Dr. Vinay Jacob

About Doctor

Dr. Vinay Jacob is a distinguished Senior Plastic Surgeon with 25 years of expertise in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. 

He is renowned for being the first surgeon in India to perform Vascularized Epiphyseal Microvascular Transfer, a specialized microsurgery critical for the growth and development of children with TM Joint Ankylosis (a condition where the jaw is fused).

Dr. Jacob's expertise encompasses advanced breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation techniques such as Minimal Access Cranial Suspension (MACS) facelifts, and fat grafting for correcting various deformities. 

For male patients, Dr. Jacob specializes in procedures including male breast reduction for gynecomastia, abdominal etching to create a six-pack appearance, hair transplants for male pattern baldness, genital enhancement, and chest wall implants.

Additionally, he excels in body contouring surgeries such as liposuction, body lifts after weight loss, and wedding preparatory surgeries. He is also experienced in treating skin malignancies and offers a range of non-surgical skincare programs.

In 2001, Dr. Jacob earned honors with distinction in MCh and DNB in Plastic Surgery. 

He is also a qualified oncologist, having received specialized training at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Medical Qualifications

• MCh (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), Gujarat University.
• DNB (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), New Delhi.
• MS (General Surgery), Tata Memorial Hospital.
• MBBS, Bangalore University.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Consultant, Bombay Hospital.
• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Vinay Jacob is recognized as the first person in India to perform Vascularized Epiphyseal Microvascular Transfer, a pioneering surgery for children with TM Joint Ankylosis to ensure proper jaw growth.
• He is a highly skilled oncologist with specialized training from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
• Membership: Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Mumbai.
• Membership: Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.
• Membership: National Academy of Burns India.
• Membership: Association of Plastic Surgeons India.
• Membership: World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Membership: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Membership: Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Membership: Indian Society of Surgery of the Hand.

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Jacob was invited as an International Guest Lecturer to the XIIIth Makassed Medical Congress in 2018.
• He introduced the Harvest Technique to India.
• He has been invited as a Guest Lecturer at various State and City Plastic Surgery conferences.
• Recognized as India’s Top Plastic Surgeon at the Healthcare Summit.
• Honored as the Best Doctor in Plastic Surgery in Mumbai.
• Received the Rotary Award for his work in Plastic Surgery Camps with Interplast, Germany.