
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
GMC Number: 7449105
Dr Shafiq Rahman is a dedicated, UK-trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon. Currently practising as an NHS Consultant, he combines advanced surgical expertise with a deeply compassionate approach to patient care. He has worked in several of the UK’s most prestigious plastic surgery units, dedicating his career to delivering exceptional results for his patients.
He understands that making the decision to undergo surgery can feel overwhelming, which is why he focuses on providing clear, factual guidance. By combining his rigorous technical training with genuine empathy, he ensures you feel fully informed, reassured, and supported throughout your entire treatment journey.
Advanced Training & Clinical Expertise
After completing his specialist plastic surgery training in Yorkshire, Dr Rahman undertook highly competitive advanced fellowships to further hone his expertise. He completed the Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship in Head and Neck Reconstruction alongside the CAPSCO Aesthetic Fellowship.
These rigorous programmes allowed him to refine his techniques in both complex reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, ensuring you receive the highest standard of precision and clinical excellence.
These rigorous programmes allowed him to refine his techniques in both complex reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, ensuring you receive the highest standard of precision and clinical excellence.
Academic Contributions & Global Innovation
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Rahman is deeply committed to advancing medical science. He holds a Master’s degree in Plastic Surgery from London and maintains a strong academic portfolio featuring over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
His contributions extend to authorship in major medical textbooks, including the world-renowned Gray’s Anatomy. He regularly presents his findings at international conferences and received a nomination for the William’s Prize by the Society of Academic and Research Surgery in 2017.
Driven by a desire to improve patient care on a global scale, Dr Rahman founded MetaAnalysisUK. This platform is dedicated to improving the understanding of clinical data within plastic surgery, helping to elevate treatment standards worldwide.
When you consult with Dr Rahman, you benefit from a surgeon who is at the forefront of medical research. He understands that undergoing surgery is a significant decision, and he focuses on providing clear, factual, and reassuring guidance.
By blending rigorous technical skill with genuine empathy, he ensures you feel fully informed and supported throughout your entire treatment journey.

Surgeries Performed
Body Contouring, Breast, Facial & Reconstructive Procedures
Time In Practise
15+ Years
Expertise
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
GMC Number
7449105
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon currently practising within the NHS and leading private clinics across the UK.
- Completed advanced fellowships
- Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship in Head and Neck Reconstruction.
- CAPSCO Aesthetic Fellowship in cosmetic surgery.
- Holds a Master’s Degree in Plastic Surgery (London).
- Authored and co-authored 30+ peer-reviewed scientific papers and contributed to Gray’s Anatomy.
- Regular presenter at national and international conferences, recognised by peers for his academic excellence.
- Nominated for the William’s Prize (2017) by the Society of Academic and Research Surgery.
- Founder of MetaAnalysisUK, a platform promoting evidence-based research and clinical outcomes in plastic surgery.
Professional Bodies
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Plast)
- General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery – GMC No. 7449105
- Member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
