Deformities of the head and neck region:It includes taking flaps from different parts of the body and bringing to the head and neck region for treating both congenital disorders and post cancer resections. Tissue expanders are frequently used to increase the size of the normal adjacent tissue and later cover the scar area.
Contour deformities of the face: Disorders like Rhomberg's disease, which causes asymmetry of the face, is treated with microsurgical transfer of contoured fat, fat injections and fat grafts. Bony deformities are treated with bone grafts and distractions of the bones.
Facial giant nevus: Nevi are treated according to the size, age and position on the face. Large nevi are usually treated with tissue expanders. Tissue expanders are frequently used to increase the size of the normal adjacent tissue and later cover the scar area.
Facial Nerve palsy: primary nerve repairs and facial reanimation surgeries like primary free functioning muscle transfers, cross face nerve grafts, muscle transfers, gold weight implants are done.
Peripheral Nerve Disorders: It also involves the surgery of the nerves like brachial plexus, facial nerve and other peripheral nerves.
Amputation of body parts: Replantations of fingers, hands, scalp, limbs and other body parts are done using microsurgery.
Ear abnormalities (Microtia):Congenital deformities of the ear with the mal development of the pinna are reconstructed along with a comprehensive management of the hearing defects.
Breast deformities: For women who must undergo mastectomy, breast reconstruction represents a vital aspect of care and recovery after breast cancer. By restoring the breast or the portion of the breast removed, breast reconstruction offers many important psychological and aesthetic benefits, allowing many women to return fully to the life they enjoyed before the diagnosis of the cancer. This book describes, in straightforward terms, the surgical techniques available, the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and what to expect before and after surgery. Other topics discussed include minimizing the risks associated with surgery, choosing a plastic surgeon and dealing with medical insurance issues.
Male Breast enlargement (Gynaecomastia):Enlargement of male breasts are treated according to the size and the age of the patient. Multispecialty clinic comprising the plastic surgeon, endocrinologist and physician take the final decision.
Burn Deformities: The deformities caused by burns are treated comprehensively involving the burns surgeon, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and psychologist.
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