GMC Registered Maxillofacial / Facial Plastic Surgeon BMI London Independent
Harley Street Hospital
Nuffield Health Hospital Leicester
21/09/2025
Pleased to show case some radiographic shots from our latest TMJ ( Jaw Joint ) Replacement. From precision planning to ex*****on. Patient specific implants are gold standard which of course fit well but reduce operating time. Our patient is just under 3 weeks post procedure but all is looking good. The aims are total reduction in pain and unrestricted mouth opening which were the concerns prior. Follow for more updates! 👊
31/08/2025
Pleased to showcase this testimonial for our patient who underwent treatment for her neck cancer at Harley Street Clinic recently.
Of course its not about one individual’s effort as usual but a team effort. I would like to thank my colleagues, Mr Nicholas Kalavrezos consultant colleague and Mariana Saborida our dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist. In addition all the allied specialties including speech and language and dieticians and dedicated nursing staff.
If you would like to make an appointment at out CQC rated outstanding facility for potential treatment or a second opinion please get in touch to be seen. Appointments availible almost daily.
29/08/2025
Sometimes benign skin cancers ( basal cell carcinomas ) can appear as innocent lesions which are non healing, bleed and ulcerate. Treatment is often surgery and carefully done, scars can be inconspicuous. Prevention is the use of regular sun protection. Its never too late to start! Have a lesion on the head & neck ? Happy to see you. www.maxillofacialplasticsurgery.com
21/08/2025
Need some help with wrinkles around the mouth and lips ? Would you like to restore confidence ? Not ready for a surgical procedure ? Temporary filling can be done with dermal fillers and takes around 30 minutes. Juvederm Volift and Volbella used for this patient to soften lines.
14/08/2025
Considering facial plastic surgery ? Want to know what you may look like afterwards ? Whilst results cannot be guaranteed a simulated prediction may help to demonstrate what the surgeon thinks he can achieve. Interested ? Please get in touch! These are correlated with post op 3D photography.
04/08/2025
Maxillofacial Surgery not only deals with treatment of facial injuries, oro-facial cancers and reconstruction. Facial plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments are also performed on a regular basis.
Synthetic dermal fillers are commonly injected to the lips and cheeks to for augmentation and contouring.
For thin lips overuse of filler is not indicated and a staged approach can be employed.
There are lots of dermal fillers to choose from but practitioners often elect for sodium hyaluronate based products as they can be dissolved in the event of a vascular emergency. As always knowing the anatomy is crucial to get the right depth of injection, slow injection and the ability to deal with complications are important.
This patient was injected with Juvederm Volift and was the culmination of treatment.
Treatment Time:- 30 mins
Downtime:- Minimal
Results:- Immediate but results will continue to vary as the product is hydrophilic and will absorb water molecules
Duration:- 9-12 months
Previously we had done Orthognathic Surgery for her followed by invisalign ( Surgery First ) to improve the incisor show as well as performing genioplasty and rhinoplasty.
Thinking about some non-surgical or surgical treatment in the head and neck region ?
Please get in touch !
27/07/2025
July 27th, is World Head & Neck Cancer day
It aims to raise awareness of this condition, promoting prevention and early treatment as this will optimise outcomes
It also highlights the importance of ongoing research to treat Head & Neck cancers more effectively.
We welcome patients at the Harley Street Clinic in Marylebone.
Harley Street Clinic ( Leaders in Oncology Care ) is part of HCA Healthcare which is an internationally renowned hospital. HCA is the worlds largest private hospital group.
Devonshire Diagnostic Centre at the Harley Street Clinic provides luxurious consulting room space with same day imaging to reduce appointments.
More information and patient stories can be found on the website below as well as symptoms and signs of head & neck cancers as well as cutting edge treatment availible.
What to expect:-
Same day contact with the Mr Kassam when referred.
Personalised service
Same day scanning service or within 24 hours
Multidisciplinary Team ( MDT )
Discussion of cases weekly
Access to Allied Health Professionals
Dedicated Head & Neck Cancer Nurse Specialist
Dedicated Head & Neck Oncologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Dieticians.
Dedicated Restorative Dentist
Dedicated theatre facilities and Intensive Care Unit
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to Mr Karim Kassam FRCS Maxillofacialplasticsurgery:
Dr. Karim Kassam offers all routine oral & maxillofacial surgeries at University Hospitals Leicester ( Leicester Royal Infirmary ) and subspecialises in head and neck cancer with microvascular reconstruction, facial trauma, salivary gland surgery, facial skin cancer removal and reconstruction, temporomandibular joint disorders ( TMJ ), facial pain and cosmetic facial surgery.
He also practices privately at the London BMI Independent Hospital in East London and due to get operating priveleges at the Nuffield Health hospital , Leicester.
Professional Qualifications
FRCS (OMFS) March 2017
IMRCS April 2009
MBBS (London) July 2006
MFDSRCS (Ire) Nov 2004
MFDSRCS (Eng) Oct 2004
BDS (London) July 1999
Memberships
British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Fellow
Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Fellow
British Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
European Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists - Full Member
International Society of Head & Neck Trauma - Full Member
Royal College of Surgeons of England - Fellow
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland - Full Member