
Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon ·
Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula , Panjim, India
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
One of the renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr Peter Savio Da Cruz treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows:
Plastic surgery is used for repair, reconstruction, and replacement of physical defects of function involving the musculoskeletal system, the skin, maxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery aims to improve a person's appearance. Plastic surgery is done to correct abnormalities like cleft lips and palates, ear deformities, burns, traumatic injuries, etc.
Some of the common signs related to physical abnormalities are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a cosmetic/plastic surgeon:
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.
The working hours of doctor Peter Savio Da Cruz is 11 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. However, he is available on Sunday in case of an emergency.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Peter Savio Da Cruz performs are:
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.
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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 evaluate the condition of a candidate before performing surgery. They perform the risk analysis in order to avoid any complications during surgery. They coordinate with other doctors and seek their advice on the best possible procedure suitable for the candidate.
A cosmetic surgeon performs the below-given tests to evaluate the health status of a candidate. This helps the surgeon to determine the possible side effects of surgery:
If you want to improve the appearance of a specific part of your body or wish to restore the normal structure and function of a part, a cosmetic surgeon is a right person to discuss your problem with. The expert will listen to your needs and will plan surgery as per your requirement.


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Rhinoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that changes the shape and size of Nose. Some people go for cosmetic rhinoplasty to enhance the appearance of their nose and face, while others undergo functional rhinoplasty to improve breathing and nasal function.