Plastic Surgery

Overview of the Department:

At the Plastic Surgery Department of Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam, we blend artistry with surgical precision, advanced technology, and comprehensive care to meet the unique needs of our patients. Our department is dedicated to enhancing the appearance and improving the lives of our patients through both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures. **Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgeries** - Breast Augmentation - Enhancing the size and shape of the breasts using implants or fat transfer. - Rhinoplasty - Reshaping the nose to improve appearance or function. - Liposuction - Removing excess fat deposits to improve body contours and proportion. - Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) - Removing excess fat and skin from the abdominal area to create a smoother, firmer profile. - Facelift (Rhytidectomy) - Minimizing signs of ageing in the face and neck. - Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) - Improving the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. - Breast Lift (Mastopexy) - Raising and firming the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. - Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) - Correcting deformities of the ear or for cosmetic improvement. - Buttock Augmentation - Enhancing the appearance of the buttocks through implants, fat grafting, or lifting. - Dermal Fillers and Botox - Minimizing facial lines and wrinkles for a more youthful appearance. **Reconstructive Surgeries** - Breast Reconstruction - Rebuilding the breast mound after mastectomy, often involving multiple surgeries. - Cleft Lip and Palate Repair - Restoring normal appearance and function to patients born with these conditions. - Hand Surgery - Treating diseases that cause pain and impair the strength, function, and flexibility of your wrist and fingers. - Scar Revision - Improving the condition or appearance of a scar anywhere on the body. - Skin Cancer Removal - Surgically removing cancerous and other skin lesions followed by reconstructive techniques. - Burn Repair Surgery - Reducing the scarring caused by burns and improving function. - Reconstruction after Mohs Surgery - Reconstructive surgery following the removal of skin cancer with Mohs technique. - Microsurgery or Flap Procedures - Reconstructing missing tissues with the transfer of a piece of tissue to the reconstruction site. - Facial Reconstruction - Rebuilding parts of the face after injury or disease. **Non-Surgical Procedures** Additionally, it can be beneficial to include a section on non-surgical procedures that the department offers, such as: - Laser Hair Removal - Chemical Peels - Laser Skin Resurfacing - Non-surgical Fat Reduction - Skin Tightening Procedures