Who We Are

At Magniva Aesthetics Mumbai, Dr. Ashish Magdum leads the department of facial plastic and aesthetic surgery, offering personalised solutions for facial rejuvenation, reconstruction and enhancement.

As a UK-trained facial surgeon, Dr. Magdum brings world-class expertise in facial aesthetic surgery, combining precision techniques with an eye for proportion and balance.

He is recognised among the best facial plastic surgeons in Mumbai, trusted by patients across India for his meticulous approach and compassionate care.
His work focuses on creating subtle transformations that restore confidence while preserving individuality.

Areas of Expertise

Facial Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Facial Fat Grafting for volume restoration and rejuvenation
  • Deep Plane & Extended Deep Plane Facelift for natural, long-lasting lift
  • Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) for softening and refining facial features
  • Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift and Neck Lift / FaceTite NeckTite
  • Hairline Reduction (Foreheadplasty) and Pinnaplasty (Ear Reshaping)
  • Comprehensive Facial Balancing procedures, surgical and non-surgical

Microsurgery & Reconstruction

  • Head and Neck Reconstruction following trauma or cancer
  • Nerve repair, lymphatic reconstruction and free flap transfers
  • Burns and complex wound management with reconstructive precision

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Enhancements

  • Injectables (Botox®, Fillers) for facial harmony and skin rejuvenation
  • Laser skin treatments and PRP regenerative therapies
  • Medical-grade skincare for long-term skin health

With a focus on natural, proportionate enhancement, Dr. Magdum has earned recognition as one of the best facial fat grafting surgeons in India.

Professional Skills & Approach

(Adapted from UK Fellowship experience)

  • Deep clinical knowledge in reconstructive and facial plastic surgery
  • Advanced microsurgical expertise and precision in delicate procedures
  • Strong background in facial aesthetic balance and gender-affirming surgeries
  • Skilled in 3D planning, regenerative medicine and modern technologies
  • Commitment to patient education, ethics and transparent communication
  • Collaborative experience with oncologists, ENT and craniofacial teams

Patients appreciate Dr. Magdum’s calm, informative manner and his dedication to achieving safe, predictable outcomes.

Education & Experience

Education
FRCS (Plastic Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons, UK
Board certification
CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom
Advanced
Microsurgery & Reconstructive Fellowships from leading UK institutions
Field of expertise
Specialised training in Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Facial Feminization Surgery and Facial Fat Grafting
Years of practice
14

Working Shifts

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Ashish Magdum believes that every face tells a story — and aesthetic surgery should enhance that story, not rewrite it.
His philosophy centres on refinement over exaggeration, ensuring each procedure maintains natural movement, structure and character.

At Magniva Aesthetics Mumbai, Dr. Magdum and his team guide patients through every step — from consultation to recovery — with precision, transparency and empathy.
He sees aesthetic medicine not as vanity, but as self-confidence restored through surgical excellence.

Doctors Research & Publications

  • Safety of limb-salvaging surgery for sarcomas compromising major vessels: A 15-year single-centre outcomes study. Berner J, Dearden A, Magdum A, Crowley T, Rankin K, Clarke M, Ragbir M. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Sep;74(9):2076-2084.
  • The Newcastle Microsurgery Fellowship – A truly Multidisciplinary Experience Berner J and Magdum A. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 86, Number 5, May 2021.
  • Breast Angiosarcoma Surveillance Study: UK national Audit of management and outcomes of Angiosarcoma of the breast and chest wall. Banks J. et al; Br J Surgery. 2021 April 30:108(4):388-394.
  • The “Segmental SMAS Model”: A Didactic Concept of Face and Neck Lift Anatomy Holger G. Gassner, Ashish A. Magdum, Darinka Hanga. Facial Plas Surg. 2020 Aug;36(4):337-350.
  • Minimally invasive techniques in Rhinoplasty Holger G. Gassner, Ashish A. Magdum, Abel-Jan Tasman. Curr Opin in Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg, 2020 Aug; 28(4):218-227.
  • Simultaneous bi-pedicled DIEP and TUG flaps to enhance cosmetic outcome in unilateral delayed breast reconstruction: two flaps with three pedicels for one breast. Berner, J.E., Magdum, A. & Blackburn, A. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 43, 509–512(2020).
  • Smoke Inhalation Increases Intensive Care requirements and morbidity in Paediatric Burns. A. Tan, S. Smailes, T. Friebel, A. Magdum, Q. Frew, N. El-Muttardi, B. Philp, P. Dziewulski. Burns 2016 Aug;42(5):1111-5.
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma – A review of presentation, management and outcomes in 110 patients. R. Bains, A. Magdum, W. Bhat, A. Roy, A. Platt, P. Stanley The Surgeon, 2016 Jun;14(3):129-35.
  • Microvascular free tissue transfer in acute and secondary burn reconstruction. S. Jabir, Q. Frew, A. Magdum, N. El-Muttardi, B. Philip, P. Dziewulski Injury 2015 Sep; 46(9):1821-7.
  • Surgical excision margins for melanoma in situ. S. Akhtar, W. Bhat, A. Magdum, P.R.W. Stanley. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Vol. 67, Issue 3, Pages 320-323, March 2014.
  • A misdiagnosed burn: necrotising fasciitis in an elderly patient. R. Vijayan, A. Magdum, P. Critchley. BMJ Case Reports July 2013, p1-3. 3p; doi 10.1136/bcr-2013-200084.
  • Sun Protection – Do we know enough? A Magdum, F Leonforte, E McNaughton, J Kim, T Patel, R Haywood. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, (October 2012) 65, 1384 – 1389.
  • Accuracy of skin lesion diagnosis in exclusion of malignancy Matteucci P, Pinder R, Magdum A, Stanley P. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Nov;64(11):1460-5.
  • Harvesting split skin graft from degloved skin – A refined technique. Nabi Mopuri, Jeyaram Srinivasan and Ashish Magdum. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, Volume 33, Number 3, 171-172.
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