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Dr. Karan Shetty
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Plastic Surgery), FDAPORS
Globally trained Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon delivering personalized cosmetic outcomes with surgical precision.
Specializations & Expertise
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) & Body Contouring
Gender Reassignment Surgery
Burn Reconstruction & Scar Revision
Diabetic Foot & Complex Wound Management
About Dr. Karan Shetty
Dr. Karan Shetty is one of India’s leading names in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, known for delivering refined, natural-looking results that restore both form and function. Board-certified and globally trained in advanced cosmetic procedures, he has earned a reputation for his expertise in rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring.
Dr. Shetty holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) degrees, along with advanced fellowships in Super Microsurgery (Tokyo), DFAFPRS (Germany), and training at University Hospital Moncloa (Spain). His international exposure and deep clinical insight make him the preferred choice for patients seeking safe, personalized, and aesthetically conscious surgical care.
At Astra Super speciality Hospital, Dr. Karan Shetty serves as Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, bringing a perfect blend of precision, compassion, and artistic vision to every case. Beyond clinical practice, he continues to contribute to global medical literature through insightful publications and remains a trusted mentor and visiting consultant at reputed hospitals across Bangalore.
Memberships
Founding member of Anti-Pollution Drive (An NGO for Environment Conservation)
Member of Karnataka Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons (KAPRAS)
Member of Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
Member of Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
Member of The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAAPS)
Member of Indian Society of Cleft, Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies (ISCLPCA)
Indian Professional Association for Transgender Health (IPATH)
Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)
Publications
Article on Light vs heavy weight mesh in Lichtenstein’s open Inguinal Hernia repair: A prospective study in International Journal of Surgery Science 2019; 3(1): 12-15
Article on Clinical study and management of small bowel perforation in a tertiary care teaching institute, International Journal of Surgery, Home > Vol 5, No 3 (2018) > R
Article on Effect of music therapy on acute postoperative analgesic requirement in unilateral complete cleft lip repair by Tennison’s triangular variant technique: A double-blinded randomized control trial, 2015 in Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies – 2015 Volume 2 Issue 2 Page