Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Apex Group of Hospitals cares for patients whose tissue has been lost, damaged by injury or disease, or formed differently from birth. The department works from our units in Borivali, Kandivali and Mulund and draws on the group's clinical tradition that began in 1992. For many patients, the first concern is how the body works, not how it looks. Can the hand hold a cup again? Can a child feed and speak comfortably? Will a scar stop pulling on a joint? Can a breast be rebuilt after cancer treatment?

Every patient who meets a plastic surgeon in Mumbai comes with a different need. Someone may need hand reconstructive surgery in Mumbai after an injury at work. Another may need burn reconstruction surgery in Mumbai to release a scar that limits the movement of the elbow. A parent may be looking for answers about a cleft or a birthmark. Someone else may be thinking about cosmetic surgery in Mumbai after many years of consideration. Each case is assessed individually, with its own goals and treatment considerations.

Apex is also a plastic surgery hospital in Mumbai with emergency services, so injuries that need quick attention, such as hand trauma, deep wounds and burns, can be assessed as soon as possible. Planned reconstructive surgery in Mumbai starts with a simple consultation. The surgeon listens to you, examines the area and explains what can be achieved. The surgeon also explains the risks and recovery in clear words. Surgery is not always the first treatment option. If waiting or non-surgical care is better for you, the surgeon will say so honestly.

Conditions We Treat

The department manages conditions across the body, from the scalp to the fingertips, and across all ages. Reconstruction usually begins with understanding what is missing or impaired and what the patient needs to regain. Patients looking for a reconstructive surgeon in Mumbai are assessed individually before any procedure is suggested.

Conditions the department manages include:

• Burns and burn scars: Acute burn wounds that require grafting or coverage, as well as later complications such as contractures, thickened scars, and areas where the skin has tightened enough to limit movement. Patients seeking burn reconstruction surgery in Mumbai are evaluated for both surgical and non-surgical scar management.
• Traumatic injuries: Open wounds, degloving injuries, tissue loss after road accidents, and injuries with exposed bone or tendon that need durable soft tissue cover.
• Hand and upper limb conditions: Tendon and nerve injuries, fingertip amputations, crush injuries, Dupuytren's contracture, congenital hand differences and nerve compression problems.
• Cancer-related reconstruction: Rebuilding the breast after mastectomy, and reconstructing defects of the head, neck, limbs and trunk that remain after tumour removal.
• Congenital and craniofacial conditions: Cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, ear differences, birthmarks and other conditions present from birth.
• Lymphoedema: Chronic limb swelling that can occur after cancer treatment, infection or other causes of lymphatic damage.
• Chronic and difficult wounds: Pressure sores, diabetic foot wounds and non-healing ulcers where simple dressings are no longer sufficient.
• Gender-related care: Surgical care for people who are transitioning, planned according to their medical history, goals and readiness.
• Aesthetic concerns: Rhinoplasty, body contouring, facial procedures and similar elective surgery for patients who want a specific change.

At the first visit, the doctor reviews the history, examines the affected area and may request photographs, X-rays, ultrasound, CT or MRI, depending on the problem. Treatment is then discussed in stages. Dressings, scar therapy, splints, physiotherapy, medication and observation are all part of the plan, and surgery is recommended only when it is likely to help.

Why Choose Apex for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Patients across the western suburbs often travel long distances for specialist reconstruction. At Apex, care is available at three Mumbai locations. Follow-up visits, dressing changes, and rehabilitation do not have to involve a long journey through traffic.

• Planning that starts with function: The first discussion is about what you need to do in daily life. These activities may be gripping, walking, eating, speaking, breathing or going back to work. The surgeon then chooses the technique that best helps you do these things.
• Care close to home: If you are looking for a plastic surgeon in Borivali, Kandivali or Mulund, you can be seen at the Apex unit nearest to you. This makes regular check-ups easier to manage.
• Reconstructive and cosmetic work in one department: Both are handled by the same team. A patient with a burn scar and a patient considering a facelift are seen by surgeons trained in the same principles of handling tissue and healing wounds.
• NABH-accredited facilities: All three hospital locations are NABH-accredited, so you can expect the same standard of care at each one.
• 24/7 emergency services: Hand injuries, deep wounds and burns need quick attention. Early assessment can make a real difference to the treatment and repair options available.
• Honest counselling: The surgeon clearly tells you what surgery can and cannot do. If one operation is not enough, the plan is explained in stages. You are also supported if you want a second opinion before deciding.
• Rehabilitation planned with surgery: Recovery is part of the plan from the start. Depending on your needs, the plan can include hand therapy, scar care and compression.