Director
Mr Raj Lakhani
Mr Lakhani has refined his rhinoplasty techniques and approach through many years of training and professional development. He has undertaken a specialist fellowship dedicated to surgery of the nose and facial plastic surgery. He further developed his skills at world leading rhinoplasty centres in Zurich and Milan.
He completed his undergraduate medical training at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Mr Lakhani was awarded the Drapers’ Company Prize for academic achievement and the Research Advisory Board Award for his Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
Mr Lakhani has a strong interest in clinical research. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and has given over 50 scientific presentations worldwide. He was awarded prizes for clinical research including the ‘Best Short Paper’ prize from the Royal Society of Medicine.
In 2016 he was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Medicine national ‘Trainee of the Year’ award. To enable him to provide the very best in evidence- based care to his rhinoplasty patients, he completed a Master’s course in Evidence- Based Healthcare at University College London.
Mr Lakhani is actively involved in the training of young rhinoplasty surgeons and is also co-lead for Ear, Nose & Throat higher surgical trainees training and educational days in London.
Personal Assistant
Mrs Julia Brighton
Julia will be available to assist you through the rhinoplasty process and will be in touch regularly to ensure everything runs smoothly. She has an in depth understanding of the rhinoplasty journey and is highly experienced in supporting patients through this process. Please feel free to contact her with any questions you may have.
Anaesthetist
Dr Kanika Dua
After completing her specialist training in anaesthesia in London, Dr Dua was appointed as a Consultant Anaesthetist at St George’s Hospital in 2017. Her main area of interest is anaesthesia for head, neck and facial plastic surgery. Dr Dua also conducts a high-risk anaesthesia clinic and pre-habilitation sessions before major surgery. She is regularly involved in the organisation and teaching of airway courses both locally and nationally. She believes that an open discussion with her patients helps in allaying any anxiety and allows them to be prepared physically and mentally for their rhinoplasty journey and recovery. Dr Dua and Mr Lakhani work together to create a very safe environment for your rhinoplasty operation.
Locations
Rhinoplasty LDN is an established rhinoplasty clinic which operates in a variety of prime central London & Surrey locations. The clinics strive to deliver the very highest standards of patient care.
Medical Insurers and Self-Pay
The majority of patients self-pay for their treatment & can book an appointment directly with the clinic without a referral letter. Mr Lakhani regularly works with all the following major insurers.
Affiliations
Mr Lakhani is an active member of a number of national and international organisations which promote excellence, safety and development in medicine and surgery:
