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Mr Chris Abela

Verified Plastic Surgery London

Mr Chris Abela

15 years of experience 5.0 (43 verified reviews)

10,633+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Chris Abela at a glance

Mr Chris Abela is a Plastic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Chris Abela is a highly regarded reconstructive surgeon who has completed 20 years of specialised training in London, Los Angeles, and Cape Town. He has held a substantive post at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust for over 10 years. In a list compiled by 45 London private GPs, Chris was recently identified as a specialist identified as delivering across the breadth of his specialty. This was published in TATLER's top doctors guide to plastic surgeons.

He gained his medical qualification from Cambridge University, and he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He also belongs to the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons as well as the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

Mr Abela can offer his patients personalised care and a range of cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures, in addition to non-surgical therapies such as Botox. He specialises in abdominoplasty, postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency, skin lesions and facial cosmetic surgery.

His number one priority is patient care and understanding the unique needs of each patient. He is committed to delivering a safe and evidence-based approach, as well as a holistic and honest approach to consultation, in order to give his patients a higher quality of life long after they leave the hospital.

Non-Surgical Treatments:


Botox

Axillary hyperhidrosis

Mole removal

Shave excision

Steroid injection


Surgical Treatments:


Blepharoplasty

Abdominoplasty

Liposuction

Face/neck lift

Breast uplift/augmentation

Pinnaplasty

Postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency and abdominoplasty

Facial plastic surgery

Skin lesions including basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, melanoma, skin tags, epidermal naevi, lipoma, seborrhoeic keratosis, moles, lumps, and bumps.

Scar revision and suturing of facial injuries

MOHs reconstruction

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

— Mr Chris Abela

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-346161 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-6790B592 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,687
Annual physical exam 99395 2,513
Vaccination administration 90471 353
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 118

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chris Abela
HEADSHOT
Chris Abela in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chris Abela with the team
WITH TEAM
Chris Abela at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Chris Abela

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
    Chris Abela, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3766/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39861768 · cited by 87
  2. Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across GB
    Chris Abela, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8385/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30738754 · cited by 165

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.chris.abela@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

43 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
43 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Chris Abela's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Chris Abela treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Plastic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Chris Abela specialise in?

    Chris Abela specialises in Plastic Surgery in London, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Chris Abela practise?

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    Chris Abela speaks English.

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