Cosmetic surgery Dr Coombes reviews please

[Artemisia9]

I was wondering if anyone has had a consultation or a mini facelift Apex performed by Dr Darrel Coombes at The Laser & Skin clinic (Worthing, not far from London)
I am about to arrange a consultation with Mr Coombs to discuss this procedure which is a mild plastic surgery op (local anaesthetic) - but before paying his £200 fee I would like to share my concern with you.

The Laser & Skin clinic quoted £2,500 for the treatment inc after care, whereas a couple of renowned clinics in London with top rated/experienced plastic surgeons quoted around £8,000. Whilst I’m over the moon to have found something I can only just afford, this makes me doubt: perhaps the treatment Coombs does, the Apex, differs from the usual more expensive one?
I shouldn’t think it does, judging from website, RealSelf and Mumsnet reviews I read, but we’re talking 3 times less than London's average price! And Worthing is not that far from London anyway to justify such remarkable price difference.
Any insights or comments will be greatly appreciate!

https://www.realself.com/dr/darryl-coombes-tunbridge-wells-united-kingdom

check out his feedback !

You can't trust Realself feedback in general. That website should be closed down. Doctors pay a subscription and the feedback is controlled. They can get negative feedbacks deleted very quickly.

I haven't heard of this doctor specifically but it's important to spread the word about Realself because a lot of people have had their lives ruined by trusting the feedback on this site.

I don't have any direct experience with this surgeon, but I wanted to say OP you could ask to view pictures of previous patients of his - or even speak to them. And you could ask him specifically why his procedure is much cheaper.
I know 200 quid is a lot to pay for a consultation but it doesn't mean you have to go ahead with him.

Honestly though, if you have any doubts I would recommend waiting another year or two and saving up - please don't cheap out on your face, you will be living with the results for a long time. I'm not saying this guy is bad, he may be great, but if you have any doubts then keep looking and saving for it.

With a facelift you want someone who is very skilled and has done it a thousand times so it's second nature. I've heard that Rajiv Grover is brilliant - but he's probably going to be expensive.

I can only speak from my experience and I am not suggesting others haven't had good results and good aftercare but PLEASE do your homework and follow your gut instinct. I would not recommend this surgeon based on my experience.

SopwithPup - Are you able to let me know your experience as a family member has upcoming surgery in the pipeline? New here so I’m not sure how it all works re: posting and contacting. Thank you.

Did you get any further messages regarding Darryl Coombes please? - as considering using him myself. Thank you