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Plastic surgery is the process of
repairing and reconstructing physical defects in form or
function throughout all areas of the body. Its name is
derived from the Greek word "plastikos," meaning
to form or mold. The Plastic Surgery specialty consists of
both cosmetic surgical procedures and reconstructive surgical
procedures. Reconstructive surgery uses aesthetic surgical
principles to restore abnormal structures damaged by
trauma or disease. It can be used in patients of all ages
to correct normal form and function following birth
defects, accidents, infections, and deformities resulting
from cancer surgery.
Conditions treated by plastic surgery
include:
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Deformities of the face, head and
neck after skin cancer and Mohs
chemographic cancer surgery
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Reconstruction after breast cancer
surgery (mastectomy):
TRAM flaps, tissue expanders and breast
implants
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Breast reduction surgery, TRAM
flaps, tissue expanders and breast implants
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Deformities of the chest and
abdominal wall (abdominal wall hernia)
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Vascular birthmarks
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Prominent and deformed ears
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Deforming scars and scars that
limit movement
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Facial lacerations after minor and
major trauma
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Facial bone fractures; skull and
jaw injuries
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Traumatized lower extremities
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Drooping brow and upper eyelids
that impair normal vision
For more information on general plastic
surgery reconstruction, contact Dr. Douglas Roth at
242-5647.
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