Plastic and reconstructive surgery Plastics
Reconstruction after injury, burns or tumour removal; difficult wounds; congenital differences; hand surgery.
Who is usually sent here
Scars restricting function, wounds that will not heal, after removal of a skin lesion, or hand injury.
What this specialty does NOT cover
Reconstruction and cosmetic work differ in purpose and in insurance — establish which your case is before going further.
What a first visit usually involves
Examination, photographs for later comparison, and a discussion of what can and cannot be achieved.
Bring with you
Photographs over time, records of previous operations, and a note of what you currently cannot do.
Worth asking
- What result is realistically achievable
- How many operations are involved
- If it falls short, what happens next