Mr David Whitehead

Rhinoplasty surgery in the UK is performed by two specialties: plastic surgeons, many of them members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) or the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), and ENT surgeons who subspecialise in facial plastic surgery. Most train in one discipline, not both. Mr Whitehead completed an advanced rhinology fellowship at the Manchester Royal Infirmary under Prof Tim Woolford, followed by the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship at FACEISTANBUL and Acıbadem Altunizade Hastanesi in Istanbul under Prof Özcan Çakmak, one of the most prestigious facial plastic surgery fellowships in Europe.

This dual training means he approaches every nose as both an airway and an aesthetic structure, addressing breathing as well as appearance in a single procedure rather than treating them as separate problems.

Mr Whitehead holds Intercollegiate Board Certification in Cosmetic Surgery of the face, nose, periorbital region, and ears from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This certification requires a portfolio of evidence, a clinical assessment, and endorsement by the relevant specialty bodies. It is one of the strongest markers of cosmetic surgical competence available in the UK.

Unlike many facial plastic surgeons who perform facelifts, blepharoplasty, and other procedures alongside rhinoplasty, Mr Whitehead's practice is focused entirely on the nose. This means every operating list, every consultation, and every training opportunity is dedicated to nasal surgery and the techniques it demands, from ultrasonic (Piezo) bone work to structural grafting. His caseload covers primary rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and functional septoplasty.

Every rhinoplasty consultation includes 3D imaging using the Vectra H2 system, which captures a detailed three-dimensional model of your nose. This allows Mr Whitehead to simulate planned changes on screen during your consultation, so you can visualise potential outcomes before committing to surgery.

Prospective patients understandably want to see results and hear from previous patients before choosing a surgeon, and they should. Mr Whitehead's independent reviews are on Doctify (4.96 out of 5 at the time of writing), where the experience of the whole patient journey, from first appointment through surgery and recovery, can be read unedited. Patient satisfaction with the process is only half the evidence: at consultation, ask to see healed, natural results for noses like yours and to look at before and after photos in matched views. That is precisely what consultations are for, and the request is always welcome.

Care does not end in theatre, and neither does safety. Every quote includes the follow-up schedule in writing, with personal support from the practice team through recovery and review appointments across the first year. Aftercare is described for each of the rhinoplasty procedures covered across this site, from cosmetic refinement to functional surgery for a deviated septum, including the treatment options where surgery is not the right answer at all.

It is the question patients type into Google, and the honest answer is that nobody holds the title. No medical society, college or regulator ranks the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the UK, so every “best surgeon” or “top nose job surgeon” claim at the top of a search page is self-awarded marketing, including any that mention this practice. Highly skilled rhinoplasty surgeons exist in both specialties and across the country.

What can be checked is on this page: specialist registration, board certification, dual fellowship training, years in a substantive NHS consultant post, a clinic focused entirely on noses, and the 2,600+ surgical procedures performed during his training years. Mr Whitehead has also written a plain-English guide to choosing the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the UK, to help you compare any surgeons you are considering: being clear about what you want to improve, the checks to run, the questions to ask, the red flags, and how to weigh results. Patients should feel informed, not sold to, and you can contact us with concerns, questions or requests for more information before booking anything.