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Reconstructive surgery is in its broadest sense the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body. Although plastic surgery and plastic surgeons are involved in most aspects of reconstructive surgery, there are other branches of surgery that do perform reconstructive procedures. For example, orthopedic s... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Cleft Lip / Palate
96
99%
Breast Cancer
54
94%
TMJ
3
0%
Plastic Surgery
2
100%
Sports Injuries
1
100%
Overall, 95% (161 Members) find Reconstructive Surgery helpful
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Reconstructive Surgery Reviews

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Still swollen, but OMG he looks wonderful!
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I'm very glad this was an option for me and I had reconstruction on both sides. I'm so happy I did. I still get moments of sadness and depression but I count my blessings that it was caught early for me and that the reconstruction left me feeling better about myself.
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I have had over 10 reconstructive surgeries since i was born, and i am extremely happy with my results.
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Had palate repaired and was 100% successful.
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I had over 20 surgeries and I think I look very good. I have never had speach therapy and I speak very well.
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He has almost all surgeries on his unilateral cleft lip and palate. He is almost 10. They will now do cosmetic surgery on his nose to repair it.
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Patrick had his first surgery at 3 months of age. He had another surgery when he was around 2 years old and he will probably have one more surgery in the next year or so.
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It was painful, but well worth it.
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About on my 8th surgery. most recent over the summer for a bone spur in my nose that...is still there.
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Yes it worked well so far. I have scars but they aren't so bad. I had cancer in the left side so the scar is worse and more unattactive. I'm waiting to get my nipples. I have to wait until my implants drop some before they do that part.
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