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Dr. Mune Gowda, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Novi, Michigan

Dr. Mune Gowda, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
Novi, Michigan
NPI: 1023121910· License: MG037325 (MI) verify

39+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2025): $1,016 across 17 payments (what this means)
4.65(44 ratings)

In Dr. Mune Gowda's own words

How Dr. Mune Gowda describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • One of my favorite moments is hearing what my patients notice after treatment
  • Surgical Technologists work directly alongside the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
  • The practice aims for natural and balanced results.
  • The practice believes that even minor aesthetic adjustments can yield significant positive outcomes.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Technique

  • Preservation Rhinoplasty is a surgical technique that focuses on preserving the nose’s natural structures rather than removing and reconstructing them.
  • The approach differs for men and women, ensuring natural, masculine results

Consultation

  • When she had her consultation with Dr. Gowda, he explained how a surgical approach would help the patient achieve her aesthetic goals

Results

  • Dr. Gowda's modern approach to facelift and neck lift aims to maintain a natural look.
  • Dr. Gowda’s modern approach restored youthful contours, definition, and radiance
  • The practice provides subtle enhancements that lead to beautiful results.
  • The results provided by the practice help patients feel like the best version of themselves.

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About

Dr. Mune Gowda, MD, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Novi and Troy, Michigan. He offers procedures such as Modern Deep Plane Facelift, Modern Approach to Neck Lift, Preservation Rhinoplasty, Lip Lift, Lip Filler, Preventative Botox, and various laser treatments. For facelifts and neck lifts, Dr. Gowda repositions deeper facial layers to restore youthful contours and definition for a natural look. He notes the approach differs for men and women, aiming for natural, masculine results in male patients. For lip filler, Dr. Gowda emphasizes building beautiful lips as a process, not a race, often staging treatments to gradually build volume, minimize risks, and ensure balanced, defined, natural-looking results. Preventative Botox gently relaxes small muscles, slowing deeper line formation while keeping natural expressions intact for a smoother, refreshed appearance. His Preservation Rhinoplasty technique maintains the nose’s natural structures for natural, long-lasting outcomes and a smoother recovery. The practice also offers Plated Skin Science serums (Daily, Calm, Intense, Eye Serum), personally tested by the team. Dr. Gowda believes even minor aesthetic adjustments can yield significant positive outcomes, aiming for natural, balanced results that help patients feel like the best version of themselves.

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Specialties

  • Plastic Surgery

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Mune Gowda, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Ipl

$150

1 patient report · 2019

Below typicalTypical nationally: $350–$963 (median $488, 40 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Mune Gowda

Sourced directly from Dr. Mune Gowda's social posts and replies.

What is the recovery timeline for a Modern Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift?
Patients can show remarkable results one month after a Modern Deep Plane Facelift and Modern Approach to Neck Lift.
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What happens during a consultation with Dr. Gowda?
During a consultation, Dr. Gowda explains how a surgical approach can help patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
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Does Dr. Gowda use different techniques for male and female facelifts/neck lifts?
Yes, the practice employs different surgical approaches for face and neck lifts for men and women. For men, this approach ensures natural, masculine results, creating a more youthful, defined, and athletic look that enhances facial structure.
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What are the practice's operating days?
The practice operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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What role do Surgical Technologists play in Dr. Gowda's practice?
Surgical Technologists work directly alongside the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, prepping instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with sutures, staples, and dressings in the operating room, helping create a seamless OR experience from start to finish.
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What is Dr. Gowda's philosophy on lip filler treatment?
Dr. Gowda believes building beautiful lips is a process, not a race. The best results often happen over more than one appointment, with a second treatment performed a few weeks later to safely build on the initial result. This staged approach allows lips time to settle, gradually building shape and volume while minimizing risks like overfilling, product migration, and an unnatural appearance. The goal is to create lips that are balanced, defined, and still look like the patient, not to put in as much filler as possible in one session.
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What is Dr. Gowda's approach to Preventative Botox?
Dr. Gowda views Preventative Botox as a gentle method to relax the small muscles between the brows that create '11 lines' when frowning or concentrating. By softening this movement early, it helps slow the formation of deeper, more permanent lines while keeping natural expressions intact. The goal is a smoother, refreshed appearance that still looks like the individual, just more rested and refined, with subtle, natural results.
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What Plated Skin Science products does Dr. Gowda's practice offer?
The practice offers an expanded lineup of Plated Skin Science serums, each formulated for different concerns. Plated Daily Serum is a lightweight, everyday serum supporting hydration, tone, and texture for smoother, healthier-looking skin. Plated Intense Serum is the most concentrated, designed for mature or damaged skin with visible signs of aging, typically used over a 6–12 week course for renewal and rejuvenation. Plated Calm Serum is formulated for post-procedure skin, supporting healing and reducing recovery time. The practice also offers the established favorite, Plated Eye Serum, which targets the delicate under-eye area to address fatigue and aging. The practice's team personally tests these products.
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What is the timeline for results after lower face dermal filler?
Patients can see results as early as 4 weeks after lower face dermal filler treatment. These treatments restore support around the lower face, enhancing natural contours and making everyday activities, such as applying makeup, feel easier.
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What is Preservation Rhinoplasty?
Preservation Rhinoplasty is a surgical technique that focuses on preserving the nose’s natural structures rather than removing and reconstructing them. This approach results in more natural, long-lasting outcomes and a smoother recovery for patients.
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Does Dr. Gowda offer personalized treatment plans for facial rejuvenation?
Yes, the practice creates personalized treatment plans tailored for each patient's facial rejuvenation goals.
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Technologies & brands Dr. Mune Gowda mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Mune Gowda's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesJuvederm · 5Botox · 3Kybella
Body contouringCoolSculpting

Patient Experience

Dr. Mune Gowda Review Summary

4.68
Dr. Gowda receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars. Patients praise his skill, meticulousness, and the care he takes to achieve the best results. He also maintains a 5/5 rating on Facebook and a 4.7/5 on Healthgrades, further highlighting his excellent reputation.

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 112 reviews

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yelp.com

4 out of 5

Based on 12 reviews

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Dr. Mune Gowda, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Novi, Michigan

Main Office

26850 Providence Pkwy., Ste. 125, Novi, Michigan

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$1,016

Payments

17

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Mune Gowda received $1,016 across 17 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Solventum Corporation.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

26850 Providence Pkwy., Ste. 125

Novi, Michigan

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Mune Gowda practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

26850 Providence Pkwy., Ste. 125, Novi, Michigan

(95 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Kempegowda Institute Of Medical

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Mune Gowda online?
While the information provided doesn't explicitly state online booking, it's recommended to contact his office via the provided phone numbers or visit his website, gowdamd.com, for appointment scheduling. If you're curious about facial rejuvenation, the practice invites you to schedule a consultation to create a personalized treatment plan.
Does Dr. Mune Gowda offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended to inquire about this option.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Mune Gowda?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Gowda's skills and results. Reviews highlight his ability to achieve natural-looking rejuvenation, particularly with neck lifts and facelifts. Patients also appreciate his meticulous approach, compassionate care, and the friendly office staff. Dr. Gowda values hearing what patients notice after treatment, as his goal is to provide results that help them feel like the best version of themselves.
What areas of care does Dr. Mune Gowda cater to?
Dr. Gowda specializes in plastic surgery, offering both surgical and non-surgical procedures. His areas of expertise include breast augmentation, liposuction, neck lifts, lower facelifts, brow lifts, fat grafting, and various laser treatments like Halo, CO2, and IPL. He also performs tuberous breast correction surgery. For facelifts and neck lifts, Dr. Gowda employs a modern approach that involves repositioning the deeper facial layers, rather than just tightening the skin, to restore youthful contours, definition, and radiance while maintaining a natural look. His practice also offers a range of Plated Skin Science serums (Daily, Calm, Intense, and Eye Serum) for various skincare concerns, including daily maintenance, post-procedure healing, and addressing signs of aging. The team personally tests these products to ensure their efficacy. For general facial rejuvenation, Dr. Gowda uses strategically placed treatments to restore facial balance, soften shadows, and refresh the mid and lower face, always aiming for natural results that ensure the patient still looks like themselves.