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About Mr Darren Lee Chester
Personal Profile
Mr Chester is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 10 years of experience. His specialist interests include cosmetic surgery of the breast and abdomen, as well as a wide range of skin and body contouring procedures.
He regularly performs breast enlargement (augmentation), breast uplift (mastopexy), and breast reduction surgery, including vertical scar techniques. He also treats patients with breast asymmetry and those who may benefit from combined uplift and augmentation procedures to improve shape and balance.
In addition, he performs abdominal and body contouring procedures, including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), mini-abdominoplasty, and post-weight loss body contouring surgery. He also carries out arm reduction surgery for patients with excess skin or concerns about arm contour.
Alongside cosmetic surgery, he frequently removes skin lesions, moles, cysts, and lipomas. He also performs scar revision surgery and treats keloid scars to improve both appearance and comfort.
His facial plastic surgery practice includes upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), which is used to reduce excess skin and refresh the eye area. He also treats facial skin growths and performs ear correction procedures, including repair of split earlobes.
He completed specialist training in plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery within the West Midlands training programme, which is recognised for its high standards and structured surgical education. During his training, he was awarded the McGregor Medal for achieving the highest mark in the Royal College of Surgeons Plastic Surgery examinations.
He places strong emphasis on communication and shared decision-making, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s individual needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Alongside his clinical work, he has a strong academic background, holding a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Surgery. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific papers across areas including breast reconstruction, hand surgery, burns, and facial reconstruction, and regularly presents at national conferences.
He is also involved in the training of future plastic surgeons and serves as an assessor for the Royal College of Surgeons, taking part in consultant interview panels across the UK.
He is known for his approachable manner and patient-focused care, ensuring patients feel fully informed, supported, and involved in all aspects of their treatment.
Clinical Interests
- Cosmetic surgery
- Cosmetic breast surgery
- Non-surgical cosmetic treatment
- Body
- Breast
- Ears
- Eyes
- Plastic surgery
- Breast surgery
- Hand surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Skin cancer
- Soft tissue injuries
Specialises in:
- Breast enlargement
- Breast reduction
- Ear pinning (pinnaplasty)
- Male breast reduction (gynaecomastia)
- Tummy tuck
Other treatments:
I also offer repair of split earlobes or following ear gauging; amputation stump revision, correction of breast asymmetry, treatment for capsular contracture of breast implants, combined mastopexy and breast augmentation.
Current NHS and /or University Posts
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Worcestershire Royal and Kidderminster Hospitals.
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons England
- British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- British Medical Association
- General Medical Council
- University of Birmingham
