RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

As its name suggests, a reconstructive surgery aims to repair anatomical areas lost or affected by different reasons. It is not possible to invent fabrics, but it is possible to do a job that gives good results at the physical and psychological level. A reconstructive surgery can also be complications that put at risk the life or the quality of life of a patient that is why, this surgical procedure must be carried out to improve the health. A part of the reconstructive surgery also seeks to repair the problems generated by cosmetic surgeries in the case of patients who had to undergo surgery to remove existing tumors in the area.

Reconstructive surgery applies to different cases but this will depend on the scope and methodology needed to be treated:

• Congenital malformations: Most have an unknown origin but reconstructive surgery helps to correct deformations of this type through different techniques.
• Hand Surgery: It is a problem that requires different procedures depending on each case, the surgeon will evaluate the technique to be used, the scope and the objective as the case may be.
• Burns: The solutions to this type of injuries depend on the depth and the form of the damage caused, however, the surgeon will find the pertinent technique to improve the quality of life of the patient.
• Maxillofacial Traumas: It is performed to correct deformations of the skull that has been produced by congenital diseases or strokes.
  Sequelae or oncology procedures: Increase functionality and aesthetics, in this surgical intervention there is an effort in conjunction with oncologists, plastic surgeons, and specialists in rehabilitation.

In general, this type of surgery takes into account the patient’s health status, lifestyle and other relevant information that may be of interest to the surgeon before making a decision. In this sense, the surgeon requests exams to know specific data of the patient to be sure about the complications and the procedure so that the desired result is achieved. The difference between reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery is that the reconstruction is not selective but fundamental for the patient, to improve body functioning and quality of life.