We welcome patients from around the world and are experienced in supporting individuals and families travelling to the UK for specialist craniofacial care. Our team provides clear guidance, coordinated planning and personalised support at every stage of your treatment journey.
International Patients
Before You Travel
Prior to your visit, we offer virtual consultations to discuss your condition, review medical records, and outline treatment options. You’ll receive a personalised treatment plan, estimated timelines, and transparent cost information so you can prepare with confidence.
Planning Your Visit
Our administrative team can support you with practical arrangements, including appointment scheduling, documentation guidance, and advice on accommodation options near the hospital. We aim to minimise stress so you can focus fully on your care.
During Your Treatment
You will be treated by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team specialising in complex craniofacial conditions. We prioritise safety, precision, and compassionate care, ensuring you and your family feel informed and supported at every stage.
Surgery and Hospital Care
Your care continues after you return home. We provide remote follow-up consultations, recovery guidance, and communication with your local healthcare providers if needed, ensuring continuity and peace of mind.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
Your care continues after you return home. We provide remote follow-up consultations, recovery guidance, and communication with your local healthcare providers if needed, ensuring continuity and peace of mind.
Dedicated Support Throughout
From your first contact to your final review, our team is here to answer questions, coordinate logistics, and support you clinically and personally. Our goal is to deliver world-class treatment alongside a seamless international patient experience.
Featured Treatments
We provide expert treatments for a wide range of craniofacial conditions — helping restore balance, function, and confidence.
maxillofacial
Orthognathic
Corrective jaw surgery that realigns the jaws and teeth to improve function and facial appearance.
epilepsy
Lesionectomy
Lesionectomy is often recommended when medication alone cannot control seizures and imaging has pinpointed a clear source in the brain.
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Explore our specialist treatment areas, each designed to restore form, function, and confidence.
Meet The Surgeons
Behind every successful outcome is a dedicated team. Meet the surgeons whose expertise and compassion make The London Craniofacial Unit world-renowned.
Plastic & Craniofacial Surgeon
David Dunaway
Bringing decades of experience in complex Craniofacial and reconstructive surgery.
Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon
Owase Jeelani
Senior Consultant
Tim Lloyd
Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon
Zubair Tahir
Testimonials
We’re proud to have helped patients from across the UK and around the world. Their stories inspire the work we do every day.
Our Locations
Wherever you meet us, you’ll receive the same world-class expertise and compassionate care. Our surgeons work across some of London’s most respected hospitals and private clinics.
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)
The home of The London Craniofacial Unit — a world-leading centre for complex Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery.
The Portland Hospital
Private craniofacial care in a calm, family-focused environment, delivered by the same expert surgical team.
152 Harley Street
Specialist consultations and advanced diagnostics in London’s leading medical district.
The Wellington Hospital
Expert craniofacial and reconstructive procedures using the latest surgical techniques and technology.