Miss Rieka Taghizadeh
Consultant Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
- MBChB
- MRCS (Glas)
- FRCS (Plast)
GMC Number: 4743910
About Ms Rieka Taghizadeh
Ms Taghizadeh is a Consultant Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic surgeon who graduated from Dundee University Medical School before completing her specialist training in plastic surgery at the Northern Deanery in Newcastle. Following this, she went on to undertake a MicroSurgical Fellowship at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, an Oncoplastic Fellowship and travelling Fellowships visiting word-renowned units in Barcelona, Helsinki, Dusseldorf and Singapore. She then completed an Aesthetic Fellowship at the Wellington Hospital in London before commencing her Consultant Post with the NHS in 2015.
Ms Taghizadeh offers a range of plastic surgery procedures; she has a special interest in breast surgery and is a clinical lead for microsurgical breast reconstruction. She performs complex surgery including deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction. She has gained significant experience in breast corrective procedures including breast asymmetry and tuberous breast correction and as a result, is actively involved in raising awareness of Breast Reconstruction regularly taking part in charity events and television/radio features on the subject.
She is a full member of several professional associations, including BAPRAS, BAAPS, and ISAPS. She also serves as the BAPRAS chair for the national breast special interest group and on the BAAPS council. In addition to being a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS), Ms Taghizadeh serves as the UK’s assistant national secretary and a member of the international residents training committee. She is extensively involved in educational programmes and also serves on the worldwide leadership group.
In her role as BAPRAS chair for Breast, Ms Taghizadeh regularly organises annual scientific meetings in the breast surgery sector. She has over 35 papers in peer-reviewed journals and serves on the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal’s editorial board. Ms Taghizadeh is a faculty member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and a frequent guest speaker at reconstructive and aesthetic conferences.
Safety and all-natural outcomes are Ms Taghizadeh’s top priorities. As well as technical attention to detail and striving for an ideal outcome, she places great emphasis on making the patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their journey as well as ensuring all her patients fully comprehend all stages of their procedure.
Consultations with Ms Rieka Taghizadeh are available at our clinic in London Harley Street.
Professional Memberships
- Full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (BAPRAS)
- Full member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
- Full member of the International Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS)
Awards & Fellowships
- Employee of the Month October 2022, NHS Trust
- Nominated for Employee of the Year for her services to breast reconstruction, NHS Trust
- Received a medal for her presentation at the world meeting of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons held in Athens in 2023.
Treatments performed by Ms Rieka Taghizadeh
Breast Augmentation
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Breast Reduction
Surgical breast reduction at The Private Clinic is a popular and effective procedure for large, heavy and sagging breasts.
Breast Uplift
Breast uplift surgery can achieve fuller-looking breasts and correct their positioning on your body for a more uplifted appearance.
Breast Implant Removal
Breast implant removal/explant surgery is when breast implants are removed from the body and not replaced.
Breast Implant Replacement
As your body ages and following childbirth, implants that were once a perfect fit may no longer suit your body shape.
Breast Asymmetry Correction
Breast asymmetry is usually a result of puberty or hormonal changes, this can be corrected with a personalised surgical procedure.
Tuberous Breast Surgery
Tuberous breasts,tubular breasts, constricted breasts or breast hypoplasia is an abnormality of the breast shape which can be reduced with surgery.
Breast Fat Transfer
A natural breast enlargement procedure that uses your body fat to increase the size of your breasts.
Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty/tummy tuck can remove excess skin and fat achieve a flatter and firmer abdomen.
Labiapasty
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that is carried out to correct and define the appearance of the inner labia.
