A Navsari city native, Dr. Ashutosh Shah settled in Surat, Gujarat to establish his cosmetic and plastic surgery practice in 2004. Dr. Ashutosh Shah attended Baroda Medical College in 1992. After graduation, he completed a General Surgery Training in 2001. Then he decided to go for super-specialty training in Plastic surgery and received hisM.Ch. degree from The M S University of Baroda in 2004. During his residency, he was exposed to all types of plastic surgeries. He also received a national diplomate degree in Plastic Surgery of DNB in 2006.
Such specialty training and experience provided him an unparalleled foundation to become a well versed plastic surgeon. He also received his Microvascular training in Well known Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore. He also received basic informal training of reconstructive surgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, and Cosmetic surgery in Apollo Hospital, Chennai. His degrees are well recognized and he is a registered Board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon with Medical Council of India.
- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India – APSI
- Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – IAAPS
- National Burn Academy of India – NABI
- Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons Association – BRAS
- Facial aesthetic dermatology society of India – FADS
- Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India – CDSI
- Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons India – AHRS
- Indian Society for Surgery of Hand – ISSH
- Indian Podiatry Association – IPA
- Gujarat Plastic Surgeons Association – GPSA
- Indian Medical Association – IMA
GENERAL PLASTIC SURGEON vs. COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON
Plastic Surgery is a Broad Term used for any surgery which involves modification of the tissues of the body to receive the required end product.
- Reconstructive surgery includes formation- reconstruction of absent or damaged body parts may be congenital or trauma, cancer, burn or any other reason.
- Cosmetic surgery is making the normal part of the body more beautiful as per the requirement of the patients.
Both the types of plastic surgeries required in-depth knowledge. Most plastic surgeons have reconstruction as their main practice. To become a Successful cosmetic surgeon one needs deep inclination towards cosmetic plastic surgery. All reconstructive surgeons cannot do cosmetic surgeries while all cosmetic surgeons cannot perform reconstructive surgeries.
BUT Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a versatile reconstructive as well as a cosmetic surgeon. This combination is very difficult to find.
He is a well known reconstructive microvascular Surgeon in Gujarat. He has performed maximum numbers of replants and microvascular surgeries in his career. He treats burns also. He is involved in post-trauma and post-cancer reconstruction also. He also performs hypospadias, Microtia and cleft Lip and Palate surgeries in congenital defects.
As well as he has trained himself for cosmetic Dermatology and Laser therapies and other Nonsurgical therapies for cosmetic procedures. He is master in anti-aging techniques including thread lift, Botox and Fillers.
So while selecting your doctor for any procedure you need to be sure about his background.All reconstructive surgeons cannot do cosmetic surgeries while all cosmetic surgeons cannot perform reconstructive surgeries.
Why Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?
Dr Ashutosh Shah is a certified cosmetic surgeon and diplomate of national board of India.he has also perceived his M.Ch. degree from The M S University of Baroda
Board certification is one of the most important credentials to look for when researching plastic surgeons. Depending on the board, this high level of qualification typically shows the doctor has undergone the required training in plastic surgery, has demonstrated skill in their clinical experience, and continues to uphold the rigorous standards set by the certifying board. Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a board-certified Diplomate of the National Board, New Delhi, India.
To receive DNB certification, a doctor must pass a qualifying exam, and only then are they eligible to take the oral certification exam. After successfully passing both parts of the examination process, plastic surgeons will be granted certification
Although board certification is considered a standard of surgical excellence and can be a great indicator for a plastic surgeon’s credibility, there are other factors that should be considered when finding the best plastic surgeon for your specific needs.This counts about his training as well as the years of experience. Dr Ashutosh Shah has more than 15 years experience.
Plastic surgeons are trained to deal with the defects in their residency. Their tissue handling and anatomy knowledge is better than other specialties .they even if doing reconstructive surgery keep a cosmetic angle to their reconstruction.
They are trained in minor tactics of reconstruction or cosmetic surgeries. If you compare to other specialties, the scars of plastic surgeons are better. Any surgery done by plastic surgeon will give less trauma to your body compared to others due to their tissue handling.so better to get plastic cosmetic surgery to be operated by cosmetic plastic surgeons only.so many other filed doctors also are attracted to this field but their training is not deeper to serve you best for your cosmetic plastic surgery needs.
Choosing the Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon for You
With the large number of facial plastic surgeons in practice today, it can be difficult to choose to help you to address your cosmetic concerns. To help in your research, the following guidelines can help you determine whether a cosmetic plastic surgeon is qualified to perform your procedure:
Find a cosmetic plastic surgeon with an M.Ch. or DNB degree. Find out if he is a registered member of his specialty doctors association. If he is genuine he must have a degree and certification. These surgeons tend to be accomplished professionals within their specialty.
Choose a cosmetic plastic surgeon who is experienced at the procedure you are considering. It can also help to look at his website for results of his patients to see the types of results he has helped others achieve.
Find a cosmetic plastic surgeon who is transparent about the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure to be performed.
Reading google reviews and patient testimonials can help you get an idea of how a surgeon approaches consultations and whether he has the patient’s best interest at heart.
Check out his website for details about the procedure you want to undergo.
Call his clinic and find how good the response from the reception is.
You simply can ask any of your friends who have undergone surgery with their doctor. You can even ask your family doctor about the reputation of the cosmetic plastic surgeon.
These are some points that help you to find the credentials of a doctor you selected. But the decision must be based on your personal consultation. The decision will be based on how the doctor behaves in his consultation, explains your problem, and does he inform you about complications or not.
When you meet Dr. Ashutosh Shah in consultation, you will come to know that he provides an extremely honest view of what you can expect from surgery. Dr. Ashutosh Shah always keeps patient interest first so he will never recommend a procedure unless it is the best possible solution for you. His professional opinion is based on years of experience in cosmetic plastic surgery, as well as his genuine interest in helping patients achieve their aesthetic and functional goals.