Lymphoedema & Migraine Surgery by Mr Damir Kosutic
Mr Damir Kosutic MD PhD FRCS (Plast)
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon GMC No: 6062578
Mr Damir Kosutic is an internationally respected Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in complex surgical procedures. A leading authority in lymphoedema and migraine surgery, as well as aesthetic plastic surgery, he is known for developing cutting-edge techniques now used worldwide.
Mr Kosutic holds a senior NHS position at The Christie Hospital, Manchester – one of Europe’s top cancer centres – where he is the Lead for Breast Reconstruction and Chair of the Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Special Interest Advisory Group for BAPRAS. He also offers private surgical care in both London and Manchester, and now at Hale Private Clinic.
Specialist Services at Hale Private Clinic
Lymphoedema Diagnosis and Surgery
Mr Kosutic is one of the UK’s leading lymphoedema surgeons, offering expert diagnosis and advanced microsurgical treatments, including:
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA)
- Vascularised lymph node transfer (VLNT)
These procedures are designed to reduce swelling, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for patients suffering from lymphoedema—particularly those recovering from cancer treatment or trauma.
Migraine Headache Surgery
Chronic migraines can be life-altering, particularly for patients who have not responded to traditional medications or therapies. Mr Damir Kosutic offers surgical decompression of peripheral nerves as an innovative treatment option for eligible patients with treatment-resistant migraine.
Using precision microsurgical techniques, Mr Kosutic identifies and releases pressure points affecting specific nerves commonly involved in chronic migraine, such as the occipital, supraorbital, or temporal nerves. This decompression reduces inflammation and irritation, often resulting in:
- A significant reduction in migraine frequency
- Lower pain intensity
- Improved quality of life
Mr Kosutic is one of very few surgeons in the UK offering this type of migraine surgery, which is more commonly available in specialist centres in the United States and Europe. His approach is tailored to each patient, based on a thorough evaluation of symptoms, nerve trigger sites, and imaging where required.
Professional Memberships & Awards
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member, European Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- Member, World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM)
- Member, European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
- EURAPS Young Plastic Surgeon Scholarship recipient
- HCA International Travelling Scholarship recipient