About the Department
The Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital offers modern surgical techniques aimed at correcting shape and functional disorders in the body caused by accidents, diseases, or congenital anomalies. While reconstructive surgery focuses on restoring functional losses through burn treatment, correction of congenital anomalies, post-trauma recovery, and post-cancer surgery reconstruction, aesthetic surgery focuses on improving appearance through procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, and face lifts. Personalized treatment plans are created with a multidisciplinary approach, considering patients’ physical and emotional needs.
What is Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery?
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is a surgical specialty that aims to correct deformities in body shape and function, restore lost functions, and improve aesthetic appearance. While reconstructive surgery restores functional and anatomical integrity by repairing tissue loss caused by congenital anomalies, burns, traumas, or cancer, aesthetic surgery offers procedures such as rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation to improve individuals’ appearance and meet aesthetic expectations.
What Areas Does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Cover?
The plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department encompasses a broad surgical field covering the correction of body shape and functional disorders and improvement of aesthetic appearance. These areas include:
Plastic Surgery
- Correction of body shape and functional disorders
- Burn treatment and skin grafts
- Breast reconstruction
- Post-trauma wound repair and tissue loss restoration
Reconstructive Surgery
- Congenital anomalies (cleft lip-palate, congenital hand and foot deformities)
- Post-cancer surgery tissue repair (breast reconstruction after breast cancer, tissue repair after skin cancers)
- Post-burn reconstructive surgery
- Restoration of facial bone fractures and tissue loss after trauma
Aesthetic Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Face lift (rhytidectomy)
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Breast augmentation, reduction, and lift
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Hair transplantation
- Jaw and cheekbone operations
- Leg aesthetic operations
What are Plastic Surgery Diseases?
Plastic surgery is a medical branch that aims to correct disorders in body tissues, skin, or bones. These diseases generally include:
- Post-trauma injuries
- Congenital anomalies
- Tissue loss after cancer surgery
- Burn treatment and scar correction
- Severe scars and skin disorders
- Breast reconstruction after breast cancer
- Facial reconstruction after facial paralysis
Plastic surgeons adopt a multidisciplinary approach to create treatment plans suitable for patients’ physical and functional needs.
Services Provided in the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department
The plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery services provided at our hospital include:
- Rhinoplasty
- Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
- Eyelid Operations (Blepharoplasty)
- Liposuction (Fat Removal)
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Breast Augmentation, Reduction, and Lift
- Hair Transplantation
- Burn Treatment and Reconstruction
- Cleft Lip-Palate Repair
- All Body Injuries
- Hand Surgery
- Fat Injections
- Ear Surgery
- Jaw and Cheekbone Shaping
- Leg Aesthetic Operations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is a medical branch aimed at correcting deformities in body shape and function. While reconstructive surgery restores lost functions and structures, aesthetic surgery focuses on improving appearance.
Is Rhinoplasty Performed by Plastic Surgeons?
Yes, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is performed by plastic surgeons. This procedure can improve both the shape and size of the nose as well as correct breathing problems.
Does Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Remove Moles?
Yes, removal of moles is possible within the scope of plastic surgery. Methods such as surgical excision, laser treatment, and cryotherapy can be used to remove moles.
Does Plastic Surgery Provide Permanent Results?
Most plastic surgery operations provide long-term or permanent results. However, aging, lifestyle, and genetic factors may cause some changes over time.
As the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital, we support our patients in leading a healthy and aesthetically satisfying life by providing the best diagnosis and treatment services.
