Nine checks before you choose a plastic surgeon in Ranchi
1. A plastic surgery degree: MCh or DNB
Plastic surgery in India is a super-speciality. After MBBS and MS (General Surgery), a plastic surgeon trains for three more years for an MCh or DNB in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. That training includes cosmetic surgery. Ask for the degree, not just the title.
Dr. Vikrant: MCh, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, NHL Municipal Medical College & VS Hospital, Ahmedabad (2019); MS General Surgery (2015).
2. Extra training in aesthetic surgery
For cosmetic procedures, look for added training through a fellowship, observership or regular teaching at aesthetic meetings.
Dr. Vikrant: Fellowship in laser and cosmetology at Allure Medspa, Mumbai; aesthetic surgery observership at Adorn Cosmetic Clinic, Ahmedabad; faculty at AESURG 2025; workshop faculty for Botox, fillers and threads in Mumbai and Ranchi.
3. Regular experience with your procedure
Ask how often the surgeon does the operation you want, and what a typical result and recovery look like.
4. A real hospital, not just a clinic room
Liposuction, tummy tucks, breast surgery and rhinoplasty need a proper operating theatre, an anaesthetist and an ICU nearby in case something goes wrong.
Dr. Vikrant: operates at Jharkhand Charitable Hospital, Kanke, which has an ICU, a Burn ICU, critical care and 24×7 emergency.
5. Clear prices before the day
You should know the starting price before you walk in, and get a full estimate after examination.
Dr. Vikrant: prices are published, for example liposuction from ₹1,00,000, hair transplant at ₹30 per graft and gynecomastia from ₹50,000. See the price list.
6. Honest advice, including "no"
A good surgeon will tell you when a procedure won't give the result you want, or when a different operation would suit you better, such as a tummy tuck instead of liposuction.
7. Reconstructive experience
Surgeons who also do reconstruction understand blood supply, wound healing and complications better. This matters most when something doesn't go to plan.
Dr. Vikrant: Head of Plastic Surgery at RIMS Ranchi (2021–2023); runs a burn and trauma service at Jharkhand Charitable Hospital.
8. Follow-up you can reach
You will need dressing checks and reviews for weeks or months. A surgeon based in Ranchi saves travel to Delhi or Kolkata for each visit.
9. Published, verifiable credentials
Look for a surgeon whose training, posts and publications can be checked.
Dr. Vikrant: 13 published papers, listed on the research page.
Procedures Dr. Vikrant does in Ranchi
Cosmetic surgery
- Liposuctionfrom ₹1,00,000
- Hair transplantfrom ₹30 per graft
- Gynecomastia surgeryfrom ₹50,000
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)from ₹1,25,000
- Eyelid surgeryfrom ₹40,000
- Tummy tuckfrom ₹1,50,000
- Breast augmentationfrom ₹1,00,000
- Breast reductionfrom ₹1,25,000
- Botox, fillers & thread liftfrom ₹8,000
- PRP for hair & skinfrom ₹4,000
Red flags
- The title "cosmetic surgeon" with no MCh or DNB in plastic surgery
- Major surgery done in a clinic without an anaesthetist or ICU access
- Prices only given after you pay a deposit
- Guarantees of a perfect result
- Pressure to book the same day with a "discount"
Common questions
Who is the best plastic surgeon in Ranchi?
There is no official ranking of surgeons. Judge by qualification (MCh or DNB in plastic surgery), experience in your specific procedure, the hospital where surgery happens and how openly the surgeon discusses cost and risk. Dr. Vikrant Ranjan holds an MCh in plastic surgery, was Head of Plastic Surgery at RIMS Ranchi, and operates at Jharkhand Charitable Hospital, which has an ICU and Burn ICU.
Who is the best cosmetic surgeon in Ranchi?
In India, cosmetic surgery is part of plastic surgery. A cosmetic surgeon should be a plastic surgeon with an MCh or DNB, ideally with extra aesthetic training. Dr. Vikrant Ranjan has an MCh plus aesthetic training in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and was faculty at AESURG 2025, the national meeting of aesthetic plastic surgeons.
Who is the best liposuction surgeon in Ranchi?
Choose an MCh plastic surgeon who operates in a hospital with ICU backup and limits the fat volume per session for safety. Dr. Vikrant Ranjan does standard, HD and 360° liposuction in Ranchi from ₹1,00,000. See liposuction in Ranchi.
Who is the best hair transplant surgeon in Ranchi?
Look for a surgeon who designs the hairline and does the extraction and implantation, rather than leaving it to technicians, and who protects your donor area for the future. Dr. Vikrant Ranjan, MCh plastic surgeon, does FUE hair transplants in Ranchi at ₹30 per graft. See hair transplant in Ranchi.
What is the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
In India, the recognised qualification is MCh or DNB in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, which includes cosmetic surgery. 'Cosmetic surgeon' is not a separate recognised degree, and some people using the title are not plastic surgeons. Ask for the degree. See plastic surgeon vs cosmetic surgeon vs dermatologist.
How do I verify a plastic surgeon's qualification?
Ask for the MCh or DNB degree and medical council registration, and check membership of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) or the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS). The National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register lets you search a doctor's registration.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Results and recovery differ between patients. Prices are starting prices and are confirmed after examination.