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Dr. Chona Thomas

Dr. Chona Thomas

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon ·
, Kochi, India

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English

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About Dr. Chona Thomas

Conditions Treated by Dr. Chona Thomas

Dr Chona Thomas is a world-class cosmetic surgeon who has vast experience in various cosmetic surgeries and can treat a number of conditions listed below:

  • Irregular Shape and Size of the Ear
  • Small Breast
  • Eyebrows
  • Discolored Skin and Scars
  • Laceration of a Blood Vessel
  • Breast Cancer
  • Rough and Patchy Skin
  • Loose Facial Skin
  • Scars on the Face
  • Uneven Chin
  • Baldness
  • Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles
  • Excess Fat Accumulation in Certain Body Parts
  • Ptosis
  • Facial Wrinkles
  • Face and Neck Sagging
  • Asymmetrical Face
  • Traumatic Injuries of Thumb Or Finger
  • Upper Eyelids
  • Acne Scars
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Scar
  • Wrinkles on the Face
  • Varicose and Spider Veins
  • Freckles
  • Skin Disfigurement
  • Gynecomastia
  • Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
  • Excess Fat in certain parts of the body
  • Excess Fat and Skin on Buttock
  • Blunt Nose
  • Breast Sagging
  • Uneven Breast
  • Uneven Breasts
  • Deviated Nose
  • Lines on the Face
  • Wrinkles
  • Irregular Nose Shape
  • Sagging of the Forehead
  • Droopy Eyelids

Plastic surgery is used to reconstruct damaged tissue and skin. The main aim of plastic surgery is to completely restore the function of tissues and skin. The cosmetic surgeon also performs surgery to improve the appearance of body parts. Some of the most common conditions treated by the cosmetic surgeon are Cleft lip and cleft palate, Eyelid ptosis, drooping eyes, etc.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr.Chona Thomas

Some of the common signs related to physical abnormalities are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a cosmetic/plastic surgeon:

  • Trauma
  • Burns
  • Diseases
  • Lack of Aesthetic Appeal

Although the above-listed signs make you a suitable candidate for plastic surgery, a plastic surgeon will deeply study your health status to know all underlying conditions. Surgery may not be suggested if can cause serious side effects or aggravates your existing condition. The surgeon will also consult other experts to find the best treatment option.

Operating Hours of Dr. Chona Thomas

You can find Dr Chona Thomas in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor does not see patients on Sunday. You can receive a consultation from the doctor on Sunday in case of an emergency. .

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Chona Thomas

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Chona Thomas performs are:

  • Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
  • Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
  • Mentoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Liposuction

Breast augmentation has become very popular these days. It is also called augmentation mammoplasty and is a surgical procedure performed to increase the size and shape of the breast. A cosmetic surgeon evaluates the health status of a patient before performing a procedure to find out the possible complications of the surgery.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant, Plastic Surgery, Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Muscat, Oman
  • Regional Advisor (Middle East) to the Smile Train, an International Plastic Surgeon’s Charity organisation for global management of facial clefts, based out of the USA
  • Permanent Guest Surgeon of Operation Smile Mission, Norfolk, USA (active participant in the organisation’s programmes in Thailand, China and Egypt)
  • Medical Advisor to the Embassy of the USA, Muscat, Oman
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
  • Head of Department of Plastic Surgery, Khoula Hospital (The Department attained recognition as a Center for Higher Surgical Training in Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
  • Surgical Specialist & In-charge of the General Surgery Unit, Khoula Hospital, Oman
  • Junior Surgeon, American Mission Hospital, Muscat

Certifications (4)

  • FACS in Plastic Surgery (American College of Surgeons, Illinois, USA)
  • FRCS (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
  • Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery (Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, Australia)

Memberships (10)

  • British Association of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
  • Overseas the Editorial Board of the Craniofacial Surgery
  • Oman’s National Representative for the International Plastic
  • Reconstructive,Aesthetic Surgery Association (IPRAS)
  • International Editorial Board of the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
  • Association of Plastic Surgery Service, Oman
  • GCC Plastic Surgeons Association
  • Oman’s Plastic Surgery Society

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Procedures Performed

Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
Breast Augmentation
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Mentoplasty

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Chona Thomas is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Kochi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Chona Thomas is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 30 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Cosmetic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons focus on reconstructive procedures. They see patients who have conditions, such as birth disorders, illnesses, injuries, or burns. Many plastic surgeons prefer to become cosmetic surgeons and perform procedures to change a patient’s appearance for aesthetic purposes. Not all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons. Cosmetic surgeons work all over the body on all kinds of diseases. They also work frequently with other experts in a multi-disciplinary group. Plastic surgeons have special skills and knowledge like how to design a skin graft and create a flap graft.

A cosmetic surgeon performs the below-given tests to evaluate the health status of the candidate:

  • Physical Exam
  • ECG (electrocardiogram) to check your heart
  • Blood tests
  • Heart Stress Test
  • Ultrasound
  • Chest x-ray to check your lungs

You may want to see a plastic surgeon in order to get your physical problem fixed through surgery. Your primary care doctor will refer you to a cosmetic surgeon. If you wish to change something about the way it looks, you must see a cosmetic surgeon. Any licensed doctor is legally allowed to perform cosmetic surgery.

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