What Quaba Plastic Surgery does

Quaba Plastic Surgery is a family-run private cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1990 by Mr Awf Quaba and now co-run with his son Mr Omar Quaba. The practice is owned and operated by the Quaba family and operates exclusively from a purpose-built, surgeon-owned facility — Waterfront Private Hospital at 1 Waterfront Park, Edinburgh EH5 1SD — where all consultations and surgical procedures take place. It serves individual adult patients across Scotland (with named catchment including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen) seeking cosmetic enhancement, facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring, skin lesion and skin cancer treatment, and reconstructive surgery. Customer acquisition relies on direct enquiries via phone and website, GP referrals, word-of-mouth, and unfiltered reviews on Trustpilot, Google, and RealSelf.

The clinical team comprises eight UK-trained consultant plastic surgeons, each on the GMC Specialist Register and each holding or having held a substantive NHS consultant post, supported by experienced nurses and administrative staff. The practice delivers a comprehensive procedure portfolio across face (facelift, liposculpture, rhinoplasty, brow lift, eyelid surgery, chin/cheek surgery, ear correction), breast (augmentation with Nagor Perle implants, reduction, uplift, corrective surgery, gynaecomastia), body (liposuction, tummy tuck, mummy makeover, post-weight loss, arm lift, labiaplasty), skin (cancer treatment, benign lesions, Edinburgh Mole Clinic), and non-surgical treatments (Profhilo, facial fillers, anti-wrinkle treatment, masseter Botox). Notable technologies include Crisalix 3D imaging for breast augmentation planning and a Free AI Consultation online pre-assessment tool, alongside animated video guides and detailed procedure information on the practice website. The practice holds full memberships in BAAPS, BAPRAS, and ISAPS, is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, and Mr Omar Quaba was among the first UK surgeons to achieve Board Certification under the Royal College of Surgeons Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme.

Revenue is generated entirely from one-time procedure fees and a £200 initial consultation fee, with pricing that bundles surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital and theatre fees, and one year of post-operative reviews and complication management. Procedure prices range from £600 (non-surgical rhinoplasty) to £14,000+ (lower face and neck lift), with breast augmentation starting from £6,800 and facelifts from £9,500. The practice is founder- and family-owned with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no funding rounds; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Strategic partners include Nagor/GC Aesthetics (breast implants) and Crisalix (3D imaging), and the practice operates only in Scotland under a regional, single-site model supplemented by virtual video consultations for distant patients.

Name

Quaba Plastic Surgery

Legal name

Quaba Plastic Surgery

Website

https://quaba.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quaba Plastic Surgery is a family-run, surgeon-owned private cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice in Edinburgh, founded in 1990 and operating from Waterfront Private Hospital. It serves individual patients across Scotland through eight GMC Specialist Register consultant plastic surgeons offering surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Surgery Services

akta.pro primary industry

Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Cosmetic surgery services
• Plastic surgery procedures
• Facial rejuvenation surgery
• Breast augmentation surgery
• Body contouring procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: One-time fees for surgical procedures including facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, body contouring, and other cosmetic surgeries. Prices vary by procedure complexity and anaesthetic type (local vs general).
2. Non-Surgical Treatments: Non-surgical aesthetic treatments including Profhilo, facial fillers, anti-wrinkle treatments, and masseter botox provided by Dr Katy Nassar.
3. Consultation Fees: Initial consultation with consultant plastic surgeon priced at £200, with follow-up consultations offered without additional charge when needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quaba Plastic Surgery is a family-run consultant-led plastic and cosmetic surgery practice based at Waterfront Private Hospital in Edinburgh. The practice delivers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical and non-surgical procedures across face (facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift), breast (augmentation, reduction, uplift, corrective surgery), body (tummy tuck, liposuction, mummy makeover), and skin (skin cancer, lesion removal), as well as non-surgical aesthetic treatments (Profhilo, fillers, anti-wrinkle injections). All procedures are performed by GMC-registered consultant plastic surgeons, with all-inclusive pricing covering surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital costs, and aftercare for one year post-surgery.

Product overview

Quaba Plastic Surgery is a family-run practice offering consultant-led plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures performed at Waterfront Private Hospital in Edinburgh. The practice provides a comprehensive portfolio of surgical procedures across four main categories: Face (facelift, liposculpture, rhinoplasty, brow lift, eyelid surgery, chin/cheek surgery, ear correction), Breast (implants/augmentation, reduction, uplift, corrective surgery, gynaecomastia), Body (liposuction, tummy tuck, mummy makeover, arm lift, labiaplasty, post-weight loss surgery), and Skin (skin cancer, benign lesions, mole clinic). Non-surgical treatments include Profhilo, facial fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, and masseter Botox. The practice also offers technology-enhanced services including Crisalix 3D imaging for breast augmentation planning, animated video guides for patient education, and a free AI consultation tool for initial assessment. Aftercare is included in the treatment price for one year post-surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facelift Surgery Surgical procedure that repositions deeper supporting tissues (SMAS) of the lower face and neck and removes excess skin, addressing jowls, loose neck skin, and loss of jawline definition. Short scar facelift from £9,500; lower face and neck lift from £14,000.
• Facial Liposculpture Facial contouring procedure using micro-liposuction to remove excess fat under the chin and along the jawline, combined with fat transfer to restore lost cheek volume. Neck liposuction (local anaesthesia) from £4,150.
• Rhinoplasty Nose reshaping procedure that modifies bone and cartilage to change size, profile, or tip. Includes open rhinoplasty from £9,200; septorhinoplasty from £10,300; non-surgical rhinoplasty from £600.
• Brow Lift Surgery Surgical procedure that raises the position of eyebrows and reduces hooding over upper eyelids using direct brow lift or minimal access (thread) brow lift techniques. Direct brow lift (local anaesthesia) from £4,400.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Upper and lower eyelid surgery that removes or repositions excess skin, muscle, and protruding fat to address hooded upper lids and under-eye bags. Upper blepharoplasty from £4,200 (local) / £5,250 (general); lower from £6,300; combined from £7,900; with fat transfer from £8,850.
• Chin and Cheek Surgery Facial balancing procedures including chin implants using silicone, fat transfer, and dermal fillers. Chin implant from £4,950 (local) / £5,700 (general); cheek fat transfer from £3,950 (local) / £4,900 (general).
• Ear Correction (Otoplasty) Prominent ear correction procedure that reshapes ear cartilage to position ears closer to the head; also includes split earlobe repair. Prominent ear correction (local anaesthesia) from £4,500; split earlobe repair £1,100 (one lobe) / £1,950 (both).
• Breast Augmentation Breast enlargement procedure using Nagor Perle nano-textured silicone implants with options for round or anatomical shapes and various placement techniques. Starting from £6,800, includes Nagor Perle implants.
• Breast Reduction Surgical procedure that reduces breast size and weight, relieving physical discomfort and improving proportion.
• Breast Uplift (Mastopexy) Surgical procedure that raises and reshapes breasts that have lost volume or shape, often following pregnancy or weight change.
• Corrective Breast Surgery Revision and corrective breast surgery addressing hardened, displaced, or unsatisfactory implants, including implant removal and correction of previous surgeries performed elsewhere.
• Gynaecomastia Surgery Male breast reduction procedure that removes excess breast tissue to restore a flatter chest contour.
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Abdominal contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat and repairs separated muscles.
• Liposuction Fat removal procedure targeting stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise.
• Mummy Makeover Combined surgical procedures to restore lost shape and volume to breasts and abdomen following pregnancy.
• Arm Lift Surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arms.
• Labiaplasty Surgical procedure to reshape the labia minora or majora.
• Post Weight Loss Surgery Body contouring procedures following significant weight loss to address excess skin.
• Skin Cancer Treatment Surgical treatment for skin cancer lesions.
• Benign Skin Lesions Treatment Removal of non-cancerous skin lesions.
• Edinburgh Mole Clinic Specialized mole examination and monitoring service.
• Profhilo Treatment Bio-remodeling injectable treatment for skin rejuvenation.
• Facial Fillers Dermal filler injections using hyaluronic acid to restore lost volume and soften lines.
• Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Injections that soften expression lines in the upper face for a fresher, natural appearance.
• Masseter Botox Botox injections to the masseter muscle for jaw slimming or teeth grinding treatment.
• Consultation Services Initial consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon priced at £200, with follow-up consultations offered without additional charge when needed. Includes virtual video consultation option for distant patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mr Awf Quaba has performed over 1,000 rhinoplasty procedures and continues to operate on around 100 patients each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nagor (GC Aesthetics)coreTechnology or IntegrationNagor Perle nano-textured silicone breast implants manufactured by GC Aesthetics, a long-established European breast implant company. The Perle line uses a smooth-surface shell with BioQ-Surface finish and 6th-generation highly cohesive silicone gel.
• CrisalixcoreTechnology or Integration3D imaging technology used during breast augmentation consultations to generate 3D models of patients' breasts, allowing comparison of different implant sizes and shapes before surgery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Private Clinic: UK-based private cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatment group with multiple clinics offering surgical and non-surgical procedures including rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelifts, and liposuction. Closely comparable to Quaba on procedure mix and patient segments, differing mainly in operating as a multi-site national chain rather than a single-site surgeon-owned practice.
• Cadogan Clinic: London-based boutique private clinic offering cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and non-surgical aesthetics, founded and led by consultant surgeons. Closely comparable to Quaba as a surgeon-led, premium-positioned private cosmetic practice with a single flagship site and consultant-only ethos.
• Harley Medical Group: Long-established UK cosmetic surgery chain offering surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments across multiple clinics. Directly comparable to Quaba in service mix (breast, face, body procedures) and patient demographic, differing mainly in multi-site chain ownership versus Quaba's single-site family-run model.
• Centre for Surgery: London-based cosmetic surgery provider offering a similar range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures with consultant-led care. Directly comparable to Quaba on patient segment, procedure mix, and premium private-pay positioning, though London-centric rather than Edinburgh.

Broad incumbents

• Nuffield Health: UK not-for-profit private hospital and wellbeing group with a national network offering elective surgery including cosmetic procedures. Overlaps with Quaba on private cosmetic surgical services, but with a much broader portfolio (physiotherapy, gyms, diagnostics) and multi-site footprint.
• Transform Hospital Group: One of the UK's largest cosmetic surgery and weight-loss providers, operating multiple clinic and hospital sites nationwide. Directly comparable to Quaba as a UK private cosmetic surgery provider, but at much larger scale and with a multi-site, chain-style operating model rather than Quaba's single surgeon-owned hospital.
• Circle Health Group: UK private hospital operator running around 50+ facilities offering elective surgery including cosmetic procedures. Comparable as a private-pay surgical care provider, though Quaba is a boutique surgeon-owned specialist whereas Circle is a large-scale incumbent.
• Spire Healthcare: Large UK private hospital group offering a wide range of elective surgeries including cosmetic procedures. Comparable to Quaba as a private-pay surgical provider, though Spire is far broader (orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology) and operates 30+ hospitals, making Quaba a niche specialist rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• RealSelf: Global online marketplace and review platform for cosmetic procedures, on which Quaba already maintains a presence. Comparable as a patient-acquisition and trust-building channel relevant to Quaba's marketing model, rather than as a direct clinical competitor.

Emerging players

• MyAesthetics: UK online platform connecting patients with cosmetic surgery providers and clinics. Comparable to Quaba as a UK cosmetic surgery channel, but acting as a marketplace/intermediary rather than a delivering surgical practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quaba-plastic-surgery

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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