What is Plastic Surgery?

Although aesthetic surgery constitutes the majority of plastic surgery, the field of plastic surgery also includes reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery and burn treatment. With reconstructive surgery, all acquired or congenital tissues that affect the skin, subcutaneous and bones on the body surface are treated. and repair of organ loss. For example, attached fingers (syndactyly), traumatic burns, different incisions and limb amputations, chronic wounds, and vascular masses such as hemangiomas are included in this surgical discipline. Aesthetic / cosmetic surgery covers surgeries and interventions performed to further beautify and perfect the body appearance. . The main purpose here is beauty and aesthetic concerns rather than a medical problem. Plastic surgery is a broad discipline that covers all these areas. During plastic surgery specialty training, aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery training is also given. Aesthetic concerns can sometimes cause illnesses accompanied by medical problems rather than just beauty. For example, both medical and aesthetic problems, such as surgical correction of giant breasts (gigantomastia) or reconstruction of an overweight body, can be solved together. Accordingly, in addition to the aesthetic correction of an organ, it is also very important to preserve its function. For example, during Rhinoplasty (aesthetic nose surgery), breathing problems must be corrected while shaping the nose. Plastic Surgery, by its nature, deals with pathological disorders such as tissue disorders in the general body, surgical scars after surgical operations, and sagging due to trauma. It can also perform aesthetic interventions upon request.

What Diseases Does Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Treat?

Congenital or acquired deformities (cleft lip, cleft palate, congenitally attached fingers)
Open wounds after trauma and diseases
Post-traumatic facial bone fractures and surgical treatment
Skin cancers and surgical treatment
Post-traumatic functional disorders of the hand and Hand Surgery
Microsurgery (Tissue transplants, nerve, vascular repairs)
Surgical treatment of skin tumors (moles, skin tags)
eyelid disorders
Burns and scars that cause functional and deformities
Surgical interventions frequently performed in the Plastic Surgery unit are as follows: Treatment of scars: Generally, wounds heal by leaving scars in every healthy person. Surgical procedures are also a tissue injury and it is normal to create scars. Similarly, burns are also considered one of the important causes of scars. Therefore, many methods offered by advanced technology can be applied by specialist doctors for patients who are disturbed by scars. Treatment of non-healing wounds: Wounds that do not heal are seen due to reasons such as vascular occlusion, bedridden status or diabetes. One of the most important procedures of plastic surgery is wound care. In this regard, prevention of wound formation, care of wounds with advanced techniques, follow-up and monitoring of the process, and the stages leading up to surgery if necessary are evaluated as a whole. Skin cancers: Nowadays, skin cancer cases are quite high due to reasons such as excessive exposure to the sun and depletion of the ozone layer. has increased. There are many different types of skin cancers. While removal of a 3-4 mm skin area is sufficient for the treatment of some species, some species are quite aggressive and dangerous and larger areas need to be removed. The main thing that individuals should pay attention to in this regard is to monitor their body and keep track of moles. Especially if there is a mole that grows rapidly, changes color and form, is itchy or has a wound, you should immediately consult the plastic surgery unit. The mole can be removed with a small local operation and pathological examination can be performed. In this way, treatment planning can be made more accurately. Fractures in the facial bones: Fractures of the nose, cheekbone or jaw bone may occur in the facial area as a result of various traumas or accidents. Titanium plates and screws are used during the surgical repair of these fractures. Repair of facial bones is important not only in terms of aesthetics but also in functional terms. Head and neck area repairs: Part or all of the limbs such as nose, ear and lips may be lost due to reasons such as cancer, burns or accidents. In such cases, results almost close to the original can be achieved with some surgical techniques. Deformities in the genital organs: Some congenital genital organ disorders can also be corrected with plastic surgery. "Hypospadias", commonly known as the "circumcision of the Prophet", is a common condition in male babies, where the urinary hole is located in the back area rather than at the tip of the penis. In female babies, a vagina may not form due to different reasons. In such and similar cases, plastic surgery recommends the most appropriate treatment method. Microsurgery interventions: Microsurgery is used to move the tissue from one area of the body, along with its vessels and nerves, to another area where it is needed. For example, for a person whose jaw has been completely removed, a jaw can be made from the tibia, or for an individual whose esophagus has been removed, the esophagus can be made from the intestine. With this technique, damaged vessels and nerves are repaired. Breast reconstruction: Today, part or all of the breast of many women receiving breast cancer treatment can be removed. With the approval of the oncologist, plastic surgery can be used to reconstruct the breast. Breast reconstruction surgery can be performed simultaneously with oncological surgery or after all treatments are completed. The patient's own tissue or breast prostheses are used for treatment.