Profile of Vijay Bindingnavele, Dr

Dr. Vijay Bindingnavele is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been practicing in Corpus Christi, Texas for the past 10 years.

Dr. Vijay, as he is commonly and affectionately known, is very approachable, and truly enjoys plastic surgery and interacting with his patients. This joy comes through in his excellent results and the care and concern that he shows each patient, who is always treated like family by him and his staff. His goal is to provide top quality cosmetic and plastic surgery care in Corpus Christi, Texas.

His practice includes both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, with an expertise in breast and body rejuvenation/sculpting and facial rejuvenation. He has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques, which include injectables and non-surgical methods, to deliver excellent results at a great value. One of his pioneering techniques involves using modern techniques of pain control that make the post-surgical period much more comfortable. His goal is to deliver excellent results by both meticulous surgical technique and current pain control modalities to minimize the need for pain medications after surgery.

His 10-year experience with trauma surgery in the United States Air Force, including combat situations, has instilled in him a desire to continue to provide compassionate, timely, safe and individualized care. This experience in the United States Air Force showed him how plastic surgery improves form and function, transforming the lives of those he can help. After those 10 years in the United States Air Force, he has continued to serve the community. He is a past president of the Nueces County Medical Society, currently serves as chief of plastic surgery at Christus Spohn and in various capacities in the local community, including as past chairman of the School Health Advisory Committee for Corpus Christi Independent School District.

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Procedures of Vijay Bindingnavele, Dr ⁽²⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Corpus Christi	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 39	Ranked in US: 370
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 28	Ranked in US: 312
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 28	Ranked in US: 169
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome starts with conservative treatments, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, bracing, splinting, and hand physical therapy, which may include ultrasound and electrical stimulation.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 14
Hand Reconstruction Hand reconstruction may require the transfer of tissue (either from your own body or from a donor) to close large wounds.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 1
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 29	Ranked in US: 385
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 4	Ranked in US: 232
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 4	Ranked in US: 232
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 5	Ranked in US: 138
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 13	Ranked in US: 123
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 14
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 29	Ranked in US: 385
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 13	Ranked in US: 169
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 62	Ranked in US: 333
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 157
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 59
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 12	Ranked in US: 414
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 68	Ranked in US: 357
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 3	Ranked in US: 222
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 14	Ranked in US: 287
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 1046
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 424	Ranked in US: 3621
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 424	Ranked in US: 3621
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 2	Ranked in TX: 432	Ranked in US: 5083
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Corpus Christi: 1	Ranked in TX: 236	Ranked in US: 1888