For long, it is believed that Plastic Surgery is something very expensive and only for rich people. A chance encounter with Dr. Binita Mallapur, Plastic Surgeon from Belagavi give new insights about plastic surgery.
Dr. Binita Mallapur is a DNB in Plastic Surgery and also practices from her own clinic in Belagavi. According to her, an MBBS student is generally not fully aware of plastic surgery as a super-specialty. Dr. Binita had a passion for surgery and reconstructive surgery was much appealing to her since every day is a new case and requires creativity. Let’s hear it from her
What is plastic surgery?
Plastic Surgery includes two different types-
1. Reconstructive Surgery (Ex. For cleft lip/palate, Onco-reconstructive surgery, covering burn marks, injury due to accidents, etc.). The main aim is to improve the quality of life of the person by reconstructing an organ or part of the body that has been rendered dysfunctional due to certain reasons.
2. Cosmetic Surgery (Ex. Rhinoplasty- nose surgery, Liposuction- removing excess fat, Facial Scar revision, lip fillers, tummy tuck, etc.). Here the main aim is to enhance the look of the part of the body that you desire to be improved.
How popular is it in Belagavi?
Cosmetic surgery, though quite the norm in big cities, is slowly gaining a foothold in smaller towns and cities. But here too, people tend to travel to the metros when they opt for cosmetic surgery. But now things have changed a lot. In fact, various kinds of such surgeries are done in Belagavi the cost of plastic surgery here is almost a fraction of what it is in big cities.
Who should opt for plastic surgery
In the case of reconstructive surgeries after burns, cancer treatment, deformities by birth, or accidents, it’s a routine procedure to bring back the original physical form to a large extent. In the case of cosmetic surgeries, especially the ones with the nose, tummy tuck, Botox, etc. the patient must be older than 18 years. That’s because till then the body is still in a growth phase.
Is cosmetic surgery effective?
When you have a really crooked or large nose, sagging skin, wrinkles, or facial scars, it makes you conscious of your features. Getting it corrected since it is now possible enhances the appearance and confidence levels of a person. However, one must always have a realistic approach to such procedures. Also, in the case of weight loss, procedures like liposuction are the last resort to get rid of excess fat after all attempts at losing it and it cannot be a shortcut.
Is there a risk involved?
In the hands of skilled surgeons, these are safe procedures when done at good facilities. Many times, people have excessively high expectations as to what they will look like after surgery. Patients are counseled about the outcome and asked not to keep unrealistic expectations.
What are the different types of surgeries done in Belagavi?
The following types are available in Belagavi
Cosmetic surgeries –
Facial Scar Revision
• Liposuction Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)
• Rhinoplasty (nose)
• Breast Augmentation
• Dimple Creation and Earlobe repair
• Dermabrasion
• Non-surgical facial rejuvenation: Botox, Chemical peels, Hydra facial, Fat grafting
• Hair reduction (laser)
• Medical management
• Protein Rich Plasma
• Hair transplant
• Laser treatment for scars and excess hair
Reconstructive surgeries
Burns
• Hand, tendon, nerve injury
• Brachial Plexus injury
• Cleft and craniofacial surgery
• Microvascular surgery
• Onco- reconstructive surgery
• Maxillofacial surgery (Trauma)
On the occasion of World Plastic Surgery Day, Dr. Binita urges the people of Belagavi to consult a plastic surgeon instead of suffering from problems. She also adds that India has produced some of the best plastic surgeons in the world who are highly skilled. So much so that people from outside India do come here for these procedures as also medical students come here to gain advanced knowledge in this field.
Dr. Binita Mallapur can be reached at KLE’s Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital at Mob. No. 8152074222 or by email: hello@drbinita.in or at www.drbinita.in or
The Incredible Clinic
CTS No. 4916,03, Hanuman Nagar Circle , Belagavi-590019
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