Dr. Nilesh Goyal is a dermatologist, cosmetologist, and dermatosurgeon whose training and professional experience span India, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The supplied profile lists qualifications including MBBS, MRCP (UK), DVD, and DNB in Dermatology and Venereology. He has been associated with Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai as a dermatosurgeon since 2009, and has also worked within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), including in a consultant dermatology role. His clinical work includes medical dermatology and advanced cosmetic procedures, with particular interests in dermatologic liposuction, lipobodysculpting, autologous fat transfer, hair restoration, and the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Dr. Goyal is identified as a Leslie Baumann International Cosmetic Dermatology Fellow. He has worked extensively in psoriasis and eczema and has specific training in skin cancer management and skin surgery. His broader practice includes scar revision, acne-scar treatment, hair-loss management, hair transplant surgery, laser procedures, skin rejuvenation, fillers, Botox injections, and selected procedures for vitiligo and cosmetic restoration. The source also identifies him as the first Indian dermatologist trained in lipobodysculpting, and notes his role in establishing the Liposculptors Dermatologic Forum, where he serves as Founder President. He is also listed as a board member of the International Society for Tumescent Anaesthesia Liposuction.

Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Goyal has contributed to dermatology literature through journal articles, correspondence, reviews, and book chapters. His publications cover subjects including skin cancer diagnosis, alopecia areata, psoriasis and scabies, skin bleaching, keloid and hypertrophic-scar treatment, dermatosurgery during the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologic liposuction, tumescent anaesthesia, autologous fat grafting, vitiligo repigmentation, and other clinical topics. He has been a speaker at Indian and international dermatology conferences and received the Outstanding Contribution in Dermatosurgery Award (ASDS/ITMP).

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• MRCP (UK)
• DVD
• DNB – Dermatology and Venereology

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Leslie Baumann International Cosmetic Dermatology Fellow
• Dermatologic liposuction, lipobodysculpting, and autologous fat transfer
• Hair-loss treatment, hair restoration, and hair transplant surgery
• Keloids, hypertrophic scars, scar revision, and acne-scar treatment
• Skin cancer management and skin surgery
• Psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and cosmetic dermatology
• Development of products for aesthetic applications

Research Contributions & Publications

Selected publications listed in the supplied profile include:

• Goyal N, Dhurat R, Jerajani H. “Carbamazepine in Reiter’s Syndrome” (Letter to the Editor). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2000.
• Goyal N, Amladi S, Jerajani H. “Steroids in Alopecia Areata: OMP Steroids v/s Daily Oral Steroids.” Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2000.
• Westbrook RH, Goyal N, Gawkrodger DJ. “Diagnostic accuracy for skin cancer: Comparison of general practitioner with dermatologist and dermatopathologist.” Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2006.
• Goyal N, Gold M. “A novel triple combination injection for resolution of keloids and hypertrophic scars.” Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology, 2014.
• Lahiry AK et al., including Goyal N. “Dermatosurgery practice and implications of COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations by IADVL SIG Dermatosurgery.” Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2020.
• Goyal NN et al. “History of dermatologic liposuction and autologous fat grafting—Review.” Dermatological Reviews, 2021.
• Goyal NN. “Tumescent anaesthesia for liposuction surgery—A review.” Dermatological Reviews, 2021.
• Pillai J, Goyal NN. “Repigmentation of Segmental Vitiligo with scalp and pubic Follicular Unit graft transplantation.” International Journal of Trichology, 2023.
• Dodani J, Goyal NN. “Aspiration of Lipoma: Effective use of Liposuction.” Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2023.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Outstanding Contribution in Dermatosurgery Award (ASDS/ITMP).
• Identified in the supplied profile as the first dermatologist in India trained in lipobodysculpting.
• Completed a diploma certificate course in cosmetic manufacturing, described as the first such course completed by a dermatologist.
• Founder President of the Liposculptors Dermatologic Forum.
• Board Member of the International Society for Tumescent Anaesthesia Liposuction.
• Recognized speaker at Indian and international dermatology conferences.

Specialization

• Medical dermatology and cosmetology
• Dermatosurgery and skin cancer surgery
• Lipobodysculpting, dermatologic liposuction, and fat transfer
• Hair restoration and hair transplant surgery
• Keloid, hypertrophic-scar, and acne-scar treatment
• Psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and skin rejuvenation

Selected Procedures & Treatments

• Skin biopsy, skin-tag removal, skin peeling, skin tightening, and laser hair removal
• Acne-scar treatment, subcision, scar revision, and tattoo removal
• Dermal fillers, Botox injections, lip augmentation, and facial rejuvenation
• Vitiligo surgery and selected hair and scalp treatments

• Dermatosurgeon, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — associated since 2009.
• Consultant dermatology experience within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS); the supplied profile notes seven years working in the NHS.
• Dermatology training and professional assignments across India, the UK, the USA, and Canada.