A practice on Mezo
Plastic surgery in Lagos, led by a US board-certified surgeon
Anyone can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon, and in Lagos plenty do. Plastic surgery on Mezo is led by Dr Chinwe Kpaduwa, MD FACS, board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, through her practice, Lyfe Plastics & Dermatology. Every procedure below says who it suits, who it does not, what recovery really involves, and how the price is set.
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Surgical lead
Dr Chinwe Kpaduwa, MD FACS
Plastic surgery, Lyfe Plastics & Dermatology. Seen in person at Medlyfe Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine Clinic, inside i-Fitness, 25 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
- Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Harvard educated, California trained
- Craniofacial fellowship, Nationwide Children's Hospital
- The Aesthetic Society, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm WAT. Put towards the total cost of your surgery if you go ahead.
What we treat
- Body: BBL, liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, arm and thigh lift
- Breast: augmentation, reduction, lift, implant exchange and removal
- Men: gynecomastia
- Face: facelift and neck lift, eyelid surgery and brow lift, rhinoplasty
- Chin, jawline, buccal fat and ear surgery, including torn earlobes
- Keloids, scars and skin lesions
- Hair restoration: hairline lowering, PRP and transplant assessment
- Anti-wrinkle injections, fillers and skin treatments, all priced
How care works here
- 1
A consultation with the surgeon herself
Thirty minutes with Dr Kpaduwa by video for ₦150,000, put towards the total if you go on to have surgery. If the honest answer is to leave it alone, that is the answer you get.
- 2
Candidacy decided by a surgeon, not a salesperson
Nicotine, medicines and whether your weight is still changing all affect safety and timing. They are asked about and read by the clinical team before anyone offers a date.
- 3
A written quote
Costings come from the team afterwards, in writing. Garments, dressings, medication and review appointments are priced into the number, not added to it later, and the price does not move without your written agreement.
- 4
Aftercare at home in Lagos
You are given a named contact and a number that is answered. Plenty of Nigerians travel for surgery; what travels badly is week three.
Procedures, and how each is priced
Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
From ₦9,500,000all-in
Liposuction
Written quote after consultation
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Written quote after consultation
Mommy makeover
From ₦13,500,000all-in
Arm lift and thigh lift
From ₦10,000,000all-in
Breast augmentation
Written quote after consultation
Breast reduction
From ₦10,000,000all-in
Breast lift (mastopexy)
From ₦10,000,000all-in
Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
Written quote after consultation
Rhinoplasty
Written quote after consultation
Facelift and neck lift
Written quote after consultation
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Written quote after consultation
Chin and jawline surgery
Written quote after consultation
Otoplasty (ear pinning) and earlobe repair
From ₦314,000all-in
Keloid removal and scar revision
From ₦308,000all-in
Hair transplant and hair restoration
Written quote after consultation
Anti-wrinkle injections, fillers and skin treatments
₦100,000
Questions people ask
How much does plastic surgery cost in Lagos?
All-in starting prices with Dr Kpaduwa: a BBL from ₦9,500,000, a mommy makeover from ₦13,500,000, an arm lift from ₦10,000,000, a breast reduction from ₦10,000,000, a breast lift from ₦10,000,000, torn earlobe repair from ₦314,000, keloid excision from ₦308,000. Other operations are priced in a written quote after consultation, and every final figure is confirmed in writing. Dr Kpaduwa's video consultation is ₦150,000, put towards the total if you go ahead.
How do I find a good plastic surgeon in Lagos?
Look for three things: a board certification you can check yourself, a consultation with the surgeon rather than a salesperson, and a written quote that says what it includes. Anyone can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon in Nigeria; board certification in plastic surgery is a different and checkable claim.
How do I check a plastic surgeon is properly qualified?
Ask which board certified them, then check it yourself. American Board of Plastic Surgery certification can be checked on the board's own website, and you are encouraged to check Dr Kpaduwa's.
Why is the final price a written quote?
Because the same name covers very different operations on different bodies. Where a 'from' price is published it is the all-in starting price for the standard case; your final figure is set in a written quote after the consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews, and it does not move without your written agreement.
Is it cheaper to have surgery in Turkey or abroad?
Sometimes, for the operation alone. What travels badly is the weeks after. Here you are in front of a surgeon who has your notes when a question comes up in week three.
Can I use my HMO?
Cosmetic surgery is generally excluded by Nigerian HMO plans. Removal of a skin lesion for diagnosis is sometimes covered with prior authorisation. Ask your HMO in writing.