What is your approach?

I empower my patients. I tell them all they need to know and guide them to the best possible decision for themselves at that time in their lives. It’s about the patient’s needs and resources. I trust my patients and find that people invariably make the wisest decision for themselves. Once they have made a decision I will support them fully and do my best to fulfil their surgical expectations. For me, surgery has to be a partnership between patient and doctor; we’re both in it together!

What does it involve?

Reconstructive surgery is a big undertaking, it involves commitment and time from both patient and doctor. It may involve several days in hospital, requiring specialist nursing and intensive monitoring after surgery. However if the patient wants the very best, then reconstruction using their own tissue delivers the highest quality results that last a lifetime.

What can you reconstruct?

Most things. I specialise in breast reconstruction using tissue from the abdomen, bottom or thigh. I also reconstruct limbs following traffic accidents, infections or burns. I have a large experienced in head and neck reconstruction using bones or soft tissues from the limbs. Increasingly I'm involved in gynaecological reconstruction following cancer surgery - I find reconstruction the most incredibly worthwhile and fulfilling part of my job.

Do you do it alone?

Certainly not! Reconstructive surgery demands a team approach, with  skilled and interested specialists, all focused on doing the job they love to the best of their ability. I see it as a total fusion of science, skill and art.