Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

Established in March 2016, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH) is dedicated to restoring and maintaining the dignity of patients through comprehensive and compassionate care. Our department specializes in both reconstructive and aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery, addressing all aspects of wound healing and reconstruction following congenital, acquired, and traumatic issues, as well as elective cosmetic surgeries.

We provide round-the-clock emergency care for soft tissue and limb injuries and burns, working in close collaboration with various departments to deliver the best possible care. Our highly skilled team is committed to utilizing the latest advancements in plastic and reconstructive surgery to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients.

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care, combining advanced techniques with compassionate service to ensure optimal outcomes for all our patients. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to recovery and enhanced well-being.

Services

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Body Contouring

  • Tummy-tuck (abdominoplasty): We offer tummy-tuck procedures to remove excess abdominal fat and skin, tightening the muscles for a firmer appearance.
  • Liposuction: Our liposuction services help contour and reshape specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits.

Breast Surgery

  • Reduction mammoplasty: We provide breast reduction surgeries to alleviate discomfort and achieve a breast size proportionate to your body.
  • Augmentation mammoplasty: Our breast augmentation procedures enhance the size and shape of the breasts using implants or fat transfer.

Facial Surgery

  • Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping): We perform nose reshaping surgeries to improve the appearance and function of the nose.
  • Blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation): Our eyelid rejuvenation surgeries reduce bagginess from lower eyelids and remove excess skin from upper eyelids.
  • Otoplasty (ear correction): We offer ear correction surgeries to improve the shape, position, or proportion of the ears.

Other Cosmetic Procedures

  • Brachioplasty (arm lift): Our arm lift procedures help reshape and firm the upper arms by removing excess skin and fat.
  • Vaginoplasty (genital plastic surgery): We perform genital plastic surgeries to enhance the appearance and function of the vaginal area.
  • Gynecomastia liposuction (male breast reduction): Our male breast reduction surgeries reduce excess breast tissue in men for a more masculine chest contour.
  • Autologous fat grafting: We offer fat grafting procedures to transfer fat from one part of the body to another for augmentation or correction purposes.
  • Scar revisions and excisions: Our scar revision procedures improve the appearance of scars and restore skin integrity.
  • Management of keloids and hypertrophic scars: We provide specialized treatments to reduce and manage the appearance of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
  • Tattoo removal: Our tattoo removal services use advanced techniques to effectively remove unwanted tattoos.
  • Hair transplantation (starting soon): We will soon offer hair transplantation services to restore hair growth in areas affected by hair loss.
     

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Wound Resurfacing

  • Skin grafting (SSG & FTSG): We perform skin grafting procedures to cover and heal extensive wounds or burns using split-thickness (SSG) and full-thickness (FTSG) grafts.

Flap Coverage

  • Local, distant, and microvascular free flap coverage: Our team provides flap coverage for traumatic soft tissue loss, onco-reconstructions after cancer surgeries, pressure sores, decubitus wounds, and chronic ulcers/diabetic wounds.

Post-Burn Care

  • Management of hypertrophic scars and contractures: We offer specialized care for post-burn hypertrophic scars and contractures to improve function and appearance.

Vascular Malformations

  • Treatment and correction: We treat and correct vascular malformations to improve both appearance and function.

Congenital Anomalies

  • Cleft lip and palate: Our team performs surgeries to correct cleft lip and palate, improving function and appearance.
  • Syndactyly and polydactyly: We provide surgeries to correct webbed (syndactyly) and extra (polydactyly) fingers or toes.
  • Microtia: We offer reconstructive surgeries for microtia to create a more normal ear appearance.
  • Hypospadias: Our hypospadias repair surgeries correct the placement of the urethral opening in males.
     

Specialized Surgeries

  • Brachial plexus surgeries: We perform surgeries to repair brachial plexus injuries, restoring arm and hand function.
  • Creation of arterio-venous fistula (AVF) for haemodialysis access: We create AVF for patients requiring long-term haemodialysis.
  • Surgical management of burns: Our team provides comprehensive surgical care for burn injuries, including debridement and reconstruction.
  • Chest wall reconstructions: We offer reconstructive surgeries to restore the structure and function of the chest wall following trauma or cancer surgery.

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