Commonly requested procedures
Each page sets out what the operation treats, who it suits, the technique, the anaesthetic, and an honest recovery timeline.
Reshaping the nasal framework for balance and, where needed, for breathing. Open or closed approach.
Breast cosmetic Breast augmentationSilicone implant augmentation, with implant plane and profile chosen to the chest and tissue cover.
Reconstructive Breast reconstructionRestoring breast form after mastectomy with the patient's own tissue (DIEP) or with an implant.
Body contouring Liposuction / liposculptureRemoving localised fat deposits that persist despite diet and training, to redraw the body's outline.
Body contouring Gynaecomastia correctionCorrecting male breast enlargement by removing glandular tissue and contouring the surrounding fat.
Body contouring AbdominoplastyRemoving surplus abdominal skin and repairing separated muscle after pregnancy or weight loss.
See the full range of cosmetic and reconstructive services →
Why the surgeon's certification matters more than the clinic's brochure
Training, not a weekend course
A plastic surgeon completes general surgery before six further years of supervised plastic surgical training. Cosmetic technique is taught inside that reconstructive grounding — which is what makes the difference when an operation does not go to plan.
The whole picture, not the one feature
Cosmetic surgery is the art and plastic surgery the science of building self-confidence. Consultation begins with self-image and function, not with a menu of operations; sometimes the right recommendation is no surgery at all.
Hospital theatres, hospital safety
Every procedure is carried out in accredited hospital theatres with qualified anaesthetists and full recovery facilities, not in a salon back room. Cosmetic surgery is no longer the preserve of actors and models, but it is still surgery.
Accredited Kolkata hospitals
- Apollo HospitalKankurgachi
- Manipal HospitalsBroadway and Salt Lake
Before and after treatment
A small selection, published with each patient's written consent. Results differ between individuals; nothing shown here is a promise of a particular outcome.
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Before you decide
Answers written for people making a decision, not for surgeons.
All questions, articles and video →How do I know a surgeon is actually a plastic surgeon?
Ask for the MCh or DNB in plastic surgery and the state medical council registration number. A dermatology, dental or general surgical qualification is not the same training, whatever the clinic is called.
Will there be a visible scar?
Every cut leaves a scar. The work is in placing it in a natural crease or a line clothing covers, closing it without tension, and managing it for the twelve months it takes to fade. Where a scar cannot be hidden, that is said before surgery, not after.
How long before I can go back to work?
Between five days and four weeks depending on the operation and on what your work asks of your body. Each procedure page carries its own week-by-week recovery timeline.
In patients' words
“He explained what surgery could and could not do before he explained what it would cost. I never felt sold to.”
“After the mastectomy I thought reconstruction was for other people. Six months on I am back at work and back in my own clothes.”
“The recovery was exactly as long as he said it would be. Nothing about it was a surprise.”
Note for review: written patient consent is required before any testimonial is published, and NMC advertising guidance restricts claims of superior results. Consider replacing these with anonymised outcome notes.
A reconstructive surgeon who does cosmetic work
Dr. Adhish Basu is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a special interest in cosmetic surgery, and more than ten years of practice in plastic and cosmetic surgery.
After completing his MBBS at Medical College, Kolkata, Dr. Basu took his MS in General Surgery at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, and then cleared the MRCS (UK) intercollegiate examination.
He trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he became expert at treating complex injuries of the face and limbs, congenital deformities, burn injuries and reconstruction after the removal of tumours. He subsequently cleared the DNB examination in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Basu holds fellowship certifications from the St. Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery in the United Kingdom, for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast; from the University of Minnesota in the United States, for facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery; and from Providence Hospital Medical Centre in the United States, for microvascular surgery.
He has received a number of awards, published extensively in journals and books, and has been an invited speaker at national meetings. He also holds a post-graduate diploma in medical law from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, and writes on medicolegal questions in surgical practice.
Sixteen years of surgical training
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MBBSMedical College, Kolkata
Undergraduate medicine at one of the oldest medical schools in Asia.
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MS General SurgeryJIPMER, Pondicherry
Three years of general surgical residency — the foundation every plastic surgeon builds on.
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MRCSRoyal Colleges of Surgeons, UK
The intercollegiate membership examination of the UK surgical royal colleges.
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MCh Plastic SurgeryPGIMER, Chandigarh
Specialist training in plastic and reconstructive surgery: facial and limb trauma, congenital deformity, burns, and reconstruction after tumour removal.
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DNB Plastic Surgery · MNAMSNational Board of Examinations
National board certification in plastic surgery, and membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
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FellowshipsUK · USA
St. Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, UK — cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
University of Minnesota, USA — facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Providence Hospital Medical Centre, USA — microvascular surgery.
Philosophy of care
Surgery does not always mean cutting tissue and sewing it up to look beautiful. A holistic approach is taken towards a person's self-belief, body image and function; once the problems are identified, a range of techniques is used to address them.
Consultations are unhurried. Expectations are discussed before technique, alternatives to surgery are set out plainly, and where an operation is unlikely to give a patient what they are hoping for, that is said clearly.
Memberships
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
- Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons
- West Bengal Medical Council
Cosmetic, reconstructive and non-surgical
Procedures marked with a link have a full page — what they treat, who they suit, technique, anaesthesia, recovery and risks.
Cosmetic surgery
Facial
- Rhinoplasty
- Removal of baggy eyelids (blepharoplasty)
- Scar revision
- Mole removal and dimple creation
- Ear reconstruction and otoplasty
- Moustache and beard creation
Breast
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reduction
- Correction of breast asymmetry
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Body contouring
- Liposuction (liposculpture)
- Gynaecomastia correction
- Abdominoplasty
- Thigh contouring
- Arm contouring
Reconstructive surgery
Facial microvascular
- Mandible reconstruction
- Maxilla and palate reconstruction
- Tongue reconstruction
- Cheek reconstruction
Limb
- Upper limb reconstruction
- Replantation of amputated fingers and hand
- Lower limb reconstruction after injury
- Lower limb reconstruction after tumour excision
Trauma and vascular
- Faciomaxillary fracture fixation
- Fixation of phalangeal and metacarpal fractures
- AV fistula creation
- Burns and post-burn contracture release
Non-surgical
Skin and scar
- Medical scar management
- Steroid injection for keloid
- Dermabrasion and pigment transfer for vitiligo
Injectables
- Botulinum toxin for dynamic lines
- Hyaluronic acid fillers
Hair
- Hair transplantation
- Eyebrow and moustache restoration
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Before and after
Clinical photographs published with the written consent of each patient. Results vary between individuals; nothing here is a promise of a particular outcome.
Before you continue
This gallery contains clinical photographs of surgical results, including unclothed areas of the body. It is intended for adults considering surgery, not for general browsing.
Every image is published with the patient's written consent. Faces and identifying features are cropped. Photographs are not retouched, and outcomes shown are not typical of every patient.
Individual images stay blurred until you choose to view them.
Three cases carried over from the current site. Add further consented cases with the procedure, the patient's age range, the interval between photographs and the surgeon of record.
Awards, papers and press
Peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference prizes and national press coverage — with the original documents attached.
Awards
S.K. Bhatnagar Award
47th Annual Conference of Plastic Surgeons of India, APSICON 2012 — prize received from Dr Ian Jackson.
MCh conferred at convocation
Awarded the degree of Magister Chirurgiae in the presence of the Hon'ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
First prize, ISRM 2018
14th Biennial Conference of Reconstructive Microsurgeons of India, 2018.
Journal publications
- Vasculosome theory of perforator flap circulation Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2015 · PDF
- V-Y cheek flaps Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2013 · PDF
- Image-guided versus free-style perforator flaps Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2013 · PDF
For the complete list and full text of all articles, see the ResearchGate profile.
Book chapters
- Abdominal wall reconstruction Thieme · 2019 · PDF
- Classification of flaps and application of the concept of vascular territories Textbook of plastic surgery, chapter 5 · PDF
Press coverage
Invited talks
- Perforator flap planning in the district hospitalAPSICON
- Autologous versus implant reconstruction after mastectomyISRM biennial conference
Questions and video
Answers to the questions patients ask most often, written for people making a decision rather than for surgeons.
Breast cancer and reconstruction
01What surgery is performed for breast cancer?
Surgical removal remains the mainstay of treatment of a breast tumour. Whether chemotherapy and radiotherapy are also needed is decided case by case.
A patient with a breast tumour may need:
- Removal of part or all of the affected breast, followed by surgery to restore breast form — either by transferring the patient's own tissue or by using an implant.
- Removal of lymph glands from the affected armpit. This can cause swelling of the arm on that side, for which surgical correction is possible.
- Surgical modification of the other breast, at the same operation, to achieve a symmetrical result.
02Can I breastfeed after tumour removal and restorative surgery?
Yes, depending on how much healthy glandular and ductal tissue remains after the tumour is removed. Tissue transplanted from elsewhere in the body provides form, not lactating function — though the breast's job is also to look and feel like a breast, not only to lactate.
03How do I know which surgeries I will need, and what anaesthesia?
You will need to speak to a plastic surgeon experienced in breast reconstruction. Ask your physician or breast surgeon for a referral.
04Why transplant my own tissue rather than use an implant?
Autologous — your own — tissue gives a naturally behaving result and tolerates radiotherapy better than an implanted prosthesis. A flatter abdomen often comes with it. In some situations a prosthesis is the better choice; that is a conversation to have before surgery.
05Will I need further operations after the tumour is removed?
Possibly. Achieving symmetry between the two breasts sometimes requires a further, smaller procedure.
06What are the types of breast reconstruction?
| Removal of breast tissue | Surgery to restore breast form |
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| Complete removal (total mastectomy) | Transplant of skin and fat from the abdomen, or implantation of a prosthesis |
| Partial removal (lumpectomy, conserving breast tissue and skin) | Reorientation of the remaining breast tissue, or transfer from the surrounding area |
Skin tumours
01What are skin tumours and skin cancers?
Skin cancers most often affect the face and the scalp, and can affect a person of any age or gender. Some kinds appear in early adulthood, others later in life. Prolonged sun exposure, arsenic in drinking water and exposure to human papilloma virus are among the common risk factors in India.
02What are the types?
There is a wide variety, but when detected early most are curable with surgery. It is sometimes possible to biopsy and excise the cancer completely at the same operation.
03Why should a plastic surgeon do the surgery?
The face and scalp matter to a person's appearance, and disfigurement is the primary concern for anyone with a suspicious nodule or mole there.
Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery have advanced to the point where even large tumours can be removed completely without deforming the face or leaving a bald patch on the scalp. Scars are placed in the natural skin creases so that they are practically imperceptible.
04When should I be concerned?
If you notice a mole or a small ulcer anywhere on your body that is enlarging or not healing, take the opinion of an oncoplastic surgeon. Centres able to test during the operation whether the cancer has been completely excised are essential to proper management.
05Is laser treatment harmful?
If a skin cancer is treated with medicines, radiation or laser without a biopsy, you will never know whether the tumour can come back. Always take the opinion of a certified oncoplastic surgeon before treating a skin cancer.
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Where to find the chamber
Consultations at Apollo Hospital, Kankurgachi. Surgery at Apollo and at the hospitals listed below.
Consulting chamber
Apollo Hospital, Daycare Building (2nd floor)
Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kankurgachi
Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
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Aesthetic Vision Clinic
90 Ballygunge Place, G floor
Kolkata 700019
Opp BSNL Tel Exchange
Near 6 Ballygunge Place restaurant
Mon – Fri · 9 – 11 am
Visiting consultant — plastic and microvascular surgery
Getting there
Placeholder directions — confirm distances, parking and the nearest metro exit
By metro
Nearest station: Kavi Sukanta (Kolkata Metro Line 5) or Phoolbagan (Line 2), about ten minutes from the hospital gate.
From Sealdah
About 3 km via Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road and the Phool Bagan crossing — fifteen minutes outside peak hours.
From Salt Lake and the airport
Take the EM Bypass to the Ultadanga flyover, then Kankurgachi. Roughly 45 minutes from NSCBI Airport.
Parking
Hospital parking is available on site; arrive fifteen minutes early on weekday evenings.