Personal Profile
Mr Matthew Venus FRCS(Plast) is a fully qualified and experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeon based in Warwickshire, providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He specialises in a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including body contouring, aesthetic breast surgery and hand surgery.
Mr Venus is known for his friendly and approachable manner, ensuring patients feel comfortable and fully involved in every stage of their treatment. His patient‑centred approach focuses on understanding individual goals and delivering natural, high‑quality results.
He qualified as a doctor from The London Hospital Medical School in 1997, before becoming a surgeon in 2001. His specialist training in plastic surgery took place across leading centres in the UK, including Nottingham, Birmingham, Oxford, Derby and Durham, providing him with broad and comprehensive expertise.
Clinical Expertise
Mr Venus has developed sub‑specialist interests in:
Aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery
Body contouring following significant weight loss
Hand surgery
He combines advanced surgical techniques with a personalised approach, ensuring outcomes that enhance both function and appearance.
Mr Venus has particular expertise in treating patients following major weight loss or bariatric surgery, offering complex body contouring procedures designed to restore shape, comfort and confidence.
Conditions Treated
Mr Venus treats a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive concerns, including:
Excess skin following weight loss
Breast size and shape concerns
Skin lesions and skin cancer
Hand conditions including Dupuytren’s disease and carpal tunnel syndrome
Cosmetic concerns affecting body shape and contour
Treatments & Procedures
Cosmetic Surgery
Breast augmentation
Breast reduction
Breast uplift (mastopexy)
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Liposuction
Labiaplasty
Body Contouring After Weight Loss
Fleur‑de‑lis abdominoplasty
Circumferential body lift
Arm reduction (brachioplasty)
Thigh lift surgery
Skin & Reconstructive Surgery
Removal of moles and skin lesions
Skin cancer excision
Reconstruction using skin grafts and local flaps
Hand Surgery
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren’s disease
Collagenase treatment for Dupuytren’s disease
Innovation & Experience
Mr Venus has played a key role in advancing surgical techniques within his field. He introduced endoscopic carpal tunnel release at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire and has performed over 200 successful procedures, offering patients a minimally invasive option with quicker recovery times.
He has published extensively in peer‑reviewed journals across aesthetic, reconstructive and hand surgery, contributing to ongoing advancements in plastic surgery practice.
NHS & Leadership Roles
Alongside his private practice, Mr Venus holds an NHS position at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, where he serves as Clinical Lead for the Department of Plastic Surgery.
This leadership role reflects his commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, service development and clinical excellence.
Patient‑Centred Approach
Mr Venus is committed to delivering safe, effective and personalised care, ensuring patients:
Feel fully informed about their treatment options
Are actively involved in decision‑making
Receive tailored surgical plans
Achieve natural‑looking results
His approachable style and attention to detail help build trust and confidence throughout the patient journey.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Plast)
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
Hospitals
The Meriden Hospital, Coventry