Reconstructive surgery can help repair a part of your body that is affected by disease or injury. Repairing a defect after mastectomy or correction of cleft lip and palate are just a few of the reasons someone might seek reconstructive surgery.
What are the different types of reconstructive surgery procedures?
Listed below are a few of the more common conditions that may be improved with reconstructive surgery.
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Breast reconstruction: for women who have undergone a mastectomy
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Breast reduction can help alleviate some of the physical and emotional discomfort associated with large breasts.
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Surgeries for feet and hands affected by any number of maladies, including tumors (cancerous and non-cancerous); webbed toes or fingers; extra fingers or toes. People also can receive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Wound care for individuals who have been severely burned or cut (skin grafts are an example).
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Microsurgery or flap procedures for parts of the body affected by injury or disease, such as cancer.
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Facial Deformities. Common facial surgeries can correct cleft palette, cleft lip, or breathing problems due to a deviated septum.
