meet your surgeon
Dr. Mark Shashikant is a distinguished plastic surgeon renowned for his expertise, compassion, and commitment to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Since 2009 he has transformed the lives of numerous patients through his meticulous surgical skills and personalized care.
Mark grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at American University in Washington D.C., before earning his master's degree in Physiology and his medical degree, both from Temple University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. Inspired by the intersection of artistry and medicine, as well as his family ties to Plastic Surgery, he pursued a full residency in General Surgery followed by advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the renowned Lahey Clinic, near Boston, MA, where he honed his skills in both cosmetic enhancement and complex reconstructive procedures.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shashikant has held esteemed positions at leading medical centers, where he has specialized in a wide range of plastic surgery techniques. His career began in the United States Army at Walter Reed Army Medical Center prior to moving to civilian practice. His innovative approaches and attention to detail have earned him recognition as a pioneer in the field, contributing to advancement in facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, body contouring, and more.
Dr. Shashikant is known not only for his technical expertise, but also for his compassionate approach to patient care. He takes the time to understand each patient's unique goals and concerns, ensuring they feel informed and confident throughout their surgical journey.
Outside of his practice, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, and their four children. He is an avid bird hunter, hunting dog trainer, and fly fisherman, as well as a passionate cook.
Dr. Shashikant's roots run deep in medicine. Both of his parents were physicians and his grandfather was as well!
The Shashikant family loves to travel and do anything outdoorsy. From fishing to hiking to whitewater rafting, you'll catch them outside!
Dr. Shashikant is an avid outdoorsman. He's an accomplished bird hunter, fisherman, and dabbles in dog training.
Dr. shashikant loves facelifts...
for good reasons!
- Facelifts get a bad rap because of what we see on celebrities. The tight, ultra-unnatural look. We don't do that here. The best facelift is one where you can't even tell work was done.
- While modern injectables are handy tools for enhancing volume and releasing wrinkles, for a long-term solution to sagging skin in the face and neck regions, we turn to a facelift.
- A facelift doesn’t just tighten skin, it can improve jowls, mid-face sagging, and even neck changes, creating a more harmonious and balanced facial appearance.
- A facelift corrects sagging skin, smooths out deep folds, and redefines your jawline, giving your face a more refreshed, natural appearance.
ingrid d.
"As a physician myself, the decision to undergo a facelift was a big one however who my surgeon was going to be was very important to me. After doing my research, I found Dr. Shashikant.
I live in Charleston, SC and the financial impact of having a facelift close to home was about the same as flying to Nebraska to be operated on and recover in Norfolk.
Dr. Shashikant did a wonderful job, even my kids say I look ten years younger! I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Dr. Shashikant for this procedure.
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"Dr. Shashikant did my breast augmentation in November 2024. This is a surgery I’ve wanted for YEARS, especially after losing 70 pounds. Being a “buy local” kind of gal, I’m so thankful that such a great surgeon practices right here in Norfolk.
My surgery was awesome, my recovery was minimal, and my confidence has grown exponentially.
10/10 would recommend working with Dr. Shashikant as your cosmetic surgeon!"
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sara p.