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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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Yes & no side effects
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very good, got a great surgeon, all covered.
Working / Worked
Was a wonderful success I am so glad with the surgeon!!
Working / Worked
not really, just to remove scar tissue
Working / Worked
Ask me!
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The mastopexy was a disaster. Left with no sensation in the good breast.
Working / Worked
It has worked and my son has healed great. The only concern is his delayed speech.
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Reconstruction with a chest expander over a 6 month period Then saline inplant. was happy with results.Implant broke down 10 yrs later(within a 5 day period)causinginfection leakage and necrosis.I thought I had the flu at first Nearly died.was removed and a muscle transplant was necessary from my back as I had no muscle left in chest.
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they did a great job!!!
Working / Worked
He had his lip corrected at 3 1/2 months old. His ENT also placed tubes in his ears to prevent frequent ear infections. Surgery was sucessful and he has a small scar above his lip. There is some swollen area where the two sides of the lip meet, but it is minimal.
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