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Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
I have numbness and pain in my hand. What should I do?
This condition needs to be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team specialized in hand surgery. Many different causes can underlie this type of pain and numbness, ranging from various tumors to nerve compression, joint disorders and inflammatory conditions. These operations are performed in our clinic.
What is free tissue transfer? In which cases is it necessary?
Complex tissue deficiencies that cannot be repaired with classical tissue repair methods can be treated with free tissue transfer performed using microsurgery. These operations are performed in our clinic.
Who is a face transplant performed on?
It can be used in the treatment of tissue deficiencies of the face, including the mouth, airway and eyes, that are too extensive to be reconstructed with simpler methods. This operation is performed in our clinic.
Can breast reconstruction be performed at the same time as breast cancer surgery?
Yes, it can. For this, you can ask the general surgery specialist who is following you to request a plastic surgery consultation. These operations are performed in our clinic.
What can I do to prevent pressure sores on the hip of my bedridden relative?
Change your patient's position every two hours, follow hygiene rules, and make sure your patient's diet is rich in protein (if there is no additional illness that requires otherwise).
How should a severed finger be handled?
In clean injuries, it can be reattached with microsurgery within hours. The severed part is wrapped in a damp cloth (preferably sterile gauze) and placed in a bag. This bag is then placed in a second bag containing ice. It is important that no water gets into the first bag. These operations are performed in our clinic.
Can burn scars be removed?
Although a partial reduction can be achieved with various methods, unfortunately it is not possible to remove them completely.
When should plastic surgery be consulted if a baby is born with a cleft lip?
If possible, it should be consulted within the first week. Although cleft lip surgery is generally performed at around 3 months, the preoperative procedures, measurements and orthopedic devices needed to increase the success of the surgery are started from the first week. These operations are performed in our clinic.
Does a cleft palate affect speech?
Yes, it does. The reason is the improper positioning of the soft palate muscles affected in cleft palate. Although this condition is treated surgically, follow-up needs to be carried out together with a speech pathologist. These operations are performed in our clinic.
Does sleeping position affect the development of the skull bones?
Yes, it does. If your newborn baby always lies in the same position, this may cause flattening on that side. Therefore, we recommend that you do not always lay your baby on the same side while sleeping.
Do you perform jaw surgery?
Jaw surgeries are among the most fundamental areas of plastic surgery. Various mouth closure disorders have been treated successfully in our clinic for years.
My child has a birthmark. What should I do?
Birthmarks can be of more than one type. Although the most common ones fade with age, please consult a plastic surgeon in order to get a definite answer.
I have pain radiating to my ear and a sound when I chew. What should I do?
There may be damage to your jaw joint. Eat soft foods, do not chew gum, and see a plastic surgeon for an examination as soon as possible.
Does the sun cause cancer?
Chronic sun exposure is one of the most fundamental causes of skin cancer. To protect yourself, use sunscreen every time you go out in the sun and reapply it at appropriate intervals.
How long does it take for swelling to go down after cosmetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty)?
The swelling that occurs after cosmetic nose surgery varies according to the surgical technique and the patient, but gross swelling goes down in one to two weeks, while fine swelling goes down in 6 months to 1 year.
Are facelift techniques performed without anesthesia using herringbone threads safe?
These techniques gained popularity about 10 years ago, but they have been abandoned today because of the complications they cause (such as asymmetry and fibrosis). In our clinic, facelift operations are performed successfully with open and closed (endoscopic) techniques.
Does the state cover breast surgeries?
Breast augmentation surgeries are almost always for cosmetic purposes and are not covered by the state. In breast reduction surgeries, if the tissue removed from each breast is more than 1 kg, your health insurance may cover it.
I want to have my fat removed to get rid of my weight. What should I do?
To lose weight, we recommend diet and exercise. Fat removal surgeries can be performed for the purpose of improving body contours. In our clinic, this procedure is performed in two different ways: classical and laser.
I have sagging in my abdomen after pregnancy. What can be done?
Although it varies from person to person, the best solution for this is most often abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). To increase the chance of success of this surgery, it is recommended that you do not smoke.
Can facial rejuvenation be done with laser?
With the Erbium YAG laser we use in our clinic, fine wrinkles can be treated successfully.
For information only; consult your doctor.