What type of breast reconstruction is best for me?

Plastic surgery is a type of surgery specialized in restoring, reconstructing and modifying the human body.

Plastic surgery is for any person who is unsatisfied with a body feature and wishes to surgically correct it.

Depending on factors such as cultural background and age, certain plastic surgeries are more common than others in various demographics.

No, cosmetic surgery is meant to improve a certain feature, while reconstructive surgery is meant to repair a damaged feature.

Scarring is very common after you undergo plastic surgery. However, the scars will fade over time and if you undergo laser plastic surgery, the scarring will be minimal.

The recovery time mostly depends on the type of surgery you underwent, your health, and whether complications arise during or following the procedure.

The time a plastic surgeon needs to complete a surgery highly depends on the procedure in question.

No. Anyone can undergo plastic surgery, except for people under the age of 18, who need parental consent.

Yes, plastic surgery is relatively safe. However, like most surgical procedures, it entails certain risks that should be taken into consideration prior to undergoing it.

A tear duct blockage can be caused by multiple factors. During your initial consultation, you will learn more about them.

Several symptoms can be linked to a blocked tear duct. If you report one or some of them, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

Your surgeon will let you know what other alternatives besides surgery are available for you.

Your doctor will be able to tell you if you qualify for this procedure after examining you and learning more about your medical history.

This procedure’s cost may vary according to each patient’s necessities.

Your doctor will briefly describe to you the steps of the intervention and the pre-operative preparation before you undergo this surgery.

Your doctor will be able to tell you what results you should expect after examining you. Moreover, he or she will also provide you with all the necessary aftercare guidelines following this surgery.

We don’t expect patients to feel much pain after the surgery.

Your doctor will tell you what outcome you should expect from this surgery, including the aesthetic result.

Your doctor will tell you what you should know about eyelid reconstructive surgery in order to be fully prepared for the intervention.

We will provide you specific guidelines for each stage of your recovery and tell you what you should expect right after the surgery.

You will be able to turn back to your daily activities soon after the surgery. Your doctor will tell you more about your recovery’s timeline.

We will answer all your cost-related questions before you decide to undergo this surgery so that you are fully aware of how much you are going to pay.

We will provide you with more information about this surgery during your initial consultation.

Before you are discharged, we will tell you when it’s safe to remove your bandages following this surgery.

It is normal to experience certain changes in the aftermath of the surgery. Your doctor will tell you more about them before you agree to have this intervention.

Your doctor will provide you with a comprehensive list of aftercare recommendations you should follow in order to minimize the discomfort.

Your doctor will tell you how soon it’s safe to resume your activities after this surgery.

Some postoperative symptoms are expected after hand surgery. There are nonetheless some you should watch out for as they might indicate complications.

There are many ways in which you can maximize the surgery’s effects during your recovery.

During your follow-up appointment, your doctor will tell you when it’s safe to resume your typical activities.

Your doctor will be able to tell you which type of reconstruction is more appropriate in your case after examining you.

We recommend you to ask your doctor as many questions as you need about what to expect from your breast reconstructive surgery.

Your doctor will tell you what you should expect from a financial standpoint before you agree to have this surgery.

Before the procedure, we will tell you everything you should know about the expected outcome and the recovery process.

You will receive a comprehensive list of guidelines before you are discharged so that you can safely initiate your home recovery.

Your doctor will be able to anticipate the long-term effects of this surgery and tell you more about how the breast’s aspect will change over time.

Ulnar nerve decompression is not a complicated procedure, so you shouldn’t spend too much time in the hospital.

Following this intervention, you will require follow-up in order to receive appropriate guidelines for your recovery. During your follow-up meeting, you will be told when it’s ok to resume driving.

The outcome of your surgery will most probably be satisfactory. However, you should also understand that each intervention involves some potential complications.

Patients with painful conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and Dupuytren's contracture may be suitable candidates for hand reconstruction surgery.

Yes, it can become difficult for children to feed properly with a cleft palate, but with specialized bottles and feeding techniques, this problem can be managed.

Most children with cleft palate develop in a normal way unless there are problems associated with the cleft.

Eat properly and take prenatal vitamins before and during pregnancy.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects, which occur if a baby’s lip and mouth do not develop normally in the uterus. These developmental defects are together called “orofacial clefts”.