Choosing a Reconstructive Surgeon
Choosing a Reconstructive Surgeon
Many people think of breast reconstructive surgery when they read a reference to reconstructive surgeries, but many types of surgery fall into that category. The series of surgeries after the one to remove necrotic tissue from the leg of football player Alex Smith falls into the category of reconstructive surgery, as does a facial surgery to correct a cleft lip.
Types of Reconstructive Surgery
The wide variety of reconstructive surgeries means most surgeons specialize, but that only makes it slightly simpler to choose the right surgeon to suit your needs. Reconstructive plastic surgery corrects the following types of facial or body abnormalities or problems:
birth defects,
developmental abnormalities,
injury,
infection,
disease,
tumors.
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