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What is Reconstructive Surgery?

It’s estimated that more that one million reconstructive procedures are performed by plastic surgeons every year. Reconstructive surgery helps patients of all ages and types – whether it’s a child with a birth defect, a young adult injured in an accident, or an older adult with a problem caused by aging.

The goals of reconstructive surgery differ from those of cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by birth defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma or injury, infection, tumors, or disease. It is generally performed to improve function,but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance.

Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body to improve the patient’s appearance and self-esteem.

Although no amount of surgery can achieve “perfection,” modern treatment options allow plastic surgeons to achieve improvements in form and function thought to be impossible 10 years ago.

This will give you a basic understanding of some commonly-used techniques in reconstructive surgery. It won’t answer all of your questions, since each problem is unique and a great deal depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor to explain anything you don’t understand. Also, ask for information that specifically details the procedure you are considering for yourself or your child.

Congenital Deformities

Congenital muscular torticollis, in layman’s language, means an infant is born with a twisted neck. The chin points to one shoulder; the head tilts to the other.

Burns

There are two main categories of burn surgery: acute and reconstructive. Acute burn care occurs immediately after the injury. It is delivered by a team of Trauma Surgeons (General Surgeons) that specialize in acute burn care.

Trauma Reconstruction

Traumatic injuries result in damage to the skin, soft tissue, muscle and, sometimes, the bones.The type and extent of surgery depends on the nature and location of the injuries and the care provided at the time of the original injury.

Muscle – Tendon Injury

Muscle tendon injuries in sport, particularly contact sports are extremely common. So how do we manage these injuries more effectively to ensure a smooth transition back to competition?

Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Microvascular Injury

We have used both tropolone as binding agents with PMNs. At the present time,complexes of In]oxinehave found wide acceptance as labeling agents for white blood cells.

Post Cancer Reconstruction

For many women diagnosed with breast cancer, the possibility of breast removal, or mastectomy, can set off a number of emotions. The loss of a breast, and sometimes both, can in some ways be as traumatic as the diagnosis of cancer itself.

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