Reconstructive Surgery
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Reconstructive surgery is the process of rebuilding tissues whose shape and function have been altered due to injury, burns, cancer surgery, infection, or congenital conditions. My goal is to first restore function and then make the appearance as natural as possible.
I mostly use the patient's own tissues for reconstruction. I perform minor procedures in the clinic under local anesthesia, and major reconstructions in the hospital.
In short: Hand and facial injuries, skin cancers, burns, slow-healing wounds, and congenital anomalies are all within the field of reconstructive surgery. Treatment is planned using sutures, skin grafts, or flaps, depending on the extent and location of tissue loss.
How Does the Reconstructive Surgery Process Work?
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Consultation: The location and size of the wound or lesion and any loss of function are evaluated. If needed, imaging or a biopsy is performed.
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Planning: Depending on how much tissue is missing, the most suitable method is chosen from direct closure with stitches, a skin graft or a flap.
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Surgery: Minor procedures are performed under local anesthesia, and major reconstructions under general anesthesia.
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Follow-up: Recovery is monitored with dressing changes, stitch removal, scar care and, if needed, physical therapy.
Frequently asked questions about reconstructive surgery
What is reconstructive surgery?
Reconstructive surgery is the process of rebuilding tissues whose shape and function have been altered due to injury, burns, cancer surgery, or congenital conditions. The goal is to restore function first, then appearance.
Which doctor performs reconstructive surgeries?
Repair surgeries are performed by Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery specialists. This specialization also includes hand surgery, facial fractures, skin cancers, and burn treatment.
Will there be scarring after reconstructive surgery?
Every surgical procedure leaves a scar. However, by planning incisions to match skin contours and choosing the right repair method, we make the scar as inconspicuous as possible.
Can reconstructive surgeries be performed under local anesthesia?
Mole and cyst removal, minor tissue loss, and some hand injuries can be performed under local anesthesia. However, repair of major tissue loss and facial fractures require general anesthesia.
Information and appointments
If you have a problem such as an injury, burn, persistent wound, or skin lesion, let's examine you and plan the appropriate treatment together. You can send a photo to our WhatsApp line for a preliminary assessment.