Reconstructive surgery Perth

"Though the focus is on repairing and restoring, we also improve appearance if this is necessary. With reconstructive surgery, these two objectives often go hand in hand."

"There are two types of breast reconstruction. We either use a breast implant (implant based reconstruction) or we use tissue from another part of your body (autologous or flap reconstruction) to reshape your breast. We may use a combination of techniques in some patients."

"It is normal to feel anxious, nervous and emotional. After all, you have already gone through a lot. It may feel as if you have given up an important part of your body and even sexuality. During breast reconstruction, I will explain your best reconstruction options, and I will listen to your desires and expectations."

"First we focus on restoring normal blood circulation and critical structures such as blood vessels and nerves. Then we look if we need to move tissue from other parts of your body to the affected area. A skin graft or muscle/tissue flaps from surrounding skin may be necessary."

"Sometimes we may have to replace bone by taking bone from another part of the body. This requires a delicate dissection of bone with its’ feeding artery and vein and then connecting it to arteries and veins near to the defect. Sometimes we need to move skin and muscle from another part of the body to cover exposed bone. Again, we use microsurgical techniques to get the very best reconstructions."

"To repair structures of the face we may use tissue from other parts of your body, for example skin, bones or muscle, to reconstruct new facial features. This is very complex surgery, as we will reconnect the blood vessels of the transplanted tissue with the existing vessels. In other cases, we may use implants or prosthetic devices to restore natural-looking features."

"My practice offers the complete spectrum of scar revision techniques. From the early days of my career I have been active in developing burns reconstruction techniques, and I continue to expand my knowledge and expertise in this field."

"What I value in my work - beyond delivering excellent surgical care to every patient - is clear communication. I believe you deserve to be heard. I also believe I am a good listener and my patients tell me that they appreciate my efforts to give them clear information. It’s about your health, and your reconstructive journey."