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Mr Ian King

Qualifications

MA (Oxon), MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (Plast)

GMC number: 7042930

Practising since: 2009

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Consultation times

  • Monday AM 09:30–12:00 (monthly)
  • Tuesdays and Mondays Brighton
  • Overview
Book online today 01444 476 732 (Haywards Heath)

Or call us on

01273 624 488

About

*Mr Ian King does not accept online patients for gender affirmation surgery*

Mr Ian King is a fully accredited UK‑trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, specialising in safe, natural‑looking results and patient centred care. He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery and holds full membership of BAPRAS and BAAPS, and he is certified on the Royal College of Surgeons Cosmetic Surgery Board, reflecting the highest standards of professional training and ethical practice.

With extensive experience across leading NHS and private hospitals, Mr Ian King combines advanced surgical skill with a warm, approachable style. His focus is on empowering patients with clear information, personalised treatment plans, and high quality aftercare. This patient first approach helps individuals make confident decisions at every stage of their treatment journey, an essential factor in how modern patients research and choose their surgeon online, as shown in recent digital behaviour studies.

Mr King has undertaken advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, reconstructive microsurgical trauma, and skin cancer surgery, ensuring expertise across both cosmetic and medically necessary procedures. He holds a substantive consultant post at the world famous Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and works also at the University Hospitals Sussex.

His practice philosophy centres on safety, transparency, and achieving outcomes that respect each patient’s unique goals.

Special interests

Other interests

    • Body contouring
    • Mole removal
    • Breast uplift (mastopexy)
    • Capsulectomy
    • Arm reduction (brachioplasty)
    • Areola reduction
    • Thigh lift
    • Breast augmentation
    • Chest wall surgery (including gender reaffirming chest contouring surgery / top surgery)
    • Blepharoplasty (eyelid reshaping)
    • Skin surgery
    • Inverted nipple surgery
    • Labiaplasty
    • Gynaecomastia surgery
    • Skin cancer surgery
    • Liposuction
    • Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
    • Breast reduction surgery

Languages spoken

English

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Ian King at Nuffield Health

  • Body contouring
  • Mole removal
  • Breast uplift (mastopexy)
  • Capsulectomy
  • Arm reduction (Brachioplasty)
  • Areola reduction
  • Thigh lift
  • Breast augmentation (enlargement)
  • Chest Wall Surgery for Gender Dysphoria
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reshaping)
  • Skin surgery
  • Inverted nipple surgery
  • Labiaplasty (labia reduction surgery)
  • Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
  • Skin cancer surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Breast reduction surgery

Locations Mr Ian King works with

Related experience

Research

Mr Ian King maintains a strong commitment to training and surgical innovation. As an Honorary Assistant Professor, he teaches regularly for Brighton and Sussex Medical School, delivering clinical training, and contributing to the development of future surgeons.  
Mr Ian King has authored over 50 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and presented academic work at national and international conferences. 

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aestehtic Surgeons (BAPRAS) (Full member)
  • British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) (Full member)
  • UKAAPS-CAPSCO (Full member)

Insurers Mr Ian King works with

Mr Ian King works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Healix

Declaration

Mr Ian King does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Ian King does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Ian King does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.