Mr Omar Quaba
Consultant plastic surgeon
- Special interests
- Facelift, eyelid, breast and body surgery
- NHS consultant
- 2010 to 2020
- Trained
- Cambridge; Aberdeen, Glasgow, Adelaide
- Operates at
- Waterfront Private Hospital, where he is Medical Director
About Mr Quaba
Mr Omar Quaba is a fully accredited consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register, with over two decades of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He holds the FRCS (Plast) qualification and was among the first surgeons in the UK to achieve Board Certification under the Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme overseen by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons.
Training
Educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh, Mr Quaba studied medicine at Cambridge University, where he also gained a BA (Hons) in Medical Ethics, Psychology, and the History of Medicine. He completed his specialist plastic surgery training in Aberdeen and at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit in Glasgow, followed by a fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia, where he gained advanced expertise in microsurgery and reconstruction of complex facial, head, and neck conditions.
Career and hospital
Mr Quaba was appointed as an NHS consultant in 2010 and left his NHS post in 2020 to focus exclusively on private practice. He is co-founder and Medical Director of Waterfront Private Hospital in Edinburgh, which he established with his father, Mr Awf Quaba. Alongside his role as Medical Director, he maintains a full surgical caseload across cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Patients regularly travel from across Scotland, including Glasgow and Aberdeen, and further afield to be treated by Mr Quaba at Waterfront Private Hospital.
Special interests
Mr Quaba has particular interests in facial plastic surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, and body contouring. In facial surgery, he specialises in facelift procedures, including the deep plane facelift, and blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery). The deep plane facelift is a technically advanced approach that repositions the deeper structural layers of the face rather than simply tightening the skin, producing results that are more natural and longer lasting. In breast surgery, his work includes breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift. He also performs abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), gynaecomastia surgery, labiaplasty, and a range of skin cancer surgery and reconstruction.
Professional memberships
Mr Quaba is a full member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). BAAPS membership is open only to consultant plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist Register, providing patients with additional assurance of his qualifications and professional standards. He is also Board Certified in cosmetic surgery under the Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme overseen by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. The scheme is open only to surgeons already on the GMC or Irish Medical Council Specialist Register, and requires formal evaluation of training, experience and professional behaviour. Mr Quaba was among the first surgeons in the UK to achieve certification under the scheme.
Credentials, ratings and photos
Credentials at a Glance
| ✓ FRCS (Plast) ✓ UK Board Certified (Cosmetic Surgery) ✓ Cambridge University, MA | ✓ ISAPS Member ✓ NHS Consultant (2010–2020) |
Patient Ratings
Mr Quaba holds five-star ratings across multiple independent, verified review platforms.
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Before & After Photos
Browse over 219 verified before and after photos across procedures including breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, deep plane facelift, and more · one of the most comprehensive galleries of any plastic surgeon in Scotland.
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What patients say about Mr Omar Quaba
I am now 10 months post breast augmentation with Dr Quaba, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
After researching for quite some time, I had consultations with a few different surgeons, but Dr Quaba was by far the one I felt most comfortable and at ease with. Having undergone open-heart surgery as a little girl, going under anaesthetic was something I had thought long and hard about, and I had been sitting on the fence about having breast augmentation for years. It was so important for me to find a surgeon I felt I could completely trust, and Dr Quaba gave me that confidence.
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After having four children and breastfeeding them all, I felt I had lost so much of my natural breast tissue. My confidence, especially wearing swimwear on holiday, just wasn’t where I wanted it to be anymore.
Looking back now, I honestly wish I had done it years ago! The difference it has made to my confidence has been amazing, and I’m so glad I finally took the step. From my initial consultations to the whole experience, I felt reassured and in safe hands.
I cannot recommend Dr Quaba enough. I genuinely recommend him to everyone I speak to who is considering breast augmentation. If you’re sitting on the fence like I was, I would definitely recommend booking a consultation and having that conversation.
Had a really positive experience meeting with Dr Omar Quaba, he was so professional and informative, explaining all aspects of the procedure and outcome in such great detail that there were no questions left unanswered from my point of view, i really felt at ease and now can't wait to see the end results!
Mr Omar Quaba is not only an excellent Surgeon, but from our first encounter through to my post-operative final review appointment, he was professional, informative, empathic and understanding. I had a lot of excess skin on both upper eyelids and also a noticeable asymmetry. I found this unsightly and it impacted my self- confidence. Following surgery, I am delighted with the outcome and would recommend Mr Quaba (and all his supporting team) without hesitation to anyone considering surgery
After having a botched mastopexy with implants and uplift elsewhere, I was extremely nervous about going through revision surgery. Because of this, I did a huge amount of research before making any decisions.
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My experience with Waterfront Private Hospital and Dr Quaba was incredible. From the very beginning, Dr Quaba was extremely informative and honest. He explained things to me that I hadn’t been told during my first surgery, and he was very realistic about what could be achieved with a revision, which really helped manage expectations and build trust again from my previous surgery experience.
I am now over 6 months post-surgery and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my results – they look absolutely incredible and have exceeded all expectations, especially with being a revision. I am so glad I went ahead with revision surgery and chose wisely who I went with!
I can honestly say that Omar has your absolute best interests at heart. You can sense it from your first consultation until the very end and aftercare.
I highly recommend Dr Quaba and am so grateful for the care and results I received.
I had a breast reduction done by Mr Omar Quaba six months ago. My experience was delightful from beginning to end. All the staff involved were both incredibly friendly and professional. I am seriously so overjoyed. When I look at myself, it feels like it’s me I’ve been all along. I feel so much more comfortable in my body, it’s like a weight has been lifted from my soul (and my actual shoulders). I did not even realise how much more free and content I would feel when I felt confident in my appearance.
I was a patient of Dr Omar Quaba in April of this year for breast implants and uplift and cannot fault any aspect of my experience. From initial consultation to post op - I felt in incredibly safe hands every step of the way.
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Dr Omar is a very honest, knowledgeable and skillful surgeon. He was totally honest and realistic about my expectations in regards to my results and recovery which I very much appreciated.
Waterfront Hospital itself is immaculate, modern, clean but clinical. All staff I encountered on the day of my surgery and for my post operative check ups were very caring and professional.
I am absolutely delighted with my results, the surgery has completely restored my confidence after having two kids and has made getting dressed a much more enjoyable experience. Overall I couldn’t be any happier and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this surgeon or hospital itself to anyone I knew who was considering surgery.
Thank you so much dr Omar!
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Questions about Mr Quaba
- Is Mr Omar Quaba on the GMC Specialist Register?
- Yes. Mr Omar Quaba is a fully accredited consultant plastic surgeon listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery (registration number 4586300) — the highest level of accreditation for a plastic surgeon in the UK. This means he has completed full specialist training recognised by the General Medical Council. Patients can verify this directly on the GMC’s public register.
- Is Mr Omar Quaba Board Certified in cosmetic surgery?
- Yes. Mr Quaba is Board Certified in cosmetic surgery under the Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme overseen by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland and the relevant specialty associations. He was among the first surgeons in the UK to achieve certification under the scheme. Board Certification is only available to surgeons already on the GMC or Irish Medical Council Specialist Register, and requires formal evaluation of training, experience and professional behaviour in cosmetic surgery practice. Patients can verify Mr Quaba’s certification on the public list of Board Certified cosmetic surgeons maintained by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- How can I verify Mr Quaba’s credentials and patient feedback?
- Mr Quaba’s credentials and outcomes can be independently verified through several public, regulator-aligned sources. He is listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery and on the Royal College of Surgeons list of Board Certified cosmetic surgeons. His patient-reported outcomes, admission volumes, and fees are published on his PHIN profile — PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) is the independent body designated by the Competition and Markets Authority to publish performance data on private consultants in the UK. He is also a full member of BAAPS, which is restricted to consultants on the GMC Specialist Register.
- Is Mr Omar Quaba a member of BAAPS?
- Yes. Mr Quaba is a full member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). BAAPS membership is only open to consultant plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist Register, providing patients with additional assurance of his qualifications and professional standards.
- Does Mr Omar Quaba perform deep plane facelift surgery?
- Yes. Mr Quaba performs the deep plane facelift, a technically advanced approach that works at a deeper anatomical layer than standard facelift techniques. Rather than simply tightening the skin, the deep plane facelift repositions the underlying muscle and soft tissue structures — the SMAS and ligamentous attachments — producing results that are more natural in appearance and longer lasting. It is particularly effective for patients with jowling or significant facial laxity. Mr Quaba’s training in microsurgery and complex reconstruction gives him a thorough grounding in facial anatomy, which is essential for this procedure.
- What is blepharoplasty and does Mr Quaba perform it?
- Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery — a procedure to remove excess skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids, or both. It can address drooping upper lids, under-eye bags, and a tired or aged appearance around the eyes. Mr Quaba performs both upper and lower blepharoplasty and has extensive experience in this area, with a large portfolio of before and after photos available on his RealSelf profile.
- Where does Mr Omar Quaba practise?
- Mr Quaba practises at Waterfront Private Hospital, Edinburgh — the purpose-built private hospital he co-founded with his father Mr Awf Quaba in 2023, located at 1 Waterfront Park, Edinburgh EH5 1SD. The hospital is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Mr Quaba also maintains practising privileges at Spire Edinburgh.
- What procedures does Mr Omar Quaba perform?
- Mr Quaba’s specialist areas include facial plastic surgery (deep plane facelift, blepharoplasty, facial rejuvenation), cosmetic breast surgery (breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift), and body contouring (abdominoplasty/tummy tuck). He also performs gynecomastia surgery, labiaplasty, and skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. He has completed over 500 procedures under general anaesthesia at Waterfront Private Hospital.
- How do I book a consultation with Mr Quaba?
- Book online with Mr Quaba chosen for you, or call the team on 0131 376 3785, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.