Reconstructive surgery

Reconstructive surgery in Iran

Is reconstructive surgery the same as plastic surgery?

How is reconstructive surgery done?

How long does it take to recover from reconstructive surgery?

Is breast reconstruction a major surgery?

Reconstructive surgery Iran

Reconstructive surgery is performed to treat structures of the body affected aesthetically or functionally by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease.
Reconstructive surgery in Iran is, in its broadest sense, synonymous with plastic surgery. Commonly, however, reconstructive surgery is understood as the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body, which does not include aesthetic or cosmetic surgery. For example, plastic surgeons, maxillo-facial surgeons and otolaryngologists do reconstructive surgery on faces after trauma and to reconstruct the head and neck after cancer.

Other branches of surgery (e.g., general surgery, gynecological surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, podiatric surgery) also perform some reconstructive procedures. The common feature is that the operation attempts to restore the anatomy or the function of the body part to normal.

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Reconstractive surgeon 

Reconstructive surgeons use the concept of a reconstructive ladder to manage increasingly complex wounds. This ranges from very simple techniques such as primary closure and dressings to more complex skin grafts, tissue expansion and free flaps.

Cosmetic surgery procedures include breast enhancement, reduction and lift, face lift, forehead lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), laser skin resurfacing (laser resurfacing), chemical peel, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), reconstruction liposuction, nasal reconstruction using the paramedian flap, as well as tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).

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List of Reconstractive surgery in Iran Procedures

Within the following pages, we present some of the most common benefits and risks of these procedures. No surgical procedure is without risk. A discussion of all potential benefits and complications should be held during consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Breast Reconstruction in Iran

Know Your Post-Mastectomy Options

Breast Reduction in Iran

Reduction Mammaplasty

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in Iran

Correcting Abnormal Development

Congenital anomalies in Iran

Surgical Correction of Birth Anomalies

Craniosynostosis surgery in Iran

Head Reshaping

Gender confirmation surgeries in Iran

Transfeminine / Transmasculine

Giant Nevi Removal in Iran

Congenital Nevi Surgery

Hand Surgery in Iran

Improve Strength, Function and Flexibility

Lymphedema Treatment in Iran

Surgical Options

Microsurgery in Iran 

Microscope-Assisted Operations

Migraine Surgery in Iran

Chronic Headache Relief

Orthognathic Surgery in Iran

Jaw Straightening

Panniculectomy in Iran

Body Contouring

Regenerative Medicine in Iran

The Future of Plastic Surgery

Scar Revision in Iran

Minimize a Scar

Septoplasty in Iran

Deviated Septum Correction

Skin Cancer Removal in Iran

Reconstruction After Skin Cancer

Tissue Expansion in Iran

Growing Extra Skin for Reconstruction

Is reconstructive surgery the same as plastic surgery?

Cosmetic or aesthetic plastic surgery is performed to change body shape or appearance, usually when no medical condition is present. Reconstructive plastic surgery generally involves treatment of conditions that have caused an abnormal change in body shape or appearance.

How is reconstructive surgery done?

Many reconstructive surgeries use microvascular techniques. This is also called “free flap surgery.” In this type of surgery, the surgeon takes tissue and blood vessels from 1 part of the person’s body and moves them to the damaged part. This is called transplantation. The surgeon connects the blood vessels using small stitches only visible with a microscope. The stitches connect the tissue and blood vessels to those at the new site. For example, head and neck surgery sometimes changes the jawbone shape. A reconstructive surgeon may transplant bone from the leg to the face. This restores the jawbone’s shape and often its function.

How long does it take to recover from reconstructive surgery?

While every patient and surgical procedure is different, there are some general timelines you can expect your cosmetic surgery recovery to follow.

For Face

Whether you are interested in a cosmetic procedure or plastic surgery, surgical facial procedures like rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and facelifts take anywhere from six to 12 months for full results to be realized.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids by removing excess skin or fat deposits. Both upper and lower eyelid surgeries are available, and they may be classified as either a plastic and reconstructive procedure or aesthetic surgery depending on the reason for the procedure.

• Bruising & Swelling: Subsides 7 to 10 days post-op
• Return to Work: 1 week post-op (eyes may be tired or more prone to strain)
• Resume Normal Activity: 4 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 3 to 6 months post-op

Browplasty (brow lift)

Known as a browplasty, brow lift, or forehead lift, the surgery involves raising the eyebrows to a more youthful position to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, and hooded eyelids.

• Remove Sutures: 7 to 10 days post-op
• Return to Work: 7 to 10 days post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Subsides 10 to 14 days post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 2 to 4 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 3 to 6 months post-op

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

Nose jobs can be 'functional' (i.e. medically necessary) or 'cosmetic' (read: elective), but both types of rhinoplasty procedures require patients to be patient during the healing process.

• Bruising & Swelling: Subsides 10 to 14 days post-op; residual swelling for up to one year
• Remove Splint: 5 to 7 days post-op
• Return to Work: 1 week post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 3 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 1 year post-op

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Rhytidectomy (facelift)

The gold standard of facial rejuvenation, a facelift surgery has the ability to treat facial sagging and volume loss by lifting and firming the face.

• Bruising & Swelling: Peaks 48 hours post-op; subsides over 10 to 14 days
• Resume Wearing Makeup: 1 week post-op
• Remove Sutures: 7 to 10 days post-op
• Return to Work: 7 to 10 days post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 2 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 3 to 6 months post-op

Lower rhytidectomy (neck lift)

During a neck lift procedure, incisions are made along the hairline and ear to remove excess skin and fat. A lower rhytidectomy yields a more defined neck and jawline, in addition to removing jowls.

• Remove Drains: 2 days post-op
• Remove Sutures: 5 to 10 days post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Subsides within 10 to 14 days; residual swelling for 3 months
• Resume Normal Activity: 2 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 6 months post-op

For Hair

Despite the advent of non-surgical hair restoration treatments, surgical hair transplants remain the go-to for patients looking to correct baldness and hair thinning. While initial results will be seen in the first four to five months, 12 to 18 months may be needed for full recovery.

Hair transplants

The two main types of surgical hair transplants are the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique and the follicular unit transplant (FUT) method. The former involves transplanting individual hair follicles, while the latter extracts a strip of hair. Both types of procedures have a similar recovery period.

• Swelling & Tenderness: Subsides 5 to 7 days post-op
• Resume Wearing Hat: 10 to 14 days post-op
• Transplanted Hair Sheds: 2 to 3 weeks post-op
• Initial Results: 4 to 5 months post-op
• Final Results: 12 to 18 months post-op

For Body

From breast surgery (think: augmentation, reduction, and lift) to tummy tucks, there are an array of surgical body contouring procedures that, after the initial downtime and recovery process, provide long lasting results.

abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Whether it's performed alone or as part of a larger mommy makeover, body lift, or post-weight loss procedure, a tummy tuck removes excess skin and excess fat, in addition to restoring muscle definition, for a more contoured abdomen.

• Remove Drains: 1 week post-op
• Return to Work: 2 to 4 weeks post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 2 to 4 weeks post-op
• Wear Compression Garments: 6 to 8 weeks post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Subsides 2 to 3 months post-op; residual swelling for up to 18 months
• Final Results: 4 to 6 months post-op

Augmentation mammaplasty (breast augmentation)

Breast augmentation can involve breast implants, autologous fat transfers, or a hybrid of the two. In the case of implant and hybrid procedures, a secondary surgery will be needed to replace the implants after eight to 10 years. Patients who choose an autologous fat transfer can expect to lose 30 to 40 percent of the volume to reabsorption. Nonetheless, patients can expect similar recovery times for each type.

• Return to Work: 3 to 5 days post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Peaks at 24 to 48 hours post-op; subsides over 2 to 3 months
• Resume Exercise: 3 to 6 weeks post-op
• Resume Wearing Underwire Bra: 4 to 6 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 3 to 6 months post-op

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Brazilian butt lift

Like an breast augmentation with fat transfer, a butt lift involves transferring fat from one part of the body to the buttocks for improved shape and contour. Generally speaking, 60 to 80 percent of fat transfer typically survives.

• Return to Work: 10 to 14 days post-op
• Resume Sitting & Laying on Buttocks: 2 weeks post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 8 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 6 months post-op

Liposuction

Liposuction is typically performed as part of a larger surgery (think: a tummy tuck) or to complement another procedure. Regardless of the purpose, it results in permanent fat loss.

• Return to Work: 1 to 3 days post-op
• Resume Normal Activity: 1 week post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Peaks 1 week post-op; subsides over 4 to 6 weeks
• Wear Compression Garments: 4 to 6 weeks post-op
• Initial Results: 3 to 6 months post-op
• Final Results: 1 year post-op

Mastopexy (breast lift)

A breast lift surgery improves the projection and shape of the breast by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue.

• Return to Work: 1 week post-op
• Bruising & Swelling: Peaks at 72 hours and subsides over 6 to 8 weeks
• Resume Exercise: 3 to 6 weeks post-op
• Resume Wearing Underwire Bra: 6 to 8 weeks post-op
• Final Results: 4 to 6 months post-op

Reduction mammaplasty ( breast reduction)

To alleviate any pain or discomfort caused by large breasts, a breast reduction permanently removes excess skin and fat.

• Back & Shoulder Pain: Immediate Relief
• Return to Work: 1 week post-op
• Resume Exercise: 3 to 4 weeks post-op
• Shop for New Bras: 2 to 3 months post-op
• Final Results: 6 to 12 months post-op

Is breast reconstruction a major surgery?

Breast reconstruction is major surgery. A person can expect to spend several days in the hospital after both implant reconstruction and flap reconstruction. People may need more than one surgery to fully reconstruct the breast(s). Skin flap surgery has a longer recovery time than reconstruction using implants.

The possible risks of breast reconstruction include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions and anesthesia risks. You should also know that: Flap surgery includes the risk of partial or complete loss of the flap and a loss of sensation at both the donor and reconstruction site.

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