About Reconstructive Surgery
Key Highlights
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Restores both form and function to impaired body parts.Addresses defects from birth, injury, disease, or surgery.Utilizes advanced techniques like microsurgery and tissue flaps.Significantly improves patient's quality of life and self-esteem.Performed by dual-certified surgeons in both reconstructive and aesthetic principles.
Who is this surgery for?
- Congenital anomalies (e.g., cleft lip/palate, ear deformities).
- Trauma reconstruction (e.g., from accidents, burns, or animal bites).
- Oncologic reconstruction after tumor removal (e.g., mastectomy).
- Infection or disease sequelae (e.g., necrotizing fasciitis).
- Revision surgery to correct or improve previous surgical outcomes.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation and review of patient history.
- Diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI) or photographs for surgical planning.
- Discussion of surgical goals, risks, and expected outcomes.
- Adjustment or cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Pre-operative tests like blood work and ECG to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Poor wound healing, scarring, or skin necrosis.
- Fluid accumulation (seroma) or blood clot formation (hematoma).
- Altered sensation, numbness, or persistent pain in the treated area.
- Partial or complete loss of a tissue graft or flap.
- Possibility of needing additional revision surgeries.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, especially after complex procedures.
- Management of pain and swelling with prescribed medications and cold compresses.
- Careful wound care and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Use of supportive garments or splints as directed by the surgeon.
- Gradual return to light activities, with strict avoidance of strenuous tasks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and remove sutures.
- Adherence to a long-term care plan, which may include scar management and physical therapy.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-7 days
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Expected recovery time: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering reconstructive surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform reconstructive surgery. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for reconstructive surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Olivia Saxena, a 28-year-old marketing manager,...
Olivia Saxena, a 28-year-old marketing manager, had a small but noticeable congenital deformity on her right ear, a folded helix she had hidden with her hair since childhood. The constant self-consciousness and avoidance of photos or windy days had chipped away at her confidence. During a routine check-up, her GP noted her distress and referred her to a reconstructive surgeon. The surgeon explained a minor otoplasty (ear reshaping) could create symmetry and a natural contour. Olivia was anxious but underwent the 90-minute outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. Her recovery involved a protective headband for six weeks, with mild discomfort managed by medication. The outcome was a beautifully shaped ear that looked completely natural. Emotionally, she moved from a lifetime of hiding and shame to a profound sense of wholeness and liberation, finally feeling like her outward appearance matched her inner self.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Reconstructive Surgery
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform reconstructive surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 31 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 11 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 30 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 49 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 16 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad