Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialization that focuses on altering or restoring the human body. It is mainly categorized as,
Reconstructive surgery, which repairs deformities or injuries, wherein the aim is repairing or rebuilding damaged affected by congenital defects, trauma, injury, or disease
Cosmetic surgery, is primarily an elective surgery which is aimed tp enhance appearance.
Reconstructive plastic surgery addresses physical abnormalities caused by various conditions, including birth defects, injuries, diseases, and tumors. It aims to restore the affected body parts both in form and functioning,
Various conditions that would require plastic surgery:
- Congenital Anomalies:
- Cleft lip and palate:A defect at birth wherein the lip and/or roof of the mouth are not fully formed.
- Ear deformities:A condition of constricted or protruding ears, at the birth called microtia (underdeveloped ear),
- Craniofacial deformities:Abnormalities of the skull and face.
- Hand and limb differences:Conditions like syndactyly (fused fingers or toes), polydactyly (extra fingers or toes), or other limb differences present at birth.
- Other birth defects:Various other congenital conditions affecting different parts of the body.
- Trauma and Injuries:
- Facial trauma:
Fractures, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries from accidents or other injuries.
- Hand injuries:
Nerve damage, tendon injuries, fractures, and other injuries requiring reconstruction.
- Burns:
Reconstructive surgery can address scarring and contractures resulting from burn injuries.
- Complex wounds:
Wounds that don’t heal normally and require specialized reconstruction.
- Diseases and Medical Conditions:
- Cancer:Reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment (e.g., breast reconstruction after mastectomy, head and neck reconstruction after tumor removal).
- Infections:Reconstructive surgery to repair tissue damage caused by severe infections.
- Tumors:Reconstructive surgery to repair defects after tumor removal.
- Other diseases:Reconstructive surgery to address deformities caused by various diseases.
- Aging:
- Skin sagging and wrinkles:While sometimes considered cosmetic, reconstructive surgery can address severe cases where skin sagging affects function.
- Drooping eyelids (ptosis):Can impair vision and may require reconstructive surgery.
- Developmental Abnormalities:
- Reconstructive surgery can address abnormalities that develop during childhood or adolescence.
- Other:
- Lymphedema:Chronic swelling due to lymph fluid build-up.
- Soft tissue reconstruction:Reconstruction of skin, muscle, and other soft tissues.
Gender-affirming surgery: Procedures to align physical characteristics with gender identity.
Specialists
Dr. Vijay Raghav Reddy
Dr. Deevish N D
