Facial Rejuvenation Specialist – Deep Plane Facelift, Deep Necklift, and Blepharoplasty
Dr Dirk J. Kremer is a German board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of international experience and a reputation for surgical excellence in facial rejuvenation. Now based in London, Dr Kremer has built a distinguished Harley Street practice specialising in advanced facial procedures, most notably the deep plane facelift, deep necklift, and upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). His patient-focused, detail-driven approach has earned him the trust of a highly discerning clientele across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
From International Training to Harley Street Distinction
Dr. Kremer began his medical journey in Munich, followed by advanced training in New York and San Diego. His post-graduate education continued at Germany’s foremost teaching hospital, where he immersed himself in complex plastic, reconstructive, and microsurgical techniques. He became board certified in 2003 and soon returned to the United States to hone his aesthetic expertise alongside some of Beverly Hills’ most respected plastic surgeons. Dr Kremer briefly returned to Munich to establish a modern aesthetic clinic. However, recognising London’s emergence as a European centre for cosmetic excellence, he relocated in 2009 to fully dedicate himself to facial rejuvenation. It was in London where his career truly took shape. Harley Street provided the platform for Dr Kremer to refine his deep plane facelift and necklift techniques and offer them within an intimate, bespoke setting.
A Singular Focus on Facial Rejuvenation
Unlike many generalist plastic surgeons, Dr Kremer has chosen to concentrate exclusively on facial aesthetic surgery. His practice is deliberately focused, offering only a small range of procedures that he has mastered through thousands of hours in the operating theatre, extensive international training, and continued anatomical refinement. His signature deep plane facelift technique releases and repositions deep tissue layers to restore youthful contours without tension or an “operated” look. He operates over 100 facelifts per year.
His deep necklift approach goes beyond surface tightening, addressing the platysma muscle, subplatysmal fat, and even deeper neck structures when required. This anatomical precision leads to transformative, yet natural-looking results. Dr Kremer is also highly sought after for his blepharoplasty techniques, which preserve eyelid function while rejuvenating tired or heavy eyes.
Trusted by Patients, Recognised by Peers
Dr Kremer is known not only for his surgical skill, but also for his discretion, empathy, and genuine investment in his patients’ wellbeing. Every consultation is personally conducted by Dr Kremer, without time pressure or delegation to coordinators. He believes that the best outcomes are built on mutual trust, shared understanding, and a tailored plan that respects the individuality of each patient.
While his current practice is focused exclusively on facial rejuvenation, Dr Kremer’s surgical background encompasses the full spectrum of aesthetic plastic surgery, allowing him to advise confidently on all aspects of cosmetic care.
His patients include high-profile individuals, public figures, and those simply seeking the best available care. Many come by word of mouth, from former patients who appreciated not only their results but also the calm, respectful, and highly professional environment that Dr Kremer fosters.
Dr Kremer has been featured in numerous international publications and television segments, including Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies and ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show. Already in 2019 he was named in Tatler’s ‘UK’s best surgeon list’ as ‘best for facelift’, after being voted ‘best for necklift’ in 2015 and ‘best for eyelift’ in 2013.
He is a member of the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRÄC) and listed on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery (GMC No. 7058998). He is also an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and regularly participates in leading global conferences on facial surgery.
A Practice Built on Integrity and Individual Care
Dr Kremer operates from CQC-accredited surgical centres in London and offers comprehensive pre- and post-operative care tailored to each patient’s journey. While his surgical techniques continue to evolve through constant study and refinement, his ethos has remained consistent: authenticity, safety, and artistry come before volume.
This is not a production-line clinic. It is a boutique, highly personal service where patients feel seen, heard, and understood. Dr Kremer values long-term relationships and often follows his patients over many years, maintaining their rejuvenation in a way that always appears subtle, elegant, and appropriate to their age and personality.
The Essence of Natural Rejuvenation
Dr Dirk Kremer believes facial rejuvenation should be invisible to strangers but empowering to the individual. His results aim to restore rather than transform, to enhance rather than exaggerate. This delicate balance of anatomy, artistry, and empathy is what defines his approach, and why his practice remains one of London’s best-kept secrets for facial rejuvenation surgery.
To begin your personal consultation with Dr Kremer, please contact his Harley Street office.
Credentials and Affiliations
German Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Member of the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRÄC)
Registered Specialist with the UK General Medical Council (GMC No. 7058998)
International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Visiting Surgeon in the UAE
Global experience
Dr Kremer began his medical studies in Munich, Germany, before continuing his education in New York and San Diego, California. In 1996, he returned to Munich to begin his postgraduate studies at Germany’s leading teaching hospital; it was here that he began training in earnest to become a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
In 2003, Dr Kremer received his board certification, after which he returned to the US and continued to study with some of Los Angeles’ best plastic surgeons. It was in Los Angeles that Dr Kremer refined and perfected his signature plastic surgery procedures. With this global experience in hand, and a host of innovative techniques now learned, Dr Kremer returned to Munich once more, this time to open a state-of-the-art cosmetic practice; this practice, along with Dr Kremer’s work led to him developing a reputation as one of Europe’s most progressive cosmetic surgeons.
In his training, Dr Dirk Kremer learned a great deal about several aspects of plastic and cosmetic surgery, including microsurgery, maxillofacial surgery and burn surgery. Dr Kremer understands the importance of continually learning new practices, and updating procedures which is why he has strived to continue travelling the world, learning all he can from the best international plastic surgeons.
As a renowned plastic surgeon, Dr Kremer holds the tenant of “giving something back”, which is why he has joined several charities, as well as practising his skills in third world Asia and Africa.
A leading London plastic surgeon
It was in 2009 that Dr Dirk Kremer chose to move his office from the heart of Munich to the heart of London; his new office would become Harley St Aesthetics, and is located (unsurprisingly) on Harley Street. His reason for moving to the British capital was his awareness that London had become the hub for European anti-ageing techniques. At Harley St Aesthetics, Dr Dirk Kremer is the chief surgeon.
Dr Kremer’s time in London has been remarkably fruitful. He has featured in a whole host of magazines as a renowned breast specialist, he also had the opportunity to join the prestigious circle of practising surgeons on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies which aired in 2011. Dr Dirk Kremer was also afforded the opportunity to offer live consultations, and discuss plastic surgery topics on a segment of The Alan Titchmarsh Show in 2013 and 2014.
Harley St Aesthetics can be described as ‘London’s worst kept secret’, becoming the go-to clinic for those seeking a progressive surgeon with a caring plastic surgeon who can offer natural-looking results. Dr Kremer has worked his magic on a diverse clientele, including a few national and international celebrities.
Dr Kremer is a member of both the German Society of German Plastic Surgeons (DGPRÄC) and the specialist register of the UK’s General Medical Council (GMC No. 7058998).
A philosophy of care
As a new age plastic surgeon, Dr Kremer understands the importance of being down to earth and approachable; these attitudes have allowed him to cultivate a reputation as a warm, friendly and non-judgmental practitioner. Not only does he focus on developing new plastic surgery procedures: he has also developed a consultation method that blends a relaxed attitude with professionalism that his patients find extremely comforting.
Being approachable is one of the cornerstones of Dr Kremer’s success as a plastic surgeon, because he knows how daunting an experience the cosmetic surgery process can be, especially if it’s a situation that patients are unfamiliar with. Dr Dirk Kremer is dedicated to reaching a relationship of mutual trust with his patients. During the initial consultation, you will always meet with Dr Kremer personally, and you will never be rushed, and the consultation can take as long as necessary until his patient is 100% comfortable. Dr Kremer will listen to your concerns, answer any queries you may have, and ensure that you both understand what goals are realistic and achievable.
When discussing achievable results, Dr Kremer will consider several factors including how the surgery will complement the rest of your body, and help produce a look that is natural for your age. He will also consider previous medical history, and your general lifestyle. Along with the above factors and your own personal desires and needs, he will then outline a bespoke plan for your cosmetic surgery procedure, which will include surgery expectations, recovery and all necessary aftercare.
Surgery with a personal touch
Unlike other plastic surgery clinics, when you choose surgery with Harley St Aesthetics, you are choosing Dr Kremer to be your cosmetic surgeon. Many large and faceless clinics will see you dealing with different surgeons during consultation, surgery and recovery, but with Dr Kremer and Harley St Aesthetics, he will be by your side from the first consultation all the way through to your final follow-up!
Dr Dirk is a highly passionate cosmetic surgeon, and that can be seen in the results he achieves and the overwhelmingly positive responses he gets from his patients. He believes that being a great plastic surgeon involves 30% a surgeon’s artistic vision and 70% a mixture of meticulous technique and expert knowledge. For new procedures to be considered legitimate they should be deemed successful and useful in a respected peer-reviewed publication, which his signature procedures have been!
Dr Dirk Kremer encourages his patients to seek several consultations from different surgeons so that a patient can better decide on a surgeon that they gel best with, as this will offer the best-looking results. Dr Kremer’s main priority is the well-being and happiness of his patients, and all people that are considering plastic surgery.
Dr Dirk Kremer, and as such Harley St Aesthetics, has a philosophy which puts empathy, competence and natural results at the heart of his plastic surgery plastic surgery procedures.
