I’m eight weeks post-op from my rhinoplasty with Mr Atherton, and I honestly could not have asked for a better surgeon. I spent a long time researching beforehand, as I wanted a natural result that still looked like me, and choosing Mr Atherton was the best decision I could have made. From our first consultation, any nerves I had about the outcome disappeared. He immediately understood what I wanted to change and, just as importantly, what I wanted to preserve. He was clear that his focus was on natural, balanced results, and the morph he provided left me feeling confident and reassured that he truly understood my goals. On the day of surgery, his team were absolutely incredible. I remember feeling nervous, but the anaesthetist kept me calm by talking to me, and the nurse held my hand. I really appreciated how caring they all were. My recovery was far easier than I expected, with minimal bruising, discomfort, or swelling. Now, I feel so much more confident in myself, and the results are everything I hoped for and more. Mr Atherton has truly changed my life, and I cannot express how grateful I am to him. I had my follow-up appointment seven weeks post-op and was so pleased that he was also happy with my results. I cannot recommend Mr Atherton highly enough.

I had my rhinoplasty with Mr Atherton on 5 December 2025, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I first met him for a consultation in October, after being recommended by a friend. Before attending, I carried out extensive research and reviewed many before?and?after photos. What consistently stood out about his work was the natural finish — exactly what I wanted for my own nose. From the moment I arrived at the consultation, I felt at ease. I brought my mum with me, which was reassuring for both of us, and it allowed her to understand the procedure too. Mr Atherton listened carefully to the three main concerns I had: a dorsal hump affecting my side profile, tip deviation when viewed from the front, and a bulbous tip. What really impressed me was how clearly he explained the balance between aesthetic changes and maintaining optimal breathing function, making sure expectations were realistic. He then created a morphed version of my side profile, which I loved immediately. The entire process — from communication with Mr Atherton’s PA to the surgery day itself — was seamless. Every question I had was answered promptly, and the clinic was extremely well organised. The aftercare has also been outstanding. I particularly appreciated knowing that Mr Atherton has significant experience working with ethnic noses similar to mine, which gave me added confidence. On the day of my surgery, I felt surprisingly calm, despite normally being quite anxious. I think this was because I genuinely trusted him. Now, nearly two months on, the results are incredible — even better than the morphed preview. I feel so much more confident, especially with my side profile. It’s everything I hoped for and more. My recovery was smooth and exactly as described, and I didn’t experience any bruising thanks to the Piezo (piezotome) technique used. If you’re looking for a surgeon who delivers natural, refined, and beautifully enhanced results, I cannot recommend Mr Duncan Atherton highly enough.

I had my septorhinoplasty in September this year (3 months ago) after considering surgery on and off for nearly 15 years. I finally decided that this was the right time, and after doing a lot of research, I found Mr. Atherton. Seeing examples of his natural rhinoplasty results made me feel confident enough to book a consultation. From the start, Mr. Atherton was incredibly professional. He gave me realistic expectations and was very clear about what could be achieved visually without compromising my breathing, which was my biggest concern. My nose leaned to the left, felt quite large, and I had a deviated septum that affected my breathing, so the last thing I wanted was to lose any function. I actually hoped to improve it. He also showed me a morph of what the outcome could look like, which helped me understand the plan. I booked the surgery for September, and the entire process was smooth and reassuring. Meeting him again before the operation made me feel confident that we were working toward the same goals. The recovery was surprisingly easy. I experienced almost no pain, only congestion, which was expected. After one week, when the cast was removed, I could already see where the results were heading, and I was genuinely pleased. By two weeks, I was walking around normally with only a little swelling and congestion left. Overall, the whole experience has been much better than I anticipated. I am truly happy with the results. My nose is now straight, my breathing has improved a lot, and the change has made a big impact on my confidence. This was something I thought about almost every day for years, and finally having it done feels life changing. I am incredibly thankful to Mr. Atherton and so glad I found him. If you are considering a rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty, I would definitely recommend looking into Mr. Atherton.

I really couldn’t recommend Duncan enough. From the first consultation, he was so kind and made me feel so comfortable, which is huge for me because I’m such an anxious person. He listened to exactly what I wanted, was super honest about what was realistic (no false promises), and still somehow managed to give me exactly what I hoped for and more!! I saw him just before and just after surgery which was so reassuring for me. My recovery was so so fast, I swelled and bruised a little at first, but by day 5 it was basically gone and I felt pretty much back to normal. The results are literally perfect (and i’m only 2 months post op!!) I honestly feel like a completely different person. I didn’t realise how much my nose was affecting my confidence until now. I used to dread social situations because I was so self conscious, and now I just feel free. My only regret is not going to Duncan sooner, he has genuinely changed my life and i will be grateful for him forever.

I had an outstanding experience with Dr.Duncan Atherton and I can't recommend him highly enough. From the moment I met him, his calm presence immediately put me at ease. He took the time to truly listen to what I was hoping to achieve and made me feel heard and understood throughout the entire process. What stood out to me was how thorough and realistic he was in managing my expectations. During the consultation, he showed me a morph of how my nose could look after surgery. This was incredibly informative and helped me visualise a natural and achievable outcome. I really appreciated that he was honest and transparent about what could and couldn't be done, which gave me total confidence in his expertise. Importantly, Dr Atherton carefully considered not only the aesthetics but also the functional aspects of my nose. He ensured that while enhancing its appearance, the functionality—such as breathing—would be fully maintained or even improved. This holistic approach reassured me that my health was prioritised alongside cosmetic results. After surgery, I also felt well-informed and looked after. Dr Atherton and his team made sure I knew exactly what to expect at every stage of my recovery. He was always concise and clear when answering every question I had, which helped me feel calm and secure throughout the healing process. Dr Atherton is not only a highly skilled surgeon, but also someone who cares about his patients and their wellbeing. I was genuinely excited to see him again at my post-op appointment—not only to share how happy I was with the results, but also to hear his expert feedback and feel reassured about my healing progress. The results of my rhinoplasty have exceeded my expectations. My nose looks natural and fits my face perfectly, my breathing has noticeably improved, and I'm now more confident than ever! I'm incredibly grateful to have had such a positive experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Atherton to anyone considering rhinoplasty.

Doctor Duncan is an amazing surgeon, and has basically changed my life without even knowing. I was fortunate enough to be able to have a nose job on the nhs due to having a cleft lip. This surgery was a long time coming due to Covid and moving hospitals to get it done and I’m so glad i was moved and it was Duncan who performed the surgery. From first meeting Duncan his persona made me feel so relaxed as you can tell right of the bat he knows what he was doing he gave such calming and confident energy I knew I had nothing to worry about. He was honest with me through out the process from when we first met to the surgery, I told him what I hoped for and he was able to do it whilst telling me the things he can improve on and things that wouldn’t change due to my cleft lip and it was so refreshing to have someone be honest. It’s currently 7 months since my surgery and I never been more happy and confident my nose is finally straight and looks like a normal nose to me and I even got compliments on how cute my nose is without people knowing I had surgery as it’s so natural looking and the scar is basically nonexistent. I never felt pretty due to my cleft lip and duncan help me gain more confidence in myself! I recommend him to any one wanting a new nose thank you for everything you have changed my life

7 weeks post op and although I know there is still some swelling to go down I am over the moon with my results! As soon as I had my consultation with Dr Duncan Atherton I felt totally at ease with how well he understood my vision and also thanks to his humble yet knowledgable nature. I had consultations with a few other surgeons prior to this but am over the moon I waited and found Dr Atherton. Procedure and recovery wise, I had no pain! Bruising and swelling was minimal due to Dr Atherton using the Piezotome method and of course his own skilled techniques! I only had 5 days of uncomfortable swelling / light bruising and the rest I just felt stuffy. I was off work for 7 days and felt well enough to return after that. My results are exactly what I’d hoped for. I now have a more feminine, smaller nose which is still in proportion to my other features. I asked for a natural looking result and Dr Atherton truly delivered! Only those I’ve told about the procedure have commented on the difference, which I think says a lot about how natural it looks. What was once my least favourite profile view… is now my favourite! I truly cannot be more grateful for Dr Atherton’s expertise and I urge you to consider him for your surgery. You won’t be disappointed!

A year ago, I made the decision to undergo a septorhinoplasty and carefully researched consultants who specialise in performing this procedure for cleft patients. Choosing Duncan was the best decision I could have made! From our very first consultations, I felt at ease—he answered all my questions with honesty and promptness, which reassured me greatly. After waiting months for an NHS appointment, I ultimately decided to proceed privately, confident in Duncan’s expertise. Even when the NHS offered a date leading up to my procedure, I remained certain in my choice. On the day of the surgery, Duncan’s warm and approachable manner helped calm any nerves I had. The procedure took around five hours, and Duncan was extremely pleased with the outcome. During my recovery, I diligently followed all the guidance provided, and Duncan was always available to address any questions or concerns I had. Now, a year later, I couldn’t be happier with the results! I’m deeply grateful to Duncan for his ongoing support, his attentiveness, and, most of all, for the incredible work he performed.

I first met Duncan towards the end of last year to discuss my suitability for a septorhinoplasty. I did not like how my nose looked (dorsal hump and droopy tip), but I also really struggled to breathe through both nostrils, which became especially difficult during exercise; a problem I have had ever since I can remember. As I got older, all problems seem to worsen, so I decided to take the plunge and meet Duncan, whose reviews and results I was impressed with when researching online. In our first consultation at the clinic, I was a little bit nervous (excited, too!), but I immediately felt at ease due to Duncan's calm and welcoming nature. When you're meeting a surgeon who might be operating on you, you want to feel safe and secure in their presence, and also reassured that they know what they're doing, which I was. When discussing my issues and explaining what I was hoping to achieve from a potential surgery, I felt very confident that Duncan understood my perspective. He was transparent and detailed about the procedure and explained all the possible and potential outcomes of the surgery. Aesthetically, the morph he created for me was exactly what I was hoping for as well. I wanted my dorsal hump and droopy tip to be fixed without it being an obviously noticeable, drastic change; I wanted a subtle and conservative correction. He said it was realistic and even went into detail about how he would achieve it, so I knew we were on the same page and we were both aiming for the same outcome. Regarding the breathing, he said there was a chance that my breathing might not improve, but he would certainly do what he could without it drastically changing my appearance. My expectations were absolutely set and I decided he was the right surgeon for me. Following the consultation, he sent a letter confirming everything we discussed, and we had a further virtual consultation nearer the surgery date just to make sure. Leading up to the surgery, I felt confident about our communication. On the day of the surgery, before the operation, we met again to recap what we were aiming to fix: dorsal hump, droopy tip and breathing issues. He even had the morph with him, which reassured me that we were aiming for the same goal. Immediately after the surgery, as I was recovering from the anaesthesia, he came in to see me to let me know that the surgery went well and that he thought I would be really pleased... Fast-forward to six weeks post-op: I cannot tell you how impressed and happy I am with my results. My nose looks very similar to the morph we created and my 'new' nose suits my face so much more now. A real skill that Duncan has is that he has been able to address both the dorsal hump and droopy tip without it changing my face - some people haven't even noticed I've had surgery. I definitely look better, but I don't look like a different person! The recovery period has been really positive, also. Of course, the first week is a little uncomfortable since you are swollen, blocked up and have a cast on your face, but the bleeding, bruising and pain was minimal. By week two, I noticed a huge improvement already and, by week three or four, I think I looked pretty normal. There have been a few gradual changes over the weeks as your nose and bones heal, which is to be expected, but I was anticipating the recovery period to be far, far worse than it has been. I put it all down to the fact Duncan is just an incredible surgeon. The biggest success, though, is the breathing. I have never been able to breathe as clearly as I can now in all my life. Duncan prepared me that my breathing might not improve (because you never know what's going on behind your nose until you operate), but he did it - and the improvement has been lifechanging. My experience with Duncan - from the first consultation up until now - really couldn't be better. I am super happy with the entire process and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I cannot recommend highly enough, a fantastic experience from start to finish. I’m so pleased with my results; it’s a complete transformation, yet looks so natural. Genuinely life changing! From the first consultation, I knew Mr Atherton was the right surgeon. He understood exactly what I wanted and guided me through the subtle tweaks needed to achieve the perfect outcome. His before-and-after photos demonstrated his commitment to natural results, giving me complete confidence that I was in the best hands. The results have exceeded my expectations, I couldn’t be happier! It truly looks like the nose I was meant to have. My recovery was smooth, with no bruising and swelling that subsided within a week. I also had a fantastic experience at the Cadogan Clinic, the anaesthetist and nurses were amazing, making me feel at ease. I am beyond grateful for Duncan’s skill, expertise and care. Thanks so much!