1Q: What does Dr. Naveen Rao specialise in?

Ans: He specialises in hair transplantation, body contouring, genital cosmetic surgery, and rhinoplasty.

3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rao have?

Ans: He has 19-29 years of experience, having been with Apollo Hospitals since 2007.

4Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?

Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.

5Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?

Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.

1Q: What does Dr. Naveen Rao specialise in?

Ans: He specialises in hair transplantation, body contouring, genital cosmetic surgery, and rhinoplasty.

3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rao have?

Ans: He has 19-29 years of experience, having been with Apollo Hospitals since 2007.

4Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?

Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.

5Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?

Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.

Dr. Naveen Rao: General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Q: 2Q: What certification makes Dr. Rao notable?

Ans: He was the first cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (USA) certification.

Overview

About Dr. Naveen Rao

Dr. Naveen Rao is a Consultant Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with 19 years of experience since joining Apollo in 2007. His core specialities include hair transplantation, body contouring, and genital cosmetic surgery, and he was the first cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), USA certification. He treats patients seeking post-bariatric body contouring, rhinoplasty, and burns injury rehabilitation, and is among the few surgeons in India offering genital cosmetic procedures such as hymenoplasty and vaginal tightening. Dr. Rao completed his MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Mysore, in 1998, and his M.Ch in Plastic Surgery from GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 2003, adding a Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery. He trained in endoscopic plastic surgery at the Ethicon Institute under German surgeons Prof. Alfred C. Berger and Dr. A. Krause-Bergman, and specialises in the FUE hair transplantation method.

Education & Qualifications

MBBS

MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Mysore (1998)

M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) — GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2003)

Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery

Clinical Career Timeline

Consultant Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore (2007-present)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore (2005-2007)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Apollo Raichur (2003-2005)

Accreditations & Professional Memberships

First cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (USA) certification

Trained at the Ethicon Institute in endoscopic plastic surgery under Prof. Alfred C. Berger and Dr. A. Krause-Bergman

Languages Spoken

EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)

Procedures

Treatments Performed

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Core Speciality

Reconstructive & Burns Surgery

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Core Speciality

Rhinoplasty

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Core Speciality

Genital Cosmetic Surgery

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Core Speciality

Body Contouring

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Core Speciality

Hair Transplantation

Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgeries Procedures & Surgeries6 Procedures

Hair transplant (FUE method, microfollicular transplant)Liposuction and tummy tuck (incl. endoscopic method)RhinoplastyGenital cosmetic surgery (hymenoplasty, vaginal tightening, labia reduction, penile lengthening)Post-bariatric body contouringBurns injury rehabilitation

Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Hospitals

Practices At

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Quaternary Clinical Procedures at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Comparative Benchmarks · Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India

Procedure	US / UK Estimate	Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore Package	Savings
Minimally Invasive Specialty Surgery	$42,000 US/UK	$4,800 – $7,200 in India	85% Less
Complex Quaternary Consultation & Workup	$4,500 US/UK	$450 – $800 in India	84% Less
Advanced Robotic / Navigated Surgical Procedure	$58,000 US/UK	$6,500 – $9,800 in India	84% Less
In-Hospital Specialized Recovery & Rehabilitation (7 Days)	$18,000 US/UK	$1,800 – $2,800 in India	85% Less

Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.

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