Reconstructive surgery

Healing at its best! The goals of reconstructive procedures are to improve both the function and the cosmetic appearance of affected area. This involves the modification or alteration of the area, by both non-operative and operative means. This surgery is capable of treating the entire body, of people belonging to various age groups and helps in restoration needed after a wide range of conditions that could include tissue damage from burns, severe injuries and birth defects, for example. It is reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, that almost over one million procedures of reconstructive surgery take place every year. Some of the places that reconstructive surgery finds most of its use are breast reconstruction and reduction, hand or foot surgery which can help overcome diseases that cause extreme pain or impair strength. Other common areas where this surgery is used are • Wound management • VAC-Vaccum Assisted Closures • SSG-split skin grafting • Tendon injuries • Diabetic foot management • Vascular anomalies (birth marks etc.) • Prominent ears, constricted ears • Scar revision (minimizes scar appearance) • Removal of skin cancer

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