Dr. Prashant Puranik

Dr Prashant Puranik is a highly distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bangalore with 24 years of clinical expertise specialising in reconstructive oncology, microsurgery, aesthetic breast surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures.

He has successfully performed over 5000 surgical procedures and is recognised as one of Bangalore's most accomplished reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons with international fellowship training in the UK, Japan, and Taiwan.

Patients searching for a plastic surgeon in Bangalore, reliable breast reconstruction specialist in Old Airport Road, or expert microsurgery and reconstructive oncology will find world-class, evidence-based surgical care.

Dr Puranik is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi and has received the prestigious Kilner Essay Award at APSICON 2017.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Prashant Puranik offers a comprehensive range of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical services spanning microsurgery, oncological reconstruction, breast surgery, facial surgery, and body contouring:

Reconstructive Oncology in Bangalore

Dr Puranik is a fellowship-trained reconstructive oncology specialist:

• Head and Neck Reconstruction following cancer resection
• Mandibular Reconstruction using fibula flap (including modified facelift approach)
• Oral Cavity and Pharyngeal Reconstruction
• Laryngectomy Defect Reconstruction including tracheo-oesophageal puncture site closure
• Scalp and Skull Base Reconstruction
• Post-Maxillectomy Reconstruction
• Orbital and Facial Reconstruction following tumour resection

Microsurgery and Free Flap Reconstruction in Bangalore

Expert microsurgical reconstruction with extensive flap experience:

• Fibula Free Flap for head and neck and mandibular reconstruction
• DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) for breast reconstruction
• Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Flap for complex defect coverage
• Ulnar Artery Flap for hand and upper limb reconstruction
• Intestinal Transfer for pharyngeal and oesophageal reconstruction
• Iliac Flap for complex bony reconstruction
• Radial Forearm Free Flap for intraoral and facial defects
• Perforator Flap Surgery for complex soft tissue defects

Lymphoedema Surgery in Bangalore

Over 1000 lymphatic procedures performed:

• Lymphatic Bypass Surgery (LVA) for lymphoedema
• Lymph Node Transfer for secondary lymphoedema
• Supermicrosurgery Techniques for lymphatic anastomosis
• Lymphoedema Assessment and Staging
• Trained at Tokyo, Japan in supermicrosurgery

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Expert breast surgical care with UK fellowship training:

• Breast Reconstruction following mastectomy
• DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
• Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery combining cancer surgery with reconstruction
• Breast Augmentation with implants
• Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
• Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
• Gynecomastia Surgery
• Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
• Fellowship trained at Chelmsford, UK

Facial Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Comprehensive facial surgical care:

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) for aesthetic and functional correction
• Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Brow Lift Surgery
• Facial Fat Grafting for volume restoration
• Ear Correction (Otoplasty)

Facial Palsy Surgery

Expert functional facial reconstruction:

• Facial Nerve Reconstruction and Grafting
• Cross-Facial Nerve Grafting
• Free Muscle Transfer for smile restoration
• Static Facial Reanimation Procedures
• Eyelid Reanimation Surgery

Craniofacial Surgery

Complex craniofacial surgical management:

• Craniofacial Reconstruction for congenital and post-traumatic deformities
• Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
• Craniosynostosis Surgery referral and coordination
• Orbital Reconstruction

Limb Salvage Reconstruction

Expert reconstructive care following limb salvage surgery:

• Soft Tissue Coverage for exposed bone, vessels, and implants
• Free Flap Coverage for complex limb defects
• Bony Reconstruction following sarcoma excision
• Functional Limb Restoration combining oncology and reconstruction

Hand Surgery

Comprehensive upper limb reconstructive care:

• Hand Trauma Reconstruction
• Tendon Repair and Grafting
• Peripheral Nerve Repair
• Replantation Surgery for amputated digits
• Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery

Body Contouring and Liposculpture

Advanced aesthetic body surgery:

• Liposuction and Liposculpture for body contouring
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Thigh Lift Surgery

Genitoplasty and Reconstructive Urology

Specialised reconstructive procedures:

• Genitoplasty for congenital and traumatic conditions
• Gender-Affirming Reconstructive Surgery
• Scrotal Reconstruction

Professional Experience

Dr Prashant Puranik is currently associated with:

• Lead Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• Lead Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant, Astra Superspeciality Hospital, Bikasipura

He has previously served at:

• Lead and Senior Consultant, HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, Bengaluru

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli (2003)
• MS General Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (2006)
• MCh Plastic Surgery from KEMH and SGSM College (2011)
• DNB Plastic Surgery from National Board of Examinations
• Fellowship in Microvascular and Reconstructive Oncology from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai (2013)
• Fellowship in Reconstructive Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Breast Surgery from Chelmsford, UK (Broomfield Hospital)
• Fellowship in Supermicrosurgery from Tokyo, Japan
• Fellowship in Advanced Reconstruction and Microsurgery from Taiwan (CMUH)

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 65813, since 2003)

Professional Memberships

• All India Association of Plastic Surgeons (APSI)
• Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Breast Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgeons Association
• Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons
• Karnataka Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Indian Medical Association

Awards and Honours

• Kilner Essay Award at APSICON 2017
• APSI Cleft Quiz Award at APSICON 2012

Textbook Chapters

• Textbook of Oncoreconstruction, First Edition 2018 — Preoperative preparation in free flap reconstruction
• Principles and Practice of Assisted Reproductive Technology, Second Edition 2019 — Chapter 76: Genitoplasty
• A-Z of Flaps: Mastering Reconstructive Surgery — Fibula flap for head and neck (Chapter 11)
• A-Z of Flaps: Mastering Reconstructive Surgery — Ulnar artery flap (Chapter 19)
• Principles and Practice of Assisted Reproductive Technology, Third Edition 2022 — Genitoplasty

Research Publications

• "Modified facelift approach for posterior segmental mandibulectomy" European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020
• "Achieving optimal leg position for fibula flap harvest" Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2016
• "Peroneal Muscle eversion technique for fibula flap" Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2015
• "Tracheo-oesophageal puncture site closure with sternocleidomastoid musculocutaneous transposition flap" Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2015
• "Anthropomorphic and perforator analysis of the anterolateral thigh flap in the Indian population" Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013

Why Consult Dr Prashant Puranik

Dr Prashant Puranik is among the most accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Bangalore with international fellowship training in the UK, Japan, and Taiwan, over 5000 surgical procedures, the Kilner Essay Award at APSICON, and expertise spanning reconstructive oncology, supermicrosurgery, and aesthetic breast surgery at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road and Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Prashant Puranik, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road or Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.