Based at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, our specialist paediatric plastic surgery service is one of the largest of its kind. We have expertise in a range of treatments, from minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to complex plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic care for children of all ages
Evelina London is a world-leading children’s hospital. Our highly experienced plastic surgeons perform over 1,000 operations each year.
Depending on the type of procedure, we also offer treatments at our new Children’s Day Surgery Unit, helping children return home the same day.
Our plastic surgery specialists see patients of all ages, from newborns to late teens. We provide treatments including ear pinning (pinnaplasty) and birthmark and mole removal.
Conditions we treat
Our plastic surgery specialists treat children experiencing conditions such as:
- benign skin lesions, including warts
- birthmarks, including port wine stain
- chest wall disorders, including funnel chest and pigeon chest
- congenital ear conditions, including protruding ears
- cysts
- hand and upper limb deformities
- male breasts (gynaecomastia)
- moles
- polydactyly (additional digits)
- scars, including acne scars, keloid and hypertrophic scars
- skin tags
- syndactyly (webbed fingers)
- tongue-tie
- trigger finger
Experts in plastic and reconstructive procedures
Our specialists provide a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive treatments at our state-of-the-art facilities, from minimally invasive to complex procedures. Our treatments include:
- birthmark removal
- chest deformity correction
- cyst removal
- ear deformity correction, including ear pinning surgery and ear moulding
- ear tag (accessory auricle) removal
- extra digit removal
- frenectomy for tongue-tie
- ingrown toenail surgery
- laser treatments, for birthmarks and scars
- mole assessment and removal
- scar treatment
- skin tag removal
- upper and lower limb reconstruction
Our chest deformity correction procedures for pigeon and funnel chest are provided by our world-renowned thoracic surgeons at Harefield Hospital.
Private children’s plastic surgery price list
Our paediatric plastic surgeons treat both insured and self‑funding patients. For families paying privately, we offer fixed‑price packages so you know the full cost of your child’s care upfront.
These prices cover all expected elements of treatment, helping you plan with confidence and avoid unexpected costs. The tables below show packaged prices for some of our most common procedures (this is not an exhaustive list).
Outpatient children’s plastic surgery procedures price list
We offer combined consultation and treatment packages, designed for convenience and to minimise overall cost. Once we receive your enquiry, the consultant will confirm whether this pathway is suitable.
Where appropriate, a follow‑up appointment is included in the package price.
| Type | Price from |
|---|---|
| New consultation | £250 |
| Ear moulding | £375 |
| Tongue tie release | £495 |
| Split earlobe repair | £750 |
| Nail bed repair | £800 |
| Extra digit removal | £835 |
| Ear skin tag/accessory auricle removal* | £835 |
| Keloid scar steroid injection | £435 |
| Keloid scar excision | £900 |
| Keloid scar revision | £900 |
| Shave lesion* | £685 |
| Removal of skin lesion* | £750 |
| Removal of cyst* | £1,000 |
| *Histopathology (if required): £250 per sample. Any applicable costs will be confirmed before booking. |
Pulsed dye laser (PDL) price list
Pulse dye laser treatment is carried out in our paediatric day surgery unit by your chosen consultant. Multiple sessions are often required. Reduced prices apply for later sessions not carried out under general anaesthetic.
| Intensity | PDL laser type | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | Session 1 | £700 |
| Session 2-3 | £560 (per session) | |
| Session 4 onwards | £500 (per session) | |
| Under general anaesthetic | £2,000 | |
| Medium | Session 1 | £900 |
| Session 2-3 | £760 (per session) | |
| Session 4 onwards | £700 (per session) | |
| Under general anaesthetic | £2,700 |
Inpatient (theatre) price list
These packages are for procedures requiring surgery under local or general anaesthetic in a paediatric theatre. A consultation is usually required prior to booking. Prices include routine follow‑up after surgery.
| Type | Price from |
|---|---|
| Tongue tie release | £2,500 |
| Split earlobe repair | £3,400 |
| Nail bed repair | £2,500 |
| Scar revision | £2,500 |
| Shave excision/skin tag removal* | £2,600 |
| Removal of 1 skin lesion* | £2,900 |
| Pinnaplasty (ear pinning) | £3,900 |
| Gynecomastia removal | £3,900 |
| Extra digit removal | £2,600 |
| Trigger finger release | £3,100 |
| Syndactyly release | £4,400 |
| *Including histology |
If you need help understanding prices or suitability, fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you.
Innovative laser treatments for skin conditions
We use the latest laser technologies to treat birthmarks, moles, cysts and scars. This enables us to provide treatment for any skin tone.
We tailor the laser choice and are able to penetrate through the top layer of melanin (skin pigment), reducing the chances of reactionary hyperpigmentation (darkening of skin) that other mainstream lasers can cause in darker skin tones.
We’re proud to offer patients treatment with a range of world-renowned lasers including the Vbeam Perfecta, M22 by Lumenis, and UltraPulse DUO CO2 laser.
Ear correction for every age
1-2% of children are born with prominent or misshapen ears which can cause psychological distress or self-consciousness. If seen within the first 6 weeks of life, your baby’s ears can be moulded without surgery to correct the shape. This can remove the need for future surgery and improve the cosmetic outcome.
If prominent or misshapen ears continue into childhood, pinnaplasty (ear pinning) is a common cosmetic surgical procedure performed by our specialists which can alter the size, shape, or position of the ears. It has a positive effect on a child’s confidence.
Effectively treating extra digits and excess skin
Children can be born with extra digits or skin anywhere in the body. This can include the ear (called an ear tag) or also tongue-tie, which can severely affect a baby’s feeding.
Our specialists can provide treatment for these conditions at an early age, when local or no anaesthetic may be used. This can immediately improve the wellbeing of a child and avoids the need for treatment when a child is older and general anaesthetic is required.
Well Baby Clinic
Navigating parenthood can be challenging, particularly when it comes to a child’s health. The abundance of conflicting information online can add to stress and uncertainty.
Our Well Baby Clinic was developed by 3 senior healthcare professionals with a wealth of experience, to provide parents with a full top-to-toe assessment of their baby. Our experts provide guidance and support at 4 key milestones in their baby’s first year of development.
Each health check is attended by a team of paediatric specialists including a consultant paediatrician, a paediatric dietician and lactation specialist and a children’s consultant plastic surgeon. This complete, holistic and proactive approach helps spot problems at the earliest stages, such as tongue-tie, so that our plastic surgeons can provide appropriate treatment sooner.
Locations
Our children's plastic surgery service is available in the following locations:
Discover our children's plastic surgery specialists
Our paediatric plastic surgeons have expertise in a range of treatments, from minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to complex plastic and reconstructive surgery.