any type of cosmetic surgery. Thank you!!
I already expected the patient care and surgeon to be of a high standard, and my only concerns were how it would look post surgery and scarring. As soon as I woke up, I could feel and see from the surgery bra garment that the surgeon respected my decision on sizing. I had a nurse follow up app 4 days PO. Then in the nurse follow up around 2 weeks later, I could now see under the bandages and I was pleased on the full outcome. […] My surgeon Dr Erel also booked a 2 month follow up with him so he can monitor the scarring as I flagged that I may be susceptible to hypertrophic scarring. I am very grateful that my surgeon remains invested in my care, even after a successful surgery and check up.
Being my first time ever having cosmetic surgery from walking in and talking to staff about the everything from price to surgery aftercare they are just brilliant I was bit nervous but meeting my surgeon and talking to me about the op I was relaxed in mind and ready. Had my surgery on 26/8/22 eyebags lift remove and the medical staff were just wonderful I can’t praise all the staff at centre for surgery anuff thank you so much big hugs from Camden
At 62 years of age, some might question whether I was a bit old for a ‘mummy makeover’ wanting both a bi-lateral breast reduction and an abdominoplasty. However, I was treated so kindly and with such respect that these thoughts were soon left behind. […] When I met Mr Erel, he immediately made me feel at ease. We discussed performing the procedures in a staged format, to allow my body to recover in between surgeries. He also encouraged me to lose a few kilos before my surgery saying it would be of benefit health-wise and give better results. He walked me through both of the procedures, what to expect and likely outcomes. […] What was truly wonderful for me – I was able to go home the same day once Mr Erel and the nurses were happy for me to leave, no stay in hospital where you can’t sleep etc. – absolute bliss.
To ensure I was fit for surgery, Mr Erel saw me again two weeks before my surgery. All was agreed and the abdominoplasty performed on 25th May. Once again, everything went like clockwork and every member of the team were outstanding. I’m now 4 weeks post-op 2 and already delighted with the results. […] I feel so privileged to have had both my surgeries performed by him. The swelling is already going down and I can’t wait to see how I look in a couple of months.
Amazing!! I had a labiaplasty done recently and could not fault the practice on anything. The results themselves and the experience I had with the team has been incredible
I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty done. My patient co-ordinator was a lovely lady called Linda, who supported me from the start and took every call, answering every question I had. […] My doctor was Mr Ertan Erel and I cannot stress how amazing he was. I had watched hours of YouTube vlogs and read dozens of articles about the recovery process, and they honestly traumatised me. This was completely the opposite of my experience. Due to Mr Erel’s steady hand, my face received minimal bruising and swelling all of which was gone within 8 days post-op! […] I’m in love with my results, even though I’m still in the early stages of recovery.
So I am 6week post surgery and I couldn’t be happier with my results. I done endless research on the procedure I wanted doing and where is best in England and Centre for surgery was the strongest contender and I felt super confident in the reviews and before and after photos they have online. […] I went for my consultation with [my surgeon] to discuss the procedure in much more depth, he went though all the risks, told me all the information I needed, we looked at my body to see if it’s something he would be happy to do for me and went through all the aftercare I would need to do as well. […] Every single day for 2 weeks after my op I had a phone call to check in that I was doing ok and if I have any issues or concerns. The support team were absolutely amazing.
I had 360 Liposuction and BBL with centre for surgery 11/01/2021. I found centre for surgery by searching online. My consultation was booked with [my surgeon], the procedure was explained to me thoroughly including the risks, the clinic is beautiful and very clean. I received the best care I could think of on the day of my surgery, the staff were very friendly and caring, the surgery went well and the result was amazing! My recovery was very quick too with no complications. I am very happy with the follow up and after care.
[My surgeon] performed a bilateral otoplasty a few weeks ago and the results are better than I ever expected. […] all staff members were professional and very caring. I would highly recommend this practice. Thank you for the amazing job you performed.
[My surgeon] and team performed a full tummy tuck and lipo on me over a year ago now. Best decision I’ve ever made and I’d highly recommend this company. Changed my life and a fantastic job completed. So very happy with the results.
I was very impressed with the pre-surgical consultation and checks done by [my surgeon], he really wanted to listen to my concerns during the consultation and understand fully what my expectations were from the procedure. […] He went out of his way to ensure that I was happy with the surgical plan and the risks of any complications were explained to me fully. I was very happy with the liposuction outcome. The post-surgical management was where I was really happy with my decision to go for Centre For Surgery. I was relieved to hear that I had access to the surgeon outside of working hours, should I need his help. […] I had over three post-surgical follow-ups, where I was able to have my queries answered by the surgeon.
At first I was very worried about going ahead with my surgery as any surgery has its risks and I had never gone outside of the NHS. However, after receiving a phone call from them I was instantly at ease as Gregory; the gentleman I spoke with, had previously undergone the same surgery. At first I wasn’t very open to talking about it as I found it very embarrassing, so to hear that someone was once in my shoes gave me the confidence to talk about it. […] I am extremely happy with the result of my Gynaecomastia treatment and so far I have minimal scarring. I’d like to thank the team for their aftercare service as I have had communication from their team every other day to ensure that my recovery was as smooth as possible
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