Reconstructive Surgery
Breast
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a very difficult decision. It is important to understand that it is your personal and only choice whether to proceed with it or not. Some women choose not to reconstruct their breast. It reminds them of their victory over...
Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology Mastectomy is the primary treatment for breast cancer. Depending on the specific indications, the doctor will decide which type of surgical approach to apply to the patient that is suitable for her case. The surgical procedure usually involves...
Breast Oncology
Breast Oncology Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, affecting approximately 1 in 8 women worldwide, with an incidence rate of 11.9%. The rest of the cases are linked to environmental factors and lifestyle habits. It develops gradually from the...
Head – Neck
Oncological Surgery
Oncological surgery is one of the most important branches of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, focusing on the management of neoplastic disease. This field explores ways that can lead to the treatment and cure of cancer when feasible. The practice of oncological...
Injuries from Trauma or Burns
By the term trauma or injury, we mean the total damage to the tissue caused instantly at the moment of the accident by various types of mechanical factors, when these exceed the natural resistance of the tissue and organs. Injuries are classified as open or closed....
Congenital Anomalies
What are Congenital Anomalies? Congenital anomalies, also called congenital malformations or congenital differences, refer to developmental disturbances and tissue variations that differ from the normally structured state, present from the moment of birth. The cause...
Burns
Surgical Restoration of Post-Burn Complications
What Causes Burns, Their Grading, and Treatment All of us have at some point in our childhood or adult life suffered skin damage caused by a burn. In many cases, the sensation and experience were extremely painful. A burn is defined as an injury to the skin tissue...
Skin Lesions
Lipomas
Among skin lesions, lipomas are some of the best-known. They can appear at any age, but are most commonly found in middle-aged individuals. What Are Lipomas? A lipoma is defined as a benign lesion caused by localized overgrowth of fatty tissue. In essence, it is a...
Skin Tags (Papillomas)
How to Get Rid of Annoying Skin Tags Quickly, Painlessly, and Effectively Skin tags (papillomas or acrochordons) are one of the most common skin lesions, with a very high incidence rate — approximately 1 in 2 people will develop at least one skin tag in their adult...
Skin Moles
Skin Moles and How to Identify Them Harmless but Require Monitoring! Various changes often appear on our skin, which is the largest organ of the body and serves as its external protective shield. These changes are commonly called "skin lesions" and, in the majority of...
Cysts
Cysts in the Skin: How They Form and How to Treat Them In some people, small lumps can be felt under the skin. They may be visible among the hair, on the face, or on the body. These are soft lumps that, when pressed, feel like a small sphere filled with fluid. These...
Psychology & Plastic Surgery
Counseling Support
Few topics in modern psychology are as divisive as the growing use of plastic surgery to modify the appearance of men, women, and an increasing number of young adults. There are those who strongly oppose the very idea, seeing it as a sad reflection of a culture...
Other Services
Tissue Deficits
Tissue deficits, which arise from various causes in the human body, and their restoration in a way that is both fully functional and aesthetically acceptable, is one of the main reasons that led to the advancement of Reconstructive Surgery and the need to explore new...
Special Cases
Plastic Surgery is a branch of medical science that is constantly evolving and rapidly developing worldwide. However, many people are not fully aware of the breadth and scope of this field, as it is extremely expansive. The Two Categories of Plastic Surgery Plastic...
Surgical Scar Treatment
When our skin is damaged in any way, the body attempts to repair the injury by accelerating its response mechanism, even reaching the deeper layers of the skin, such as the reticular dermis, if required. During the healing process, the body produces a significant...