Overview:

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialized branch of medicine focused on restoring appearance and function due to birth defects, trauma, burns, disease, or aging.

It encompasses both:

• Reconstructive Surgery: Performed to restore normal appearance and function.
• Cosmetic Surgery: Aimed at enhancing appearance.

Common Procedures:

• Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
• Burn Reconstruction
• Scar Revision Surgery
• Skin Grafting
• Breast Reconstruction (post-mastectomy)
• Hand Surgery
• Facial Trauma Surgery
• Tissue Expansion
• Microsurgery
• Congenital Deformity Corrections

Benefits of Reconstructive Surgery:

• Improved functionality (e.g., speech, movement)
• Restored appearance
• Enhanced confidence and quality of life
• Better healing and long-term outcomes in trauma and cancer-related cases

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: Is plastic surgery only for cosmetic purposes?
No. Reconstructive plastic surgery treats functional impairments and helps restore normal appearance after trauma, illness, or congenital conditions.

Q2: Will there be visible scarring?
While minimal scarring is possible, plastic surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize and often hide scars in natural skin folds.

Q3: How long is the recovery?
Recovery varies by procedure and individual. Minor surgeries may require a few days; major ones could take several weeks. Your surgeon will guide you based on your case.

Q4: Is plastic surgery safe?
Yes, when performed by trained and certified specialists in accredited hospitals, plastic and reconstructive procedures are generally safe.