The word comes from the ancient Greek word plastikos, which means to mould or give form. Plastic surgery is a surgical speciality involved with both the improvement in a person’s appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Plastic surgery restores and improves function, as well as appearance. It can involve surgery on any part of the anatomy, except the central nervous system, including:

• Skin, including skin cancer, scars, burns, birthmarks, and tattoo removal
• Maxillofacial (the facial skeleton)
• Congenital anomalies, including deformed ears, cleft palate, and cleft lip

Velammal Medical College and Research Hospital is one of the largest hospital in South India

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department VELAMMAL HOSPITAL comprises of a team of highly qualified surgeons and experienced staff. The team has access to the latest technology and infrastructure and a well organized and experienced Trauma team,

Reconstructive surgeries include:-

such as tissue transfer with local and pedicled flaps

• skin grafts
• Maxillofacial surgeries
• Hand surgery
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Treatment of acute burns and burns deformities
• Lower limb reconstructive surgery