Surgeries
Craniofacial Trauma Reconstruction
Any injury involving the soft tissue and /or bone of the face and skull is known as craniofacial trauma. These injuries are as diverse in their causes as they are in their severity. Craniofacial reconstruction following trauma is different for each individual as it highly depends on the nature and location of the patient’s injuries. …
Ear Reconstruction
Microtia is a congenital anomaly of external ear (pinna) that ranges from mild structural abnormalities to complete absence of ear. When an external ear is absence, it is referred to as anotia. Microtia may occurs as an isolated deformity although it can also present itself as part of a spectrum of other deformities, either minor or major such as hemifacial …
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. The three most common malignant skin cancers are basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma, each of which is named after the type of skin cell from which it arises. Skin cancer can be effectively treated by using specialized plastic surgical techniques to completely …
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the most common household injuries that can occur especially in children. Burn injuries can be categorized according to the cause: Fortunately most burn injuries are minor and can be treated as outpatients. These patients are usually given pain killers and the burn area cleaned and dressed until it heals. In …
Scar Treatment
Scar is a biological process of wound healing in the skin and other tissues of the body. A normal scar matures or remodels over 12-18 months, resulting in a final scar that has a tensile strength of 70-80% of uninjured skin. The amount of scarring may be determined by the wound size, location and depth, …
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the commonest birth defects affecting children in Malaysia. The reported incidence of cleft lip and palate is about 1 in 700 live births. Cleft lip (separation of upper lip) and/or cleft palate (separation of roof of mouth), occurs due to failure of fusion of these structures during the …
Lasers in Plastic Surgery
Lasers have revolutionized the treatment of various skin conditions. The term “laser” stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Laser light has a specific wavelength and it is produced by the stimulated emission of photons from the lasing medium. Lasers may be classified according to the lasing medium employed, the wavelength of the …
Thread Lift
A thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that effectively lifts the sagging skin on the face and neck using surgical suture treads. Presently, there are many types of threads available for facial and neck rejuvenation varying from their designs, tensile strength, materials used and bioavailability. The most common and widely used threads for …
