Most Advanced Micro Surgical Lab in Trichy
What is Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is a form of surgery aimed at improving function, form or aesthetics of a particular part of the body. The name is derived from the Greek word plastikos which means “to mold or to give form”. Plastic surgery has been made famous by celebrities who aim to improve or retain their appearance through the years. However, that is only one type of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery offers hope to innumerable patients who suffer from various physiological deformities caused by various reasons.
Accordingly, plastic surgery is divided into 2 types:
A. Reconstructive surgery: This aims to correct abnormal shapes, missing tissues, or restore function in a certain part of the body which may have been caused by any of these reasons:
- Mishaps: Accidents, burns and sporting injuries that affect one or more parts of the body
- Infection: Due to viruses or bacteria that can disable one or more parts of the body
- Developmental abnormalities: Improperly formed limbs or any such skeleto-muscular defects
- Congenital (present at birth) anomalies: Missing or misshapen facial parts or features
- Tumors: That may cause removal or reduction of an organ in the body
B. Cosmetic surgery: The more famous type, this involves reshaping, re-contouring, reduction or augmentation of one or more parts/organs/tissues in the body. These may involve parts of the head, face, neck and chin (called Craniofacial or Maxillofacial surgeries), or other parts of the body. There are multiple cosmetic surgeries, some of the popular ones being:
- Mammoplasty: Augmentation or reduction of breasts
- Rhinoplasty: Reshaping the nose with or without the use of implants
- Chin augmentation: Implanting a synthetic material to enhance the chin shape
- Liposuction: Removing pockets of fat from specific spots on the body
- Skin treatments: Various procedures to remove or reduce scars, birthmarks, moles, skin tags, etc, or rejuvenation of skin to make it look younger
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How are plastic surgeries performed?
Plastic surgeries of either type are undertaken by qualified, trained and experienced plastic surgeons that have specialized in either reconstructive or cosmetic surgery. Most of these surgeries involve general anesthesia and hospitalization for a few days, while some cosmetic procedures like skin treatments involve local anesthesia and are outpatient procedures.
Post-operative care is important with any plastic surgery and can involve medication to suppress allergies or reactions, and the use of special gear that is worn on the concerned part to improve the outcome.
Benefits of Plastic Surgery
- Improved functionality in one more parts of the body
- Reduced pain or discomfort in one more parts of the body
- Proportionate body parts leading to better balance, gait and posture
- Improved physical health and abilities
- Reduced risk of diabetes or heart ailments through weight-reduction
- Improved breathing and oxygen flow
- Improved vision after corrective surgery for the eyelids (called Blepharoplasty)
- Improved aesthetic appearance
- Increase in self-confidence and self-esteem
- Increase in opportunities for professional or personal development
- Overall improvement in quality of life
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What is Microsurgery?
As the name implies Microsurgery involves reconnecting tiny parts like blood vessels, nerves, and various tissues in one or more parts of the body. The procedure may also involve transferring a piece of tissue to the reconstruction site. Considering the size of the parts being operated on, microsurgeries invariably involve a microscope like instrument for magnifying the area to be operated, endoscopes and tiny instruments to perform the maneuvers and a large screen to display the image.
Microsurgery is an integral part of both reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries. That is why; a microsurgical lab is required to ensure better outcomes for any kind of plastic surgery.
Kauvery Hospital Launches the Most Advanced Micro Surgical Lab in Trichy
Dr. D. Senguttuvan, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospital, said, “Through the launch of advanced micro surgical reconstructive services, we are happy to be setting a new benchmark for advanced healthcare in the city. We will strive to continue to provide the best medical outcomes and ensuring that the best of healthcare facilities is available at our hospital”
Dr. S. Skanda, Head, Dept of Plastic Surgery, Kauvery Hospital said, “With the launch of advanced micro surgical reconstructive services, Kauvery Hospital will now become the destination for undergoing advanced microsurgical reconstruction services and super-microsurgical services. Diabetic foot is a disease with an extreme amount of morbidity and mortality. When treated poorly, it can lead to loss of toes, fingers and limbs. Due to poor quality of blood vessels owing to diabetes, many hesitate to offer microsurgery as an option for limb salvage. However, we have witnessed tremendous results in our treatment of limb salvage (due to diabetic foot) via micro-surgeries at Kauvery Hospital and we are now positive that with the addition of the latest technology, we will able to provide remarkable limb, life and livelihood saving services at our Cantonment unit in Trichy.”