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Description
Unlike other disciplines of medicine, cosmetic surgery does not improve the life expectancy or treat any complicated medical condition. It focuses on aesthetically enhancing ones appearance or through medicinal or surgical techniques. Aforementioned procedure offers cosmetic solution to almost all parts of the body.
A cosmetic surgeon, alternatively known as plastic surgeon, is a physician who specializes in reconstructing or restoring parts of human body. Cost of cosmetic surgery depends on the following:
• Procedural complexity
• Intensity
• Procedural Stay
Most common cosmetic treatments offered at renowned hospitals include: Skin Rejuvenation, Breast Enhancement, Facial Contouring, Body Contouring, Hair transplant, Rhinoplasty (shape and angle of nose, birth defects of nose, etc.), Facial Rejuvenation etc.
Chennai owns several proficient cosmetic surgeons who have years of experience in this discipline and do the needful to improve the appearance of a personand, thus, self-esteem and self-confidence.
FAQ
What is a cosmetic surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is a branch of medicine that deals with restoration and reconstruction of human body parts using surgical or medicinal practice in order to enhance ones appearance and thereby, self-esteem.
What are the types of cosmetic surgeries that are performed?
Cosmetic surgery offers solution to different body parts. The various types of these surgeries include:
For face
- Chin surgery
- Laser hair removal
- Eyebrow/forehead rejuvenation for brow lift
- Laser resurfacing
- Blepharoplasty for eyelid
- Rhinoplasty for nose
- Facial fillers
- Neck lift, etc.
- Chemical peel
- Cheek lift
- Facelift
- Dermabrasion
- Wrinkle treatment
- Facial contouring
- Facial wrinkles
For body
- Arm lift
- Liposuction
- Breast lift
- Breast augmentation
- Tummy tuck
- Inner thigh lift
- Breast reduction surgery
- Buttock lift etc.
Are cosmetic and plastic surgery different?
Though cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are used synonymously, but they vaguely differ with respect to their goals. As cosmetic surgery is performed to enhance appearance while plastic surgery is carried out to reconstruct defects in the body that occurred due to birth disorders, accident, burn or disease.
How much does a cosmetic procedure cost?
Cosmetic procedures cost differently depending on various factors, which include:
Procedural complexity, intensity, technology used and how long does it stays etc. Some common procedural costs are mentioned below (in approximation):
| Cosmetic procedures |
Approximate cost |
Rhinoplasty |
USD 3000 |
| Liposuction | USD 2200 |
Tummy Tuck Surgery |
USD 4000 |
| Breast Augmentation |
USD 3000 |
| Breast Reduction Surgery | USD 3500 |
Does insurance companies give cover for cosmetic surgery?
Generally, cosmetic surgeries do not get insurance cover. But a few of them get insurance protection as they are carried out to either reconstruct a body part or to relieve pain.
Does a plastic surgeon carry out gender transformation surgery?
A plastic surgeon can carry out gender transformation surgery only under the guidance and supervision of a gynecologist or urologist.
What is the minimum age for undergoing cosmetic surgery?
There’s no law that states a minimum age of a patient to undergo a cosmetic surgery but doctors usually prefer the patients to be above 18 years of age to do so.
What should be asked to cosmetic surgeon before procedure?
Enquiring about a procedure helps getting good results post the treatment. Some important queries should be:
• About the physical examination needed prior to surgery
• Regarding risks, subjected to patient’s health history
• Surgeon’s experience
• About the expected results
• About the precautions taken ahead to the surgery
• Regarding other healthcare professionals involved in the care
How to choose a cosmetic surgeon?
Opting right cosmetic surgeon is as important as choosing a treatment to achieve optimum results, which takes definite time and patience. In order to speed the process one may look for the following details:
• Qualifications
• Memberships
• Awards and acknowledgments
• Feedback
• Years of experience into practice
Who are the best Cosmetic Surgery doctors in Chennai?
Following are the Best Cosmetic Surgery Doctors in Chennai:
1. Dr Muthu kumaran
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
32 Years of Experience
Consultant
Billroth Hospital, Chennai
2. Dr J Pablo Neruda
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
13 Years of Experience
Consultant
Billroth Hospital, Chennai
3. Dr V Purushothaman
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
2 Years of Experience
Consultant - Plastic Surgery
Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
4. Dr Sundararajan M S
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
40 Years of Experience
Consultant │ Plastic Surgery
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
5. Dr K Ramachandran
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
30 Years of Experience
Consultant - Cosmetic Surgery
Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai
6. Dr Selva Seetharaman S
MBBS DNB MRCS (UK) M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
12 Years of Experience
Senior Consultant & HOD-Plastic Surgeon
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai
7. Dr Nirmala Subramanian
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
46 Years of Experience
Consultant - Plastic Surgery
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
8. Dr VB Narayanamurthy
MBBS DNB - Plastic Surgery
28 Years of Experience
Senior Consultant - Plastic Surgery
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai
9. Dr Manoharan G
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery
44 Years of Experience
Senior Consultant - Plastic Surgery
Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai
10. Dr Vidya Subramaniyan
MBBS MS M.Ch. - Plastic Surgery,
17 Years of Experience
Consultant - Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery
Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai