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Mr Matthew James
MBCHB FRCS FRCS (plastics)
GMC: 3583911Professional statement
Mr Matthew James is one of London’s leading plastic surgeons, with over 20 years of specialist surgical experience. Working across a number of clinics in London, Mr James performs a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and has a specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery.
Mr James completed his surgical training at specialist clinics in London, Cambridge and Australia, including a fellowship at the prestigious McIndoe Surgical Centre. Having performed thousands of successful operations over his career, he founded Cavendish Clinic in 2011, bringing together industry experts and medical professionals to deliver the latest and most effective aesthetic treatments for the face and body. Mr James is the medical director of Cavendish Clinics UK and Cavendish - Wellness. He sees private patients at London Bridge Hospital, The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, The REAL Clinic in Battersea, Weymouth Street Hospital and The London Welbeck Hospital.
Mr James currently leads the hand trauma services at St Thomas’ Hospital. He is a trainer of cosmetic surgery and hand surgery for the Royal College of Surgeons.
Clinics
- The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- London Bridge Hospital
- The REAL Clinic
- Weymouth Street Hospital
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Founder and Medical Director, The Cavendish Clinics and Cavendish - Wellness (2011 - present)
Subspecialties
- Botox injections
- Breast Augmentation with Nagor Impleo Cohesive Gel Smooth
Professional memberships
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand
- British Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Education
- FRCS, FRCS(plast), Royal College Surgeons (2004)
- MBBS, University of Birmingham (1992)
Teaching posts
- Advanced Hand and Wrist Program Director
- Trainer in cosmetic surgery and hand and wrist reconstruction for the Royal College of Surgeons
Publications and conferences
- Oxford Hand Book of Clinical Consent
- British Journal of Hand Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3583911
Content
Health content
Other information
Reviews
Overall Rating
47 total reviews
4.9
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- Mr James was welcoming with a very pleasant manner and explained the procedures clearly and what one could expect post op. Very happy with my consultation.
- I left my first review 2 days ago. I'm 56, and had a my first facelift last week. Mr Matthew James said he transferred fat to my nasolabial folds & other regions, but my nasolabial folds etc don't appear to have been injected. All I have is a bruise on the left side of my jaw. Although the face lift has improved my jaw/neck line, my left side is less elevated, and my malar regions are slacker than I would have liked. I think I would also have benefitted from a mid facelift. I feel cheated. ZP.
- It's a week since I had a SMAS facelift/lipo & fat transfer. I had my 1st post op consul with Mr James today, for which I wasn't charged. I addressed my concerns that the volume in my cheeks appears much less & that my left cheek appears marginally more elevated. Mr J explained that some of the swelling last week was due to the trauma of the surgery, and that it takes time for the fat transfer to settle. He advised me to give it another 3 months for things to settle.
- Very friendly and professional. Highly recommended!
- Someone got the appointment time wrong. I had 10.15, but I was booked in for 11.15 with reception and surgeon. Something wrong with system?
- Really happy with outcome!
- I can honestly say that from the first appointment with Mr James, right through to having my full tummy tuck with muscle repair, I have been supported and treated with understanding, reassurance and good care. Mr James is an excellent surgeon. So happy with my results.
- Dr James was very kind and caring. One of my best experiences going to see a Dr !! and the staff at reception were very welcoming and helpful as well.
- After seven and a half stone worth of weight loss, some aspects of my body were causing me immense unhappiness, and were not fixable at the gym. I was nervous about finding a plastic surgeon who would have a compassionate and empathetic approach. I chose Mr James because he also works for the NHS. And he was absolutely lovely. During the consultation, he answered all my questions about the surgery I wanted (abdominoplasty, mastopexy and implants). I knew I was going to be in safe hands. The surgery took place in the private wing of St Thomas’ Hospital (amazing views over London!). I was nervous but well looked after by Mr James’ team. I had Mr James’ mobile phone number and stayed in contact with him in the months after the surgery. I returned to see him many times to make sure all was well (following a slight complication with a stitch). I highly recommended Mr James if you’re looking for a kind, patient and empathetic surgeon. He has changed my life.