What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that uses surgical techniques of a reconstructive nature to repair defects caused by disease or trauma, as well as to enhance certain areas of the face and body. Reconstructive surgery is surgery performed to restore the appearance and function and is performed after severe trauma and injuries, as well as after management or treatment of breast and skin cancer. Body contouring surgery is done to remove residual fat and excessive skin as well as tighten the deeper tissues in the body after pregnancy and weight loss. Liposuction is a common procedure to reshape and contour common problem areas like the midsection and thighs.
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery focuses on correcting functional impairments and restoring form after trauma, disease, or congenital abnormalities. It plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals affected by a variety of conditions:
- Trauma
Reconstructive procedures address injuries sustained from accidents, burns, and other traumatic events. This may involve reconstructing facial bones, performing skin grafts, or reattaching severed limbs, with the goal of restoring both function and appearance. - Cancer
Following cancer surgery, reconstructive procedures are crucial to address defects and restore form and function. This includes breast reconstruction after mastectomy, head and neck reconstruction after tumor removal, and reconstruction of other areas affected by cancer surgery. - Congenital Abnormalities
Reconstructive surgery plays a vital role in correcting birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, craniofacial abnormalities, and hand deformities. These procedures aim to improve function and achieve a more normal appearance. - Disease
Reconstructive surgery addresses deformities or functional impairments caused by various diseases, including burns, infections, and rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to restore function and improve the patient's quality of life.
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery focuses primarily on enhancing the appearance of physically normal structures. It aims to improve aesthetic appeal, symmetry, and proportion. Common aesthetic procedures include:
- Facial Rejuvenation: Procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and rhinoplasty address signs of aging or enhance facial features, improving aesthetic appeal and self-confidence.
- Breast Surgery: Breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), and breast reduction surgery alter breast size, shape, or position to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
- Body Contouring: Liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and body lifts remove excess fat and skin, and reshape the body to improve contours and proportions. This is often sought after massive weight loss or pregnancy.
Our dedicated teams of experienced multidisciplinary specialists and healthcare professionals work together to provide treatment plans tailored to the needs of our patients on their recovery journey.
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