Reconstruction in Trauma

Cancer treatment often damages the body and drastically changes its appearance, which can lead to chronic depression and low self-esteem.Cancer survivors often require “reconstructive surgery” to repair such damage. Unlike cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery is performed for medical reasons and can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of cancer patients.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery can repair and restore appearance and function that has been lost for several reasons, such as:

RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AFTER CANCER TREATMENT

Surgery or radiotherapy used to treat cancers at various sites in the body can be successful, but sometimes healthy tissue surrounding the tumour is not left undamaged. Reconstructive surgery can then be necessary to help restore function and appearance.

RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CAN BENEFIT CANCER PATIENTS WHO HAVE HAD:

Mastectomy for breast cancer – many different types of breast reconstruction techniques are now available, providing a wide choice for individual women. Head and neck cancer – facial reconstruction surgery is a particular expertise at Desire Aesthetics. Surgery for skin cancer – patients may need a skin graft or skin flap to repair the skin defect Surgery for colorectal cancer, gynaecological or peritoneal cancers – reconstructive surgeons at Desire Aesthetics. have developed novel surgical approaches to repair defects in the bowel and to correct fistulas.

Recovery time depends on the type of reconstructive surgery performed.Thanks to significant advances in surgical techniques and post-surgical rehabilitation facilities,  recovery times have been greatly reduced and outcomes have greatly improved. Our team at Desire Aestheticsprovides comprehensive reconstructive facilities and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services led by experienced surgeons.