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About Scar Revision and Correction doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Scar Revision and Correction doctors
FeaturedDr. Ateev Singh
MBBS, MS, MCh, FCAPS, FGIE
Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Medicover Hospital Mumbai, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
- Consultant, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery — Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Liposuction and Body Contouring
- Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction and Lift
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital
Dr. Chandhana Vishal N
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), Tamira Shiksha Aesthetic Fellowship, Interactive Aesthetic Fellowship
Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
- Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru — Present
- Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery — Over 10 years of clinical practice
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast Augmentation Surgery
- Breast Reduction and Lift Procedures
- Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
- Liposuction and Body Contouring
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, BangaloreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Chepauk Ramesh
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCH (Plastic Surgery)
Senior Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai — Present
- Over 30 years of clinical experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical practice
Expertise & Procedures
- Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. D. Anvesh Kumar Reddy
M.Ch., DNB, MBBS
Consultant — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Specialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India7+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 7+ years of experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Consultant — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, Present
- Senior Resident — General Surgery, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, 2017–2020
Expertise & Procedures
- Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 7+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
Dr. Murali Mohan Reddy
M.Ch, MS
Consultant — Plastic, Cosmetic, Hand & Reconstructive Micro Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- Consultant — Plastic, Cosmetic, Hand & Reconstructive Micro Surgery, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India — Present
- Specialized training in microsurgical reconstruction, trauma surgery, and oncological reconstruction — over 22 years of cumulative clinical practice
Expertise & Procedures
- Hand reconstruction and microsurgery
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Burn scar contracture release surgery
- Scar revision and correction procedures
- Fat grafting and fat transfer surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. Naveen Rao
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery
Senior Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
- Specialist in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
Expertise & Procedures
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Facelift and facial rejuvenation
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Cleft lip and palate repair
- Hair transplant FUE and DHI
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Shaunak Dutta
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
Consultant — Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- Consultant, Plastic Surgery – Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
- Consultant – Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Free Flap Reconstruction
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Hand Reconstruction Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Repair
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indian Spinal Injuries CentreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Vipul Nanda
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), MRCS
Director — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 40+ years of experience in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon
- Director, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery — Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon (Present)
- Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon — Multiple international institutions
Expertise & Procedures
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Facelift and mini-facelift
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Breast augmentation with implants
- Breast reduction and lift
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vishwanath Dudani
MBBS, MS, MCh
Additional Director — Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Fortis Hospital Noida, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- Additional Director, Plastic Surgery — Fortis Hospital, Noida (Present)
- Clinical expertise spanning 25+ years in plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Free Flap Reconstruction
- Hand Surgery and Nerve Repair
- Scar Revision and Correction
- Contracture Release Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Girishma J
MBBS, MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (DVL), Certified in Trichology — FRGUHS
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist
- Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
- Built clinical expertise in both medical dermatology and aesthetic skin treatments over 8+ years of practice.
Expertise & Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening (Energy-based Devices)
Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, BangaloreHospital accreditation: NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$200
Medicover Hospital Hitec City
Est. 2011
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.3
95 reviews
250+
Beds
15+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$200
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$200
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$200
Indian Spinal Injuries Center
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionSpine SurgerySurgical GastroenterologyOphthalmology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.5
76 reviews
200+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$200
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$200
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, IndiaStarting from$200
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore
Est. 2024
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.7
68 reviews
300+
Beds
2+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Somajiguda, Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$200
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
Est. 1989
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.7
389 reviews
620+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$200
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Scar Revision and CorrectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Scar Revision and Correction
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for complex scarring treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Scar Revision and Correction?
Scar Revision and Correction encompasses a range of surgical and non-surgical techniques used to improve the appearance, texture, and function of scars resulting from trauma, burns, surgery, or acne. The goal is to make scars flatter, less noticeable, and more flexible, restoring both cosmetic appearance and, in cases of contracture, normal movement. Treatment choice depends on the scar's size, depth, location, and age, and is tailored individually by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
Who may be considered?
Scar Revision and Correction may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The existing scar is surgically excised and the wound is closed using advanced suturing patterns to redirect tension and align the scar with natural skin folds, making it far less visible.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Surgical Scar Revision (Excision, Z-plasty, W-plasty)
Most PopularThe existing scar is surgically excised and the wound is closed using advanced suturing patterns to redirect tension and align the scar with natural skin folds, making it far less visible.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $100 - $400
CBC, coagulation profile, blood sugar, scar photography and measurement, local skin assessment, ECG (for adults over 40 or with cardiac history)
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $1,200 - $3,500
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~1 day (often day-care)
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-10 days recommended
Total stay: approx 9-12 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Operating room charges
- Local or general anesthesia
- Post-op dressing and one follow-up visit
- Surgical consumables
Usually Not Included
- Pre-procedure investigations
- Medications and antibiotics
- Silicone sheets or scar creams
- Additional touch-up sessions if needed
- Hotel accommodation and travel
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery varies by technique: surgical revision typically requires 7-10 days of restricted activity and suture care, while laser or injectable approaches involve minimal downtime but need multiple sessions spaced weeks apart for optimal results. Sun protection and scar massage or silicone gel use are commonly advised during healing.
Risks
Possible risks include infection, bleeding, hypertrophic or keloid scar recurrence, changes in skin pigmentation, and incomplete improvement requiring further sessions. A thorough consultation helps minimize these risks by selecting the most suitable technique for the individual's skin and scar type.
Alternatives
Non-invasive options such as topical silicone gel sheets, pressure therapy, or chemical peels may be suitable for mild or early-stage scars. For more prominent scars, combination therapy involving two or more approaches (e.g., surgery followed by laser resurfacing) may achieve better cosmetic outcomes.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent clear photographs of the scar from multiple angles
- Details of scar origin (surgery, burn, trauma, acne) and its age
- Previous treatment history for the scar, if any
- General blood test reports (CBC, blood sugar, coagulation profile)
- History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring tendency
- Any known drug or anesthesia allergies
- Current medications and skin care products in use
- Relevant medical history (diabetes, autoimmune conditions, skin disorders)
Patient information needed
- Age and general health status
- Location, size, and depth of the scar
- Skin type and tone (for laser suitability assessment)
- Whether the scar restricts movement or causes functional issues
- Smoking status (affects healing)
- Pregnancy status if applicable
- Expectations and cosmetic goals for the treatment
- Availability for multiple visits if a session-based approach is chosen
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Scar Revision and Correction) and procedure (Scar Revision and Correction) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Scar Revision and Correction in India
What is Complex Scarring?
Complex scarring is a category of pathological scar formation in which the body's wound-healing process produces excess, distorted, or contracted fibrous tissue that goes beyond normal repair, leading to functional, aesthetic, or symptomatic problems that simple scars do not typically cause.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Complex Scarring?
Common features include raised or thickened skin, redness or hyperpigmentation, itching, burning, tenderness, tightness, and — in contracture scars — restricted movement of nearby joints or structures. Keloids may continue to grow beyond the original wound boundary, while hypertrophic scars generally remain within it but can remain raised and symptomatic for months to years. These features may suggest a complex scar, but the type, severity, and appropriate management can only be determined through direct clinical assessment.
How is Complex Scarring diagnosed?
Assessment typically begins with a detailed history of the wound's origin, age, previous treatments, and any tendency toward abnormal healing, followed by physical examination of the scar's dimensions, texture, pliability, vascularity, and relationship to underlying structures. Clinicians may use validated tools such as the Vancouver Scar Scale or the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) to grade scar severity across domains including pigmentation, vascularity, pliability, and height. In selected cases — particularly where deeper tissue involvement or malignant change is a concern — dermoscopy, ultrasound imaging, or biopsy may be warranted.
How is Complex Scarring treated?
Management is tailored to the scar type, location, severity, patient skin type, and prior treatment history, and ranges from conservative non-procedural measures through to minimally invasive interventions and formal surgical revision. Mild to moderate cases may respond well to non-surgical approaches, while tethered, contracted, or recalcitrant scars — or those causing functional limitation — are more likely to require procedural treatment such as scar revision surgery or resurfacing. No single approach guarantees a particular outcome, and a qualified clinician will discuss realistic expectations alongside the likely benefit-to-risk profile for the individual patient.
Can Complex Scarring be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical options play a meaningful role in complex scar management and include silicone gel sheets or ointments, compression therapy, intralesional corticosteroid injections, laser therapy (such as pulsed-dye or fractional ablative laser), cryotherapy, and radiation therapy (used selectively for keloid prevention post-excision). These approaches may be used alone or in combination and are often the first line of care, particularly for hypertrophic scars and early or moderate keloids. However, severely contracted scars or those causing significant functional restriction frequently require surgical intervention as part of the treatment plan.
When is Scar Revision and Correction considered for Complex Scarring?
Scar Revision and Correction may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Complex Scarring?
Complex scarring is primarily evaluated and managed by a dermatologist with expertise in procedural dermatology or scar management, or by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon depending on the scar's location, depth, and functional impact. In cases involving burn-related contractures, periocular or perioral involvement, or joint-spanning scars, a multidisciplinary team that may include an occupational therapist or physiotherapist is often involved.
How do I choose a doctor for Complex Scarring?
When selecting a provider, look for a dermatologist or plastic and reconstructive surgeon with documented experience in the specific scar type you have — particularly their approach to keloid or contracture management — and confirm whether they offer a full range of both non-surgical and procedural options, structured follow-up, and access to allied health support such as physiotherapy where relevant.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.