The word "Plastic" originated from Greek terminology "Plastikos" which means moulding. Today Plastic Surgery has a wide application and is not merely "a nose job" or a "face lift".

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is divided into the following sub-specialties all of which are offered at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. General Plastic Surgery Cranio - Maxillofacial surgery Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery Micro and Hand Surgery Head and Neck Reconstruction Acute burns and Post Burn problems

» General Plastic Surgery
» Cranio - Maxillofacial surgery
» Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
» Micro and Hand Surgery
» Head and Neck Reconstruction
» Acute burns and Post Burn problems

Cranio - Maxillofacial surgery
It includes those surgical procedures employed to correct complex congenital (since birth) and acquired (post-trauma) deformities. Severely disfigured patients, either due to congenital abnormality or secondary to trauma can be given a great deal of benefit by Craniofacial operations. Common Craniofacial deformities that can be corrected are

» Facial Clefts
» Facial Microsomia
» Craniosynostoses
» Encephaloceles
» Mouth and jaw
» Craniofacial trauma( injuries)

Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
The various cosmetic procedures that are performed are

» Rhinoplasty or "Nose Job"
» Septo Rhinoplasty. Correction of deviated noses.
» Face Lift
» Blephroplasty. Removal of wrinkles from the upper/lower eyelids.
» Brow Lift
» Breast Reduction/ Breast Augmentation
» Abdominoplasty
» Liposuction

Micro & Hand Surgery
Microsurgery is a sub specialty performed with the aid of a microscope on structures that are barely visible to the naked eye. This sub specialty mainly deals with " Replantations" (reattaching severed parts of the limb). For a successful Replantation, preservation of the amputated part is important. The amputated part should be preserved DRY in a DRY polythylene bag. This bag should be immersed in a mixture of ice and cold water.