Different Types of Reconstructive Surgeries

Different Types of Reconstructive Surgeries

Reconstructive Surgery is the surgery used to restore the form or function of the body. It mainly treats those body parts which are abnormal either in shape or are dysfunctional. There can be a number of reasons behind such abnormalities which include congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, or any other disease. But reconstructive surgery has given a better way of life, self-esteem, and improved function because such conditions can send your world into a complete whirlwind if not treated properly. Here we bring to you the different types of reconstructive surgery to help you know how and in which cases this surgery can transform lives. So let’s begin.

Breast Reconstruction This surgery helps restore the breasts to their normal shape, size, symmetry, and appearance after a mastectomy which is a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts to treat breast cancer. Based on the type of mastectomy, cancer treatment, and body type; the treatment for breast reconstruction can be initiated. This surgery has helped many women to regain their healthy lives, especially after cancer detection and treatment.

Facial surgery Surgeries to correct facial defects such as cleft lip and palate, breathing problems or other chronic infections come under the focus of facial surgery.

To restore the normal appearance among the children which includes newly born babies too, cleft lip and palate repair has emerged as a blessing for the parents who were living in dismay due to such disorder that had been detected in their children. This surgery helps bring back the beautiful smiles on the faces of the little angels by restoring the normal appearance of their face. Other chronic disorders are also treated through facial surgery.

Hand or foot surgery Hand surgery aims to treat the impairment of hands which may be a result of different diseases. Some diseases cause pain or impair strength or flexibility in the wrists and fingers. In some cases, reconstructive surgery also helps to correct birth abnormalities and help retain the natural condition. Foot surgery helps treat tumors, extra toes or any other birth abnormalities.

Scar revision Treating a scar and helping it to blend with the surrounding skin comes under the scope of scar revision. In most of the cases, such scars are a result of accidents. Depending upon the case, the treatments can vary from mild, topical treatments and minimally invasive treatments to surgical revision in order to reduce the appearance of a scar. But one thing that needs to be kept in mind is that scar revision can help in reducing the appearance of the scar but cannot remove it completely.

Skin cancer removal Removal of cancerous growth in case of skin cancer becomes necessary. In that case, reconstructive surgery plays its part in surgically removing the cancerous growth. This surgery helps in preserving health and appearance by removing the cancerous growth and preventing it from further affecting the health.

Tissue expansion It is a process to grow extra skin on any body part. A specific procedure is followed to help the skin to grow. This procedure is basically used in case of breast reconstruction after the breast removal procedure but it also suits the other parts of the body as well. Reconstructive surgery has served as a life-transforming surgery for many people. It has been successful in rendering remarkable results for the ones who have undergone it. It helps •

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To restore normal look or appearance: A patient undergoing reconstructive surgery can regain the normalcy of his look and appearance.

To correct birth defects: This surgery helps to correct the deformities which came along at the time of birth.

To boost the self-esteem of the patient: Reconstructive surgery has successfully brought back the self-esteem of many people who had been suffering due to some major defects or deformities.

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Reconstructive Surgery at Amandeep Hospital The team of professionals under the guidance of Dr. Ravi Mahajan has been dedicatedly improving lives by rendering modern treatments with the right diagnosis and surgical techniques to correct the deformities and help the affected people live healthy lives. Treatment of Cleft lip and palate needs a special mention here for Amandeep Hospital provides free treatment for such deformities among the children in association with Smile Train.

Having years of experience and the most innovative methods of treatment, we are sure to make more lives better and healthier. Contact the experts today to get the desired outcome and to get rid of the defects that your body had been suffering. We are available at your service at all hours of the time.

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