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As featured in Tatler Magazine's Doctors Guide:
Top Plastic Surgeons
"[Chris Abela is] admired for his calm professionalism, clear communication and consistently exceptional patient feedback."

Swelling and scar tissue formation are the body’s normal response to surgery.

After your operation you will have a dressing over your incision/s. Chris will give you instructions on how to manage the dressings and/or how to take care of the incisions specifically. In general, the scar should stay dry for three days after the surgery following which it can be washed in the shower. Some types of stitches are completely dissolving and do not need to be removed. The timing of stitch removal, if necessary, is important. You will get instructions on when to return to the clinic to have your stitches removed.

Following stitch removal a period of consolidation is normal. This is where a little scabbing forms on the surface and is eventually replaced underneath by a pink immature scar. After this point, massage manipulation using a simple hypo-allergenic moisturiser followed by application of a silicone preparation can aid the healing process and ensure the best possible results from your scar.



Patient Testimonials

Professional, knowledgeable, put me at my ease, excellent in explaining procedure. Would strongly recommend Mr Abela to my friends and family.
Appraisal feedback : January, 2025
All the appointments and procedures were of the highest professional standard and Mr Abela showed great empathy and kindness towards my children, helping them to feel at ease throughout their procedures. We are very grateful to him and his team for all the efforts!
Doctify, Procedure: Facial swelling :
I received excellent care from all staff in the general surgery department, Plastics outpatients (Mr Abela) and for the entire week I was in hospital. They tried to accommodate my timings for my surgery and advised me well both before and after the surgery.
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org, Procedure: Facial plastic surgery : June, 2016
I cannot recommend Chris Abela highly enough following my breast reduction and uplift. I had been considering having this operation for many years and, honestly, I wish I had done it years ago. From my very first consultation, Chris made me feel completely at ease. He took the time to listen to what I wanted, explained everything thoroughly and, importantly, never made me feel rushed or pressured into making a decision. He genuinely wants you to take the time to consider the procedure fully and make the decision that is right for you. From the initial consultation right through to the operation and post-operative care, the whole experience has been amazing. Chris is incredibly professional, reassuring and caring, and I had complete confidence in him throughout. I would trust him 100%. I also cannot praise Natalie, his PA, enough. She has been absolutely wonderful from the very beginning and has been so helpful, approachable and reassuring throughout the entire process. Having someone so lovely and supportive available whenever I had a question made such a difference. The aftercare has also been exceptional. Chris has been incredibly attentive and has taken a real interest in my recovery, making sure I am happy, comfortable and healing well. It is clear that his care extends far beyond the actual surgery. I am absolutely delighted that I finally went ahead with the procedure and only wish I had done it sooner. The results have made such a difference to me, both physically and emotionally, and I am so grateful to Chris and Natalie for making the whole journey such a positive experience. If you are considering breast reduction or uplift surgery, I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris. His expertise, honesty, care and attention to detail are exceptional, and I would trust him completely.
Parkside Hospital feedback, Procedure: Cosmetic breast surgery, Excess skin removal : October, 2026
Dear Chris, A huge thank you from both of us.
Thank you by card, following bilateral breast reduction for mother and her adult daughter, Procedure: Cosmetic breast surgery : January, 2023
Mr. Abela heads a department that is efficient, friendly, and genuinely caring, for every patient. The surgical procedure was undertaken with 'clinical excellence' as standard.
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org : October, 2016
• I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent care I received during my recent lipoma removal procedure on my right scapular region. From the initial consultation to the surgery and follow-up, his professionalism, expertise, and reassuring approach made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Appraisal feedback : January, 2025
Mr. Abela was very caring and fully understood the problem I had. He is professional and yet very approachable. He takes time to listen and offers very realistic advice and solutions. I found him also comfortable to talk to and you come away knowing that you are in great hands!
Anonymous review on www.Iwantgreatcare.org : January, 2017
From first appt through to end result MR ABELA had a pleasant calming presence for which I was very thankful and kept in touch and explained EVERYTHING very clearly and I could not have wished for anything cos I truly felt I had received everything I needed
Anonymous : March, 2025
I am extremely pleased with the results, no scarring and I look noticeably younger but it’s remarkably natural looking and doesn’t look as though I’ve had plastic surgery.
Following facelift and eyelid rejuvenation, through post-op 'surveymonkey', Procedure: Facial plastic surgery : May, 2019
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