Welcome to Scholten Cosmetic Surgery.

We offer excellence in all cosmetic procedures across the UK with our leading Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Erik Scholten MD PhD. Our experienced medical team aim to provide high standards of individualized care in safe and approved clinic settings.

As a UK leading Cosmetic Surgeon, Erik Scholten is committed to the highest standard of care in this field. Mr. Scholten is keen to improve and enrich the quality of people's lives.

We aim to provide the latest technical surgical procedures and clear and accurate information to ensure informed decisions are made by individual patients.

We care about our patient's safety and satisfaction, and understand that integrity and ethical care are vital in meeting all of the needs of our patients.

We really hope you enjoy our website.  Please read our blog, testimonials and procedure information and feel free to contact us with any further questions you may have.

Erik's Profile

Erik Scholten (MD PhD) has been in full-time private practice since 2000.  He has developed a number of pioneering approaches to cosmetic surgical problems and has an extensive list of publications in international Plastic Surgery journals.  He regularly attends national and international conferences, where he presents lectures to, and participates in workshops with, other specialists in his field.  This professional exchange of information ensures that the services he offers are always at the forefront of developments in his specialty.  Dr. Scholten was born in the Northern Dutch province of Friesland and graduated from the University of Utrecht Medical School in 1989. In 1996 he completed his doctorate (Ph.D.) with a Higher Research Degree in Microsurgery.

His training in plastic surgery at University Hospitals in the Netherlands and the UK, was comprehensive and in 1999, he was accredited his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training, by the Royal Dutch Medical Association.  Shortly afterwards, he entered the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery held by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. He further developed his specialist skills by completing prestigious Plastic Surgical Fellowships in UK centre's of excellence; Microsurgical Fellow at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, Craniofacial Surgery Fellow at the Chelsea & Westminster Trust Hospital, London and Aesthetic Surgery Fellow at the Wellington Hospital, London Dr. Scholten is a full member of the British Association of Plastic Surgeons, and is on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery of the General Medical Council. Dr. Scholten undertakes a wide variety of cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, both surgical and non surgical. He currently specialises in 'cosmetic surgery of the body', which includes 'body reshaping' using various surgical procedures, for example, Mastopexy (breast uplift), arm lift, thigh lift, abdominoplasty, liposculpture, breast reduction or enlargement. Dr. Scholten is also recognized as the UK's leading expert in Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery. He has written and published many well known articles about this specialist field in medical journals. He has presented numerous lectures to other surgeons about his own pioneering techniques and results within this specialty.

Erik's Resume

Professional Memberships

• General Medical Council (Registration No. 4285087)
• British Medical Association (Membership No. 6996342)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
• British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Independent Doctors Forum
• British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
• Royal Dutch Medical Association
• Dutch Association of Plastic Surgery
• Dutch Association of Aesthetic Surgery
• European Laser Association
  

Professional Qualifications

• Entry in Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (Plastic Surgery) in the UK(1999)

• Entry in Specialist Register of the Medical Specialist Registration Commission ( Plastic Surgery) in the Netherlands (1999)

• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (1999)

• PH.D Utrecht State University (1995)

• Medical Degree, Utrecht State University Medical School(1989)

Consultation

Your initial consultation will consist of a review of your medical history, clinical examination and a full discussion of your particular expectations and concerns.

You will also receive written information about the procedure in which you have expressed an interest.  

The nature of any proposed treatment will be discussed in detail including the procedure, recovery time, anticipated result and any risks or potential complications of which you need to be aware.  You will be provided with an accurate estimate of the costs involved. 

Photographs may be taken to assist the discussion as well as to compliment your clinical record.

Photographs of typical results may be available for you to view.
A friend or relative is welcome to accompany you should you wish.
You may want to take time to consider your decision before proceeding with surgery and returning for a second consultation is often helpful. 

Once you have decided that you wish to go ahead, Mr. Scholten's Practice Manager will be happy to make your reservation.

Key Considerations

Cosmetic surgery has obvious and often dramatic benefits. It is not for everyone, however, if your are considering cosmetic surgery keep in mind the following:

• Understand the limitations as well as the benefits

• Have realistic expectations

• Be prepared to tolerate some discomfort during and after surgery as well as the possibility of scars or other side effects

• Understand that, like any surgery, plastic surgery has its risks and the result can never be guaranteed.