Reconstructive Surgery
Scars: General Information
Any wound that breaches the dermis results in a scar. Only superficial epidermal injuries heal without scarring. The scar formation is a very complex process that we understand in part, but cannot presume to have fully fathomed. When a wound is formed, the injured blood vessels vasoconstrict for a period of approximately 45 minutes. Once [...]
Scar Management
Apart from the physiology and cell biology of scars and scar maturation, the whole perception of scars is quite a complex topic. In some cultures, scarring is an integral part of life and is used for tribal markings, and personal identification. Even in the Western culture, different people have different perceptions of scarring. To a [...]
Reconstructive Surgery
The Greek word “plasticos” means to mould, and is the genesis of the term “plastic surgery”. The aim of all of our surgery is to restore normal function, while at the same time taking into consideration aesthetic considerations. This requires a detailed understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and even with the incredible technological and [...]