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Reconstruction is an umbrella term covering a variety of procedures and techniques.

Generally, most of the procedures that fall under the category are defects either present at birth, or acquired later on in life through accidents, infection, or disease.

Congenital or birth abnormalities may include craniofacial deformities, such as cleft lip or palate.

Acquired abnormalities - including accidental burns or lacerations, or removal of tissue during cancer surgery - call for a wide range of possible treatments including skin grafts and flap surgery for burns or lacerations, or complete breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Discover more on the topic on the Web at top sites offering facts and information, pictures and illustrations, and questions to ask your doctor or surgeon before undergoing any reconstruction surgery procedure...

Reconstructive Surgery - Fact sheet on who makes a good candidate for reconstructive surgery, planning and preparation, options in wound treatment, tissue expansion, flap surgery and microsurgery, hand surgery and other reconstructive procedures, related illustrations.

Craniofacial Disorders - Syndromes - Comprehensive facts and information in PDF format on a variety of craniofacial disorders affecting children including cleft lip or palate, facial palsy, frontonasal dysplasia, hemangioma, Miller Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome and more.

MedlinePlus - Facial Injuries & Disorders - One-stop browsing for links to directories, organizations, facts and information on facial plastic surgeons, corrective jaw surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, congenital syndromes and conditions.

National Cancer Institute - Breast Reconstruction - Information on breast implants, reconstruction with tissue flaps, questions to ask your doctor before breast reconstruction.

Making an Informed Decision About Breast Implants - A complete tutorial from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the current controversy, including breast implant risks, the growing interest by teens, plus questions to ask your doctor or surgeon about breast implants and breast reconstruction.

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy - From the American Cancer Society with an extensive guide to the topic including types of breast reconstruction, nipple and areola reconstruction, preparing for surgery, post-operative care, information on breast reconstruction and cancer recurrence, related glossary, resources.

also see -> Breast Enhancement

also see in Diseases -> Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer Pictures

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.