Dr. Shifa Raheel

Dr Shifa Raheel is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Aesthetic Surgeon in Bangalore with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Charaka Super Speciality Hospital, Shivaji Nagar, Aesthetica Veda Clinic, Krishnarajapuram, and Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar.

She is one of the few plastic surgeons in Bangalore holding UK surgical credentialing alongside an IAAPS recognised aesthetic surgery fellowship, enabling her to combine international standards with dedicated aesthetic mastery to prioritise both function and natural outcomes.

Her clinical practice focuses on cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, burns management, and congenital deformity correction.

She consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery

Patients seeking body contouring, facial enhancement, or correction of chest and hair concerns can consult Dr Shifa. She performs cosmetic procedures to improve body shape, facial appearance, and self confidence through structured surgical planning.

Conditions Treated:

• Gynecomastia
• Facial ageing
• Hair loss
• Abdominal laxity
• Localised fat

Procedures Performed:

• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty
• Gynecomastia surgery
• Blepharoplasty
• Hair transplant

Breast and Head and Neck Reconstruction

Dr Raheel manages patients who need reconstruction after cancer surgery, trauma, or tissue loss. She performs reconstructive procedures to restore body form and support daily function.

Conditions Managed:

• Breast cancer defects
• Post trauma defects
• Scalp defects
• Ear deformities
• Facial nerve injury

Procedures Performed:

• Breast reconstruction
• Free flap surgery
• Scalp reconstruction
• Ear reconstruction
• Facial nerve repair

Hand and Microsurgery

Dr Shifa Raheel evaluates and manages hand and upper limb injuries affecting nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. Surgical repair helps restore movement, strength, and sensation.

Conditions Treated:

• Hand injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Tendon injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Vascular injuries

Procedures Performed:

• Hand replantation
• Nerve repair
• Tendon repair
• Tendon transfer
• Carpal tunnel release

Burns and Scar Reconstruction

Patients with burn injuries or post burn scars can consult Dr Raheel for staged surgical care. Treatment focuses on wound healing, scar release, and improving mobility.

Conditions Managed:

• Thermal burns
• Electrical burns
• Pressure sores
• Post burn scars
• Contractures

Procedures Performed:

• Tangential excision
• Split skin grafting
• Fasciotomy
• Escharotomy
• Contracture release

Congenital and Paediatric Plastic Surgery

Children with congenital hand or facial differences are evaluated by Dr Shifa Raheel for corrective surgery. Early surgical care supports normal growth and functional development.

Conditions Treated:

• Cleft lip
• Cleft palate
• Syndactyly
• Polydactyly
• Craniosynostosis

Procedures Performed:

• Cleft repair
• Syndactyly release
• Polydactyly correction
• Cranial surgery
• Amniotic band release

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 2015
• DNB General Surgery, St Marthas Hospital, Bangalore, 2019
• MCh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, 2022
• MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2024
• Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery, Dr Karishma Aesthetics, Bengaluru, 2026

Karnataka Medical Council Registration: 111052, 2015
General Medical Council UK Registration: 8156247, 2025

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Aesthetica Veda Clinic, Krishnarajapuram, Visiting Consultant
• Charaka Super Speciality Hospital, Shivaji Nagar, Consultant
• Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Consultant

Previous Associations

• Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore, Consultant
• Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Assistant Professor
• Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Senior Resident
• St Marthas Hospital, Bengaluru, Resident

Research and Publications

• Painful and rare tumour of the paediatric hand: Calcifying Aponeurotic Fibroma. International Surgery Journal. February 2026.
• Improvement in functional and aesthetic outcome in post burn contracture of neck following split skin grafting using goniometer. Indian Journal of Burns. 2022.
• Small bowel explosion from use of electrocautery. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2021;83(1):351-353.

Awards and Recognition

• 1st Prize, Poster Presentation, Double Intussusception in an Adult: A Clinical Rarity, 2016, KSCASICON, Belagavi

Academic and Teaching Contributions

• Assistant Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute
• E poster presentation, MSAP Flap and RFFF for Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Comparative Analysis, ASRM Annual Symposium, California, USA, 2022

Professional Memberships

• Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
• Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
• Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BRASA)
• Royal College of Surgeons of England
• General Medical Council, UK

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