Dr Julian De Silva
Professional statement
Dr Julian De Silva is a Facial Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon and owns one of the most prestigious clinics in facial cosmetic surgery in London. He specialises in only facial treatments, natural and fast recovery surgery for facelift, neck lift and blepharoplasty surgery, is an international speaker and teacher, and has a renowned reputation for natural looking results and fast recovery techniques. He built a private hospital in the World-famous medical area of Harley Street in London and has over 30 media appearances including Sky, BBC, ITV, CNN, Reuters, Men's Health and CNN. After originally gaining his GMC qualification in ophthalmology he and completed additional fellowship training in London, New York and Los Angeles. He is one of only a few doctors to be recognised with European and American qualifications in his field, and has won prizes and awards for his work, including a gold medal for research at Imperial College London.
He has pioneered signature techniques in vertical deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery, in addition to natural looking blepharoplasty, customising each procedure to each individuals need, giving patients more natural looking results as well as focusing on speeding up recovery. He has published objective facial analysis on aesthetics, including some of the most beautiful actors and models in the world with studies utilising the golden ratio to evaluate facial characteristics and beautification of the natural face.
Moreover, he is one of the only surgeons in his field to have completed two randomised control studies in surgery, considered the gold standard and highest quality of surgical evidence. His extensive experience includes over 10 years specialising in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Today, Dr De Silva operates from a state-of-the-art, custom-built clinic that has been fully approved and accredited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). His practice is known for its cutting-edge facilities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Dr Julian De Silva is a protagonist and has had a patent granted for a novel type of anaesthesia, termed sedation anaesthesia (avoiding the risks and side effects associated with general anaesthesia). He has written a book and programme to help people without surgery, Neuro-Cybernetics Programme, as well as publishing 3 other books on facial cosmetic surgery including a patient guide to facelift and blepharoplasty surgery for his patients. They provide comprehensive information on facelift and neck lift surgery.
Dr Julian De Silva specialises in Natural-Looking results, where Art meets science, his private hospital is decorated with his own paintings on the wall. Approximately 20 to 30% of all his patients are revision surgeries where they have had previous surgeries with complications from other surgeons.
Dr Julian De Silva co-founded a charity, The De Silva Foundation, focused on providing education and healthcare resources at grass roots level to those most in need.
Clinics
London Facial Plastic Surgery | Dr Julian De Silva
Central London, 23 Harley St, London, W1G 9QNMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Facial Plastic Surgeon, London Facial Plastic Surgery | Dr Julian De Silva (present)
Subspecialties
- Facelift and neck lift
- Blepharoplasty
Professional memberships
- American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
Education
- MBBS
- MD
Teaching posts
- Course Director of Facelift & Neck lift Course, Annual course teaching facelift & neck lift surgery to surgeons at ASOPRS. AAO conference (American Society of Oculo-Facial Plastic Surgeons)
Positions in organisations
- Course Director for the Facelift & Neck Lift Course at ASOPRS (American Society of OculoFacial Plastic Surgeons)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Publications and conferences
- Director of Facelift & Neck Lift Course, ASOPRS/ AAO, USA. (from 2016)
- Author of 3 books including: The complete guide to Facelift & Neck lift surgery & The complete guide to Blepharoplasty aka Eyelid surgery.
Prizes and awards
- Examiner for International surgical examinations board for other surgeons. American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery ABFCS
- Achievements Award for Contributions and Teaching, ASOPRS/AAO Awards
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr De Silver is a Master of his craft . He is also very understanding ,caring and empathetic.His team are a credit to him and show the same qualities. The procedures I had done were a brow lift with a Deep Plane Face and Neck lift also CO2 lazer.. My aftercare treatments were fantastic,Oxygen therapy, Red light treatment and a wonderful lymphatic massage by nurse Luci which helped move some swelling . It’s only 3weeks post operation but all ready I can see great results . Thank you to the team.
- I had an excellent experience at this clinic and would highly recommend it. Dr Julian is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very caring, taking the time to listen and explain everything clearly. The nurse was also very kind and attentive, making me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The receptionist was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful from the moment I arrived. The whole team showed great professionalism and respect. M.DH
- As part of my recovery from a face and necklift, I have been having LED, hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic facial massage which has literally turbo charged my recovery. The massage, by Luci, has been the real game changer and it's so relaxing you just drift off as she gently strokes away the fluid that causes swelling. I was puffy for days and yesterday afterwards I looked and felt 100% better and more contoured which really boosts morale while everything is healing. 100% recommended!
- Could not have asked for more caring treatment. The team was so helpful,kind and considerate in every way. The end result was fabulous .,everything that I had asked for.
- Had a lovely lymphatic facial with luci as part of post surgery. Really benefited from it
- Possibly consider allowing one patient who has received surgery to speak to another client about their impending surgery of a similar nature, provided both parties are agreeable.
- In Jan'26 I had surgery at The Centre. I received excellent care from Dr De Silva's whole team. Front of House Shanea and Mags are efficient and kind. Pre/post- operatively I was given time and expert/proffessional care from Dr's DeSilva and Botha (Anaesthetist) and nurses Luci, Jordana and Jurga. The Centre also offers, post-operatively, science-based therapies to aid healing and recovery including lymphatic drainage massage performed by Luci...Amazing! Huge thanks to Dr De Silva and Team
- I chose Dr De Silva has he had previously carried out surgery on my daughter and decided then that if i ever chose to have a procedure done then there would be no other choice. From start to finish the whole experience has been superb. The results fantastic and didn't need to use the pain killers that were prescribed for me. A big big thank you to the whole team.
- I have nothing but praise for Dr. De Silver. He is exactly what a potential client requires. His skill and accreditation are World Class; triple board certified, a skilled and creative touch, few surgeons could match. His easy assured manner, will put the most nervous patient at ease and his knowledge and total focus on facial procedures, set this amazing surgeon apart. Look NO further! His staff are caring on the ball so professional, and put you at ease. As said before: the best of the best!