We are proud to share that Mr Hugo Henderson has been recognised in the prestigious Spear’s 500, a guide renowned for profiling leading advisers and specialists serving high-net-worth individuals.
In its review, Spear’s highlights Mr Henderson’s expertise in complex facial procedures and his distinctive ability to combine advanced plastic surgery techniques with specialist ophthalmic (eye) surgery. This dual expertise enables him to deliver refined aesthetic outcomes while prioritising the function, safety and long-term health of the eyes.
Specialist Training and Clinical Excellence
Mr Henderson completed his specialist ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, followed by fellowships in oculoplastic surgery at Moorfields and at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital within the multidisciplinary Craniofacial Unit.
He is based in private practice at The London Clinic on Harley Street and also serves as a consultant at the Royal Free Hospital, where he manages complex facial surgery cases. His NHS work includes participation in the sub-cranial facial surgery team and leading roles in multidisciplinary care, including thyroid eye disease management.
Areas of Expertise
Hugo served as Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at The Royal Free Hospital from 2009 to 2013 and continues to play a leading role there as a member of the hospital’s multi-disciplinary Subcranial Facial Surgery Team, managing complex facial surgery cases. His comprehensive cross-specialty training has enabled him to become one of the few pioneering practitioners to successfully integrate plastic surgery tissue management techniques with highly specialised ophthalmic procedures. He is part of the Oculoplastic Service and the Direct Referral Cataract Service at The Royal Free Hospital.
Mr Henderson is particularly known for:
- Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and brow lifts that enhance both vision and appearance
- Fat grafting for natural, restorative facial rejuvenation
- Post-cancer reconstructive surgery
- Complex lacrimal (tear duct) surgery, including endoscopic and external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Revision and complex blepharoplasty cases referred by other surgeons
His approach is highly personalised and discreet, a quality particularly valued by high-profile and public-facing individuals. As noted by Spear’s, this commitment to premium, bespoke care often leads to long-standing patient relationships.
Educator and Leader in the Field
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Henderson is deeply committed to education and professional leadership. He teaches medical students at University College London, lectures on surgical MA programmes, and trains a full-time clinical fellow in oculoplastic and cataract surgery. He has published research, speaks regularly at conferences, and is widely respected by peers.
He has also held leadership roles within the Royal Society of Medicine, including serving as past honorary treasurer and secretary of its Ophthalmology section, and as a founding committee member of the Aesthetics Medicine and Surgery section.
Inclusion in the Spear’s 500 reflects not only Mr Henderson’s surgical expertise, but his reputation for discretion, safety and delivering exceptional, natural results.
You can view his full Spear’s profile here.