Dr. Krishna Prasad Shetty

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty is a Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Mangaluru with 12 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He specialises in laser surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery, laser liposuction, hair transplant, and cosmetic procedures, with a DrNB in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from South Eastern Railway Central Hospital, Kolkata, and international academic contributions including a paper presentation on Cleft Lip and Palate at Edinburgh, Scotland.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Laser Surgery

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty manages patients with vascular, lymphatic, and dermatological conditions using minimally invasive laser surgical techniques:

• Laser surgery for varicose veins
• Laser treatment for pilonidal sinus
• Lymphedema laser management
• Laser based skin procedures
• Minimally invasive laser interventions

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

Patients requiring complex tissue reconstruction and free flap procedures are managed by Dr Shetty with precision microvascular surgical techniques:

• Microvascular free flap reconstruction
• Complex tissue transfer procedures
• Microvascular anastomosis
• Post trauma reconstructive surgery
• Oncological reconstruction with microvascular techniques

Laser Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty performs laser based and cosmetic surgical procedures for patients seeking aesthetic enhancement with minimally invasive options:

• Laser liposuction
• Laser cosmetic procedures
• Body contouring surgery
• Aesthetic surgical planning
• Minimally invasive cosmetic intervention

Hair Transplant

Patients seeking hair restoration are evaluated and managed by Dr Shetty with surgical hair transplant techniques:

• Hair transplant surgery
• Hair loss assessment and planning
• Follicular unit transplantation
• Scalp reconstruction
• Post transplant care and monitoring

Cleft and Reconstructive Procedures

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty manages patients with congenital and acquired deformities requiring reconstructive surgical intervention:

• Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
• Congenital deformity correction
• Post surgical reconstructive procedures
• Scar revision and management
• Complex reconstructive surgical planning

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Mysore Medical College
• MS General Surgery, SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad
• DrNB Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, South Eastern Railway Central Hospital, Kolkata (2022)

Academic Contributions

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty has served as Associate Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and as Assistant Professor at Mount Zion Medical College. He presented an international paper on Cleft Lip and Palate at Edinburgh, Scotland, reflecting his commitment to academic plastic surgery.

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Krishna Prasad Shetty currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Associate Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Senior Resident, KIMS, Hubli
• Assistant Professor, Mount Zion Medical College

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