Dr Matt Rated the Best Plastic Surgeon in London

Mr Matt James: Rated the Best Plastic Surgeon in London

Founder Mr Matt James was rated the Best Plastic Surgeon in London by Doktoron. For patients searching for a top plastic surgeon in London, the recognition reflects more than three decades in medicine, specialist training in the UK and Australia, and a career spent balancing complex reconstructive surgery with natural looking aesthetic results.

Here, we look at his background, the treatments he oversees at Cavendish Clinic and what to look for when choosing a plastic surgeon.

Who Is Mr Matt James?

Mr Matt James is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder and medical director of Cavendish Clinic in Fitzrovia. He founded the clinic in 2011 alongside fellow consultants from London teaching hospitals.

He is also a consultant reconstructive plastic surgeon at St Thomas’ Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he has held the role of Clinical Director for the Plastic and Reconstructive service.

Qualifications and Training

• Medical degree: University of Birmingham, 1992
• FRCS and FRCS (Plast): awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004
• Sydney Hand Fellowship: 2004
• McIndoe Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship: 2006
• Memberships: British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the British Association of Hand Surgeons

He also teaches cosmetic surgery and hand and wrist reconstruction at the Royal College of Surgeons, sharing his experience with the next generation of surgeons.

Areas of Expertise

Mr James has worked across several London clinics and performs a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with a specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery. His clinical interests include:

• Body contouring: tummy tuck with liposuction and skin removal after major weight loss
• Breast surgery: augmentation, reduction and uplift
• Facial surgery: facelift, neck lift, brow lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Male surgery: gynaecomastia correction
• Reconstructive surgery: hand and wrist reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren’s contracture, scar revision and skin cancer removal

Patients considering surgery after weight loss can read his guide to surgery for loose skin after weight loss.

Bringing Surgical Expertise to Treatments Without Surgery

Not everyone needs or wants an operation. One of the strengths of a surgeon led clinic is honest advice about which option will give the best result. At Cavendish Clinic, his expertise shapes a wide range of minimally invasive treatments, including:

• CoolSculpting Elite to freeze stubborn fat cells
• BodyTite for radiofrequency assisted liposuction and skin tightening
• FaceTite as an alternative to a traditional facelift for suitable patients
• Emsculpt Neo to build muscle and reduce fat at the same time

For loose skin that is not severe enough for surgery, find out how Morpheus8 Body can help tighten and smooth.

How to Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon in London

Rankings and awards are a useful starting point, but they should never be the only factor. Before you book, check that your surgeon:

• Is listed on the GMC Specialist Register for plastic surgery
• Holds the FRCS (Plast) qualification
• Belongs to a recognised body such as BAAPS or BAPRAS
• Operates in a regulated hospital or clinic
• Offers a full consultation with realistic expectations and a cooling off period
• Can show before and after results for your chosen procedure
• Provides clear aftercare and a named point of contact

A good surgeon will also tell you when surgery is not the right choice for you.

The Patient Journey at Cavendish Clinic

1. Consultation: a detailed discussion of your goals, medical history and every suitable option, both surgical and minimally invasive.
2. Personalised plan: a clear plan with expected results, recovery time and costs.
3. Treatment: carried out by an experienced medical team.
4. Aftercare: follow up appointments to monitor healing and results.

Many patients combine treatments as part of a wider transformation, starting with our doctor led medical weight loss programme before moving on to body contouring.