We understand that Craniofacial Surgery and specialist treatment can raise many questions for patients and families.
Our FAQs provide clear, straightforward answers to help guide you through what to expect — from referrals and consultations to treatment, recovery, and ongoing support. If you have a question that isn’t covered here, please contact our team — we’re here to help every step of the way.
LCU provides specialist care for a wide range of complex conditions affecting the skull, face, brain, spine and head and neck. Our expertise includes craniofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, spinal surgery and aesthetic procedures.
LCU cares for both children and adults. The most appropriate treatment and specialist will depend on your individual condition, medical history and needs.
You can contact LCU to discuss your requirements and arrange a consultation with an appropriate specialist. If you are unsure which specialist or treatment you need, our team can help guide you.
Your consultant will take time to understand your symptoms, medical history and concerns. They will discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you and explain whether further investigations, scans or assessments are needed.
This depends on your individual circumstances. Some conditions require detailed imaging or other investigations before a diagnosis or treatment plan can be confirmed. Your consultant will explain which tests are appropriate for you.
That’s completely understandable. You do not need to know the name of a procedure before contacting LCU. Our team can help identify the appropriate specialist and arrange an assessment based on your symptoms, diagnosis or concerns.
Yes. LCU specialises in complex craniofacial and neurological conditions, including rare conditions affecting the skull and face. Its multidisciplinary team brings together expertise from different surgical and medical specialties to develop an individualised approach to care.
Multidisciplinary care means that specialists from different areas of medicine work together when appropriate. This can be particularly valuable for complex conditions where treatment may involve more than one area of expertise.
Yes. LCU provides specialist care for children as well as adults. Its team includes experienced paediatric craniofacial and neurosurgical specialists, and treatment is tailored to each child’s individual needs.
LCU works across a number of leading London hospitals and specialist facilities, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Portland Hospital, 84 Harley Street, 152 Harley Street, Weymouth Street Hospital, The London Clinic and The Wellington Hospital. Your consultant will advise you on the most appropriate location for your care.
Yes. Your consultant will explain the options that are appropriate for your individual circumstances, including the potential benefits, risks and expected outcomes. You will have an opportunity to ask questions before making decisions about your care.
If you would like an independent specialist opinion about your diagnosis or proposed treatment, you can contact LCU to discuss arranging a consultation.
If available, it can be helpful to bring details of your medical history, current medications, previous correspondence, scan or imaging reports and information about previous treatments. If your records or scans are held elsewhere, the LCU team can advise you on what is required.
Treatment times vary considerably depending on your condition, the procedure involved and your individual circumstances. Your consultant will discuss the expected treatment pathway and recovery with you.
Your consultant and clinical team will provide information about your recovery, follow-up appointments and any further treatment or monitoring you may need. Your aftercare will be tailored to your procedure and individual needs.
Yes. If you have questions about your referral, consultation or treatment, you can contact the LCU team for guidance.
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 467 3009
Email: info@lcuuk.com
You can contact LCU directly to discuss your needs and arrange a consultation with the appropriate specialist.
LCU provides precision lead procedures for a wide range of conditions — please view a sample of our expertise.
Sagittal craniosynostosis is the most common form of craniosynostosis, a condition where one or more sutures in a baby's skull...
Complex craniofacial clefts are rare congenital deformities that involve abnormal gaps or fissures in the bones and soft tissues of...
Craniofacial & skull base tumours are abnormal growths that occur at the junction of the skull and face, particularly in...
Craniofacial reconstruction is a highly specialised area of plastic and reconstructive surgery focused on restoring the skull and face following...
Primary treatment needs to take place within a multidisciplinary team which includes an oncologist.
Epilepsy surgery is a treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy that involves removing or altering the specific brain area where seizures originate....
Children can have wide spectrum of conditions related to spine. These can be congenital (malformations) or acquired (infections, trauma, tumours,...
Facial rejuvenation is designed to help you look refreshed, rested, and more like yourself — not changed.
Through our surgeons knowledge and dedication, LCU specialises in the following surgical disciplines.
Behind every successful outcome is a dedicated team. Meet the clinical team whose expertise and compassion make LCU world-renowned.
Bringing decades of experience in complex Craniofacial and reconstructive surgery.
Professor Owase Jeelani is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon and has worked at Great Ormand Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) part...
Mr Lloyd is the Senior Consultant Craniofacial, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at the Eastman Dental Hospital and was appointed at...
Mr Zubair Tahir is an experienced Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, who is passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all...
Mr Kristian Aquilina is the surgical lead for the neuro-oncology department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children since 2012....
Mr Dulanka Silva is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. In addition to General Paediatric...
Graeme Glass PhD, FRCS(Plast) MBA is a London trained, internationally respected consultant plastic, craniofacial and aesthetic surgeon.
Dr Justin Shute is a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience working within Orthognathic and Craniofacial teams....
We’re proud to have helped patients from across the UK and around the world. Their stories inspire the work we do every day.
The home of LCU — a world-leading centre for complex Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery.