Mr Richard Karoo

MBChB / University of Leicester / 1997, GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery

116 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LP, United Kingdom

+44 191 284 6436

116 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LP, United Kingdom

+44 191 284 6436

Roles

Consultant Plastic Surgeon at The Cardiff Clinic
Clinical Lead for Reconstructive Head and Neck Plastic Surgery at the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in NHS Practice

Extensive cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery experience gained in the UK and abroad
Specialist interests in surgical facial rejuvenation including facelift, blepharoplasty, endoscopic browlift, and rhinoplasty
Practice includes body contouring procedures such as liposuction and abdominoplasty
Involvement with Cardiff skin cancer multidisciplinary treatment team
Performed reconstructive microsurgical plastic surgery operations
Published and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles

John Barron Prize by the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons (twice)
RealSelf Verified Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon with high patient ratings

Privately billed clinical services services are provided.
The clinic does not publish insurer affiliations.
Clinicians hold professional indemnity insurance through providers such as Lonsdale Cosmetic Insurance and Medical Defence Union (MDU).
Insurance cover may apply only to medically necessary treatments.
Insured pathways depend on host hospital participation and insurer approval.
Cosmetic and elective aesthetic procedures are typically excluded from insurance cover.
Patients should confirm eligibility and pre-authorisation with their insurer prior to treatment.

General consultation	£25
Injectables (botox/fillers)	From approx. £180
Full face microneedling & signature Canna facial	£200 - £225
Laser hair removal consultation	£50
Celluma LED Light Therapy (30 min)	£50
Anti-wrinkle injections	£220
Dermal filler (per 1ml typical examples)	From £300
Tear trough filler	£350
Chemical peels	From £110
Dermalux LED session	£75
Dermalux LED session	12-session package £750
Private outpatient consultation	£170.00
30 minute consultation	£95
Anti-wrinkle (1 area female)	£180
Anti-wrinkle (2 areas female)	£245
Anti-wrinkle (3 areas female)	£295
Lip Enhancement / Fillers	From £200
Gummy smile / Bunny lines add-on	£50
Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)	From £350
Jaw softening (Masseter)	£295
Initial private consultation with Professor Mabs Chowdhury	Approximately £200
Botox	From £159
Lip filler	From ~£250
Profhilo	From ~£299
Anti-wrinkle injections (1 area)	From £160
Dermal filler (lip / per ml)	From £200 per ml
Anti-wrinkle injections	Start at around £145
Fillers	Start at around £180
Consultation and patch-test	From £30
Anti-Wrinkle Injections	from £100
Dermal Fillers	from £170
Skin-health Treatments (Peels etc.)	from £45
Consultation	From approx £150
Anti-wrinkle injections one area	From ~£195
Dermal fillers	From ~£295
Skin Consultation	From approx £20
SkinPen Microneedle Facial	From approx £112.50

25+ Reviews Analysed

Clinic Visibility

86%

Pricing Transparency

89%

Safety and Trust

90%

Overall Aggregation

88%

91/100 in Cardiff

Treatments are provided on a private, self-pay basis.
online card payments through secure booking portals.
alternative payment methods like bank transfer / BACS (by arrangement) and online pay-by-app options may be available by arrangement.
payment plans may be available for selected treatments.
pre-paid courses are commonly used for multi-session treatments.
payment requirements are outlined in booking confirmations and clinic policies.
private fees apply only to non-NHS services where offered.
payment options and terms may change and should be confirmed at booking.