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Professor Dr. Debraj Shome


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Professor Dr. Debraj Shome

Diplomate, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery | Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS) | Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Director, The Esthetic Clinics®

A Surgeon Dedicated to the Face. Built Through Precision, Not Chance.

Dr. Debraj Shome is an internationally trained surgeon, super specialised in facial plastic, facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, with over two decades of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery. His work is defined by precision, natural outcomes, and a deep anatomical understanding of the most delicate structures of the face, particularly the eyes and surrounding regions.

He is among the very few surgeons in Asia to be a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and serves as Governor-at-Large for the India chapter at the American College of Surgeons.

Patients from across India and over 25 countries seek him out for procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, deep plane face lifts and advanced facial aesthetic surgery, where judgment, restraint, and anatomical expertise determine outcomes.

Dr. Debraj Shome's path into facial plastic surgery began long before formal medical training. From an early age, there was a natural inclination toward understanding and altering facial structure. Family recollections often point to an unusual curiosity about faces and how they could be changed or refined.

After completing his MBBS from Grant Medical College, one of India's oldest and most respected medical institutions, he began to define his direction more clearly. The question was not whether to pursue surgery, but how to reach the highest level of specialization within it.

At the time, the conventional pathway involved entering general surgery, followed by plastic surgery. Instead, he made a deliberate decision to pursue a more focused pathway — building his foundation in ophthalmic and peri-orbital surgery, recognizing that the eye and its surrounding structures represent one of the most complex and delicate regions of the human body.

From this foundation, he progressed into oculoplastic surgery, and then further expanded into facial plastic, cranio-maxillofacial, and head and neck surgery through advanced training across India, the United States, Germany, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

Institutions such as LV Prasad Eye Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center played a significant role in shaping his surgical perspective, particularly in combining reconstructive principles with aesthetic refinement.

Over time, this structured and intentional pathway led to advanced certifications, including becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. This was then accepted under the Maharashtra Medical Council as an additional qualification and got registered in the Indian Medical Registry.

What distinguishes this long 14 year surgical training journey is not simply the institutions or qualifications, but the consistency of intent behind each step — every stage aligned toward one objective: to develop a deep, precise, and comprehensive understanding of facial surgery. That clarity continues to define his work today.

Key Highlights

Founder, TEC

  • 9 centres at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata
  • Treated 150,000 Patients from 25+ Countries directly & indirectly through the services & products designed by him

Founder IAFCS

  • More than 1000 doctors trained Globally in Cosmetic Medicine

Founder TECCRO

  • Clinical Research Arm, Institutional Ethics Committee Approved by CDSCO
  • 100+ Research Papers Published in Top Line Pubmed Indexed International Journals

Founder Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation

  • 31,300+ beneficiaries
  • 3,500 in 2024

Researcher & Inventor

  • 2 Patents, 5 in Pipeline
  • Co-inventor of QR678® & Range of Hair & Skin Products

Super-specialized Celebrity Surgeon

  • 20+ Years of Experience
  • Patients from 25+ countries

Why Patients Choose Dr. Debraj Shome

Facial surgery is not interchangeable. It requires a level of specialization that goes far beyond general surgical training.

Dr. Shome’s work is built on a pathway that prioritizes depth over breadth.

Focused entirely on the face

His training and clinical work have consistently centered around facial anatomy, aesthetics, and reconstruction.

Advanced expertise in the eye and peri-orbital region

His subspecialty training in eyelid and orbital surgery provides exceptional precision in blepharoplasty and mid-face procedures.

International, multi-disciplinary training

Exposure across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Thailand and India has shaped a balanced and refined surgical approach.

Reconstructive depth supporting aesthetic outcomes

Experience in complex facial reconstruction enhances safety, structural understanding, and long-term predictability.

Natural, individualized results

Every procedure is tailored. The goal is refinement, not exaggeration.

Surgical Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty is one of the most demanding procedures in facial surgery. It requires a combination of structural understanding, aesthetic judgment, and long-term planning. Dr. Shome approaches rhinoplasty with:

  • Structural preservation and stability
  • Harmony with overall facial proportions
  • Functional improvement where required
  • A commitment to natural, non-operated results

Each nose is approached individually. There is no template or standardized outcome.

Eyelid surgery is among the most delicate procedures in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shome's training in eyelid and orbital anatomy allows him to approach blepharoplasty with precision that prioritizes both aesthetics and function. His approach considers:

  • Eyelid mechanics and long-term safety
  • Fat preservation and repositioning
  • Maintenance of natural eye shape
  • Avoidance of hollow or over-corrected outcomes

This depth of understanding ensures results that are balanced, subtle, and enduring.

A deep plane facelift works beneath the superficial layers, releasing and repositioning deeper facial tissues to restore natural contours and youthful proportions. This allows for results that are longer-lasting and more harmonious. Dr. Shome specialises in deep plane face lifts as well as mid face lifts, neck lifts, and liquid facelifts.

Chin and facial implants are procedures of proportion rather than simply augmentation. The objective is to create balance across the face by refining structural relationships between the chin, jawline, nose, and mid-face. When performed thoughtfully, these implants enhance definition, improve profile balance, and create a more proportionate facial structure without altering individual identity.

Dr. Shome performs a comprehensive range of facial procedures, including:

  • Facelifts and mid-face rejuvenation
  • Otoplasty (ear correction)
  • Facial contouring and implants
  • Scar revision and reconstructive surgery

His approach integrates proportion, symmetry, and tissue behavior to achieve results that remain consistent over time.

A Training Pathway Built for Facial Specialization

Dr. Shome’s journey into facial plastic surgery was shaped by deliberate decisions at every stage. Rather than pursuing a broad-based surgical pathway, he chose to focus early on areas that would provide the greatest depth in facial anatomy.

This led him to build a foundation in ophthalmic and peri-orbital surgery, allowing for:

Precision in microsurgical techniques

Deep understanding of eyelid and orbital structures

Early specialization in one of the most complex regions of the face

He then expanded this foundation through advanced training in facial plastic, cranio-maxillofacial, and head and neck surgery, creating a rare combination of skills that bridge function and aesthetics.

Specialised Surgical Fellowship Training Across Global Centers

LV Prasad Eye Institute,
Hyderabad, India

Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery
& Orbital Surgery

2005

University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Facial Plastic Surgery

2006

MD Anderson Cancer Center,
Houston, TX, USA

Head & Neck Reconstructive Surgery

2007

Morriston Hospital,
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

2012

Credentials & Global Recognition

Dr. Shome holds multiple advanced qualifications, including:

Awarded PhD by Maastricht University, Netherlands
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
FRCS (Glasgow), DNB, DO, MBBS
MBA in Healthcare Management, Vanderbilt University, USA
Dr. Shome Rwarded PhD

He is recognized internationally for his contributions to facial plastic surgery, research, and medical education.

Global Leadership & Positions

Global Leadership certificate
  • Governor-at-Large & Treasurer, American College of Surgeons (India Chapter)
  • General Secretary, Indian Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISFPRS)
  • Board Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Advocacy Committee
  • Director, Global Cosmetic Surgery
  • Former Leadership Roles:
    • Joint Secretary at Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI)
    • Executive Council Member at Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS)
    • Executive Council Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
    • Executive Council Member of the Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)

Experience That Builds Confidence

  • Over 20 years of clinical experience
  • More than 150,000 patients treated, directly and indirectly through products and centers run under his leadership
  • Patients from over 25 countries
  • Extensive experience across both esthetic and reconstructive cases

Experience in facial surgery is not simply about numbers. It is about judgment, consistency, and the ability to anticipate outcomes over time.

Innovation, Research, and Academic Contribution

Dr. Shome has contributed extensively to the advancement of aesthetic medicine through:

Over 100 peer-reviewed publications

Multiple patents and ongoing research initiatives

Co-invention of QR678® for hair regrowth

Trained over 1,000 doctors globally in aesthetic medicine

Awards & Recognition

Authorship

Book cover of Doctors Are Not Murderers by Dr. Debraj Shome
Rated 4.5 on Amazon & Goodreads
Book cover of Dear People, with Love and Care, Your Doctors
Amazon Best Seller, over 30,000 copies sold
  • This movement is supported by Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation, India’s only nonprofit committed to doctor-patient healing.

Philosophy of Care

Facial surgery is deeply personal. It requires both technical expertise and thoughtful judgment. Dr. Shome's approach is guided by:

Natural outcomes over dramatic change: The best results are those that integrate seamlessly with the patient’s identity.
Safety as the primary priority: Every procedure is planned with long-term structural and functional considerations.
Individualized treatment planning: Each face is unique and requires a tailored approach.
Balance and restraint: Surgical excellence often lies in subtlety.

Patients are guided through a detailed consultation process to ensure clarity, alignment, and realistic expectations.

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For Patients Considering Facial Surgery

Choosing a facial surgeon is one of the most important decisions in aesthetic medicine.

It requires confidence not only in technical skill, but in judgment, experience, and the ability to understand the face as a whole.

Dr. Shome's training pathway, combining precision in peri-orbital anatomy with advanced facial plastic surgery, has been built specifically to achieve that level of understanding.

Consultation & Patient Care

Dr. Debraj Shome consults at The Esthetic Clinics® in Mumbai and works with patients from across India and internationally.

Consultations are available both in-person and virtually. International patients are supported through a structured process that includes evaluation, treatment planning, and post-procedure care.

Overall Life Philosophy

An integral part of Dr. Shome's philosophy is the belief that growth and responsibility must go hand in hand. Through the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation, this principle is translated into action by ensuring that as the practice grows, it simultaneously creates meaningful social impact. The foundation supports patients in need, funds reconstructive surgeries, and contributes to broader healthcare access initiatives. The idea is simple yet powerful: as one earns, one must also give back.

A Final Perspective

This is not a journey shaped by chance or convenience.

It is the result of deliberate choices made to achieve depth, precision, and mastery in one of the most complex areas of surgery.

Facial surgery demands that level of intent.

Frequently asked questions

Dr Debraj Shome is a globally renowned expert in facial cosmetic surgery and the co-founder of The Esthetic Clinics®. He is widely respected for his work in facial reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery and non surgical procedures, oculoplastic surgery, and non-surgical aesthetic enhancements.

Role & Appointments
  1. Co-founder and Director of The Esthetic Clinics® (TEC) and The Esthetic Clinics® Clinical Research Organization (TECCRO), where he leads innovations and clinical advancements. Heads the Institute of Aesthetic Surgery at The Esthetic Clinics®.Consults at multiple top hospitals across Mumbai, including Breach Candy, Saifee, and Apollo Spectra Hospitals.
  2. Previously led the facial plastic & cosmetic surgery department at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad (2009-2011).
Qualifications & Training

Medical degrees:

  1. PhD
  2. Diplomate, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
  3. Fellow of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
  4. Fellow of American College of Surgery (FACS)
  5. MBBS, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow)
Specialized Fellowships in:
  1. Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery & Orbital Surgery (LV Prasad Eye Institute)
  2. Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery (University of Utah, USA)
  3. Head & Neck Surgery (MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA)
  4. Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (Morriston Hospital, Wales, UK) - an AOCMF awarded Fellowship
Awards & Achievements
  1. Awarded Best Plastic Surgeon in India at the Healthcare Excellence Summit.
  2. Honored as a Breakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery.
  3. Winner of the Times Power Men Award for his contributions to facial aesthetics.
  4. Co-inventor of QR678®, a patented and clinically proven hair regrowth therapy.
  5. Published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers

Awarded multiple international patents.

Dr. Debraj Shome is a leading expert in facial plastic surgery, with extensive specialization in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
His areas of expertise include:

Cosmetic Facial Surgery
  1. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping and nose job)
  2. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  3. Facelifts (surgical deepplane face lift, mid face lifts, SMAS lifts, Liquid facelift and non-surgical Face Lifts)
  4. Neck Lifts
  5. Lip and nose enhancement
  6. Facial implants and scar revisiont
  7. Hair Transplants & Hair Restoration Surgeries
Reconstructive Facial Plastic & Oculoplastic Surgery
  1. Eyelid surgeries for ptosis, eyelid asymmetry, eyelid flaps and grafts for cancers
  2. Brow Lift Surgery (Temporal Brow lift, direct and indirect Brow lifts)
  3. Orbitotomies and orbital surgeries (trauma, tumors, deformities)
  4. Facial paralysis correction
  5. Cleft lip and palate repair
  6. Lacrimal (tear duct) surgeries
  7. Facial reconstruction after accidents or cancer
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
  1. Botox & dermal fillers
  2. Thread lifts
  3. Laser treatments
  4. QR678® hair regrowth therapy (co-inventor)
  5. PRP, GFC, mesotherapy & Exosomes treatment for hair loss

Dr Shome blends advanced surgical techniques with cutting-edge technology to deliver natural-looking, personalized results, whether you are seeking enhancement, correction, restoration or rejuvenation.

Dr Debraj Shome holds extensive academic and clinical credentials, combining top medical degrees with specialized international training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Core Medical Qualifications
  1. Diplomate, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery - The only one in Asia, this is an additional qualification registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council and the National Medical Commission,
  2. Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS),
  3. Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  4. MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai
  5. DNB (Ophthalmology) from the National Board of Examinations
  6. FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow)
Additional global credentials:
  • FACS, FAACS, FICO, MNAMS, and an MBA in Healthcare Management (USA)
Fellowship & Superspecialty Training
  1. Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery & Orbital Surgery – LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
  2. Facial Cosmetic Surgery – University of Utah, USA
  3. Head & Neck Surgery – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
  4. Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery – Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
Academic & Professional Highlights
  1. The only surgeon in Asia certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
  2. Appointed Governor-at-Large for India by the American College of Surgeons
  3. Visiting faculty and speaker at prestigious medical institutions and conferences worldwide

Dr Debraj Shome brings an impressive 23+ years of professional experience in facial plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. He is a highly experienced practitioner in oculoplastic and aesthetic facial procedures, with a career spanning over two decades at top hospitals and clinics.

Dr Debraj Shome has received numerous prestigious awards and global recognitions for his excellence in facial plastic surgery, innovation, and medical research.

Major Awards & Honors
  1. Best Cosmetic Surgeon in India – India’s Best Doctors Awards, New Delhi (2016)
  2. Best Plastic Surgeon in India – National Healthcare Excellence Awards, CMO Asia (2016)
  3. Best Plastic Surgeon in India (2015) – Recognized by Worldwide Achievers
  4. Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in India (2018) – National-level award
  5. Breakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery – Pharma Leaders Power Brand Awards (2015)
  6. Most Promising Face in Facial Plastic Surgery – India Leadership Conclave (2015)
  7. Indian of the Year – India Leadership Conclave (2017)
  8. GOAL Indian Iconic Personality Award – For excellence in surgery and philanthropy
International Fellowships & Research Grants
  1. Davies Foundation Grant – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (2010); youngest global recipient outside the UK
  2. Colonel Rangachari Award – Best research paper, All India Ophthalmological Society (2010)
  3. Youngest & First Asian Recipient of a Colombo-based Global Surgical Grant – Prestigious international recognition
Additional Recognitions
  1. Featured among the Global Top Plastic Surgeons by various international platforms
  2. Inducted into the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) in 2019

Yes, Dr Debraj Shome is highly experienced in reconstructive and cancer-related facial surgeries. He specializes in treating complex facial deformities caused by trauma, birth defects, or cancer-related surgeries.

His expertise includes:
  1. Facial reconstruction after tumor removal
  2. Reconstruction post skin cancer excision
  3. Orbital and eyelid tumor surgeries
  4. Facial bone and soft tissue repair
  5. Cleft lip and palate corrections
  6. Post-accident facial trauma reconstruction
Dr Shome’s extensive training from institutes like MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA) and LV Prasad Eye Institute has equipped him to handle delicate reconstructive cases, ensuring both function and aesthetics are restored with precision.

Dr Debraj Shome sees patients at The Esthetic Clinics® in Mumbai. He offers both in-person and online consultations, making it convenient for local and international clients. The clinic actively caters to global patients and provides full medical tourism assistance and post-treatment care.

Yes, online consultations are available for both national and international patients. You can share concerns, images, and medical history remotely before planning treatment or surgery.

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