It looks like your browser is out-of-date! For the best user experience, please upgrade to a more modern browser like Chrome or Edge.

Skip to Main Content
Visitor Guidelines | Directrices de visitas

We are taking thoughtful steps to ensure our spaces remain safe for patients, parents and caregivers. View safety measures, mask policy and visiting guidelines.

Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

Mobile sized logo
  • 317.944.5000
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Refer a Patient
    • Plan My Visit
    • Pay a Bill
    • Make a Donation
    • Volunteer
    • Find a Career
    • Health Information
    • Find a Doctor
    • Departments & Programs
    • Support Services
    • Contact & Locations
    • Refer a Patient
    • My IU Health Patient Portal
Riley Children's Health
  • 317.944.5000
  • My IU Health Patient Portal
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Refer a Patient
    • Plan My Visit
    • Pay a Bill
    • Make a Donation
    • Volunteer
    • Find a Career
Book Appointment Online with select physicians.
Request Appointment Online to schedule with one of our coordinators.
1.888.IUHEALTH for
Same-Day Primary Care Appointments.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Refer a Patient
    • Plan My Visit
    • Pay a Bill
    • Make a Donation
    • Volunteer
    • Find a Career
  • Health Information
  • Find a Doctor
  • Departments & Programs
  • Support Services
  • Contact & Locations
  • My IU Health Patient Portal
  • General Information
    317.944.5000
  • Health Information
  • Find a Doctor
  • Departments & Programs
  • Support Services
  • Contact & Locations
Riley Children's Health

Adolescent Aesthetics Program

Departments Banner Adolescentaesthetics

Contact Plastic Surgery Department

317.278.0344
  • Find A Doctor
  • Request An Appointment
  • On This Page:
  • Conditions & Services
  • Doctors & Locations
  • Related Departments
  • For Health Professionals
Go back to the top of the page

You and your teenager may be thinking of plastic surgery to correct a physical condition or to change a part of the body that makes your child feel uncomfortable. The Adolescent Aesthetics Program at Riley at IU Health can help guide you and your child through this important decision.

Teenagers and adults up to 21 years old will receive compassionate, expert plastic surgery care to treat injuries or developmental issues of the breasts, nose, ears and facial bones. We also provide:

  • Body contouring. We use surgical and nonsurgical procedures such laser therapy to shape different areas of the body by removing excess fat or cellulite, especially after significant weight loss.
  • Orthognathic surgery. We correct conditions of the bones in the face and jaw and teeth that cannot be easily corrected by braces.

We provide two types of plastic surgery to meet your child’s needs:

  • Reconstructive plastic surgery. This surgery corrects physical abnormalities or traumatic injuries, improves body functions or creates a more normal appearance.
  • Cosmetic plastic surgery. This is an elective procedure you and your child may choose in order to reshape certain facial or body features, which can improve appearance and self-image.

Our care team includes experienced plastic surgeons, pediatric anesthesiologists and dedicated plastic surgery nurses. Our anesthesiologists maintain your child’s comfort and safety during surgery and provide pain management care after surgery. Our specially trained nurses care for your child before, during and after surgery through recovery. They will keep you informed of your child’s condition throughout the surgical process.

We understand this is a critical time for your child’s confidence and self-esteem. Our expert plastic surgery team provides quality care and partners with you and your child to make the best choice for his or her well-being.

Consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospital systems in the country by U.S.News & World Report, Riley at IU Health is a regional and national referral center for pediatric plastic surgery.

Conditions & Services

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Adolescent Aesthetics Program services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.

  • Facial Plastic Surgery

Doctors and Locations

Doctors

Learn about the skills and specialties of our pediatric plastic surgeons and the family-centered care they provide.

1 Results
Sunil S. Tholpady, MD, PhD profile image
Sunil S. Tholpady, MD, PhD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(115 ratings)

Score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized NRC Health Patient Experience Survey.

Learn About Survey

Plastic Surgery - Facial, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics

317.948.0345

Specialties:

Accepting New Patients

Primary Location:

Get Directions

View Profile
Watch Bio Video

Locations

Locations

In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

See all facilities →

Related Departments

Related Departments

We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.

  • Plastic Surgery

Health Professionals

For Health Professionals

The pediatric plastic surgeons at Riley at IU Health work with you to provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for your patients. You can refer a patient and learn about our pediatric plastic surgery research and education programs.

Refer A Patient

Refer A Patient

Riley at IU Health works with referring physicians in Indiana and beyond.

Refer A Patient

Education

A number of our pediatric plastic surgeons have served as president of various organizations including the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. As faculty members of the Indiana University School of Medicine, they help train the next generation of pediatric plastic surgeons.

Education Resources:
  • Medical Students
  • Residents
  • Fellows
Riley Children's Health Indiana University School of Medicine
Designated as Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Ranked in 10 Specialties in 2020-21

©2023 Riley Hospital for Children at
Indiana University Health
Find adult services at iuhealth.org

Get Informed

  • About Riley Children's Health
  • Family Support Services
  • Health Professionals
  • Medical Education
  • Newsroom
  • Riley Connections Blog
  • Careers
  • Legal Notices

I Want To…

  • Schedule an Appointment
  • Refer a Patient
  • Plan My Visit
  • Pay a Bill
  • Make a Donation
  • Volunteer
  • Find a Career

General Information

317.944.5000

Connect with Riley at IU Health

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • RSS
Designated as Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Ranked in 10 Specialties in 2020-21

©2023 Riley Hospital for Children at
Indiana University Health
Find adult services at iuhealth.org


Non-discrimination Notice

  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Burmese
  • Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch
  • 中文
  • Nederlands
  • Deutsch
  • Hakha
  • 日本語
  • Karen
  • 한국어
  • Русский
  • Tagalog
  • Tiếng Việt
  • العربية
  • हिंदी
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
Back to top of the page