Before surgery, stop smoking for at least two weeks. Also, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements like aspirin, vitamin E, and fish oil. You must fast for 8 hours before the procedure. In addition, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you the first night. Your surgeon at Maynee will give you a personalised pre-op checklist at your consultation. Following these steps reduces risks and speeds recovery.

Surgery itself is painless because of anaesthesia. After the procedure, however, most patients feel mild to moderate soreness — not sharp pain. We prescribe effective pain relief, so discomfort is well-managed at home. Minor procedures like mole removal cause very little soreness. Larger procedures like liposuction cause more aching for the first 3–5 days. Swelling and bruising are normal and gradually fade over 2–6 weeks depending on the procedure.

Yes — we offer flexible EMI (equated monthly instalment) options through leading banks and finance partners. So cost is not a barrier to safe, quality surgery. EMI plans are available on most procedures. Your patient care coordinator will walk you through the available options at your free consultation, with zero pressure and full transparency on total costs before you commit to anything.

Good candidates are in overall good health and have realistic expectations. They should be non-smokers, or willing to quit for 4 weeks. It also helps to be bothered by a specific feature that surgery can actually address. Age is less important than general health. Our surgeons assess candidacy at your free consultation through a physical evaluation, medical history review, and a conversation about your goals. We will only recommend surgery if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks for you.

First, it is important to allow full healing. Final results for most procedures take 3–6 months as swelling resolves. Therefore, early judgements are often premature. If you are still unhappy after full healing, our surgeons will review your case openly. Minor refinements or revision surgery can often be performed. We provide detailed 3D imaging simulations before surgery so that expectations are aligned in advance. Our 99% satisfaction rate reflects the care we put into planning every procedure.

Return-to-work timelines depend on the procedure. For desk work: minor procedures like mole removal or earlobe repair need only 1–2 days. Facial procedures like rhinoplasty or blepharoplasty need 7–10 days. Body procedures like liposuction or gynecomastia need 5–7 days. Major procedures like tummy tuck or facelift need 10–14 days. Physical or outdoor work requires additional time. Your surgeon will advise you specifically at your consultation based on your job type.

Scarring depends on the procedure. For example, closed rhinoplasty leaves no external scars at all. Gynecomastia and liposuction leave only tiny 3–4 mm marks that fade to near-invisible. Larger procedures like tummy tuck leave a scar low on the abdomen. However, it is placed carefully beneath the underwear line. Our surgeons use advanced closure techniques, so over 6–12 months, most scars become very faint and are not noticeable in daily life.

Yes — many patients travel from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and other cities for surgery at Maynee. We recommend staying in Chennai for at least 5–7 days after minor procedures and 10–14 days after major surgeries before flying home. We provide all post-op care during your stay, digital follow-up appointments after you return home, and clear emergency contact numbers. Furthermore, our team helps you plan your trip, including accommodation near the clinic.

In India, a plastic surgeon holds an MCh or DNB in Plastic Surgery — a recognised super-speciality requiring 3 extra years of training after MS General Surgery. The term "cosmetic surgeon," however, is not a protected title. Any doctor can use it. So always verify that your surgeon has MCh Plastic Surgery or DNB Plastic Surgery qualifications. All surgeons at Maynee are MCh or DNB board-certified and members of APSI (Association of Plastic Surgeons of India).

Exercise restrictions depend on the procedure. After minor procedures, light walking resumes in 2–3 days. After facial procedures like rhinoplasty or blepharoplasty, avoid strenuous activity for 2–3 weeks. After body contouring like liposuction or gynecomastia, return to light exercise in 2–3 weeks and full gym training in 4–6 weeks. After major procedures such as tummy tuck or facelift, wait 6–8 weeks before any vigorous activity. Returning too soon increases swelling and can affect results — so always follow your surgeon's specific advice.