Plastic Surgery in Mumbai – Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery at Navaa Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures — from cosmetic treatments that enhance appearance and confidence, to reconstructive surgery that restores form and function after injury, illness, or a birth condition. In India, the term “plastic surgery” comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to mould or shape. It is the specialty that does exactly that — reshaping, restoring, and refining the human body with surgical precision.
At Navaa Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery is performed by a team of three MCh-qualified plastic surgeons — the highest postgraduate qualification in plastic surgery in India. Whether you are considering a cosmetic procedure to address a concern that affects your confidence, or a reconstructive procedure to correct a defect or repair damage, Navaa offers the full range of plastic surgery procedures across the face, body, breast, and skin.
— Why Choose Us
At Navaa Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, we combine surgical precision with aesthetic artistry to achieve refined and natural outcomes.
Dr. Suraj Nair
Trained at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Nair is a highly experienced breast cosmetic surgeon known for performing numerous breast augmentations, reductions, and lifts with natural outcomes.
Dr. Sanket Shetty
M.Ch Plastic Surgeon with international training at Royal Stoke Hospital, UK, experienced in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Lukesh Rathod
With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Rathod specializes in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures and advanced skin treatments
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What is Plastic Surgery?
This speciality is concerned with the correction, restoration, and reshaping of the human body, both in form and function. The word “plastic” in plastic surgery comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to mould or shape. It does not refer to synthetic materials. Plastic surgery uses the body’s own tissues, along with surgical techniques, to reshape structures and restore appearance and function.
Plastic surgery is one of the oldest surgical specialities; its roots date to ancient India and Egypt, where techniques for nose and ear reconstruction were developed thousands of years ago. Today, modern plastic surgery encompasses an extraordinary range of procedures, from subtle cosmetic enhancements to complex reconstructive operations that restore quality of life after major trauma or disease.
Plastic Surgery vs Cosmetic Surgery vs Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgery is the broad specialty that covers both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. A plastic surgeon is trained in both branches. In India, the MCh in Plastic Surgery trains surgeons across the full spectrum — cosmetic, reconstructive, hand surgery, burns, microsurgery, and craniofacial surgery.
Cosmetic surgery focuses on enhancing appearance — changing the shape, size, proportion, or symmetry of a feature that is normal but that the patient wants to improve. Examples include rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, and facelift. Cosmetic surgery is elective — it is chosen by the patient, not medically required.
Reconstructive surgery focuses on restoring normal form and function that has been altered by injury, burns, disease, a birth condition, or a previous surgery. Examples include cleft lip repair, skin grafting after burns, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and scar revision after trauma. Reconstructive surgery addresses a functional or significant cosmetic defect.
The overlap: The line between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is not always clear. Rhinoplasty may be purely cosmetic for one patient and functionally reconstructive (improving breathing) for another. Gynecomastia surgery has both functional and cosmetic dimensions. At Navaa, the clinical reason for each procedure is assessed at consultation, and the approach is always honest about what is cosmetic and what is reconstructive in nature.
What Does a Plastic Surgeon Do?
A plastic surgeon performs surgical procedures that reshape, repair, or reconstruct body structures. The scope of a plastic surgeon’s practice includes:
- Facial plastic surgery — reshaping the nose, ears, eyelids, jaw, and other facial features; reversing signs of facial ageing with facelift and related procedures
- Body contouring — removing stubborn fat, tightening loose skin, and reshaping the body’s proportions through liposuction, tummy tuck, and body lift procedures
- Breast surgery — augmenting, lifting, reducing, or reconstructing the breasts; treating gynecomastia in men
- Skin surgery — removing moles, keloids, lipomas, and abnormal skin growths; revising scars; treating skin conditions with surgical and minimally invasive techniques
- Reconstructive surgery — repairing cleft lip and palate, treating diabetic foot wounds, correcting birth defects, repairing hand injuries, and restoring form after trauma or cancer surgery
- Minimally invasive treatments — Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, and other non-surgical procedures that produce cosmetic improvement without surgery
What Plastic Surgery Can and Cannot Do
What it can do: Significantly improve the appearance or function of a body part. Produce results that are long-lasting or permanent. Address concerns that do not respond to non-surgical treatments — loose skin, separated muscles, inherited features, or damage from injury or disease. Improve confidence and quality of life when done for the right reasons on the right patient.
What it cannot do: Produce perfection or replicate someone else’s appearance. Guarantee identical results for every patient — outcomes vary based on anatomy, healing, and individual factors. Substitute for a healthy lifestyle, weight management, or other non-surgical improvements. Address the underlying causes of body dysmorphic disorder or other psychological concerns. The right plastic surgeon will tell you clearly when surgery is and is not the appropriate answer for your concern.
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai
Choosing the right plastic surgeon is the most important decision in the plastic surgery process. The outcome of any procedure depends far more on the skill, training, and judgment of the surgeon than on any other factor. Here is what to look for:
Why MCh Qualification Matters
In India, the gold standard qualification for a plastic surgeon is the MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) in Plastic Surgery — a six-year postgraduate surgical programme that follows MBBS and includes three years of general surgery training plus three years of plastic surgery specialisation at a recognised medical institution. The MCh trains surgeons across the full breadth of plastic surgery — cosmetic, reconstructive, burns, hand surgery, microsurgery, and craniofacial surgery.
The MCh qualification is distinct from the DNB (Diplomate of the National Board) in Plastic Surgery, which is an alternative postgraduate route. The MCh from a recognised medical university and the DNB are both recognised qualifications, but the MCh from a government medical institution — such as PGIMER Chandigarh, from which Dr. Suraj Nair trained — is generally regarded as the most rigorous plastic surgery training in India.
When consulting a plastic surgeon in Mumbai, confirm that they hold the MCh in Plastic Surgery from a recognised institution. This is the clearest indicator of specialist training in the full scope of the specialty.
What to Look for at Consultation
- The surgeon listens to your concern and goals without rushing — and asks questions to understand what you actually want
- The surgeon tells you honestly what surgery can and cannot achieve for your specific concern — and says so if a procedure is not appropriate
- Before and after results from real patients are shown — relevant to the specific procedure and similar to your own presentation
- The full cost, recovery timeline, risks, and expected outcomes are explained clearly before any commitment is requested
- You do not feel pressured to proceed — a consultation should be informational, not a sales exercise
- The surgeon has MCh or equivalent specialist qualification in plastic surgery, not simply a certificate course in cosmetic procedures
Who Can Benefit From Plastic Surgery?
Cosmetic Concerns — Appearance and Confidence
Cosmetic plastic surgery is appropriate for adults who have a specific concern about their appearance that affects their confidence or quality of life, and who have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve. Common presentations include:
- An inherited feature — a nose shape, ear prominence, or breast size that has always been a concern
- Age-related changes — facial volume loss, skin laxity, sagging eyelids, or a neck that has lost definition
- Post-pregnancy body changes — loose abdominal skin, separated muscles, deflated breasts, or persistent fat deposits that diet and exercise have not addressed
- Post-weight-loss skin excess — loose skin across the arms, abdomen, thighs, or chest following significant weight loss
- A specific feature that causes self-consciousness — prominent ears, gynecomastia in men, or a feature that affects clothing choices or social confidence
Cosmetic surgery works best when it is chosen for personal reasons — to address a specific, long-standing concern — not in response to external pressure or to replicate someone else’s appearance.
Reconstructive Needs — After Injury, Surgery, or Birth Defect
Reconstructive surgery addresses conditions that have a functional impact or represent a significant departure from normal form. Common reconstructive presentations include:
- Cleft lip and palate — a birth condition requiring staged surgical repair from infancy through adolescence
- Burn injuries — skin grafting, scar contracture release, and reconstructive procedures to restore function and appearance
- Traumatic injuries — hand surgery, nerve repair, skin grafting, and flap reconstruction after accidents
- Post-cancer reconstruction — breast reconstruction after mastectomy, facial reconstruction after head and neck cancer surgery
- Diabetic foot — surgical management of non-healing wounds and ulcers in diabetic patients
- Scar revision — improving the appearance and function of scars from surgery, injury, burns, or acne
Reconstructive procedures at Navaa are performed by the same MCh-qualified team that performs cosmetic surgery — with the same standard of care, planning, and follow-up.
How Plastic Surgery Works at Navaa – Step by Step
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Step 1: Consultation and Assessment
Your consultation begins with a thorough discussion of your concern and goals. Your surgeon will assess the relevant anatomy, review your medical history, and explain which procedure or combination of procedures is most appropriate for your specific presentation. Pre-operative photographs are taken. The full expected outcome, scar profile, recovery timeline, and cost are explained clearly. No procedure is booked without your complete understanding and agreement.
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Step 2: Surgical Planning and Preparation
Once you decide to proceed, a detailed pre-operative plan is developed covering the specific procedure, anaesthesia type, any pre-operative investigations required, medications to pause, and what to arrange for recovery at home. For combination procedures, the sequencing and safety of the plan are confirmed. Pre-operative marking and photographs are done on the day of surgery.
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Step 3: The Procedure
All surgical procedures at Navaa are performed in a fully equipped operative setting with specialist anaesthesia support. The specific technique, duration, and approach depend entirely on the procedure. Most cosmetic procedures at Navaa are day-care or short-stay operations — patients go home the same day or after a single night. Reconstructive procedures may require a longer stay depending on complexity.
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Step 4: Recovery and Follow-Up
Recovery varies by procedure. Your surgeon will provide a specific timeline at consultation. Most cosmetic procedures involve one to four weeks of recovery before returning to normal activities. Follow-up appointments are scheduled at one week, two weeks, one month, and three months for most procedures — with additional reviews as needed. The final result of most plastic surgery procedures is fully visible at three to six months, once swelling has resolved and the tissues have settled.
Plastic Surgery Cost in Mumbai
The cost of plastic surgery in Mumbai varies significantly depending on the procedure, the technique used, and the extent of the surgery. Navaa provides a detailed, transparent cost estimate at consultation after the surgeon has assessed your case and confirmed the treatment plan. No hidden costs — the estimate covers surgeon fees, anaesthesia, facility, and follow-up appointments.
Factors That Affect the Cost
- Procedure type and complexity: cosmetic procedures range from minor skin treatments to major combination surgeries, each with different cost profiles
- Technique: some procedures have multiple technique options with different cost structures — for example, traditional vs VASER liposuction, or different types of rhinoplasty
- Anaesthesia: local anaesthesia with sedation for smaller procedures costs less than general anaesthesia for major surgery
- Duration: longer procedures involving more operative time affect the overall cost
- Combination procedures: combining multiple procedures in one session is more cost-efficient than separate surgeries
EMI & Payment Options at Navaa
Navaa offers flexible EMI options through leading financial partners, making plastic surgery accessible without requiring the full investment upfront. Our team will discuss payment options at consultation.
Recovery and Results
- Recovery time depends on the specific procedure — from a few days for minor skin treatments to four to six weeks for major body contouring or reconstructive surgery
- Most cosmetic procedures at Navaa are day-care operations — patients go home the same day
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled throughout recovery to assess healing and address any concerns
- Swelling, bruising, and temporary discomfort are normal after most procedures and settle progressively over weeks
- The final result is visible at three to six months when all swelling has resolved and the tissues have fully settled
- Cosmetic surgery results are long-lasting when the procedure is appropriate for the concern and the patient maintains a stable, healthy lifestyle
- Reconstructive surgery results restore form and function permanently in most cases
Our Approach to Natural Results
Our surgical approach begins with the principle that the result should look and feel natural — like the best version of yourself, not like someone who has had surgery. Every procedure is planned conservatively, with the patient’s specific anatomy and proportions as the guide. We also believe in honest patient education — understanding what surgery can achieve, what the recovery involves, and what the long-term commitment is. This is as important as the surgery itself. When a procedure is not appropriate for a patient’s concern, we say so — and discuss what the right approach is instead. For a complete overview of all plastic surgery procedures at Navaa, explore our treatment categories: Face Treatments, Body Treatments, Breast Treatments, and Skin Treatments.
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