Dr. Mahinoor Desai

Dr Mahinoor Desai is a highly authoritative and exceptionally skilled Consultant Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon in Mumbai, bringing a distinguished 16 years of clinical experience to the highly specialised field of surgical restoration and enhancement.

She currently consults at premier institutions across Mumbai, including SRCC Children Hospital, Bhatia Hospital, and Mumbai Breast Services. Possessing a formidable academic foundation, she holds an MS in General Surgery, a DNB in Plastic Surgery, and a highly prestigious international Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.

She is universally recognised for her profound surgical expertise in correcting complex craniofacial anomalies (like cleft lip and palate), performing intricate microvascular reconstructions, and executing high-precision cosmetic procedures.

Dedicated to delivering transformative, empathetic, and safe surgical outcomes, she consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Mahinoor Desai provides highly precise, life-changing surgical interventions for patients battling severe congenital anomalies, traumatic tissue loss, and complex body image concerns across Mumbai.

Craniofacial Surgery and Cleft Anomalies

Infants born with severe cleft lip and palate anomalies, babies suffering from craniosynostosis (abnormal skull bone fusion), or patients diagnosed with Pierre Robin sequence demand elite, tissue-sparing surgical oversight. Dr Mahinoor provides authoritative craniofacial care:

• Precision Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
• Complex Craniofacial Vault Reconstruction
• Tongue-Lip Adhesion for Pierre Robin Sequence

Microvascular and Post-Trauma Reconstruction

Patients suffering from massive tissue loss and disfigurement due to severe trauma or burns, or women requiring restorative surgical intervention following a mastectomy for breast cancer require highly delicate microvascular expertise. Dr Mahinoor offers expert reconstructive management:

• Complex Microvascular Tissue Flap Surgery
• Comprehensive Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
• Secondary Correction of Post-Traumatic Deformities

Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery

Individuals suffering from severe psychological distress due to gynaecomastia (enlarged male breasts), patients struggling with stubborn abdominal fat deposits, or individuals seeking refined facial aesthetic enhancements demand highly precise, artistic surgical execution. Dr Mahinoor provides elite cosmetic interventions:

• Advanced Gynaecomastia Surgery and Lipoma Removal
• Precision Rhinoplasty and Chin Dimple Creation
• High-Definition Liposuction and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Aesthetic Breast Augmentation and Breast Lifts

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Mahinoor Desai possesses an incredibly robust and highly specialised academic foundation, representing the absolute highest echelons of plastic and craniofacial surgical training globally:

• MBBS
• MS in General Surgery
• DNB in Plastic Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Microvascular and Craniofacial Surgery
• Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Research, Publications, and Prestigious Awards

Demonstrating a massive clinical legacy and a profound commitment to continuous surgical innovation, Dr Mahinoor has achieved significant milestones in plastic surgery:

• Awarded Surgical Excellence: Recipient of highly prestigious accolades including the Dr P.F. Soonawala Prize, the Dr Govind Vishnu Juvekar Prize, and the Shri Kund Gordhandas Bhalja Prize for her exceptional surgical brilliance.
• Selected Landmark Publications: A prolific researcher with numerous highly cited publications in prestigious international journals, including:
  • "Re-inventing the technique of tongue-lip adhesion in Pierre Robin sequence" (JPRAS, 2013).
  • "Secondary correction of post-traumatic craniofacial deformities" (Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014).
  • "Revisiting the technique for the creation of a chin dimple" (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2012).

Professional Memberships

Dr Mahinoor holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships in elite national plastic surgery associations, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing surgical standards:

• Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
• Indian Society of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies (ISCLPCA)
• Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Mahinoor Desai currently consults as a leading Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital (Narayana Health), Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
• Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai
• Mumbai Breast Services, Dadar West, Mumbai
• MRR Childrens Hospital, Thane West, Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Mahinoor Desai, Plastic Surgeon

For highly specialised craniofacial correction, expert aesthetic enhancements like gynaecomastia surgery, and advanced microvascular breast reconstruction, connect with the medical experts at HexaHealth to check availability and secure your priority appointment with Dr Mahinoor Desai.