Dr. Ankit Kothari
Specialist Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali
Experience: Over 9 years
Dr. Ankit Kothari is a Specialist Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon with comprehensive training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, offering more than 9 years of expertise spanning cosmetic surgery, reconstructive procedures, hand surgery, microvascular reconstruction, facial trauma and burn management. He holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, DrNB in Plastic Surgery and MRCS (Edinburgh), along with advanced fellowships in aesthetic and microvascular surgery.
Having trained with leading plastic surgeons across Brazil, India, and the UAE, Dr. Ankit specializes in body contouring, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty, facelift, breast surgeries, fat grafting, Botox, dermal fillers, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. His reconstructive expertise includes microvascular reconstruction, hand surgery, trauma management, burn care, and complex wound treatment.
Currently, Dr. Ankit Kothari is working as a Specialist Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon at Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali, where he provides personalized aesthetic and reconstructive surgical care. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with a focus on patient safety, natural-looking results and individualized treatment planning.
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
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Education +
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), DrNB (Plastic Surgery), MRCS (Edin), ISAPS and IAAPS Fellowships in Aesthetic Surgery
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- Fellowship in Microvascular surgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India
- Fellowship in Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, Kolkata, India
- IAAPS Fellowship in Aesthetic & Hair Transplantation Surgery, Kolkata, India
- ISAPS Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery, Curitiba, Brazil
- MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
- DrNB (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) - National Board of Examinations, India
- MCh (Burns, Plastic, & Maxillofacial Surgery) from ABVIMS and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
- MS (General Surgery) from NHL Medical College & VS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
- MBBS - NHL Medical College & VS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
Professional Associations +
- IAAPS – Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- ISAPS - The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- RCSEd - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- APSI – Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
- NABI – National Academy of Burns India
- IMA - Indian Medical Association
Research & Publications +
Publications:
- Gastrocutaneous Fistula After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy – International Journal of Scientific Research, December 2017
- A Case of Cavernous Hemangioma Over Urogenital Site – Gujarat Medical Journal, December 2018
Paper Presentations:
- A Comparative Study on VACC Dressings vs Conventional Dressings – Integrated Medical Education CME, AMC MET Medical College, September 2017
- Predicted Anterolateral Thigh Flap as Workhorse Flap for Reconstruction of Inguinoscrotal Region – A Case Series – APSICON 2022, Amritsar
- Prognostic Value of Serum Lactate and Base Deficit in Predicting Outcome in Burns – APSICON 2022, Amritsar
- Matriderm and Complicated Wounds: Our Experience on One Stage Management – APSI Delhi Chapter Meet, March 2023
- Epidemiological Study of Number of Hair Follicular Unit in Indian Patients – AESURG 2024, Delhi
Poster Presentations:
- Cholecystoduodenal Fistula – A Case Report – AMCON 2017, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
- Diaper Hemangioma – A Case Report – AMCON 2018, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
- Usage of Matriderm with Split Thickness Skin Grafting Reinforced with Vacuum Assisted Closure Dressing in Management of Complicated Wounds – A Case Series – Woundcarecon 2023, Aligarh; awarded 2nd Prize
Professional Experience +
- Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Cocoona Clinics, Dubai, UAE (2025-2026)
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Gujarat Cancer Society Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (2024-2025)
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Lilavati Clinic and Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India (2024-2025)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery
- Body Contouring & Sculpting
- Lipocontouring & high-definition liposuction
- Tummy tuck / Lipoabdominoplasty
- Thigh lift, arm lift (brachioplasty)
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Body reshaping after weight loss
- Breast Aesthetic Procedures
- Breast augmentation with implants
- Breast reduction
- Mastopexy (breast lift)
- Correction of breast asymmetry
- Facial Aesthetic Procedures
- Facelift & Necklift
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Bichectomy (cheek fat removal)
- Lip lift & lip contouring
- Fat Grafting Procedures
- Micro & nano fat grafting for face and body rejuvenation
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
- Botox for wrinkle reduction & facial slimming
- Dermal fillers (temporary & semi-permanent)
- Biostimulants & collagen-boosting injectables
- Thread lifts
- Laser-based rejuvenation treatments
- Hair loss management & PRP
- Hair transplant procedures
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Facial trauma surgery & maxillofacial reconstruction
- Management of facial fractures
- Soft tissue reconstruction with local, pedicled, and free flaps
- Post-tumor resection reconstruction
- Correction of congenital or post-traumatic deformities
Hand & Microsurgery
- Management of hand trauma & injuries
- Tendon repair, nerve repair & microsurgical reconstruction
- Peripheral neurovascular injury management
- Complete hand rehabilitation
- Treatment of finger injuries & amputations
Burns Care
- Acute burn management
- Post-burn deformity correction
- Scar management and contracture release
Additional Expertise
- Aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for pediatric patients
- Diabetic foot and complex wound management
- Preoperative counselling & postoperative recovery planning
Academic & Research Work +
Dr. Ankit has been actively involved in academic research, surgical education and scientific publication. His thesis work includes:
- A Prospective Comparative Study of Lichtenstein Meshplasty versus Preperitoneal Meshplasty in Unilateral Inguinal Hernia (2016–2019)
- Prognostic Value of Serum Lactate and Base Deficit in Predicting Outcome in Burns (2021–2022)
He is also certified in the Basic Course in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research and has served as a peer reviewer for 16 articles in Cureus Journal of Medical Science as of 2024.
Additional Training & Academic Achievements +
- Secured All India Rank 7 in NEET-SS 2020
- Training in Botox Treatment under Dr. Shilpi Bhadani, Gurugram
- Cadaveric Flap Dissection Course, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, 2023
- Hands-on Workshop on PDO Threads – Basic and Advanced, New Delhi, 2023
- Dissector at Cadaveric and Live Operative Rhinoplasty Workshop, GGMC and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 2025
- Attended AESURG 2022, APSICON 2022 and Woundcarecon 2023
- Attended APSI Delhi Chapter Meets in January and July 2023
- Attended Stalwarts of Dermatology Congress 2022
- Completed Diabetic Foot – Preventing Surgical Complications Course, 2023
- Attended the 10th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgery (ISPNSCON) 2022
- Attended North Zone Association of Plastic Surgeons (NZAPSCON) 2022
- Attended NABI Mid-Term CME 2023
- Attended EURAPS 9th Research Council Meeting 2021
- Executive member of the organizing committee for APSI Sushruta Film Festival 2022
- Organizing Committee Executive Member, APSI Sushruta Plastic Surgery Day 2023
- CEFR C1 Advanced certification in English proficiency by the British Council