Consultant Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Mr. Sandip Hindocha

Professor Sandip Hindocha is a highly experienced consultant specialising in plastic, reconstructive, cosmetic, laser, and hand surgery. He holds a substantive NHS position at Bedford Hospital, where he serves as Clinical Director of the Plastic Surgery & Laser Centre and Chair of the Theatres Board. Additionally, he is a Visiting Professor at the University of Bedfordshire. With over 17 years of clinical experience, he is listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, reflecting his recognised expertise within the field.

Professor Hindocha’s surgical portfolio is extensive. In plastic and reconstructive surgery, he performs complex procedures including breast reconstructions (DIEP flap, LD flap, and implant-based), and surgeries for skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

In cosmetic surgery, Professor Hindocha regularly performs breast augmentation, breast uplift, and breast reduction, as well as body contouring surgeries including abdominoplasty, liposuction, arm lifts, and thigh lifts. His experience also includes facial aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty and otoplasty, and he treats both female and male patients. Known for his thoughtful, patient-centred approach, he is often sought out for second opinions in complex or revision cases.

He graduated from the University of Manchester in 2005 and undertook further training in Manchester, Liverpool, the USA (Dallas), and Canada (Toronto). He also completed a formally recognised cosmetic surgery fellowship and remains active in training and academic circles. Professor Hindocha is a passionate educator, having established the Bedford FRCS (Plast) course to support junior plastic surgeons.

Academically, he is prolific, publishing over 100 peer-reviewed articles, contributing to numerous book chapters, and regularly presenting his work at national and international conferences. His academic achievements have earned him multiple awards, including the prestigious Society of Academic & Research Surgeons prize in 2009.

Professor Hindocha is a member of several leading professional bodies, including:

• The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
• The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
• The British Medical Laser Association (BMLA)
• The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)