Medical Disclaimer

Last updated: 5 August 2026

1. Purpose of this website

This website is operated by Dr Chandrashekhar’s Plastic Surgery Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

It provides general information about:

• Plastic surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Cosmetic and aesthetic surgery
• Non-surgical aesthetic treatments
• Scar care
• Wound care and reconstruction
• Treatment preparation
• Recovery and aftercare
• Patient education and frequently asked questions
• Clinic services and consultation options

The information is intended to help visitors understand general medical and surgical concepts and prepare appropriate questions for a formal consultation.

2. General educational information only

The content on this website is provided for general education and public awareness.

It must not be interpreted as:

• Personalised medical advice
• A medical diagnosis
• A prescription
• A recommendation to undergo a procedure
• Confirmation that a procedure is suitable for a particular person
• A complete description of every possible risk
• A substitute for examination by a qualified medical professional
• A prediction or guarantee of treatment results

Medical and surgical information may need to be adapted according to an individual patient’s health, anatomy, symptoms, expectations and circumstances.

3. No doctor–patient relationship through general website use

Viewing or downloading information from this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

A doctor–patient relationship is not established merely because a visitor:

• Reads website content
• Uses an educational tool
• Downloads a patient guide
• Sends a general contact form
• Sends an email
• Opens a WhatsApp conversation
• Follows the clinic on social media
• Comments on or shares educational content

A professional relationship may arise only after a consultation or teleconsultation has been accepted and conducted in an appropriate manner.

Sending information to the clinic does not guarantee that a consultation request will be accepted or that treatment will be offered.

4. Need for an individual consultation

Plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery must be planned individually.

A meaningful assessment may require:

• A detailed medical history
• Information about previous operations or treatments
• Review of medications and allergies
• Physical examination
• Assessment of anatomy and tissue quality
• Clinical photographs
• Laboratory or imaging investigations
• Discussion of treatment goals
• Consideration of alternatives
• Discussion of risks, recovery and limitations
• Appropriate consent

Information provided on the website cannot replace this assessment.

Visitors should not start, stop or change any medication, treatment, wound-care plan or postoperative instruction solely because of website content.

5. Medical emergencies

This website and its communication channels are not emergency medical services.

Do not rely on:

• Website forms
• Email
• WhatsApp
• Social-media messages
• Automated replies
• Website assessment tools

for urgent or emergency medical attention.

In a medical emergency, contact an appropriate emergency service or attend the nearest emergency department without waiting for a response from the clinic.

Emergency symptoms may include severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, rapidly worsening swelling, severe allergic reaction or any other situation requiring immediate attention.

6. Teleconsultation

A general message, photograph or voice note sent through WhatsApp or email is not automatically a formal teleconsultation.

Where a teleconsultation is specifically arranged, its appropriateness will depend on the nature of the concern and the information reasonably available.

A physical consultation may still be required where:

• Examination is necessary
• A diagnosis cannot be made remotely
• Photographs are insufficient
• Investigations are required
• Surgery or an invasive procedure is being considered
• There are postoperative concerns
• Emergency assessment is needed
• Remote evaluation would not be safe or adequate

A teleconsultation may have limitations because the doctor may be unable to perform a complete physical examination or directly assess findings such as tenderness, consistency, circulation, sensation or depth.

7. Treatment suitability

Not every person who enquires about a treatment will be suitable for that treatment.

Suitability may be influenced by factors including:

• General health
• Age
• Medical conditions
• Diabetes or impaired healing
• Smoking or nicotine exposure
• Medications
• Bleeding risk
• Previous surgery
• Scar tendency
• Skin and tissue quality
• Anatomical limitations
• Psychological readiness
• Treatment expectations
• Ability to follow postoperative instructions

A treatment may be postponed, modified or declined where it is not considered appropriate or safe.

8. Surgical and procedural risks

All medical, surgical and non-surgical procedures have potential risks and limitations.

Depending on the treatment, risks may include:

• Pain
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Delayed healing
• Scarring
• Pigmentary changes
• Altered sensation
• Asymmetry
• Contour irregularity
• Fluid collection
• Wound separation
• Anaesthetic complications
• Implant-related complications
• Need for additional treatment
• Need for revision surgery
• Unsatisfactory aesthetic or functional outcome

Website content may discuss common risks but may not contain every possible complication associated with a particular treatment.

A detailed risk discussion must form part of the individual consultation and consent process.

9. Results cannot be guaranteed

Medical and surgical outcomes vary between patients.

Results may be influenced by:

• Anatomy
• Age
• Skin elasticity
• Tissue quality
• Healing response
• Scar formation
• Medical conditions
• Smoking
• Nutrition
• Weight changes
• Postoperative care
• Activity restrictions
• Infection or other complications
• Individual biological variation

No statement, illustration, photograph, animation, video, testimonial or discussion on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular result.

Terms such as “improvement,” “correction,” “rejuvenation” or “reconstruction” do not imply perfection or complete elimination of every concern.

10. Recovery information

Recovery timelines provided on this website are approximate.

Actual recovery may be shorter or longer depending on:

• The procedure performed
• Extent of surgery
• Anaesthesia used
• The patient’s health
• Healing response
• Type of work or activity
• Postoperative care
• Development of complications

A general recovery guide must not override personalised postoperative instructions provided by the treating surgeon.

Patients should contact their treating medical team when they experience unexpected symptoms or concerns during recovery.

11. Before-and-after photographs

Before-and-after photographs are provided for education and to demonstrate possible treatment principles or outcomes in individual cases.

They do not guarantee that another patient will obtain the same or a similar result.

Differences may arise from:

• Anatomy
• Procedure performed
• Healing
• Camera angle
• Lighting
• Facial expression
• Patient position
• Time elapsed after treatment
• Weight changes
• Individual biological response

Where patient photographs are published, they are used in accordance with the relevant consent and confidentiality requirements.

Visitors must not copy, download, reproduce, alter or redistribute clinical photographs without permission.

12. Illustrations, animations and simulated images

Some website images may be:

• Medical illustrations
• Diagrams
• Animations
• Three-dimensional renderings
• Composite images
• Simulated treatment visuals
• AI-generated or AI-assisted images

These visuals may simplify anatomy, procedures or recovery for educational purposes.

They may not depict:

• An actual patient
• Exact anatomy
• Every surgical step
• Exact incision placement
• The full complexity of a procedure
• A guaranteed postoperative result

AI-generated, AI-assisted or simulated visuals may carry a label explaining that they are educational representations and not photographs of actual patients. AI-generated, AI-assisted or simulated visuals may carry a label explaining that they are educational representations and not photographs of actual patients.

13. Artificial intelligence-assisted content

Some text, illustrations, graphics, animations, voiceovers, videos or other educational materials on this website may be created, edited or enhanced using artificial intelligence-assisted tools.

AI-assisted content may be used for purposes such as:

• Simplifying medical explanations
• Improving language or readability
• Creating educational illustrations
• Producing animations or voiceovers
• Formatting patient-information material
• Supporting website design and presentation

Artificial intelligence may produce incomplete, simplified, outdated or inaccurate information.

AI-generated or AI-assisted material must not be interpreted as:

• A medical diagnosis
• A treatment recommendation
• A substitute for professional judgement
• Confirmation of treatment suitability
• A prediction of an individual result
• An exact representation of operative technique

Medical content published on this website is reviewed with professional oversight before publication. However, it remains general educational information and cannot replace an individual examination or consultation. However, website content still cannot replace an individual examination and consultation.

No clinical decision should be made solely on the basis of AI-generated or AI-assisted website content.

14. Website assessment tools and questionnaires

The website may provide educational questionnaires, checklists, scar assessments, symptom guides, aesthetic-analysis tools or treatment-exploration tools.

These tools are intended only to:

• Support general awareness
• Help visitors organise their concerns
• Help prepare questions for consultation
• Provide general educational guidance

They are not validated diagnostic tests unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The result of a website assessment does not:

• Confirm a diagnosis
• Determine treatment suitability
• Replace physical examination
• Guarantee the need for a procedure
• Guarantee that a procedure will be offered
• Predict a treatment result

Visitors should seek professional evaluation before making medical decisions.

15. Artificial intelligence-based assessments

Where an AI-enabled assessment or image-analysis feature is provided, its output may be influenced by:

• Image quality
• Lighting
• Camera angle
• Facial expression
• Patient position
• Incomplete information
• Technical limitations
• Limitations in the underlying AI system

Such output is preliminary and educational.

It must not be treated as a diagnosis, formal surgical plan or substitute for assessment by a qualified medical professional.

16. Testimonials and patient experiences

Testimonials and patient experiences reflect the views and circumstances of the individuals providing them.

They may not represent:

• The experience of every patient
• A typical recovery
• A typical result
• The outcome another patient will achieve

Testimonials should not be interpreted as guarantees, medical evidence or substitutes for professional assessment.

17. Treatment descriptions and terminology

Treatment names and descriptions may vary between doctors, hospitals, regions and professional literature.

A procedure described on this website may involve different:

• Techniques
• Anaesthesia
• Incisions
• Instruments
• Implants
• Recovery protocols
• Hospital arrangements
• Eligibility criteria

The final treatment plan will depend on the individual consultation and professional judgement.

18. Products, medicines and devices

Any reference to a medicine, implant, dressing, device, skincare product or medical technology is provided for general information.

It does not constitute:

• A prescription
• An endorsement for every patient
• A recommendation to purchase or use the item
• Confirmation of availability
• Confirmation that the item is appropriate for a particular person

Medicines and medical devices should be used only under appropriate professional supervision.

Brand names may sometimes be mentioned to explain a category or technology and do not necessarily imply exclusive endorsement.

19. External websites and third-party content

This website may contain links to:

• Hospitals
• Professional organisations
• Scientific publications
• Government websites
• Social-media platforms
• Video platforms
• Review platforms
• Maps
• Other external resources

External links are provided for convenience or further information.

Dr Chandrashekhar’s Plastic Surgery Clinic does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, security, advertising or privacy practices of independent third-party websites.

A link does not necessarily imply endorsement of all content, products or opinions on the external website.

20. Scientific and medical information may change

Medical knowledge, clinical guidelines, technologies and treatment methods may change over time.

Although reasonable efforts are made to provide useful and responsible information, website content may not always reflect:

• The latest research
• Every available treatment
• Every clinical guideline
• Every regional practice
• The circumstances of an individual patient

Visitors should consider the publication or revision date because medical knowledge, technologies and professional guidance may change over time.

Content may be corrected, updated, expanded or withdrawn without prior notice.

21. Professional and academic content

The website may discuss professional experience, publications, teaching, research, clinical techniques or institutional work.

Such content is provided for professional information and education.

Institutional names, academic positions or professional affiliations must not be interpreted as:

• Institutional endorsement of every website statement
• A guarantee of treatment outcome
• A representation that private services are being provided by the institution
• A substitute for formal institutional information

The clinic website represents the clinic’s independent educational and professional communication unless clearly stated otherwise.

22. Children and minors

Information concerning a child or minor should be reviewed with a parent or lawful guardian.

A child or minor should not independently rely on this website to make medical decisions or send photographs, medical records or personal information without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

Assessment and consent requirements for minors differ from those applicable to adults.

23. Reliance on website information

Visitors use the website and its educational resources at their own discretion.

To the extent permitted by law, Dr Chandrashekhar’s Plastic Surgery Clinic is not responsible for loss, harm or delay arising from decisions made solely on the basis of general website information without appropriate professional consultation.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits any professional duty or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

24. Relationship with other website policies

This Medical Disclaimer should be read together with the website’s:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms and Conditions
• Cookie notice, where applicable
• Individual consent documents
• Treatment-specific instructions
• Formal consultation and clinical documentation

Where personalised medical instructions conflict with general website information, the instructions provided by the treating medical professional should take priority.

25. Changes to this Medical Disclaimer

We may revise this Medical Disclaimer when website content, clinic services, technologies, communication methods, artificial intelligence use, medical practice or applicable requirements change. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated date.

26. Contact information

For questions about this Medical Disclaimer or the general educational content of the website, please contact:

Dr Chandrashekhar’s Plastic Surgery Clinic
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Primary email:
contact@drchandrashekharchalwade.com

Alternate email:
drcschalwade@gmail.com

For appointment-related communication, visitors may also use the clinic’s official contact and WhatsApp options, which are displayed on the website.

Do not use these contact methods for a medical emergency.