Is plastic surgery in India safe for international patients?

Plastic surgery in India can be safe when it is done by a qualified plastic surgeon in an accredited hospital, after a thorough health check. As with surgery anywhere, there are risks, and your surgeon will explain them before you decide. IndiCure helps reduce avoidable risks by: Choosing qualified surgeons: surgeons with an MCh or DNB in Plastic Surgery, or an equivalent international specialist qualification; Using accredited hospitals: procedures at NABH- or JCI-accredited hospitals with intensive care support; Arranging assessment before travel: sharing your medical history and reports with the surgeon, so the hospital's surgical and anaesthesia teams can check whether surgery is suitable for you; Setting up video consultations: you can discuss risks, results and realistic expectations with your surgeon before you travel; Planning recovery: post-operative check-ups and a fit-to-fly assessment by your surgeon before you return home.

How soon can surgery be scheduled after arriving in India?

Before you travel: IndiCure blocks tentative dates with your surgeon once your travel plans are confirmed; Days 1-2: you have an in-person consultation with the surgeon, a pre-anaesthesia check-up and the necessary blood tests; Days 2-3: if the tests confirm you are fit for surgery, the procedure usually takes place within 48 to 72 hours of arrival. Your safety comes first, so the timing may change depending on your medical clearance.

What is included in IndiCure's plastic surgery quote?

Quotes usually include: The surgeon's and anaesthesia team's fees; The hospital stay, room charges and operating theatre costs; Routine pre-operative tests; Hospital consumables, standard post-operative medicines and meals during the hospital stay; Airport transfers and a local coordinator. Flights, hotel stays after discharge, implants (if needed), compression garments and any additional procedures may be charged separately. Your quote will list exactly what is included.

Top Plastic Surgeons in India | IndiCure Health Tours

Looking for the best plastic surgeon in India? This page features plastic surgeons in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi, and Gurugram, with expertise in cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, including rhinoplasty, body contouring, breast surgery, and microsurgery. Compare their qualifications, clinical experience and hospital affiliations, and check their official profiles, to make an informed decision about plastic surgery in India with IndiCure Health Tours.

How We Select Plastic Surgeons

Plastic surgery may involve reconstructive procedures to restore form and function or aesthetic procedures to address appearance-related concerns. Choosing the right surgeon depends on the patient's needs, the complexity of the procedure, the surgeon's qualifications and specialised training, and the facilities available at the treating hospital.

IndiCure evaluates the specialists featured on this page against its 15-Point Surgeon Selection Criteria, considering relevant qualifications, clinical experience, subspecialty training and hospital accreditation. Links to official profiles are provided to help you verify their credentials. We don't charge patients for recommendations, and no doctor or hospital is featured in exchange for a financial arrangement.

Plastic Surgeons in India: Qualifications, Experience and Hospitals

The doctors below are listed in no particular order. This is a list, not a ranking.

Dr. Shraddha Deshpande

Mumbai

Experience: 17+ years

Hospital: Wockhardt Hospitals

Speciality: Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Fellowships in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery — Spain, New Zealand, and Sweden

Current role: Consultant Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai
Patients treated: Adults seeking breast surgery, body contouring or facial rejuvenation, and adults and children needing reconstruction after cancer, burns, trauma or skin cancer
Clinical focus: Aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation and microsurgical reconstruction after cancer
Key strength: Trained in aesthetic surgery at Instituto de Benito, Spain, with a fellowship at the Wellington Regional Plastic Surgery Centre, New Zealand, and a visiting fellowship at Akademikliniken, Sweden. She has published in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Vipul Nanda

Gurugram

Experience: 32+ years

Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram

Speciality: Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery), MNAMS

Fellowships and Training: Fellowships in Plastic Surgery — UK, USA, and Spain

Current role: Chief and Senior Consultant, Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Patients treated: Adults seeking facial, breast or body cosmetic surgery
Clinical focus: Rhinoplasty, high-definition liposuction, abdominoplasty, facelifts and breast reshaping
Key strength: Trained in plastic surgery in the UK, USA and Spain. He is an International Scholar of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a member of ISAPS

Dr. Vashisht Dikshit

Mumbai

Experience: 12+ years

Hospital: Gleneagles Hospital

Speciality: Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Fellowships in Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery — Delhi and Vienna, Austria

Current role: Consultant Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
Patients treated: Adults seeking body contouring, facial aesthetic surgery, or breast enhancement or reconstruction
Clinical focus: High-definition liposculpture, rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and breast surgery
Key strength: Fellowships in aesthetic medicine and surgery in Delhi and Vienna, Austria. He also performs minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Raghav Mago

Mumbai

Experience: 15+ years

Hospital: Gleneagles Hospital

Speciality: Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand Transplant & Microvascular Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Current role: Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand Transplant and Microvascular Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Patients treated: Adults with complex hand, nerve or brachial plexus injuries, patients needing reconstruction after trauma or cancer, hand transplant candidates, and adults seeking facial or body aesthetic surgery
Clinical focus: Microvascular free-flap reconstruction, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery, and hand transplantation
Key strength: Trained at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, where he contributed to the hand transplant team. Gleneagles reports that he has independently performed hand transplant surgery, as well as more than 300 complex microsurgical procedures and more than 100 brachial plexus surgeries.

Dr. Vinod Vij

Navi Mumbai

Experience: 26+ years

Hospital: Apollo Hospitals

Speciality: Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Current role: Senior Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Patients treated: Adults seeking liposuction, body contouring, hair transplantation, rhinoplasty or breast surgery
Clinical focus: High-definition liposuction, body contouring and hair transplantation
Key strength: More than 26 years in plastic and cosmetic surgery. He is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India and ISAPS.

Dr. Aditya Aggarwal

Gurugram

Experience: 28+ years

Hospital: Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram

Speciality: Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Fellowships in Taiwan, Japan, the UK and Germany

Current role: Chairman, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Patients treated: Adults seeking rhinoplasty, breast surgery or body contouring, and patients needing reconstruction after cancer, including breast and head and neck reconstruction
Clinical focus: Reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, head and neck reconstruction, facial reanimation, rhinoplasty and body contouring
Key strength: Established the Centre of Excellence in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2008). He was President of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (2023-2024).

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh

Gurugram

Experience: 17+ years

Hospital: Artemis Hospital

Speciality: Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Burns & Plastic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at St. Louis Hospital, Paris

Current role: Head, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
Patients treated: Adults seeking liposuction, breast surgery, facelifts, rhinoplasty or hair transplantation, and patients needing reconstruction after cancer or trauma, including cleft lip and palate
Clinical focus: Cosmetic surgery, microvascular and head and neck reconstruction, hair transplantation, and finger and limb reattachment
Key strength: Previously Principal Consultant, Plastic Surgery, at Max Hospital, Patparganj and Vaishali (2019-2025). He trained at King George's Medical College, Lucknow, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and SMS Medical College, Jaipur.

Dr. Rohit Nayar

New Delhi

Experience: 30+ years

Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital

Speciality: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh (Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Plastic surgery training at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Current role: Principal Consultant, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
Patients treated: Adults seeking facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast surgery or hair restoration, and patients needing reconstructive surgery
Clinical focus: Facelifts, eyelid surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast reduction and augmentation
Key strength: More than 30 years of experience in plastic surgery in Delhi. He was previously Consultant in Plastic Surgery at Pushpawati Singhania Hospital and Research Institute.

Dr. Hemang Sanghvi

Mumbai

Experience: 11+ years

Hospital: Wockhardt Hospital

Speciality: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Current role: Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
Patients treated: Adults seeking liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery, and patients with burns, hand injuries, pressure sores or diabetic foot wounds
Clinical focus: Aesthetic surgery, microsurgery and free-flap reconstruction, hand surgery and wound care
Key strength: Wockhardt reports more than 2,000 patients treated.

Dr. Sunil Choudhary

New Delhi

Experience: 31+ years

Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Speciality: Aesthetic, Reconstructive, Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FEBOPRAS (Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)

Fellowships and Training: Fellowship in Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Wellington, New Zealand; plastic surgery training accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons; NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, and Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK

Current role: Chairman and Chief of Plastic Surgery, Max Institute of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery (MIRACLES), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Patients treated: Adults seeking facial, breast or body cosmetic surgery, women needing breast reconstruction, and children and adults with cleft or craniofacial conditions
Clinical focus: Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and breast, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery and body contouring
Key strength: Worked as an NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the UK before joining Max Healthcare. He has more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and received the Max Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Surgical Innovation (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in India

There is no single best plastic surgeon for every patient. The right choice depends on the procedure you need, whether it is cosmetic or reconstructive, the surgeon's training and experience in that procedure, and the city and hospital that suit you. The surgeons on this page practise at hospitals in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, and their official profiles are linked so that you can check their credentials.

Cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery changes appearance, for example rhinoplasty, liposuction, or a facelift. Reconstructive surgery restores form and function after cancer, injury, burns, or a congenital condition, for example breast reconstruction after mastectomy or cleft lip repair. Many plastic surgeons perform both.

Each surgeon is reviewed against IndiCure's 15-Point Surgeon Selection Criteria, which cover qualifications (an MCh or DNB in Plastic Surgery, or an equivalent international specialist qualification ), years of experience, subspecialty training, membership of professional bodies such as APSI or ISAPS, and the accreditation of the hospital where they operate. Links to each surgeon's official hospital profile are provided so that you can check their credentials yourself.

Plastic surgery in India can be safe when it is done by a qualified plastic surgeon in an accredited hospital, after a thorough health check. As with surgery anywhere, there are risks, and your surgeon will explain them before you decide. IndiCure helps reduce avoidable risks by:

Choosing qualified surgeons: surgeons with an MCh or DNB in Plastic Surgery, or an equivalent international specialist qualification
Using accredited hospitals: procedures at NABH- or JCI-accredited hospitals with intensive care support
Arranging assessment before travel: sharing your medical history and reports with the surgeon, so the hospital's surgical and anaesthesia teams can check whether surgery is suitable for you
Setting up video consultations: you can discuss risks, results and realistic expectations with your surgeon before you travel
Planning recovery: post-operative check-ups and a fit-to-fly assessment by your surgeon before you return home

Risks depend on the procedure and your health. They can include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, scarring, blood clots, reactions to anaesthesia, and results that differ from what you expected. Smoking, obesity and some medical conditions increase the risks. Your surgeon will explain the specific risks of your procedure and how they are reduced.

The cost of plastic surgery in India depends on the procedure, the surgeon's experience, the hospital, the type of anaesthesia, any implants needed, and the length of your hospital stay.

For example, IndiCure's quotes for lipo-abdominoplasty at accredited partner hospitals range from about USD 3,950 to USD 5,900 (as of November 2026).

Combined procedures, such as a mommy makeover, cost more than a single procedure. For procedure-specific prices, see our cost guides for rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift, breast augmentation and mommy makeover.

To get an accurate estimate, send your photos and medical details to IndiCure for a free, personalised quote.

Check the surgeon's registration in the National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register or their State Medical Council database, read their official hospital profile, and confirm their membership of a recognised body such as APSI or ISAPS through that organisation's member directory.

Before you travel: IndiCure blocks tentative dates with your surgeon once your travel plans are confirmed.
Days 1-2: you have an in-person consultation with the surgeon, a pre-anaesthesia check-up and the necessary blood tests.
Days 2-3: if the tests confirm you are fit for surgery, the procedure usually takes place within 48 to 72 hours of arrival.

Your safety comes first, so the timing may change depending on your medical clearance.

The hospitals where IndiCure arranges plastic surgery are accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), and most also hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation. Accredited hospitals follow set standards for infection control, patient safety, and emergency care, including intensive care backup.

Yes. IndiCure arranges video consultations with shortlisted surgeons before you commit to travelling. You can discuss your goals, medical history, expected results and risks, and receive a treatment plan.

Quotes usually include:

The surgeon's and anaesthesia team's fees
The hospital stay, room charges and operating theatre costs
Routine pre-operative tests
Hospital consumables, standard post-operative medicines and meals during the hospital stay
Airport transfers and a local coordinator

Flights, hotel stays after discharge, implants (if needed), compression garments and any additional procedures may be charged separately. Your quote will list exactly what is included.

Most patients stay 7 to 21 days, depending on the procedure. Minor facial procedures need a shorter stay than full body contouring or a mommy makeover. Your surgeon will confirm when you are fit to fly home.

Yes, combining procedures, such as a tummy tuck with a breast lift in a mommy makeover, is common. Your surgeon will decide whether combining them is safe for you, based on your health, the total surgery time, and the recovery involved.

IndiCure arranges video follow-ups with your surgeon, guidance on wound care and compression garments, and coordination with your local doctor if needed.

About This Page

This page was written by Dr. Anjali Mishra, BDS, and medically reviewed by Dr. Harish Pamnani, MBBS, DCH.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. IndiCure facilitates medical travel and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Whether a procedure is suitable for you, its risks, the alternatives, and the recovery time must be assessed by a qualified plastic surgeon after an in-person examination. Results vary from patient to patient.

How This Page Is Verified

Each plastic surgeon's qualifications, experience and hospital affiliation are reviewed against IndiCure's 15-Point Surgeon Selection Criteria, using official hospital profiles, the National Medical Commission register where applicable, and recognised professional bodies such as APSI, IAAPS and ISAPS. Procedure volumes, awards and other achievements are presented as reported by the surgeon or hospital. No doctor or hospital is featured in exchange for a financial arrangement.

Credentials were last verified in November 2026.

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