For those people who have suffered severe burn injuries and are in need of tissue replacement, or for those who have had an accident and scarred their faces, plastic surgery is a proposed procedure for them to find some relief.
This procedure has assisted in not only giving psychological peace to the patient, but has also restored as well as restructured facial bones and skin.
Examples of reconstructive, or cosmetic, surgery that have been accounted in the past include the Romans who could repair ears, the great Indian surgeon Susrutha who wittingly made use of skin grafting methods in 800 B.
C.
for nose reconstruction.
The mid-15th century, Heinrich von Pfolspeundt and Dr.
John Peter Mettauer with instruments of his own design, carried out a nose job and the first cleft palate operation respectively.
Procedures like flap surgery and microsurgical transfer of tissue improved rapidly after the World War 1 although reconnecting blood vessels with transferred tissue has been operational for many decades now.
Breast reconstruction, sex reassignment surgery, foreskin restoration and mucosa defects are some examples of reconstructive surgery.
Prior to going in for plastic surgery, one should ensure that he or she has all details of the doctor who will be performing the surgery as well as ensuring that the surgeon is certified with necessary qualifications for carrying out the surgery.
All facts on cost and other related payments should be made plain and upfront.
Authenticate the doctor's experience by getting opinions from other patients who have undergone the same procedure.
Ascertain that the hospital where the operation will be performed is not only licensed by the state, but is also recognized.
You should also request the doctor to explain to you on the techniques and procedure that will be carried out.
Get to know whether anesthesia will be managed locally or generally.
Discuss with the anesthetist if it is to be a general anesthesia.
Enquire about the course of action if something were to go wrong and if there could be permanent damage.
Confirm on the medication to be used and the duration it would take.
In addition, get to know how soon you will be able to get back to your normal life again.
You should undergo surgery only if you are content with all the answers and are sure that this is what you have to do.