Meet your surgeon
Plastic, Cosmetic & Gender-Affirming Surgeon. A considered approach to surgery, grounded in training, judgement and conversation.
Qualifications
Sri Ramachandra University · December 2008
Annamalai University · April 2013
Madras Medical College / Dr. M.G.R. Medical University · August 2017
Tamilnadu Medical Council · 88717
A personal introduction
A surgical consultation is a chance to understand the individual behind the request. Good judgement includes being clear about uncertainty, alternatives and when surgery may not be the right choice.
Further training
Fellowship training in aesthetic and gender-affirming surgery · October 2017 – January 2018.
Coupure Centrum with Dr. Patrick Tonnard and Dr. Alexis Verpaele.
Ghent University Hospital with Dr. Stanislas Monstrey.
Under Dr. K. Ramachandran, Apollo Spectra, MRC Nagar · 2017–2020.
Professional practice
Dr. Charan practises at AesthetiQ: Centre for Plastic, Cosmetic and Gender Affirming Surgeries, with hospital associations including Apollo Spectra (RA Puram), VHS Hospital, Hycare Hospitals, Sooriya Hospitals, B.R.S. Hospitals, Radha Rajendran Hospital, Sunrays Laparoscopic Centre, Oxford Hospital and Medway Hospitals.
Life memberships include APSI, TANPAPS, BRASA and GAPS.
Areas of practice
Breast surgery, body contouring, male chest surgery, gender-affirming surgery and reconstructive care. Each plan begins with assessment rather than assumptions.
Training and research
Published work includes Nanofat Needling in PRS Journal (2019), Sequential Strip and FUE in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2023), and a medicolegal book chapter concerning surgery in minors.
Safety and aftercare
The surgical plan includes a discussion of risks, preparation, recovery and follow-up. No operation or outcome should be treated as routine for every person.
The next step is yours
A considered first conversation about what matters to you.
