Mr Reza Nassab Featured on Channel 4’s Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Reza Nassab has been featured on Channel 4’s new television series, Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich. The programme takes viewers behind the scenes at some of the UK’s leading aesthetic clinics, exploring the advanced procedures increasingly chosen by celebrities, public figures and discerning patients seeking natural-looking results.

Mr Nassab was filmed performing facial rejuvenation surgery on Katie, known to viewers from The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Her individually tailored treatment combined FaceTite, a mini facelift and upper blepharoplasty. The programme also highlighted Motiva Preservé, the innovative “wide awake” breast augmentation technique offered by Mr Nassab.

Filming took place at CLNQ in Manchester and Deansgate Hospital in Manchester, giving viewers rare access to the consultation, treatment and clinical environments in which Mr Nassab and his team care for patients.

Behind the scenes of modern aesthetic surgery

Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich explores the changing world of cosmetic medicine and surgery. Across the series, cameras follow patients considering some of the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments currently available.

Although the title focuses on the “super rich”, the programme also examines a wider development within aesthetic surgery: patients are increasingly seeking subtle, personalised procedures rather than dramatic or easily identifiable changes.

For Mr Nassab, modern cosmetic surgery is not about following a standard formula. Every treatment plan should begin with the patient’s anatomy, concerns, lifestyle and expectations. The objective is to create balance while preserving the characteristics that make each person recognisably themselves.

Being selected to appear in a national television series reflects Mr Nassab’s reputation as a leading Consultant Plastic Surgeon and his experience in advanced facial and breast surgery. It also provided an opportunity to show viewers the detailed planning, clinical judgement and patient care involved in these procedures.

Katie’s combined facial rejuvenation procedure

Katie’s treatment demonstrated how different procedures can be combined to address separate aspects of facial ageing. Rather than relying on one treatment to achieve every objective, Mr Nassab created a bespoke surgical plan incorporating FaceTite, a mini facelift and upper blepharoplasty.

FaceTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency-assisted treatment used to address selected areas of skin laxity and unwanted fat. A small probe delivers controlled radiofrequency energy beneath the skin, with the aim of tightening tissue and improving definition. It can be particularly useful around the jawline and lower face in appropriately selected patients.

A mini facelift is a surgical procedure designed primarily to improve early or moderate changes affecting the lower face and jawline. Compared with a more extensive facelift, it generally involves shorter incisions and a more focused area of treatment. The precise technique and extent of surgery depend on the patient’s anatomy and the degree of laxity present.

Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess skin around the upper eyelids. Carefully positioned incisions are normally placed within the natural eyelid crease, allowing the resulting scar to become less noticeable as it matures. The procedure can help create a fresher, less heavy appearance around the eyes without changing the patient’s fundamental facial identity.

Combining these three procedures allowed Mr Nassab to approach Katie’s facial rejuvenation as a whole. FaceTite was used to support lower-face contouring, the mini facelift addressed laxity around the jawline, and the upper blepharoplasty focused on the eye area. This type of carefully considered combination can create a more harmonious result than treating one area in isolation.

Not every patient will need—or be suitable for—the same combination. A detailed consultation is essential to determine whether surgery is appropriate and which treatment, if any, is most likely to address the individual’s concerns.

CLNQ and Deansgate Hospital on Channel 4

The programme included footage from both CLNQ and Deansgate Hospital, offering viewers an insight into Mr Nassab’s clinical practice in Cheshire and Manchester.

CLNQ in Manchester provides a discreet setting for consultations, treatments and patient follow-up. Deansgate Hospital is a purpose-designed private hospital in Manchester where Mr Nassab performs a range of aesthetic surgical procedures.

Showing these locations allowed the production to capture more than the procedure itself. Safe aesthetic surgery includes careful assessment, informed consent, preparation, appropriately equipped clinical facilities and structured aftercare. These elements may be less visible than the final result, but they are fundamental parts of every patient journey.

Motiva Preservé: wide awake breast augmentation

The series also featured Motiva Preservé, a modern, tissue-preserving approach to breast augmentation. Mr Nassab was one of the first surgeons in the UK to offer this technique and has developed significant experience in selecting and treating suitable patients.

Motiva Preservé can be performed under local anaesthetic, meaning the patient remains awake without the need for a general anaesthetic. This has led to the procedure sometimes being described as a “wide awake breast augmentation”.

The technique uses specialised instruments to create the implant pocket while aiming to minimise disruption to the natural breast tissues. Motiva implants are then inserted through a relatively small incision in the breast crease using a dedicated insertion device.

Potential advantages for suitable patients may include a smaller incision, reduced tissue disruption and a quicker early recovery compared with some traditional breast augmentation techniques. Recovery nevertheless varies, and patients must follow their individual aftercare and activity guidance.

Motiva Preservé is not appropriate for everyone. Suitability depends on factors including existing breast anatomy, skin quality, the degree of breast drooping and the desired implant size. Patients requiring a substantial uplift or more complex revision surgery may need a different surgical approach.

Recognised expertise in facial and breast surgery

Mr Nassab is a GMC Specialist Register Consultant Plastic Surgeon and holds the FRCS (Plast) qualification. He has extensive experience across facial rejuvenation, breast surgery and body contouring, with a particular interest in techniques intended to achieve refined, natural-looking outcomes.

His appearance on Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich follows previous television features, including The Real Housewives of Cheshire. National programmes choose clinicians who can explain complex procedures clearly while demonstrating the standards of planning, precision and care required in modern aesthetic surgery.

For viewers, the programme offers an informative look beyond the glossy images often associated with cosmetic treatment. It shows that successful surgery begins long before entering the operating theatre and continues throughout recovery.

Mr Nassab’s involvement reflects his position at the forefront of contemporary aesthetic surgery, including combined facial rejuvenation and tissue-preserving breast augmentation. Most importantly, it provides an opportunity to help viewers understand that every procedure should be selected carefully, performed safely and tailored to the individual.

Patients interested in FaceTite, mini facelift surgery, upper blepharoplasty or Motiva Preservé can arrange a consultation with Mr Nassab in Manchester or Cheshire. During the consultation, he will assess suitability, explain the available options and discuss the expected recovery, limitations and potential risks before any decision is made.