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KG Hospital's Plastic Surgery department — led by MCh Plastic Surgery super-specialists — provides the full spectrum of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery: from emergency replantation and burn reconstruction to microsurgical free flaps, cleft lip & palate, hand surgery, and aesthetic refinements.
The word "plastic" comes from the Greek plastikos — to mould or shape. Plastic surgery is one of the broadest surgical specialties, encompassing emergency trauma reconstruction, microsurgery, burns, cancer reconstruction, congenital anomaly correction, hand surgery, and aesthetic surgery.
KG Hospital's plastic surgeons hold the MCh degree — the highest surgical qualification in India — trained in microsurgical techniques, craniofacial surgery, and complex reconstruction. The department operates 24/7 for emergency replantation, burn admissions, and reconstructive emergencies.
Reconstructive surgery restores function and normal appearance after disease, injury, or birth defects. Cosmetic surgery enhances the appearance of already-normal structures. Both require equal surgical precision and are performed by the same MCh specialists at KG Hospital.
Emergency burn care, wound excision, skin grafting, contracture release, and complex reconstruction for trauma, oncology, and birth defects.
Free flap reconstruction, digit and hand replantation, lymphovenous anastomosis for lymphoedema, vascularised tissue transfer — 24/7.
Rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, and scar revision — by MCh-qualified specialists only, in NABH-accredited theatres.
Reconstructive surgery follows the reconstructive ladder — choosing the simplest technique that reliably closes the wound and restores function, escalating from direct closure to skin grafts to local flaps to free tissue transfer as complexity demands.
Following cancer resection, plastic surgeons reconstruct the defect using pedicled or free flaps — ideally in the same operation as the tumour removal. The goal is restoration of swallowing, speech, limb function, and body image.
Traumatic soft tissue defects require staged reconstruction: debridement, temporary VAC (vacuum-assisted closure), then skin grafting or flap coverage to achieve definitive wound closure and restore function.
Chronic non-healing wounds in diabetic patients, paraplegic patients with pressure ulcers, and post-radiation wounds require debridement, off-loading, NPWT (negative pressure wound therapy), and perforator-based flap coverage.
Burns are among the most devastating injuries. KG Hospital's Burns Unit provides emergency resuscitation, wound care for burns up to 25% TBSA, excision and grafting, ITU support, and long-term reconstructive surgery for contractures, hypertrophic scars, and functional restoration
From first aid to ITU — Parkland formula resuscitation, early excision and grafting, nutritional support, and infection control.
Restoring function and appearance after healed burns — contracture release, scar management, and aesthetic improvement.
Microsurgery uses an operating microscope to join blood vessels as small as 1 mm — enabling living tissue transfer from one part of the body to another, or the re-joining of amputated parts. KG Hospital's microsurgery team operates 24/7 for emergency replantation.
Transfer of skin, muscle, bone, or composite tissue with its blood supply to reconstruct complex head, neck, breast, and limb defects.
Reattachment of amputated fingers, hands, and forearms. Emergency 24/7 service — bring the amputated part in moist gauze in a cool bag.
Lymphovenous anastomosis — microsurgical bypass connecting lymphatic vessels to small veins to reduce upper and lower limb swelling.
Primary nerve repair for sharp injuries. Sural nerve grafting for gap defects. Neurolysis for chronic nerve compression syndromes.
Deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap — natural breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue without sacrificing the rectus muscle.
Fibula free flap for jaw reconstruction. Vascularised iliac crest for complex long-bone defects — immediate bone union.
The hand is the most complex structure in the body. KG Hospital's plastic surgeons are specifically trained in hand surgery — from emergency tendon and nerve repair to elective reconstruction of congenital anomalies and degenerative conditions.
Primary flexor and extensor tendon repair for sharp injuries. Tenolysis for stiff tendons. Tendon grafting for neglected injuries.
Median, ulnar, and radial nerve repair and grafting. Cubital tunnel and carpal tunnel release. Thoracic outlet decompression.
Palmar fasciectomy and fasciotomy — restoring full finger extension. Collagenase injection also available for selected cases.
Syndactyly separation, polydactyly correction, thumb hypoplasia reconstruction, and trigger thumb release in children.
Trigger finger release (open or percutaneous) and carpal tunnel decompression — day-case, rapid return to activities.
Ganglion excision, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis release, wrist arthroscopy, and scaphoid fracture fixation.
KG Hospital's cosmetic surgery is performed exclusively by MCh Plastic Surgery qualified surgeons in NABH-accredited operating theatres. All patients undergo thorough pre-operative assessment, psychological screening, and realistic outcome counselling before any procedure is scheduled.
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nasal framework — reducing the dorsum, refining the tip, correcting deviation, or improving a bulbous tip. Septorhinoplasty corrects the septum and improves nasal breathing simultaneously. Computer imaging used for pre-operative planning and patient counselling.
VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction removes localised fat with simultaneous skin tightening — abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and chin. Abdominoplasty combines liposuction with skin excision and rectus plication for post-pregnancy or post-weight-loss body contouring.
SMAS facelift (lower face and neck), upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery for tired eyes or hooded lids), brow lift for descended brows, and otoplasty (prominent ear correction). Non-surgical Botox and dermal fillers also available for early ageing concerns.
Scars from surgery, trauma, burns, or acne can be improved with surgical excision with geometric broken-line closure (GBLC), Z-plasty to re-orient the scar along relaxed skin tension lines, and intralesional steroid and 5-FU injections for hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Comprehensive and emergency management of complex injuries to the facial skeleton and overlying soft tissues resulting from trauma or accidents. Treatment focuses on restoring pre-injury facial symmetry, normal dental occlusion, and vital functions through advanced open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) alongside meticulous aesthetic closure.
Advanced microsurgical and reconstructive techniques aimed at restoring symmetry, voluntary movement, and emotional expression for patients with facial nerve paralysis (resulting from trauma, Bell's palsy, acoustic neuroma resection, or congenital conditions). Interventions are highly customized based on the duration of the palsy, prioritizing vital eye protection, oral competence, and a balanced smile.
KG Hospital Coimbatore provides 24/7 emergency plastic surgery for replantation, major trauma, and severe burns. Call immediately — time is critical.