Dr. Vijay Kannan Shanmugam

Dr S Vijaykannan is an internationally credentialed, double Gold Medalist, and highly esteemed plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 19 years of extensive medical experience.

Having successfully transformed lives through over 7,500 successful surgeries and treating 10,000+ patients, he is a visionary healthcare entrepreneur serving as the Founder and Executive Director of Salem Cosmetic Clinic, SVK Aesthetics, and the Academy for Cosmetic Sciences.

Holding prestigious qualifications including an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, a super-specialty MCh in Plastic Surgery, and a Fellowship in Aesthetics, he serves as a Consultant at Shanmuga Hospital, Salem Cosmetic Clinic, and multiple elite centers.

Patients seeking the best plastic surgeon in Salem or an expert cosmetic specialist in Tamil Nadu can consult Dr Vijaykannan in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

His vast clinical proficiency encompasses Advanced Body Contouring, Facial Aesthetics and Hair Transplants, and Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynecology.

Specialisation and Area of Expertise

Dr S Vijaykannan delivers world-class, evidence-based surgical care combining clinical excellence with medical artistry.

He utilizes state-of-the-art aesthetic technologies to ensure supreme patient safety, flawless cosmetic results, and natural beauty enhancement.

Advanced Body Contouring and Breast Aesthetics

For patients in Salem requiring advanced interventions for post-bariatric skin removal and breast enhancements, Dr Vijaykannan provides expert clinical evaluation and highly specialized cosmetic surgery.

• Liposuction and Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty): Executing highly advanced, minimally invasive fat removal and skin tightening protocols to flawlessly sculpt and restore a firm, youthful abdominal profile
• Aesthetic Breast Surgeries: Utilizing deeply specialized clinical protocols to expertly perform breast augmentations, breast lifts, and massive tissue reductions for optimal cosmetic harmony
• Post-Bariatric Body Sculpting: Delivering targeted, highly precise surgical interventions to safely remove massive excess skin following extreme, life-changing weight loss
• Gynecomastia Correction (Male Breast Reduction): Seamlessly conducting intricate glandular tissue extractions to rapidly restore a firm, masculine chest contour

Facial Aesthetics, Hair Transplants, and Skin Rejuvenation

For individuals in Tamil Nadu experiencing acute aesthetic conditions such as severe hair loss and facial aging, Dr S Vijaykannan delivers focused expertise and modern cosmetic interventions.

• Advanced Hair Transplantation: Employing ultra-modern, precision micro-grafting techniques to expertly restore dense, natural hairlines for patients suffering from severe hair loss and alopecia
• Facial Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging: Flawlessly assessing and safely executing minimally invasive laser therapies, chemical peels, and injectables to rapidly reverse massive sun damage and wrinkles
• Acne and Burn Scar Management: Implementing comprehensive, highly advanced dermal resurfacing interventions to seamlessly repair and flawlessly smooth severe facial scarring
• Cosmetic Facial Surgery: Executing expert clinical management to safely perform rhinoplasty (nose jobs), facelifts, and eyelid surgeries to brilliantly enhance natural facial symmetry

Reconstructive Surgery and Cosmetic Gynecology

For patients needing thorough medical management of massive trauma deformities and intimate aesthetic concerns, Dr Vijaykannan performs meticulous clinical assessments and complete operative oversight.

• Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Safely executing precise, life-saving clinical interventions to expertly repair severe physical trauma, massive burns, and complex congenital deformities
• Cosmetic Gynecology: Providing targeted medical evaluations to flawlessly perform highly specialized intimate surgeries, radically improving both functional comfort and aesthetic appearance
• Regenerative Medicine and Aesthetics: Delivering rapid, multidisciplinary medical therapies using cutting-edge cellular technologies to comprehensively rejuvenate massive tissue damage
• Laser Surgery and Dermatology: Utilizing state-of-the-art medical lasers to aggressively treat severe skin lesions, unwanted hair, and complex pigmentation disorders

Education and Credentials

Dr S Vijaykannan holds progressive medical qualifications and extremely prestigious super-specialty surgical degrees from premier national medical institutes:

• MBBS from Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College (2007) - Gold Medalist
• MS in General Surgery from Coimbatore Medical College (CMC) (2013)
• MCh in Plastic Surgery from Madurai Medical College and Hospital (2021) - Gold Medalist
• Fellowship in Aesthetics from IAAC (2021)

Professional Experience

Dr S Vijaykannan currently brings his extraordinary entrepreneurial leadership and plastic surgery expertise to the following institutions, serving in key executive and clinical roles at:

• Salem Cosmetic Clinic (Founder, Executive Director, and Consultant Plastic Surgeon)
• Shanmuga Hospital, Chinna Pudur, Salem (Consultant Plastic Surgeon)
• SVK Aesthetics (Founder)
• Academy for Cosmetic Sciences (ACS) (Founder and Course Director)
• A P Multispeciality Medical Center, Alagapuram (Consultant)
• Universal Cancer Hospital, Kondalampatti (Consultant)
• Udhayam Multispeciality Hospital, Santhiyur (Consultant)

Clinical Distinctions and Academic Contributions

• Widely acclaimed healthcare entrepreneur who founded and aggressively scaled Salem Cosmetic Clinic into a massive multi-location enterprise, successfully serving over 10,000 patients
• Exceptionally decorated academic scholar, having secured highly coveted Gold Medals in both his foundational MBBS and his super-specialty MCh in Plastic Surgery
• Deeply committed to advancing medical education as the Founder and Course Director of the Academy for Cosmetic Sciences, bridging the gap between academia and real-world cosmetic clinical training
• Possesses unparalleled clinical authority, having successfully performed over 7,500 complex aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries

Professional Memberships

Dr S Vijaykannan is a highly respected active member and leader within the following elite global and national cosmetic organizations:

• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAAPS)
• Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
• Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AHRS)
• Indian Association of Plastic Surgeons (IAPS)
• Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Plastic Surgeons (TANPAPS)
• Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BRACA)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Book an Appointment with Dr S Vijaykannan, Plastic Surgeon in Salem

Ensure absolute aesthetic perfection and advanced reconstructive care by booking an appointment with Dr S Vijaykannan at Salem Cosmetic Clinic or Shanmuga Hospital, for expert hair transplants and precision body contouring. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.