Mr Ivo Gwanmesia areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Ivo Gwanmesia, a graduate of Manchester University Medical School, is a distinguished expert in all facets of plastic and craniofacial surgery. He completed his surgical training within the London Medical Deanery, gaining extensive experience across London’s major teaching hospitals before achieving his Certificate of Completion of Training in Plastic Surgery in November 2010.
Pursuing advanced specialisation, Dr Gwanmesia spent 2011 as a Craniofacial Fellow at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In 2013, he expanded his expertise in the United States with a 12-month fellowship in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, a globally renowned institution for cutting-edge surgical innovation. During his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr Gwanmesia further refined his focus on both adult and paediatric craniofacial procedures.
His pioneering research there led to the development of a novel surgical technique for reconstructing the nasal middle vault, known as the ‘Fulcrum Spreader Graft,’ now documented in scientific literature. Dr Gwanmesia has authored multiple academic papers and contributed chapters to leading surgical textbooks, including Plastic Surgery: A Problem-Based Approach and the Atlas of Craniofacial Surgery.
Dr Gwanmesia is also a specialist in facial feminisation surgery, offering procedures such as brow lift, hairline advancement, and chin and jawline reshaping. A dedicated member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), he is highly regarded for delivering safe, impactful results for transgender patients undergoing male-to-female transition.
Currently, Dr Gwanmesia consults at 10 Harley Street in Central London and operates at both the Harley Health Village and the Welbeck Hospital. Known for his exemplary skill and patient care, he is a top-rated consultant on RealSelf, an international resource for plastic surgery and cosmetic care, where he is celebrated for his five-star patient reviews and renowned expertise.