Patient Hub

Whether you're preparing for a procedure, recovering at home, or simply doing your research, this is where you'll find everything you need - practical guidance, before & afters, previous patient testimonials and supporting resources.

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FOR OUR PATIENTS

From your first consultation through to recovery and beyond, we want you to feel supported at every stage. Here you’ll find your pre-operative guidance, post-operative care instructions, and answers to the questions that tend to come up once you’re at home. If something isn’t covered here, our patient care team is always at the other end of the phone.

FOR THOSE CONSIDERING TREATMENT

Choosing the right clinic is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. This section gives you a genuine look at how we work – the level of care our patients receive, what the process actually involves, and the standards we hold ourselves to at every step.

About LASE

Meet our team

Our clinical team brings decades of consultant-level experience, combining NHS-trained expertise with compassionate, patient-first care to ensure you feel supported and confident at every stage of your journey.

Meet the LASE Team

Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Co-founder – Lead Plastic Surgeon – Medical Director

Lisa Ali-Khan RGN INP

Co-Founder – Managing Director – Lead Aesthetic Practitioner – Independent Nurse Prescriber

Mr James Wokes FRCS (Plast.)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Haitham Khashaba FRCS (Plast.)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Iain Anderson FRCS (Plast.)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Fergal Marlborough FRCS (Plast.)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Consultant Anaesthetist

Dr Alistair Duggie FRCA

Dr Duggie is a Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care at University Hospital North Durham, where he also leads safety in the Intensive Care unit and serves as Local Investigator for several international research studies. He qualified from Aberdeen University in 1999 and undertook further training in regional anaesthesia in New Zealand before his consultant appointment in Durham. His clinical interests span regional anaesthesia, pain medicine and paediatric anaesthesia. He has worked closely with Mr Ali-Khan throughout his career, and his presence at LASE reflects a longstanding professional relationship built on shared standards of patient care.

Theatre Manager

Yvonne

Yvonne brings 48 years of nursing experience to her role, with the last 27 spent entirely within plastic surgery theatres. She has been Theatre Manager at LASE Cosmetic since the clinic opened in 2019 and played a central part in establishing the theatre services from the ground up. Her contribution to LASE has been recognised in a meaningful way: the theatre suite now bears her name, known within the clinic as ‘The Brivonne Theatre Suite’ as both she and her husband, Brian, were our original operating theatre team and ‘Brivonne’ is the collective name that has been used by the theatre team for them for many years. Her dedication and operational expertise set the standard for every procedure that takes place within it.

Theatre Nurse

Justine

Justine has over 30 years of theatre nursing experience, with deep roots in plastic surgery. Her career spans reconstructive and cosmetic theatres at Newcastle General Hospital, a Sister post in Plastic Surgery at University Hospital of North Durham, and a clinical specialist role providing education and support to theatre teams across the North of England. Plastic surgery theatre work is where she began her career and it is where she has chosen to return. She now brings that full breadth of experience to the LASE team.

Office Administrator

Toni

Toni joined LASE with a background in the aesthetics and beauty industry and quickly distinguished herself through her organisational ability and attention to the day-to-day running of the clinic. She has developed into an assistant manager role and is often the first point of contact for patients - ensuring their experience at LASE is smooth, well-managed and reflective of the standards the clinic holds itself to at every level.

Theatre Co-Ordinator

Diane

Dianne has 15 years of NHS experience spanning surgical waiting lists, theatre co-ordination and five years in an anaesthetic department managing rotas and clinics. Her time working alongside Mr Ali-Khan in the NHS was the foundation for her move to LASE, where she applies the same meticulous approach to organising each patient's theatre day. Her focus on detail and personalised coordination means that from the moment a procedure is booked, every aspect of a patient's experience is handled with care and precision.

CQC Regulatory Officer

Amy

Amy brings a strong background in private practice, where she built her skills in administrative support with a focus on efficiency, confidentiality, and getting the small details right. That grounding is what led her into her role as CQC regulatory officer at LASE, where she oversees the clinic's compliance against the standards set by the CQC. Her calm, proactive approach means the practical side of running a regulated clinic never gets in the way of the patient experience, and every visitor to LASE is met with the same friendly, warm welcome.

Patient Liaison

Christine

Chris brings 20 years of NHS experience as a quality systems manager, followed by a client-facing role within retail, giving her a sharp eye for high standards and what genuinely positive patient experiences look like in practice. Her focus has always been on continual improvement and building trust through the details, which is why she stays closely engaged with the latest developments across both non-surgical and surgical aesthetics. That knowledge means every patient she meets is supported by someone who's equipped to help.

BEFORE & AFTERS

Below are some of the before & afters performed by consultants here at LASE Cosmetic.

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After

Thighplasty

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Thigh Lift

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After

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Skin Lesion Removal

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After

Abdominoplasty

Consultant: Mr Haitham Khashaba FRCS (Plast.)

Tummy Tuck

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After

Flanks

Consultant: Lisa Ali-Khan RGN INP

CoolSculpting

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After

Abdominoplasty

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Tummy Tuck

Before
After

Brachioplasty

Consultant: Mr Haitham Khashaba FRCS (Plast.)

Arm Lift

Before
After

Reduction Mammoplasty

Consultant: Mr Haitham Khashaba FRCS (Plast.)

Breast Reduction

Before
After

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Skin Lesion Removal

Before
After

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Breast Augmentation

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After

Mastopexy

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Breast Lift & Implants

Before
After

Mastopexy

Consultant: Mr Haitham Khashaba FRCS (Plast.)

Breast Augmentation & Lift

Before
After

Consultant: Mr Ahmed Ali-Khan FRCS (Plast.)

Breast Augmentation

Our testimonials

We talked to some of our previous patients about their experience with LASE, check out what they had to say.

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Surgical - Sarah

Surgical - Kiren

Surgical & Non-Surgical - Diane

Surgical - Fiona

Surgical - George

Lesion Removal

A minor procedure with a few simple rules - this guide covers wound care, scarring and when it's safe to return to your usual routine after lesion removal.

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Frequently asked questions

LASE Cosmetic is a consultant-led plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine hospital based in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. We are a fully integrated polyclinic offering both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments under one roof, delivered by an experienced team of consultant plastic surgeons and aesthetic nurses.

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No ethical clinic can guarantee results. What we do guarantee is honest advice, realistic expectations, and treatment plans based on clinical expertise and patient safety. Our focus is always on natural, balanced outcomes that reflect the real you.

In some cases, yes. During your consultation, your surgeon may discuss whether combining treatments – either at the same time or as part of a longer-term plan – could help achieve your goals safely and naturally.

Yes. Aftercare is an essential part of surgical treatment at LASE. We provide planned post-operative reviews and remain available to support you as you heal. Care continues well beyond the procedure itself.

No. We believe in ethical, pressure-free care. If surgery isn’t right for you, or if expectations can’t be met safely, we’ll say so. Our role is to guide you – not to persuade you.

Yes. LASE is CQC-registered for surgical procedures and operates under strict clinical governance. We follow hospital-grade safety standards, ensuring your care meets the highest medical and ethical requirements.

Your consultation is a detailed, one-to-one discussion with a consultant surgeon. We’ll talk through your concerns, assess suitability, explain options, risks, recovery, and expected outcomes, and answer any questions you may have. You’ll receive honest guidance – including whether surgery is appropriate at all.