Reconstructive plastic surgery is a cosmetic procedure that helps people to overcome physical limitations caused by injury or disease. One of the methods used in this procedure is surgical flaps. Reconstructive microsurgery can also be used to treat cancer. This peer-reviewed journal covers all aspects related to plastic surgery including clinical research and case reports.
Breast reconstruction can be performed as a cosmetic procedure
Patients can have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy to replace the lost tissue. This minor cosmetic procedure can be done on women of all ages. During the procedure, the surgeon attempts to match the reconstructed breast with the natural one. But the final result might not be perfect. A woman who has already undergone cancer treatment can delay reconstruction until her cancer treatment is complete.
The use of autologous grafting (tissue taken from another body part) is a more recent method of breast reconstruction. The fat tissue is then liquefied and injected into the breast reconstruction area. This procedure can be used to correct any deformities or rebuild a whole breast. It is also quite safe.
Reconstructive procedure called facial reconstruction
A variety of surgical techniques are used to reconstruct the face of a patient's facial appearance. These techniques can address many facial injuries, such as damage to the cheeks, eyes, nose, ears or lips. Reconstructive facial surgery can improve the balance and symmetry of the face.
Facial reconstruction surgery involves reattaching tiny blood vessels and skin. This procedure can be done in a doctor's office, an outpatient surgical center or in a hospital. The surgeon will conduct a thorough medical history to determine whether the patient can use their own tissue or a prosthetic for the repair of the facial structure.
Reconstructive microsurgery is a cancer treatment
Microsurgery is a surgical procedure that reconstructs the appearance of a damaged area or organ. It does not require scarring and uses patient-generated tissue. It also allows patients to recover faster and with fewer complications. Additionally, patients can reduce their dependence on opioid pain medication. In certain cases, patients may need to have physical therapy. There are many types of tumors that can be treated using reconstructive microsurgery.
Reconstructive microsurgery can be a great way to repair a damaged area. The surgeon can use the patient's own tissue or graft it from a donor site. The tissue used in this procedure could be fat or skin, muscle, bones, or a combination.
Reconstructive surgery using surgical flaps
Surgical flaps, which are often used to reconstruct the skin and face of damaged areas in the body, can be used. The benefits of surgical flaps include improved aesthetics, increased surgeon's ability to treat patients too large for other techniques, and the ability to remove previously unresectable tumors. The technique has also improved the quality of life for countless patients. As new techniques become available, the cosmetic outcomes of patients are improving and technical success rates are increasing to near 100 percent.
There are many types available in surgical flaps. They can be classified into three categories: pedicled and advancement flaps. The type of defect dictates the flap used. Advance flaps can be used to transfer skin to adjacent regions, while pivotal flaps can transfer skin without rotation.