Dr. Naveen Rao
Dr. Naveen Rao
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Naveen Rao

MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery
Senior Consultant, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

About Dr. Naveen Rao

Professional Summary

Dr. Naveen Rao is a distinguished Plastic Surgeon based at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with an impressive 16+ years of experience in the medical field. He has dedicated his career to providing exceptional healthcare as a specialist in Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, and Plastic, Reconstructive & Microvascular Surgery. His extensive training spans multiple international fellowships and advanced certifications, making him one of the most well-rounded cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons in the region.

As a pioneer in the domain of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Naveen Rao specializes in the treatment of craniofacial and congenital lip, cleft, nose, and maxillofacial defects. His expertise extends to cosmetic surgery of the face, body contouring, hair restoration, and microvascular reconstructive procedures. He has contributed significantly to advancing surgical techniques through active participation in international conferences and has trained extensively across institutions in Germany, India, and beyond.

Specializations

- Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

- Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)— including cosmetic and reconstructive nasal procedures
- Facelift— comprehensive facial rejuvenation surgery
- Blepharoplasty— eyelid correction surgery
- Cleft Lip Repair— surgical correction of congenital cleft lip deformities
- Cleft Palate Repair— reconstructive surgery for palatal defects
- Hair Transplant (FUE / DHI) — advanced hair restoration procedures
- Liposuction — body contouring and fat removal
- **Breast Reconstruction Surgery— post-mastectomy and reconstructive breast surgery
- Free Flap Reconstruction— microvascular tissue transfer for complex reconstruction
- Scar Revision & Correction— surgical and non-surgical scar improvement
- Gynecomastia Surgery–Male Breast Reduction— surgical management of male breast tissue
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)— abdominal body contouring

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS — Medical degree
- MS — Master of Surgery
- MCh— Master of Chirurgiae in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery — Fellowship training in craniofacial reconstructive procedures

Hospital Affiliations

- Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore— Opp. IIT, NH-7, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore, KA 560076

Awards & Recognition

- Awarded one of the top respiratory anatomy contest prizes as a student in India
- Received the best research paper in plastic surgery training from Karl Albrecht University, Freiburg, Germany & Dr. K. Rosak Memorial Hospital — for surgical research on wound healing
- Recognized for contribution in the field of craniofacial reconstruction and advanced microsurgical techniques at national and international conferences
- Active member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Actively participated in worldwide charitable surgical programs for cleft lip and palate corrections at remote rural locations

Memberships

- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- The Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons — endorsed by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

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