Mr William Van Niekerk
Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Burn Surgeon
- MB ChB – University of Pretoria (1996)
- MSc – University of Oxford (2000)
- MRCS- Royal College of Surgery (2002)
- FRCS (Plast)- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2010)
- FCMI
- RAF (qs)
GMC Number: 4362791
About Mr William Van Niekerk
Mr William Van Niekerk is best known for his exceptional brazillian tummy tuck results. He performs a wide range of techniques including full tummy tuck, brazillian tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck and extended tummy tuck. He is also known for his expertise in breast surgery, particularly with breast uplift, breast reduction, breast asymmetry correction and tuberous breast surgery.
Mr William Van Niekerk also specialises in labiaplasty procedures and advanced breast surgery.
Consultant plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, and burn surgeon,
Surgery runs within the family with Mr Van Niekerk’s great-uncle performing the first ever successful heart transplant in the 1960s. Mr Van Niekerk trained and qualified as a medical doctor in Pretoria (South Africa) in 1996 and now has over 20 years of medical experience.
Mr Van Niekerk then completed his surgical and postgraduate research training in Anatomy and Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Oxford. Serving as an officer in the Royal Air Force for 14 years, he was one of the handful of Armed Forces surgeons responsible for treating all British service personnel as part of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine – initially at Selly Oak Hospital and later the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Mr Van Niekerk’s clinical interest is in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery as well as in Complex Military Trauma Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Burn Surgery.
Mr Van Niekerk’s passion for perfection is reflected in his uncompromising results and his reputation amongst his peers and patients.
Mr William Van Nierkerk was named Top Body Surgeon in Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2024 & 2023. Find out more.
Mr William Van Niekerk consults from our London Harley Street clinic.
“I had a Brazilian abdominoplasty done with The Private Clinic in Harley street. I have to say the operation went very well and the care and the team was fantastic. Most of all the surgeon Mr William Van Niekerk was brilliant. I never had any pain after the op and I highly recommend The Private Clinic. My review is a bit delayed as I had this a year ago but am still over the moon with the results. And it has totally changed my life! I am so much happier now.”
– Michelle, Patient of Mr William Van Niekerk.
Professional Memberships
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC Number 4362791) with a license to practice and an entry on the Specialist Register as Plastic Surgeon
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
- Member of the Combined Services Plastic Surgery Society (CSPSS)
- Member of the British Burn Association (BBA)
- Member of the European Burn Association (EBA)
- Member of the Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons’ Indemnity Scheme (PRASIS)
- Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Awards
- Mr Van Niekerk is the recipient of a number of awards including:
- The Dooley Prize in Anatomy
- Twice won the University of Oxford Trinity College Graduate Prize.
- Top Body Surgeon, Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2023
Tummy Tuck FAQs
Treatments performed by Mr William Van Niekerk
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck can help patients to achieve a flatter, firmer abdomen. Mr William Van Nierkerk specialises in the Brazillian Tummy Tuck procedure.
Male Chest Reduction
Gynecomastia or gynaecomastia is more commonly known as man boobs – affects around 15% of adult men in the UK and is caused when excess fat develops in a man’s breast area.
Labiaplasty
We treat women who are concerned about the shape and size of their labia, whether it is a result of natural childbirth, age, or even weight loss.
Tuberous Breast Correction
The surgical technique used to correct the appearance of Tuberous Breast Correction will depend on the severity of your tubular breasts but usually involves a specialised procedure to release the constricted breast tissue.
Breast Uplift
Breast uplift, Breast lift or Mastopexy surgery can offer you a great way to regain your body confidence, giving you fuller-looking breasts and correcting their positioning on your body for a more uplifted appearance.
Breast Asymmetry Correction
Asymmetric breast correction is usually a combination of surgical techniques such as breast lift, reduction and implants to help improve their appearance.
Breast Reduction Surgery
If your breasts are causing you health or cosmetic problems, Surgical Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty) might be the best option for you.
