Mr Kavan Johal

Mr Kavan Johal is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He practises at London Bridge Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA UK at The Shard, and the Women’s Health Centre, all of which are part of HCA Healthcare UK, as well as at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital. He graduated with first-class honours from the University of Nottingham in 2009 and went on to complete plastic surgery training at leading teaching hospitals across London. He subsequently undertook advanced fellowships in aesthetic surgery at the Wellington Hospital, and in microsurgery and lymphoedema in Taiwan and Korea, supported by awards from the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Mr Johal is a substantive consultant at the St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery in Essex, where his work encompasses all aspects of breast surgery, with particular expertise in reconstruction using microsurgical free flaps such as DIEP and TUG, as well as implants. His clinical interests include breast augmentation, reduction, correction of congenital or acquired breast asymmetry, complex revisional procedures, and gynaecomastia surgery. He also provides skin surgery for benign and malignant conditions, including complex skin cancer reconstruction. In addition, he performs a broad range of body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty, thigh lift, brachioplasty and liposuction, as well as facial aesthetic surgery and rejuvenation including facelifts, blepharoplasty and non-surgical interventions. He has a strong commitment to teaching, training and innovation. His postgraduate higher degree, supported by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the Healing Foundation, contributed to his active role in academic research. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, authored book chapters, and presented at international meetings. His interests also extend to lymphoedema surgery, complex wound management, trauma reconstruction, and international patient care.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2004–2010
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

2. 2010–2014
   Residency · Plastic Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

3. 2014–2015
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Kavan Johal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8758/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 172

2. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Kavan Johal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.7232/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 126

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