Plastic Surgery
What Does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Look For?
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is a branch of surgery that focuses on correcting, restoring or improving the shape and function of the human body. The plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department generally provides services for conditions such as post-traumatic injuries, congenital anomalies, reconstruction after cancer surgery, as well as the change of aesthetic appearance.
Among the most common procedures in aesthetic surgery; breast augmentation operations, rhinoplasty, iposuction, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and face lift (rhytidectomy) are frequently preferred.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach. Surgeons create treatment plans taking into account the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
What is Reconstructive Aesthetics?
The concept of “reconstructive” in plastic surgery aims to correct functional losses or anatomical disorders. For example, breast reconstruction is a common procedure for women who have undergone mastectomy (breast surgery) after breast cancer surgery. Similarly, facial reconstruction is used to compensate for facial loss due to trauma or cancer.
What are Plastic Surgery Diseases?
Plastic surgery diseases are a branch of medicine that aims to correct defects in tissue, skin or bones in the body. These diseases often include post-traumatic injuries, congenital anomalies, conditions requiring surgical intervention after cancer surgery, or operations associated with signs of aging.
Many diseases or changes in aesthetic appearance are of interest to plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons perform surgical operations to improve the physical health, functionality and appearance of patients. These include skin cancers of the face and neck, breast reconstruction after breast cancer, congenital hand anomalies, reconstruction after facial paralysis, treatment of burn wounds and correction of severe scars.
Plastic surgeons take a multidisciplinary approach to create treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs and conditions. This may require collaboration with oncologists, dermatologists, neurologists and other specialists.
Treatment options depend on the type and severity of the disease. Reconstructive surgery may involve repairing lost tissue or organs, while aesthetic surgery involves operations to improve appearance.
The success rates of treatment and operations related to plastic surgery diseases usually depend on the patient’s general health status, age, gender and other factors. Patients should follow the instructions of their surgeons in pre- and post-surgical care processes and continue regular follow-up checks.
What does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery do?
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery uses surgical techniques to correct deformities in the body, restore lost function or improve the appearance of the person. This surgical field addresses a variety of conditions such as post-traumatic injuries, congenital anomalies, reconstruction after cancer surgery and aesthetic improvements.
Reconstructive surgery includes operations such as breast reconstruction, treatment of burn wounds and facial reconstruction. Aesthetic surgery includes procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction and facelift. Plastic surgery specialists create treatment plans tailored to the individual needs and wishes of patients and adopt a multidisciplinary approach.
Does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Perform Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty operations, which are performed to change the shape and size of the nose, are performed by plastic surgeons who are experts in their field, in the plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department.
Rhinoplasty not only improves the appearance of the nose, but can also improve nasal breathing and solve functional problems of the nose. Plastic surgeons evaluate the patient’s nasal structure, listen to the patient’s personal preferences and expectations and create the most appropriate plan. Rhinoplasty, i.e. rhinoplasty, is applied to correct nasal deformities that bother people, to reduce the size of the nose or to change the size of the nose, to shape the tip of the nose or the bridge of the nose.
Does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Remove Moles?
The plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department may also include procedures such as the removal of moles on the skin. Small lesions caused by the accumulation of pigment cells in the skin are called “moles”. While some moles are aesthetically disturbing, some moles can lead to cancer. Methods used to remove moles on the skin include surgical excision, laser surgery and cryotherapy.
Services Provided by the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Services offered in the plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department include surgical procedures such as breast reconstruction, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, correction of cleft lip and palate, burn treatment, skin cancer reconstruction, hand surgery and hair transplantation. In addition, breast augmentation, reduction and lift, tummy tuck, eyelid operations and fat injections are also offered in the field of aesthetic surgery.
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and palate is a congenital condition in infants and affects the normal development of these areas of the face. Plastic surgery requires expertise in surgical repair of cleft lip and palate, which is usually performed during childhood and provides aesthetic and functional results.
Whole Body Injuries
Whole body injuries include surgery such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and reconstruction. Depending on the severity of the injury, the treatment plan is determined and implemented.
Hand Surgery
Plastic surgeons and doctors specializing in hand surgery provide services to restore hand deformity or function.
Liposuction (Fat Removal)
Liposuction is an operation to remove excess fat tissue from the body. Plastic surgeons perform fat removal in a balanced way with liposuction and help the patient achieve the desired body shape.
Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a method used to solve baldness or sparse hair problems. With hair transplantation, plastic surgeons achieve natural and permanent results by transplanting hair follicles into the scalp.
Abdominal and Facelift Surgeries
Abdominoplasty and facelift surgeries are surgical procedures to correct sagging skin caused by aging. Plastic surgeons help achieve a younger and fresher appearance by stretching and repositioning the skin and muscles.
Eyelid Operations (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid operations are surgical interventions to correct signs of aging, sagging or functional problems in the eyelids. Blepharoplasty is used to remove sagging and bagging of the lower or upper eyelids. Plastic surgeons remove excess fat tissue and sagging skin during eyelid operations, helping the eye area to achieve a more youthful and vigorous appearance.
Fat Injections
Fat injections are an aesthetic procedure used to add more fullness and volume to certain areas of the body. With fat injections, plastic surgeons transfer fat tissue to the areas desired by the patient and help to achieve a fuller and more shaped appearance.
Ear Aesthetics
Ear aesthetics are performed to correct the shape and size of the ears. Plastic surgeons improve the person’s appearance in ear aesthetics by correcting ear deformities such as prominent ear correction, auricle reduction or microtia.
Chin and Cheekbone Operations
It involves changing the shape and size of the chin and cheekbone with techniques such as chin prosthesis or cheekbone implants to clarify and balance facial features.
Leg Aesthetic Operations
Leg aesthetic operations are performed to improve the shape and appearance of the legs. Plastic surgeons help the legs become more aesthetic and shaped with procedures such as liposuction, leg lift or thigh lift.