Sohail Akhtar, MBChB, FRCS(plast)

From the very first conversation I had with Mt Akhtar, I knew I was in the very best of hands to carry out the operation that I wanted. Mr Akhtar listened carefully to every question and query that I had and answered them thoroughly and in a way that made perfect sense. Upon meeting face to face, I felt completely at ease with Mr Akhtar, he is a true gentleman and professional. We discussed realistic outcomes and my expectations. we also discussed the reasons behind me wanting this operation for almost 20 years. I was particularly concerned about the possibility of 'dog ears' effect at the side of the breasts after surgery, Mr Akhtar advised that he make the incisions slightly longer under the arm to ensure this didn't happen. I was also concerned about the size as I wanted them as small as possible to suit my frame. Mr Akhtar worked around my suitable dates and I was booked in by the very efficient admin team. Upon the lead up to the surgery I became very nervous, however Mr Akhtar reassured me which put my mind at ease. On the day of surgery, I felt calm and reassured, the staff at the hospital were all very friendly and tentative. I was visited by Mr Akhtar, he drew onto my skin, the areas to be operated on. I woke up 2 to 3 hours later, feeling slightly groggy, but in no pain at all. The pain since has been very manageable and minimal. Straight away I could see the change in size from beneath the compression bra, gone were the very large saggy breasts. This was 4 weeks ago, and the results are insane! I am absolutely delighted with the shape, size and healing. I cannot recommend Mr Akhtar enough. I was recommended this surgeon from a friend and I am more than happy to pass on my recommendations to more people. I cannot wait for swimwear shopping. Will upload pictures when healed.

Dr. Akhtar was an amazing surgeon and made my experience very enjoyable, I am over the moon with my results at 6-week post-op and can not wait to see the final result! He made the effort to meet with me multiple times before the operation and ensured I was happy with the size, volume and shape of the implants that I decided to go ahead with. Dr. Akhtar prepared me for what to expect during surgery and the post-op care. I would 100% reccomend him :) My recovery went very smoothly, I experienced tightness as expected and the only part of recovery which made me feel quite uneasy was the pain medication. I was taking codeine as prescribed however after a couple of days taking this I started to feel nauseous, dizzy and drowsy - I stopped taking this medication when I felt this way and stuck to paracetamol and ibuprofen which eased my pain just as well in the later days of recovery. Again, I had a great experience with Dr. Akhtar and would reccomend for anybody looking to go ahead with breast augmentation.

My experience has been 10/10 from start to finish. Mr Akhtar was realistic with me about what results he could achieve with my body after loosing 8 stone and having a lot of excess skin in not usual places but he has exceeded my expectations and has done an amazing job my stomach is flat all the skin has gone i am so happy thank you for changing my life! x

AMAZING!! Thank you Dr Akhtar and the team for making me feel fantastic. Your compassion and kindness put me at easy in the first 2 minutes. I have gone from a K to an F cup and feel great. My long lost confidence has returned. Bless you all.

I was so nervous about getting this surgery done. Mr Akhtar was so friendly and informative and answered all my questions that Immediately after my first consultation I knew I wanted to go ahead. I received my surgery date pretty soon and attended a second consultation. Initially we decided I would have the FDL tummy tuck however I was still unsure and scared. On the day of surgery when Mr Akhtar came to see me I told him and he said let’s do the normal tummy tuck as will still get a good result and he didn’t want to do anything I wasn’t comfortable with. He was right as my results are amazing. I was walking around straight after surgery and went home the next day. Was provided with 2 garments and 2 binders. I had a direct number for the nurse for any queries or concerns and they said I could come in at any point if I was worried about anything which I did twice to get my stitches checked. I was worried about my swelling and Dr Akhtars secretary made an appointment that week to see him and to put my mind at ease. The staff have been amazing. I have been so lucky as I have had no complications. Today was my 3 month consultation and I have been signed off to go to the gym. I still can’t believe I have had it done and am so happy with my results. It was worth every penny! Thankyou to Mr Akhtar and all his staff. Updated on 16 Apr 2024: Before and after photos. Took weekly photos to monitor my progress. Photos show week 3 and week 10. Mornings are the best as are the most flat! As the day goes on I still swell and by evening can look very bloated and swollen. Can also depend on what I eat and what time in the evening. Still have some swelling even at 12 weeks but a lot better than it was.

Dr Akhtar was truly amazing put me at ease from the first time we met. No question was too big or small in my consultations. He always had a few options and explained everything to me so I understood.Wish I would have had my surgery years ago. Thank you for making my dreams come true.

I had a tummy tuck with Mr Akhtar in August 2023. I felt very reassured by Mr Akhtar all the way leading to the procedure and on the day of the procedure also. Everything fully explained and what to expect. Happily answered any questions that I had along the way. Felt very safe and listened to throughout the consultations and on the day of the procedure. So pleased with my results and the recovery was amazing. I am now six months down the line and loving my new confidence!

My experience with Dr Akhtar was excellent. His friendly approach really made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout my surgery process. He took the time to go through all the details about my procedure, making sure I had no concerns. Post surgery, Dr Akhtar checked my recovery progress, making sure everything was going to plan. Overall, I am definitely happy with my results and would definitely recommend Dr Akhtar to others.

I’ve wanted a breast augmentation for years and finally decided to do it. I researched plenty over the years and had an idea on what I wanted and needed to achieve my desired look which was just to make me look more in proportion and be able to wear nice clothes without feeling conscious. I booked a consultation with Mr Akhtar after being recommended by friends and from the second I met him I knew I’d made the right decision. I told Mr Akhtar what I thought I’d like to go for size wise, placement etc but that I trusted whatever he thought was best and to go with that. My surgery date came around on the 15/11/23 where I attend The Highfield hospital. I was so happy with my experience there, all the staff were so lovely and helpful. I came around after the surgery in no pain whatsoever and so happy! I came out with my agreed 375cc in my right breast and 400cc in my left, high profile over the muscle and even from the start I’ve loved how they look. Currently almost 4wpo and still so happy with them, I’m still amazed at how good they look already! Never had any pain at all, healing well and I feel great. Can’t thank Mr Akhtar enough!!

Mr Akhtar was professional yet caring and I could not recommend him more highly to anyone considering this surgery. He was recommended to me and even from the initial consultation I knew I was in good hands. He the speaks to you in language you can understand so you are fully aware of what is involved. He is also very approachable and is happy to answer any questions at any time. All the hospital staff I met commented what a wonderful surgeon he is as well as well as a lovely person and that they enjoyed working with him, so that also confirmed I had made a great choice of surgeon. The results of my surgery are wonderful; it has taken decades for me to make this decision, primarily due to finding a recommended surgeon, so I could not be happier. My Akhtar was reassuring at all stages of the process and especially after surgery when he attended the hospital to check on me, I really felt he cared and he does. I travelled some distance for my surgery so it was a big commitment as there are quite a few appointments with consultation, surgery and follow up, but both the hospital and Mr Akhtar’s PA always did their best to book suitable appointments for me so the service from everyone involved was excellent. If you are considering breast reduction I would say look no further than the Circle Group and Mr Akhtar, he is a perfectionist and you will not be disappointed! To everyone and especially My Akhtar, this surgery really has been life changing and I cannot thank you all enough!