Reconstructive

Reconstructive plastic surgery restores form and function after injury, cancer treatment, illness or major weight loss. Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Chaithan Reddy (FRACS Plast) spent 10 years as a consultant surgeon at major Sydney teaching hospitals, performing complex reconstruction for trauma and cancer patients, and continues this work in his private practice. Choose a procedure below to learn more.

Body Contouring and Skin Removal Surgery

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Body Lift

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Facial Fractures And Facial Injuries

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Hand Surgery

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Skin Cancer Removal

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Microsurgery

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Reconstructive procedures we perform

• Skin cancer removal: surgical removal of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, with reconstruction of the area, including on the face.
• Hand surgery: elective conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s disease and ganglions, as well as hand fractures and tendon and nerve injuries.
• Facial fractures and facial injuries: repair of fractures of the jaws and eye sockets, facial lacerations and nerve injuries.
• Microsurgery: using a high-magnification microscope to transfer a patient’s own tissue to rebuild areas affected by cancer, trauma or congenital conditions.
• Body lift and skin removal surgery: removing excess skin after significant weight loss, which can lead to skin irritation and rashes, hygiene problems and difficulty exercising.

Referrals and Medicare

You will need a referral from your GP or another specialist to see Dr Reddy. Reconstructive procedures that meet Medicare’s clinical criteria may attract a Medicare rebate, and private health insurance may cover part of the hospital costs depending on your level of cover. We will explain the fees, any item numbers that may apply and your likely out-of-pocket costs before you decide to go ahead. Read more about Medicare and skin removal surgery.

What to expect

At your consultation, Dr Reddy will review your medical history, examine the area and explain your options, including non-surgical ones where relevant. He will discuss the expected recovery, the scars involved and the risks of surgery, such as bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, changes in sensation and the possibility of further surgery. Reconstructive procedures are performed in hospital, and you will have follow-up appointments as you heal.

Dr Reddy consults at our North Shore, Norwest, Westmead and Central Coast clinics. Contact us to arrange an appointment.