
ABOUT MR KUEN YEOW CHIN
Consultant in Plastic Surgery & Skin Cancer Management
MR KUEN YEOW CHIN
Trusted Consultant in Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer Treatment & Reconstructive Solutions
Mr Kuen Yeow Chin is a highly respected Consultant Plastic Surgeon with extensive expertise in plastic surgery, skin cancer management, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery. With over 19 years of experience, he is recognised for his precision, versatility, and patient-centred approach, delivering natural, functional, and aesthetic results.
As Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Skin Cancer Lead at Frimley Park Hospital, Mr Chin is a trusted specialist in complex skin cancer treatments, aesthetic procedures, and reconstructive surgeries. To schedule a consultation contact us today.
Education and Training
Mr Chin graduated with distinction from the University of Glasgow before undertaking plastic surgery training across leading UK hospitals. He earned his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Plastic Surgery in Scotland and completed a prestigious senior fellowship at St Thomas' Hospital, London.
His dedication to surgical excellence has been recognised with:
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Plast)
Master of Science (MSc) from University College London (UCL)
GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
Mr Chin is multilingual and provides consultations in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Malay.
Specialist Expertise
Mr Chin provides a broad range of surgical procedures, offering both medical and aesthetic plastic surgery. His key areas of expertise include:
Skin
Management
Specialist in skin cancer management including melanoma, BCC, and SCC. Also offers mole removal, scar correction, and tailored skin treatments to support long-term skin health and confidence.
Hand & Nerve Surgery
Expert in treating carpal tunnel, Dupuytren’s disease, trigger finger, traumatic hand injuries and more. Restoring comfort, strength, and dexterity through modern, minimally invasive hand and nerve surgery.
Breast
Surgery
Comprehensive expertise in breast reduction, augmentation, nipple correction, gynaecomastia, and more. Procedures are carefully planned to enhance breast shape and restore proportion and confidence.
Body
Surgery
Advanced surgical solutions in abdominoplasty, liposuction, body contouring, thigh lift, arm lift, and post-weight loss skin removal. Treatments restore proportion, comfort, and confidence.
Facial
Surgery
Providing advanced surgical care including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift, and rejuvenation. Each treatment is tailored to refine facial features while maintaining natural expression and harmony.
More Information about
Mr Kuen Yeow Chin
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Mr Chin is actively involved in the advancement of plastic and reconstructive surgery and is a proud member of:
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (BAAPS)
Melanoma Focus
British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
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Mr Chin is committed to delivering tailored, high-quality care, combining the latest surgical techniques with a compassionate, patient-first approach. His extensive training and experience allow him to offer safe, effective, and natural results, whether for medical necessity or aesthetic enhancement.
Take the next step—contact us to book your consultation today.
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Mr Chin operates at leading private hospitals and clinics across London, Berkshire, and Surrey, offering a comprehensive range of plastic surgery, including, breast surgery, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, hand surgery, body contouring, reconstructive procedures as well as skin cancer management.
His expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery ensures patients receive the highest standard of care in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Chin,K.Y., Hemington-Gorse,S.J. and Darcy,C.M. (2009) Bilateral well leg compartment syndrome associated with lithotomy (Lloyd Davies) position during gastrointestinal surgery: A case report and literature review. ePlasty. 9:443-448.
Chin,K.Y., Fessas,C. and Murison,M. (2010) A case report and review of soft tissue metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the upper limb in the absence of a primary tumour. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 63:e568-e570.
Chin,K.Y. (2011) Dominant radial artery perforator in the proximal forearm. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 127(2):1013.
Chin,K.Y.1, Sutcliffe,J.E.1, Serena,T.E.2, O'Neil,S.3, Hu,R.G.3, White,A.3, Phillips,A.R.3, Becker,D.L.1 (2011) Abnormal Connexin43 Expression In Chronic Wounds May Perturb Healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 19(2): A18.
Chin,K.Y. (2011) Connexins, a new target in wound treatment. Journal of Wound Care. 20 (8): 386-390.
Chin,K.Y. and Hart,A. (2012) Temporary catheter perfusion in hand replantation. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 65 (5) :675-677.
Chin,K.Y., El-Khayat,B., Milne,A. and Hart,A. (2012) Malignant Melanoma Associated with Benoxaprofen Use. Journal of Dermatological Case Reports. 27 (6):5-7
Chin,K.Y., Chalmers, C.R. and Weiler-Mithoff, E.M. (2012) Breast reconstruction in the high risk patient with systemic connective tissue disease: a case series. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 66(1):61-66.
Chin,K.Y., Burchette,D. and Uppal,R. (2013) Urethral stent in hypospadias repair. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 66(8):1158-1160.
Barr, R. and Chin,K.Y. (2013) Iatrogenic burns from garlic. Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation 34(3):e214.
Chin,K.Y., Anandan,S., Koshal,K. and Gajudhar,P. (2013) Current and Future developments in the treatment of chronic wounds. Open Access Surgery. 2013:6:43-53.
Chin,K.Y., Uppal, R. (2014) Improved access in endonasal rhinoplasty- the Cross Cartilaginous Approach. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 67:781-788.
Teo, I., Chin,K.Y., Paget, J., Stevens, C. Adrenaline- Production, role in disease and stress, effects on the mind and body. Chapter, Drugs in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Nova Publishers, published 2015.
Chin.K.Y., Urso-Baiarda, F. Hand Rejuvenation. Chapter, Evidence Based Cosmetic Surgery, Nova Publishers, published 2015
Sutcliffe, J.E.S., Chin.K.Y., Thrasivoulou.C., Serena, T.E., O'Neil.S., Hu.R., White.A.M., Madden.L., Richards.T., Phillips.A.R.J. and Becker.D.L (2015) Abnormal Connexin Expression in Human Chronic Wounds. British Journal of Dermatology. Vol 13 (5);1205-1215.
McAllister,P., Teo,I., Chin,KY.,Makubate,B., and Munnoch DA (2016) Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with Abdominal Free Flaps: A Single Centre, Single Surgeon Retrospective Review of 55 Consecutive Patients. Plastic Surgery International. Vol 2016, Article ID 6085624, 9 pages.
RSTN:Skin Collaborative Author. 2020. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on skin cancer surgery in the United Kingdom: a national,multi-centre, prospective cohort study and survey of Plastic Surgeons. BJS.
Gallagher,M., Chin,KY. and Mackenzie-Ross,A. (2020) Bleomycin electrochemtherapy for the management of locally advanced metastatic melanoma:Two notable clinical cases potentially indicating a greater therapeutic role in the era of targeted and immunotherapy. JPRAS. Vol 26; 43-48.
Butt,S., Chin,KY., Proby,C. and Affleck,A. (2021) Prediction of sentinel node status using melanoma e-prognostic tools. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 46 (4):743-744.
Gallagher,M., McKean, A.R., Chin, K.Y., Aldridge,B., Botha,A., Geh, J.L.C. (2021) 3D laparoscopic surgery as an alternative approach for the surgical management of abdominopelvic melanoma metastases. European Journal of Plastic Surgery