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Best Hospitals for Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India

8 plastic & reconstructive surgery hospitals in our India network are listed in Chennai, accredited by JCI, NABH, NABL, with 4,035 beds combined.

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This page lists the plastic & reconstructive surgery hospitals in our directory offering Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India, including Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, SIMS Hospital and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.

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Top Hospitals for Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Chennai, India 4.7 (125 reviews) 560 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 125 reviews560 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric SurgeryNipple Correction Surgery
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.7/5
Rating
1983
Established
560
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
Gleneagles Global Hospital

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospital

Chennai, India 4.7 (112 reviews) 1,000 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 112 reviews1,000 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric SurgeryNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.7/5
Rating
1999
Established
1,000
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

🇮🇳 Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Chennai, India 4.7 (108 reviews) 450 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 108 reviews450 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric SurgeryNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.7/5
Rating
2018
Established
450
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
SIMS Hospital

🇮🇳 SIMS Hospital

Chennai, India 4.6 (20 reviews) 345 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 20 reviews345 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantOrthopedicsGastroenterologyNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by SIMS Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. SIMS Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.6/5
Rating
1970
Established
345
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
Sankara Nethralaya

🇮🇳 Sankara Nethralaya

Nungambakkam, Chennai, India 4.4 (220 reviews) 200 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 220 reviews200 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OphthalmologyRetina SurgeryCornea TransplantGlaucomaPediatric Ophthalmology
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by Sankara Nethralaya's care team in Nungambakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Sankara Nethralaya, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.4/5
Rating
1978
Established
200
Beds
Nungambakkam, Chennai, India
Location
Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

🇮🇳 Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

Kilpauk, Chennai, India 4.4 (76 reviews) 80 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 76 reviews80 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SciencesOrthopedicsNeurologyOncologyGastroenterologyNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk's care team in Kilpauk, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.4/5
Rating
2002
Established
80
Beds
Kilpauk, Chennai, India
Location
MIOT International

🇮🇳 MIOT International

Manapakkam, Chennai, India 4.4 (200 reviews) 1,000 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 200 reviews1,000 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OrthopedicsCardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantOncologyNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by MIOT International's care team in Manapakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MIOT International, accredited by NABH, NABL, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

4.4/5
Rating
1999
Established
1,000
Beds
Manapakkam, Chennai, India
Location
MGM Healthcare

🇮🇳 MGM Healthcare

Chennai, India 3.7 (34 reviews) 400 beds
Why consider this hospital?
3.7/5 rating from 34 reviews400 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantCancer CareOrthopedicsNipple Correction Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering nipple correction surgery can be cared for by MGM Healthcare's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MGM Healthcare, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing nipple correction surgery.

3.7/5
Rating
1970
Established
400
Beds
Chennai, India
Location

Top Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons in Chennai, India

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Dr. Arvind Maharaj P M

MCh, MS, MBBS
Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
  • Consultant Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Perumbakkam — Present
  • Senior Plastic Surgeon, Apollo Cosmetic Clinic, MRC Nagar, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Hair Transplantation (FUE and FUT)
  • Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
  • Breast Augmentation and Breast Reduction
  • Liposuction and Body Contouring
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity ChennaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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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
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Ganapathy Krishnan

MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 27+ years of experience in Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai, Present
  • Consultant Surgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram, Chennai, Present
Expertise & Procedures
  • Primary and revision rhinoplasty
  • SMAS facelift and mini-facelift
  • Breast augmentation with implants
  • Breast reduction and lift
  • Autologous breast reconstruction
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Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Our Methodology

How we selected these hospitals

A hospital appears on this page when Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.

What To Look For

How to Select the Best Hospital for Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India?

Choosing the right hospital for nipple correction surgery is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

International Accreditation

Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.

Specialization

Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include plastic & reconstructive surgery rather than only general care.

Capacity and Track Record

Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

Clinical Overview

Understanding Nipple Correction Surgery

Nipple correction surgery encompasses a spectrum of precise reconstructive and aesthetic procedures — including inverted nipple release, nipple reduction, areola reshaping, and nipple reconstruction post-mastectomy — performed under the care of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

0–1 days (day-care or overnight observation in most cases)
Hospital Stay
1–2 weeks (short-haul); 2–3 weeks (long-haul international flights)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
92–96%
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • Nipple and areola anomalies range from congenital conditions — most notably inverted nipples (affecting an estimated 10–20% of women and a smaller proportion of men) — to acquired deformities resulting from breast surgery, trauma, infection, or post-bariatric weight loss.
  • Inverted nipples are graded on the Han & Hong classification system (Grade I: easily everted manually and maintained; Grade II: everted with difficulty, retracts spontaneously; Grade III: cannot be everted, associated with fibrotic ductal tethering), which directly guides surgical planning.
  • Beyond aesthetics, moderate-to-severe inversion can impair breastfeeding, predispose to subareolar infections (periductal mastitis), and cause significant psychosocial distress, making correction both a functional and quality-of-life intervention.
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Who is a Candidate?

  • IDEAL SURGICAL CANDIDATES:
  • Women or men with Grade I, II, or III inverted nipples causing cosmetic concern, recurrent infections, or breastfeeding difficulty
  • Patients with nipple hypertrophy (nipple projection > 1 cm or diameter disproportionate to the areola) seeking reduction
  • Individuals with areolar asymmetry or enlargement (areola diameter > 5–6 cm) following pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or prior breast surgery
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • GRADE-STRATIFIED SURGICAL APPROACHES FOR INVERTED NIPPLE CORRECTION:

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — PRE-OPERATIVE PREPARATION (Weeks 1–3 Before Travel):

Risks to be aware of

  • Nipple correction surgery is generally considered a low-risk, high-satisfaction procedure; however, patients must be comprehensively counselled on procedure-specific complications before providing informed consent.
  • The most clinically significant risk for Grade III inversion correction is permanent loss of breastfeeding capacity due to the necessary division of lactiferous ducts — this is an expected consequence, not a complication, but requires explicit pre-operative discussion.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides a fully integrated, white-glove medical travel programme that manages every non-clinical aspect of the patient's journey to India or the UAE.

Common questions about Nipple Correction Surgery

What is the cost of nipple correction surgery in India compared to the UAE?
The cost of nipple correction surgery varies by technique complexity, laterality (unilateral vs. bilateral), and whether additional procedures such as areola reshaping or nipple-areola complex (NAC) reconstruction are performed. In India, at JCI- and NABH-accredited hospitals, the all-inclusive cost ranges from approximately USD 800 to USD 2,500 — covering surgeon's fees, operating theatre charges, anaesthesia, hospitalisation (where required), post-operative garments, and standard medications. In the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), the equivalent procedures at JCI- and DHA-licensed centres range from approximately USD 2,000 to USD 5,500, reflecting the higher cost of living, premium infrastructure, and imported medical consumables. India is typically 50–65% more affordable than the UAE for the same surgical standard. GAF Healthcare provides patients with a fully itemised cost estimate — including accommodation and visa support — before any commitment is made, ensuring complete financial transparency.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after nipple correction surgery?
For the majority of nipple correction procedures — which are performed as day-surgery or with a single overnight stay — the primary recovery period is short relative to other plastic surgeries. For short-haul flights (under 3–4 hours), most patients are assessed as clinically fit to fly at Day 7–10, following a post-operative wound review confirming clean healing, suture removal (if non-absorbable sutures were used), and absence of haematoma or infection. For long-haul international flights exceeding 6 hours — which carry a theoretical risk of cabin pressure effects on healing wounds and a small thromboembolism risk — GAF Healthcare's surgical partners typically recommend a minimum in-country stay of 2 to 3 weeks. This allows for complete initial wound healing, a definitive surgeon sign-off, and the collection of all medical documentation. Patients undergoing more complex procedures (bilateral Grade III inversion with ductal release and flap reconstruction, or NAC reconstruction) may be advised to remain for the full 3-week window. Your fit-to-fly date is confirmed in writing by the operating surgeon before your departure, and GAF can assist with itinerary adjustments if healing takes longer than anticipated.
What is the success rate of nipple correction surgery, and what does success mean clinically?
Nipple correction surgery carries a high overall success rate of 92–96% across peer-reviewed clinical literature, when success is defined as sustained correction of the deformity, satisfactory cosmetic outcome, and high patient-reported satisfaction at 12 months post-operatively. More specifically: Grade I inverted nipple correction (suture-eversion technique) achieves durable eversion in over 95% of patients at 1 year. Grade II correction (ductal release with dermal flap support) yields sustained results in 88–94% of cases. Grade III correction — the most technically demanding — has recurrence rates of 5–15%, with the majority of recurrences successfully addressed by revision surgery. Nipple reduction and areola reshaping procedures consistently achieve satisfaction rates above 94%. Post-mastectomy NAC reconstruction outcomes depend heavily on prior radiation history; non-irradiated patients achieve excellent results in over 90% of cases, while prior chest wall radiation reduces this to approximately 80–85% due to impaired tissue vascularity. It is important to note that 'success' is a composite measure: it includes not only anatomical correction but also preservation of sensation, absence of significant scarring, and alignment with the patient's pre-operative expectations — all of which are discussed in detail during the pre-operative consultation facilitated by GAF Healthcare.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Nipple Correction Surgery in Chennai, India

This page lists 8 accredited plastic & reconstructive surgery hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.

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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about nipple correction surgery in Chennai, India

How many plastic & reconstructive surgery hospitals are listed in Chennai, India?
8 hospitals in our Chennai, India directory are currently listed for plastic & reconstructive surgery including Nipple Correction Surgery.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there plastic & reconstructive surgery hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH, NABL — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for nipple correction surgery?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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