The results are beyond what I could have hoped for
Thu 4 September 2025
I came to see Mr David Gateley with the intention of having a neck lift. I had seen three other consultants who had tried to persuade me to have a deep plane face lift which was way out of my budget. When I met Mr Gateley I was instantly reassured. He explained all the options - many non-surgical - and suggested that the best thing for me would be a SMAS face lift. He was honest about how a neck lift would not create the desired results. At no point did I feel hurried or pressured and after having another consultation and asking a lot of questions I decided to go with a SMAS and an upper blepheroplasty. The lead up to the operation included a full check up at the New Victoria and a long conversation with the anaesthetist as I was taking Mounjaro and this could cause complications. The day of the operation David came to see me and was very reassuring. The operation went well and when I woke up David was there to check that I was ok. The whole experience was smooth and not at all stressful. I can honestly say a night in the New Victoria was a very pleasant experience. My recovery was fast. David checked up on me regularly by phone or text and I had follow up appointments with the nurse and David for the next 2 months. He also recommended endermologie which really helped with the swelling. After 10 days I went back to work. My eyes healed very quickly and although there was the initial shock of having no double chin and a jaw line (David also performed liposuction on my neck and jowls), I was confident once the swelling had gone down it would look good. There was a little residue far under my right jawline which David fixed at no extra cost after all the swelling had gone and my face had settled. I am thrilled with the results. I am told by everyone how amazing I look. But what is wonderful is that I look so natural. The jowls and the double chin are gone, my eyes look bright and open and my neck is significantly improved. The results are beyond what I could have hoped for. I have been treated like a VIP from day one and feel so lucky to have found someone who takes pride in their work and takes the time to develop a doctor/patient relationship.
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She made me feel seen, heard, and supported
Mon 2 June 2025
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Victoria Rose for the remarkable care, skill, and compassion she brought to my breast reconstruction journey after my mastectomy. From our very first consultation, she made me feel seen, heard, and supported during one of the most vulnerable times in my life. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident every step of the way, and the results speak for themselves—beautiful, natural, and more than I ever imagined possible. But beyond the physical transformation, it was her kindness, patience, and reassurance that truly made the biggest difference. She not only restored my body but helped me feel whole again. Thank you, Rosie (and the wonderful Sandie), for your incredible work and for giving me back a sense of confidence and peace. I will be forever grateful.
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I am very happy with the results
Sun 23 February 2025
Mr Gateley was recommend by a thoracic surgeon as he is familiar with Pectus implants. I am very happy with the results of my breast augmentation and would highly recommended him.
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Cannot recommend highly enough
Mon 3 February 2025
Victoria Rose is an exceptional plastic surgeon and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Not only is she technically outstanding, but she and her team also accompanied me through the entire process of having a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and the recovery process with great empathy, compassion and care. A particular mention to Sandy in her team and to Mr Din who helped me through some post-surgical complications and both were wonderful. Miss Rose's reconstruction work has since been seen by a number of other consultants involved in my care, and everyone has commented on the fantastic work and the beautiful result. Her exceptional work has made this process psychologically much easier for me than I had anticipated. I feel blessed to have been in her care and also admire Miss Rose for her humanitarian work in Gaza where she is regularly offering surgical skills where they are needed most.
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