Plastic Surgeon Doctor Effie Katerinaki, MBChB, PhD, FRCS(Plast) in Birmingham, B74 3UP

Name: Effie Katerinaki, MBChB, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
Last name: Katerinaki
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Mrs Effie Katerinaki
Address: Spire Little Aston Hospital
Address suite: Sutton Coldfield
Phone: +44 121 353 2444
City: Birmingham
Zip Code: B74 3UP
Country: GB
Statement: I am a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham and I specialise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and body including fat transfer procedures. I strive to provide the highest quality, safe surgical care with an individualised approach to my patients’ needs and expectations.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Spire Little Aston Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK
  • The Westbourne Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
  • BMI The Priory Hospital, Birmingham, UK
  • Spire Parkway Hospital, Solihull, UK.
Education: 
  • Medical: MBChB
  • Graduate: PhD, Sheffield, 2004
Postdoc Training: 
  • Fellowships:
  • Breast Reconstruction, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
  • Breast Reconstruction, Winnipeg, Canada
GPS coordinates on map: 52.4829,-1.893620014

Effie Katerinaki, MBChB, PhD, FRCS(Plast)

Primary location: 
Location name: Birmingham
Country: GB
Map point: 52.4829,-1.893620014
Treatments: 
  • Body Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Nagor Breast Implants
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Scar Removal
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • GMC recognised Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors, 2015 – 2017
Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 2435
Answer count: 18
Review count: 5
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Feb 14, 2017
Profile modified: Oct 1, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 24, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Birmingham, GB. GPS coordinates: 52.4829,-1.893620014

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Doctor’s answers

Question
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2 weeks post op, what can be done to assist my body in absorbing air and flui
Air and fluid after breast augmentation
Nov 28, 2018
Hello and thank you for the question. It is certainly common to have a small amount of fluid and occasionally air as well collecting in the pocket of the implant. They can persist for a few weeks but eventually they should resorb. The best you could do at this stage is ensure you wear your supportive post-operative bra as instructed by your Plastic Surgeon and avoid excessive arm movements such as heavy lifting, upper body exercises etc. So essentially try to reduce…
Am I developing a capsular contracture or is my pre-op asymmetry the cause of
Post-op asymmetry
Nov 21, 2018
Dear Lerolero. It is a little too early to judge the final size of your breasts. Your photographs do not indicate capsular contracture. Capsular contracture would usually give the feeling of hard implant when you palpate your breast. It is possible that your left implant has not settled yet in its final position especially because it is under the muscle. In reality, you should wait for nearly 6 months before judging the final position and appearance of the implants. I…
I do not like the shape of my breasts, will this change? 450cc on left 415cc
Post-op breast changes
Sep 4, 2018
Hello m101113. At 5 days post-op it is too early to judge the final shape and volume of your breasts. A more definitive appearance should be expected at around 6 weeks post-op and really the final result will be apparent at 3 to 6 months post-op.
You should have a supportive surgical bra to wear at this early stage of healing.
You need to have follow-up arrangements with your Plastic Surgeon who will support you as you go through your recovery.
Will my chances of breastfeeding be lowered if I get a bilateral breast reduc
Breast feeding after breast reduction surgery
Sep 4, 2018
Hello marie907.
A breast reduction procedure that leaves the nipple/areola complex attached to the tissues whilst the breast is reduced should not leave you unable to breast feed. There will certainly be a degree of scarring in the breast tissue, but there should be enough ducts left intact to enable you to breast feed.
In fact there are many women who have never had any breast surgery at all and have difficulties to breast feed successfully.
You should…
Fat Transfer Side Effects
Fat transfer to the breasts
Sep 2, 2018
Fat is an autologous tissue that provides the most natural appearance and overall feel to the breast when used for augmentation or contour improvement purposes. This effect is directly related to the technique used by the surgeon to harvest the fat and transfer it.
The main issue surrounding fat transfer to any part of the body is that the fat will absorb in the 6 to 12 weeks following surgery, but thereafter the amount of fat that has survived stabilises. In the hands of…
I had a breast augmentation. My left side dropped just fine and my right side
Implants dropping post augmentation
Aug 21, 2018
Hello Hayara. It would be useful to know how many days post-op you are and whether your implants have been placed above or under the muscle. Breasts can take up to 3 months following an augmentation to acquire their final appearance and shape and it may be that you are still at the early stages of healing. It will be useful if you wear your supportive post-op garment for the best part of the day if you are less than 6 weeks post-surgery. From the photograph you have…
Lacking strength after submuscular BA 9 months ago. Also causing some slight
Lacking strength after submuscular BA
Aug 16, 2018
Hello navykiwi. Placement of submuscular implants requires some detachment of the pectoralis major muscle from its anatomical insertion in the ribs and partly the sternum. It is therefore entirely possible that you lose some strength from the normal muscle action (lifting heavy weights for example) but under normal circumstances you should not see everyday tasks and activities affected by this. If you are very slim and have very thin tissues it is possible that you see and…

Last updated on 12/02/2023