HEALTH:
Dr: Somasundaram and family.
PLASTIC SURGERY
2.
Cancer of the skin and reconstruction of deformities after the removal of
the cancer eg. Reconstruction of the face after head and neck cancer removal,
breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.
3.
Burns and its complications including scar contractures of the skin.
4.
Chronic leg swelling also known as lymphodema
5. Craniomaxillofacial surgery.
6.
Pediatric Plastic Surgery which includes deformities of the ear and
penis, and vascular malformations.
7.
Hand Surgery
8.
Cosmetic Surgery
I hope the above
information has shed some light on this speciality. However I wish to caution
readers that some cosmetic treatments are suitable mainly for Caucasian skin,
and darker skin types must seek proper advice before disasters happen!
If further information is
required I can be contacted at soma114@hotmail.com
Dr. Somasundaram Sathappan
MBBS MS FRCS,
Consultant Plastic Surgeon,
Hospital Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur
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