Dr. Mike Comins is a renowned medical aesthetics specialist based in London, England. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, he has gained prominence for his expertise in body sculpting, particularly through the pioneering use of VASER liposuction. Dr. Comins holds the distinction of being among the first in the UK to introduce VASER liposuction and is considered an authority in the field. As the founding practitioner of Hans Place Aesthetic Practice, he offers an extensive portfolio of body sculpting and fat reduction procedures, including the advanced Vaser liposuction techniques of VASER Hi-Def and Mid-Def, alongside Renuvion skin tightening. For those seeking facial enhancements, his practice also provides Botox and dermal filler treatments. Dr. Comins is an alumnus of UCL, where he earned his MBBS degree. His professional achievements include the rare honour of being elected a Fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, an organisation he led as president between 2009 and 2011. A trailblazer in aesthetic medicine, Dr. Comins introduced VASER Hi-Def liposculpture to the UK market in 2008 and has since conducted over 5,000 Vaser liposuction procedures. His clinic is at the forefront of offering noninvasive and minimally invasive aesthetic solutions in the UK.
I went in January to Dr. Comins get Liposuction to my abdomen, waist and flanks. After having a baby my shape changed a lot and I hated it, especially the excess fat on my flanks making my shape very boxy. I can honestly say the surgery has been life changing for me and I can’t even put into words how much it’s increased my confidence and allowed me to wear clothes I never would have dreamed of before like crop tops or tight T-shirts that would emphasise all the parts I hated before. I am now 11 weeks post op, and I am IN LOVE with the results!! My waist is snatched and my belly is FLAT for the first time ! It’s given me the hour glass shape I was dreaming for without having to get a BBL! My scars after the surgery are also absolutely tiny and are already starting to fade. I do still have a tiny bit of swelling to my lower abdomen which is normal, but no pain and I went back to the gym when i was 6 weeks post op which I feel helped my recovery by being active. The first week after surgery is painful so if you are going to do this surgery on multiple areas like me make sure you have support for the first week ( especially if you have young kids) so you can rest as much as possible. I would encourage everyone who is debating this surgery to go for it as Mike is amazing, so honest and straight forward and you are so safe in his hands. Sofia is also incredible and has kept in touch with me during my healing journey to make sure I’m okay, she is the most attentive and lovely girl and completely calmed all my nerves before the surgery too by being so sweet and talkative with me which I appreciate so much as I was anxious! I know it can take 6 months or even upto a year for some people to see their true final results because of swelling and bruising etc but I can honestly say I am over the moon with the way I look at even 11 weeks post op, so any small changes after this time will just be a bonus! Also if you are questioning whether to go abroad for ‘cheaper ‘ surgery please don’t. You really do pay for what you get, trust someone who has an incredible track record and let the results speak for themself ! It was worth every single penny and I’d do it again in a heartbeat! I 100% recommend, thank you.
Dr Mike was the consummate professional from start to finish. I chose him after researching heavily (I live in Yorkshire) and decided I wanted him to treat the years long stubborn fat in my abdominal area. I was kept fully informed at all times with no pressure to go ahead. I was given all the information I needed and asked to go and have a think. I did exactly that and decided it was still something I wanted to do. We decided to treat upper and lower abdomen, lower back and hips to create the best shape. The treatment day was fab, I was excited and the staff were all incredibly friendly, put me at ease and did an amazing job and the facilities are everything you’d want and expect. The follow ups have been exemplary and to say I’m happy with the result is an understatement. My only regret? Not doing it sooner. My husband now wants to see Dr Mike as he couldn’t believe my results. If I have any needs for any other cosmetic surgery, I know where I’m going.
I had Vaser Lipo on my flanks, thighs, and abs at Hans Place with Dr. Comins, and I cannot express how thrilled I am with the entire experience and results. It has been one year since my procedure, and I am absolutely delighted with how everything has turned out. Dr. Comins is truly exceptional – a combination of incredible skill, meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine kindness. He made me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I also had a small top-up on my flanks to refine the results further, and that experience only reinforced how grateful I am to have chosen him as my surgeon. The entire team at Hans Place is outstanding. From the nurses to the anesthesiologist to the lovely reception staff, everyone was warm, attentive, and highly professional. They genuinely care about their patients, and it shows in every interaction. If you're considering a procedure, I wholeheartedly recommend Hans Place and Dr. Comins. I couldn't have imagined a better team or outcome. Thank you for everything!
My experience with Dr Mike Comins has been wonderful so far and I wanted to leave my review based off the client care and how well everyone has taken care of me the past 5 days. I am currently 5 days post op and have just had my first MLD massage which I'll admit was more painful than the actual surgery itself! but I do see a difference in swelling already. My therapist has advised I come every day for the first week as my first session was a little later than usual as advised by Dr Comins (5 days post op) and entry points are starting to heal (super quick!) , a;though I still have quite a bit of fluid retention so its important we get it all out. In regard to the results and my thoughts so far, I'll admit at first look I am a little weary at how my abdomen looks as there are a few irregularities with the contouring and symmetry at the minute, but I do know that this is very common with swelling and fluid retention, it is still very early to tell. Another thing I have noted is that I have a small noticeable depression along the middle of my abdominal line just above my belly button which I hope becomes less obvious as I continue to heal. I feel confident that this is just a part of the process after seeing and reading up on everyone else's reviews and results, I am still very excited to see my final results! I am loving how my outer thighs look so far , even in their swollen and bruised state! Dr Comins mentioned that a more curved look rather than a super straight one would be more suitable for my figure and I think he may be right now looking at myself! but still swollen so I will post an update on thighs later on. It's a journey! Looking forward to seeing my body change as it heals and getting to see Dr Comins in clinic in person to go over my results :) Updated on 4 Sep 2024: 7 days (almost) post-op / I had my first in person follow up appointment with Dr Comins which really helped settle my nerves. I came to him with some concerns, although when I took my garment off today in the office I was quite surprised to see that a lot of my swelling had disappeared overnight, so I did feel a little silly afterwards but Dr Comins had such a wonderful way of reassuring and explaining the process of healing that genuinely puts your mind at ease, which is just what you need because seeing your results so soon after surgery can be very daunting, at least for me it was. He was able to review my progress and identified a possible start of infection around one of my wounds which he very quickly treated with an iodine patch and recommended I keep covered for 5 days to help with healing. I was looked over and thoroughly inspected and was given the chance to express my concerns that i had perviously (The irregularities in the symmetry of the contours of my abs and the swelling "bloated look" of right side, along with the depression above my navel. Dr Comins made me feel very heard and listened carefully while assuring that while it is still very early and that I have a lot of swelling still, he feels confident that my concerns will resolve itself over the given healing period and in the rare occasion it doesn't , that he can touch up anything not quite perfect and not to ever worry. In regards to how I feel today about my results - Feeling much better and a lot more optimistic! A strong 7/10 on the happy scale, absolutely adore my thighs so far and snatched lower back and waist! I know my abs will come along soon too and everything will begin to look just as I always wanted :) I have had two sessions of MLD and one thing i've noted from speaking to Dr Comins is that super strong and intense massaging is best to be avoided (which i didn't know , I assumed the more blood and liquid my therapist was able to push out the better) but I will avoid this now and inform my therapist at my next appointment to go in a little gentler to give my wounds the time needed now to close up and avoid further scarring. I have been given a foam insert to hold onto until this Sunday where Dr Comins has given me the green to go in removing my binder and just use the foam and garment. Looking forward for a bit more flexibility! My next follow up appointment is in three weeks so I will come back with another update. Feeling positive! Updated on 11 Dec 2024: I am absolutely OVERJOYED with my results from liposuction with Dr. Mike Comins! It has been such an incredible journey, and I am so happy I made the decision to go with him. Looking back on my first follow-up review, I can hardly believe how far I’ve come in just a few weeks! My confidence is through the roof, and I am feeling better than ever about my body! First of all, I cannot praise Dr. Comins enough for his care, attention to detail, and ability to reassure me every step of the way. I’ve had other surgeries in the past (like my rhinoplasty), so I know my body is a little slower to heal, but Dr. Comins made sure I understood that this is completely normal. One small thing I’ve been dealing with during my healing process is the smallest amount of scar tissue, and although it is only noticeable when i'm moving around, Dr. Comins really cares about his work and has been treating me with PB Serum at no extra cost to speed up my healing process which I am very grateful for! It’s definitely working and I can already see it fading away. I’m seeing smoother, more refined results every day, and it’s a testament to Dr. Comins' expertise. And let's talk about those results! My abs are FINALLY popping and I’m loving how defined and snatched my waist, back, and thighs are. After an ab workout, I can really see my hard work paying off and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Seriously, I feel like I’m walking around with a brand new body! I keep catching myself in the mirror just grinning, this is honestly the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve never felt this confident in my own skin. I’m over the moon with my results and hoping to see Dr. Comins again in the New Year to discuss more treatments and also possibly fine tune the contour on my right side. The shape he’s created on the left is beautiful and I’d love to have a matching contour on the right. I had quite a bit of fat on my stomach before my initial surgery so difficult to see where the definition would naturally come in, so very impressed with what Dr.comins was able to do for me! If you are worried that you too much fat on your stomach to ever have definition or abs, I high recommend Dr.Mike Comins as your surgeon, he truly is fantastic at what he does. I really wasn't sure if I would ever see my abs again but they are back thanks to him! I have already mentioned my interested to Dr.comins about another potential surgery to address the lipedema in my legs which he diagnosed for me during our first consult, and I am excited to explore that option too. I know whatever he does next will just make me feel even more amazing! If you're considering liposuction or any other cosmetic treatments, I would absolutely recommend Dr. Comins to everyone , friends, family, you name it. He’s a true professional who genuinely cares about his patients and their results. I would trust him with any future procedures 100 times over. This has truly been the best decision of my life, and I couldn’t be happier with the way I look and feel. Thank you, Dr. Comins, for giving me the body I’ve always dreamed of and the confidence to go along with it. I’m so grateful and can’t wait to see you again for my next treatments!
I am in love with my results. I had vaser on my upper arms with dr comins in January 2023. After doing a lot of research I knew instantly after my consult that Hans place practice was right for me. Dr comins was a fountain of knowledge and answered all of my questions with patience (there was a lot) I was extremely nervous on the day of my procedure as I’d never undergone surgery awake before but the whole team were fantastic and really put me at ease before and during the procedure. At my 6 month check up myself and dr comins both agreed I should come back in for a small touch up appointment. I spoke to Sofia who told me that dr comins was booked up for a few months but as these touch ups are free of charge and my arms already looked amazing I was more than happy to wait. I politely asked Sofia if any cancellations came up any earlier I would be happy to travel with very short notice, she kept me in the loop constantly, letting me know every so often that she hadn’t forgotten about me. I found her to be very personable and attentive. I actually did manage to have my touch up after only a few weeks wait. I am now fully healed and absolutely over the moon with my results. I now have the confidence to wear short sleeved tops which I never would have done before having the procedure. I feel the practice really went above and beyond for me and I would highly recommend hans place practice.
Dr. Mike Comins performed Vaser surgery on me last year and I’m absolutely thrilled with my results. I highly recommend him! As someone who works out 5 days a week, I found it impossible to shed the last few kgs of stubborn fat around my abs and flanks without getting down to a dangerously low body weight. During our initial consultation, Dr. Comins asked me what my issues were and then examined me. He agreed that Vaser would be very beneficial to fix my problem areas. During my consultation and aftercare, I always found Dr. Comins to be professional and yet friendly and approachable, too. Above all else, he wants his patients to be happy with their results and will go above and beyond to make that happen. His front desk staff (Sofia and Shazia) are also fantastic! They are so welcoming and easy to get along with. Every time I visited the clinic for my post surgery consults, it felt like I was seeing old friends! The nurses, Caitlin and Jonathan, were also wonderful. The sense of family at the office is really nice to see at Hans Place Practice. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Comins and his wonderful staff to any one who wants amazing Vaser results and exceptional customer service.
At my initial, in-person consult, Dr Comin asked me what I was looking for and then advised me of the best options for refining ~my~ particular body shape. Dr. Comins advised against certain areas I inquired about so no complications would arise and for that, I am so grateful. His work made my body look the best that it can and most importantly with zero issues. Now, 6 months after Vaser, my tummy, arms, and legs already look amazing from his work… and can only look even better from here!100% would recommend Hans Place for anyone looking for a fantastic experience for Vaser treatment.Also, all the staff at Hans Place were so lovely. I was a little anxious going in, but Dr. Comins and his staff were so great in putting me at ease!
Ok, so here is my full and honest review after visiting Dr Mike Comins and his team for Vaser Lipo on my stomach in April 2023. I already booked a tummy tuck with another super famous practice and my friend recommended me to visit doctor Mike for Botox as she told me " He knows how to make a women feels good". and she was right! Prior to go for my Botox I did my little research on him and the practise and discovered that Vaser Lipo was his expertise. He does this all day, everyday since many many years so after checking multiple government website and bearing in mind his expertise I went to his practise for my botox and asked him about the vaser Lipo for me. Doctor Mike made me feel very confortable and what I liked is that he is focus on natural results so I booked myself in and cancel the other practice. The day of the surgery I was a bit nervous but his team is just amazing because when you feel vulnerable before to go down for the surgery he has a full team of professional to look after you. From the ladies at the reception Shazia and Sophia always make sure you have everything you need before and post op and they always follow up on you to ensure you feel good and have everything we need. Then Jonathan is doing a full health check and he is so gentle and friendly, he makes you feel relax. Going down then for the op, doctor Mike is always very focus but always have one look at you to tell you that everything will be ok. Then Vaser Lipo happened and god I am so happy!!! First, yes it does hurt a little but it feels more like you had a 7h gym session. you feel sore but it doesn't last long and more importantly, please follow the advise of the clinic and book yourself the MLD massage to help your recovery. One thing I would never do again is be alone when you remove your drain and your garnement the first time!! Miriam who has magical fingers and practice only post op MLD is the best and she comes to your house so post op you can relax and stay at home the first days ( highly recommended for 2 to 3 days). Now we are January 2024 and I just had my legs and arms done a week ago and I am so happy ! The feedback is the same as above as the team really hold your hands throughout the entire journey so I felt like going back to my friends who are looking after me and make me more beautiful ;-) The pain is not as bad as the tummy, you will feel sore but you can move and walk without trouble. The only thing I would recommend anybody going for Vaser Lipo : 1- If you are like me bring a warm plaid or large pashmina as after waking up I am always very cold. 2- You must book your MLD massage, number of session will depend but you can trust Miriam , she is honestly the best! 3- Book Miriam for the first time you remove the garnement, she will help an look after you as I always faint myself but its normal, she also remove all my plaster stay with me when I shower the first time, and help me dress. after you can manage by yourself its only the first time. 4- If you are feeling bad about yourself or complexed, visit Doctor Mike and fully trust him! Since I went, I feel happy and confident. I wear clothe I havent wear for years! Now when I open my wardrobe I can dress the way I want with everything I have and feel so good! I f only I knew I would have done it ages ago. Now I can't wait to see the final results for my legs and arms! then my chin and I a done ;-) Here is Miriam email if you need the best post op MLD massage and help. Last but not least thank you Doctor Mike and to the entire Hans Place Clinic team! I feel good and positive about my body and it has been a long time so sincerely thank you!
I have had a number of procedures with Dr Comins over the last 18 months. The service that he and his team provide is second to none. Firstly Dr Comins is a master at his craft and he has a wonderful manner in dealing with his clients. This manner is also reflected by his staff. The aftercare is also fantastic and I do believe this is crucial with any procedure. Sofia and Shazia in the office have been superb to deal with and are always very lovely, friendly, helpful and always make time. Jonathan was great in looking after me before and after the procedures. Going to Hans Place and the procedures they did has done wonders for my confidence. I cannot recommend Dr Comins and his team enough. I am so pleased with the results.
Thank you Dr Comins and team?!The minute I walked into the clinic, l was greeted with smiles and a warm receptionist Sofia ??I honestly cannot recommend Dr Mike Comins and his team highly enough. Talking me through the procedure and any concerns I was feeling.they were very thorough.I had Vaser Liposuctions done on lower and upper abdomen flanks back, on 28th of September,From the moment I walked in I was treated with so much care and kindness ?This helped so much especially I was feeling so anxious. I felt Dr Mike had my interests at heart of everything that was done, particularly in terms of surgical options, The procedure was done same day and able to go home a few hours later. During the evening that day Dr Mike called me to check on me if I was doing well and I just really appreciated that so much.?Having a procedure done is obviously very daunting but knowing you have a surgeon like Dr Mike Comins and his team just makes you feel so much better ?The best decision I have ever made ?I’m incredibly grateful to all the staff who played a part.?Thanks to Safia and Shazia ?I look amazing I’ll post my pictures soon.?Thank again Rahma Omar
Thank you for your question. J Plasma, now known as Renuvion combines very well with Vaser especially when extra skin and superficial soft tissue tightening is required to optimise the results. Excessive skin laxity will always require a tummy tuck but for those with mild to moderate skin laxity combining Vaser Liposuction with Renuvion is an excellent option to consider.
When to start exercise after Vaser Liposuction is a common question. Most patients are understandably keen to get back to exercise especially if they routinely exercise regularly. Inevitably there will be swelling and discomfort after Vaser and engaging in too strenuous activities too soon is only going to exacerbate swelling and pain and impede recovery. However, leaving it too long may cause some weight gain especially with the elevated levels of stress hormones released following surgery. Returning to exercise really depends on what areas were treated, how many areas were treated, how much fat was moved and how swollen you are following surgery. I normally recommend easing into exercise starting with 25% of of pre surgery regime at around 3 weeks. However I always like to assess my patients before this time so I can be specific about starting exercise depending on their situation.
Your symptoms, timing and photo suggest you have a large seroma. If you were my patient I would like to aspirate this, possibly insert a drain and apply firm compression and monitor this.. Untreated seromas can get infected and also affect the aesthetic outcome. I not sure why you have been prescribed diuretics, perhaps book a follow up with your practitioner ASAP for another review. I hope this helps.
Most of the swelling settles within 48 hours however it usually takes a couple of weeks to completely settle, sometimes more if your experienced some bruising.
In order to achieve natural fuller lips it’s actually not a bad approach to do it in stages 2-3 weeks apart. I usually recommend starting with 1cc wait a couple of weeks and then if needed place another 0.5 -1cc . The reason this works quite well is that sometimes if you try to put too much filler in one sitting because of the immediate swelling caused and the restistence of the natural structures within the lips the pressure caused by injecting the filler can result in the filler tracking along the earliest path and ending up in unwanted places, leading to lumpiness or the dreaded ‘trout pout’ appearance.
