Dr Sumit Malhotra – Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Lucknow
Dr Sumit Malhotra is a Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Lucknow with more than 24 years of clinical experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
His practice covers a broad range of reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, including microsurgical reconstruction, cleft surgery, post-burn deformity correction, post-traumatic and post-surgical reconstruction, reconstructive oncology, hand surgery, paediatric plastic surgery and vascular reconstructive procedures.
He also provides aesthetic and cosmetic surgical care involving the face, breast and body, with procedures including rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, gynecomastia correction, liposuction, tummy tuck and body contouring.
Dr Malhotra's experience also includes hair transplantation, scar revision, mole and wart removal, tattoo removal and selected vitiligo surgeries.
His postgraduate qualifications include MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Plastic Surgery, with a Gold Medal in MCh Plastic Surgery.
Clinical Role at Apollo Hospitals
Dr Sumit Malhotra practises in Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, with clinical expertise spanning reconstructive, microsurgical and aesthetic plastic surgery.
His reconstructive practice includes treatment following burns, trauma, cancer surgery and congenital conditions, while his aesthetic practice includes facial, breast and body-contouring procedures.
He has previously worked at SIPS Superspeciality Hospital Lucknow, Era's Medical College Lucknow, KGMU Lucknow, AIIMS New Delhi and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi.
His professional experience also includes work as a Smile Train Surgeon, with more than 2,000 cleft cases operated, and experience as a microvascular surgeon, including revascularisation of more than 150 limbs.
Practice Location
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
Dr Sumit Malhotra consults at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow in LDA Colony, Sector B, Bargawan, on the Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
The Apollo Lucknow Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery department provides plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgical care, supported by facilities including modular operating theatres, an operating microscope, microsurgical instruments, Synthes plating systems and liposuction equipment.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Expertise
Dr Sumit Malhotra's reconstructive surgical expertise includes:
Maxillofacial Injury Reconstruction
Post-Burn Deformity Reconstruction
Post-Traumatic Reconstruction
Post-Surgical Defect Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Traumatic Reconstruction
Flap Surgery
Skin Grafting
Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery
Scar Revision
Vitiligo Surgery
Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery
Dr Sumit Malhotra has extensive experience in cleft surgery and has worked as a Smile Train Surgeon.
His documented experience includes more than 2,000 cleft cases, covering reconstructive care for children with cleft-related facial conditions.
Cleft surgery may involve correction of structural differences affecting the lip, palate and associated facial structures, with treatment planned according to the child's age, anatomy and clinical requirements.
Post-Burn Reconstruction
Burn injuries can result in scars, contractures, tissue loss and restriction of movement.
Dr Malhotra's reconstructive expertise includes post-burn deformity surgery and scar-related reconstruction.
Depending on the extent and location of the deformity, reconstructive treatment may involve scar release, skin grafting, flap reconstruction or other procedures selected according to the patient's condition.
Post-Traumatic & Post-Surgical Reconstruction
Trauma and previous surgery can sometimes result in tissue loss, scarring, functional problems or structural defects.
Dr Sumit Malhotra has specific expertise in post-traumatic and post-surgical reconstruction, including reconstructive procedures designed to restore form and function.
His reconstructive practice also includes maxillofacial injuries, traumatic defects and selected complex soft-tissue reconstruction.
Hand Surgery
Dr Sumit Malhotra has a specific clinical interest in hand surgery.
Plastic and reconstructive hand surgery may involve treatment of selected traumatic injuries, soft-tissue defects, tendon or nerve-related injuries and other conditions affecting hand function.
Treatment is planned according to the nature of the injury or condition and the functional requirements of the patient.
Vascular & Flap Surgery
Dr Sumit Malhotra's reconstructive expertise includes vascular surgery, AV fistula procedures, traumatic vascular surgery and flap reconstruction.
His microvascular surgical experience includes revascularisation of more than 150 limbs.
Flap surgery can be used in selected cases where tissue is required to cover or reconstruct a complex defect.
Skin Grafting
Skin grafting is used to cover selected areas of tissue loss, including certain burn, traumatic and surgical defects.
Dr Malhotra's clinical profile specifically identifies skin grafting among his areas of expertise.
The type and extent of grafting depend on the location, size and nature of the defect.
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Dr Sumit Malhotra's aesthetic surgical practice covers the face, breast and body.
His listed cosmetic procedures include:
Rhinoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Eyebrow Lift
Facelift
Chin Correction
Ear Correction
Lip Enhancement
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift
Gynecomastia Correction
Nipple Correction
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Body Lift
Mommy Makeover
Fat Grafting
Buccal Fat Removal
Aesthetic surgery is planned according to the patient's anatomy, clinical assessment and individual treatment objectives.
Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr Malhotra's facial aesthetic surgery interests include:
Rhinoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Eyebrow Lift
Facelift
Chin Correction
Ear Correction
Lip Enhancement
Buccal Fat Removal
Fat Grafting
These procedures address different facial aesthetic concerns, and the appropriate procedure depends on the patient's anatomy and treatment goals.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to modify the structure and appearance of the nose.
Dr Sumit Malhotra lists rhinoplasty among his facial cosmetic surgery interests.
The procedure may address selected concerns involving nasal shape, proportion or structure following individual assessment.
Blepharoplasty & Eyebrow Lift
Dr Malhotra's facial surgery interests include blepharoplasty and eyebrow lift procedures.
Blepharoplasty involves surgical correction of selected concerns involving the eyelids, while an eyebrow lift addresses the position and appearance of the brow.
Suitability depends on individual facial anatomy and the specific concern being evaluated.
Facelift & Facial Contouring
Dr Sumit Malhotra provides aesthetic facial surgical procedures including facelift, chin correction, ear correction and lip enhancement.
His practice also includes selected fat-grafting and buccal-fat procedures as part of facial aesthetic surgery.
Breast Surgery
Dr Malhotra's cosmetic breast surgery interests include:
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift
Gynecomastia Correction
Nipple Correction
The appropriate procedure depends on the patient's anatomy, symptoms, aesthetic concerns and treatment goals.
Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia refers to enlargement of male breast tissue.
Dr Sumit Malhotra lists gynecomastia and nipple correction among his breast surgery interests.
Surgical planning depends on the amount and type of breast tissue, skin characteristics and individual clinical assessment.
Breast Augmentation, Reduction & Lift
Dr Malhotra's aesthetic breast surgery practice includes breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lift.
These procedures address different clinical and aesthetic concerns and are selected according to individual anatomy and treatment requirements.
Body Contouring
Dr Sumit Malhotra's body-contouring procedures include:
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Body Lift
Mommy Makeover
Fat Grafting
Buccal Fat Removal
Body-contouring surgery is planned according to the patient's body composition, skin characteristics and specific treatment goals.
Liposuction & Tummy Tuck
Liposuction removes selected areas of excess fat through a surgical technique.
Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, involves removal of excess abdominal skin and may include tightening of the abdominal wall where clinically appropriate.
Dr Malhotra lists both procedures among his cosmetic surgery interests.
Hair & Skin Rejuvenation Procedures
Dr Sumit Malhotra's listed hair and skin procedures include:
Hair Transplantation
Scar Revision
Mole Removal
Wart Removal
Tattoo Removal
Vitiligo Surgery
These procedures address selected cosmetic, dermatological or reconstructive concerns through surgical or procedural approaches.
Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure used for selected forms of hair loss.
Dr Sumit Malhotra lists hair transplantation among his hair and skin rejuvenation procedures.
Suitability and the appropriate surgical approach depend on the cause and pattern of hair loss, donor hair availability and individual assessment.
Scar Revision
Scars resulting from trauma, burns, surgery or other causes may sometimes require surgical revision.
Dr Malhotra's areas of interest include scar revision, particularly within his broader reconstructive and aesthetic practice.
The approach depends on the scar's location, size, depth, orientation and effect on function or appearance.
Mole, Wart & Tattoo Removal
Dr Sumit Malhotra's listed skin procedures include:
Mole removal
Wart removal
Tattoo removal
The appropriate procedure depends on the lesion or tattoo characteristics and clinical assessment.
Vitiligo Surgery
Dr Malhotra's special interests include vitiligo surgery.
Surgical treatment for vitiligo may be considered in selected patients depending on the stability, distribution and characteristics of depigmented areas.
A specialist assessment is required to determine whether surgical treatment is appropriate.
Conditions Treated
Dr Sumit Malhotra's plastic and reconstructive practice covers selected conditions involving:
Dr Sumit Malhotra's listed procedures and surgical interests include:
Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgical reconstruction
Skin grafting
Flap surgery
Post-burn reconstruction
Post-traumatic reconstruction
Post-surgical reconstruction
Reconstructive oncology
Maxillofacial reconstruction
Cleft surgery
Hand surgery
Paediatric plastic surgery
Vascular reconstruction
AV fistula surgery
Limb revascularisation
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Eyebrow lift
Facelift
Chin correction
Ear correction
Lip enhancement
Fat grafting
Buccal fat removal
Breast Surgery
Breast augmentation
Breast reduction
Breast lift
Gynecomastia correction
Nipple correction
Body Contouring
Liposuction
Tummy tuck
Body lift
Mommy makeover
Hair & Skin Procedures
Hair transplantation
Scar revision
Mole removal
Wart removal
Tattoo removal
Vitiligo surgery
Disease-Specific Reconstructive Expertise
Burns & Post-Burn Deformities
Dr Malhotra's reconstructive practice includes treatment of post-burn deformities and scar-related problems following burn injuries.
Cleft Lip & Palate
His experience includes more than 2,000 cleft cases as a Smile Train Surgeon.
Traumatic Injuries
His reconstructive interests include maxillofacial injuries, traumatic defects and vascular injuries requiring reconstructive surgery.
Post-Surgical Defects
Plastic reconstructive techniques can be used to restore selected tissue defects following previous surgical procedures.
Hand Injuries
Hand surgery forms part of his reconstructive practice, particularly where restoration of structure and function is required.
Technological & Microsurgical Approach
Dr Sumit Malhotra's reconstructive practice includes microsurgery, microvascular reconstruction, flap surgery and vascular procedures.
Apollo Lucknow's Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery department has facilities including an operating microscope, microsurgical instruments, Synthes plating systems and modular operating theatres to support reconstructive and plastic surgery procedures.
The specific surgical technique and technology used depend on the patient's condition, anatomical requirements and procedure being performed.
Education & Formal Training
Dr Sumit Malhotra has completed:
MBBS
MS – General Surgery
MCh – Plastic Surgery
Gold Medal in MCh Plastic Surgery
His academic and professional training has been supported by experience at major medical institutions including KGMU Lucknow, AIIMS New Delhi and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi.
He has also worked as a faculty member (Professor) at Era's Medical College, Lucknow.
Book an Appointment with Dr Sumit Malhotra in Lucknow
Patients looking for a Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Lucknow can consult Dr Sumit Malhotra at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
His clinical practice includes reconstructive surgery after burns and trauma, microsurgical reconstruction, cleft surgery, reconstructive oncology, hand surgery, vascular reconstruction, as well as facial, breast and body-contouring procedures.
Hospital: Apollo Hospitals Lucknow Department: Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery Location: LDA Colony, Sector B, Bargawan, Kanpur–Lucknow Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh OPD: 09:00 AM–05:00 PM, Monday–Saturday Languages: English and Hindi
Patient-Centred Plastic & Reconstructive Care
Plastic surgery can involve very different clinical objectives—from restoring tissue after trauma or cancer surgery to correcting congenital conditions or addressing an aesthetic concern.
Dr Sumit Malhotra's practice therefore spans both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, with treatment planning based on the patient's condition, anatomy, functional requirements and individual objectives.
For reconstructive patients, the focus may be on restoring tissue coverage, structure and function. For aesthetic patients, consultation involves understanding the specific concern and determining which surgical approach may be appropriate.
A detailed clinical assessment is an important part of deciding whether surgery is suitable and which procedure best corresponds to the patient's requirements.
International Patients & Medical Care
Patients travelling to Lucknow for plastic or reconstructive surgery can bring previous medical records, operative notes, imaging, photographs and details of previous treatments where available.
This information can assist in evaluating previous procedures, reconstructive requirements and the next stage of treatment.
Dr Sumit Malhotra consults patients in English and Hindi at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Academic & Professional Contributions
Dr Sumit Malhotra has combined clinical practice with academic and teaching roles during his career.
His professional experience includes work as a former Professor at Era's Medical College, Lucknow.
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Experience
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
SIPS Superspeciality Hospital, Lucknow
Era's Medical College, Lucknow
KGMU, Lucknow
AIIMS, New Delhi
Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Memberships
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon's Association
Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
Association of Surgeons of India
Awards & Achievements
International Visiting Scholar, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Worked as Assistant Professor at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
Passed M.S. with Honours
Clinical Expertise
Head Neck Reconstructive Surgery(functional and aesthetic) for both primary and secondary
Dr Sumit Malhotra is a Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon practising at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow with more than 25 years of clinical experience.
Q: What does Dr Sumit Malhotra specialise in?
His expertise includes reconstructive plastic surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, cleft surgery, post-burn and post-traumatic reconstruction, reconstructive oncology, hand surgery, vascular reconstruction and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Q: Is Dr Sumit Malhotra a plastic surgeon in Lucknow?
Yes. Dr Sumit Malhotra practises in Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform reconstructive surgery?
Yes. Reconstructive surgery is a major part of his clinical practice, including post-burn, post-traumatic, post-surgical, oncological and microsurgical reconstruction.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform microsurgery?
Yes. Microsurgical and microvascular reconstruction are among his areas of expertise.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform cleft surgery?
Yes. He has worked as a Smile Train Surgeon and has operated more than 2,000 cleft cases.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra treat post-burn deformities?
Yes. Post-burn deformity reconstruction is specifically listed among his reconstructive surgery interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform hand surgery?
Yes. Hand surgery is among his listed reconstructive surgical interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform reconstructive surgery after cancer?
No, Reconstructive oncology is not among his areas of special interest.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform rhinoplasty?
Yes. Rhinoplasty is listed among his facial cosmetic surgery interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform breast augmentation and breast reduction?
Yes. Breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lift are among his listed breast surgery interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform gynecomastia surgery?
Yes. Gynecomastia and nipple correction are listed among his breast surgery interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform liposuction?
Yes. Liposuction is among his listed body-contouring procedures.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform tummy tuck surgery?
Yes. Tummy tuck is listed among his body-contouring interests.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform hair transplantation?
Yes. Hair transplantation is among his listed hair and skin rejuvenation procedures.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform scar revision?
Yes. Scar revision is listed among his areas of expertise.
Q: Does Dr Sumit Malhotra perform vitiligo surgery?
Yes. Vitiligo surgery is listed among his reconstructive and skin-related surgical interests.
Q: What are Dr Sumit Malhotra's qualifications?
He holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Plastic Surgery, with a Gold Medal in MCh Plastic Surgery.
Q: How much experience does Dr Sumit Malhotra have?
Dr Sumit Malhotra has more than 25 years of clinical experience.
Q: Where does Dr Sumit Malhotra practise?
He practises at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow in LDA Colony, Sector B, Bargawan, on the Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
Q: What are Dr Sumit Malhotra's consultation timings?
His current Apollo profile lists consultation hours from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
