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Overview
After an accident, careful repair of skin and soft tissue makes a lasting difference to function and to how a scar looks. Plastic surgical techniques — layered closure, local flaps and grafts — are used for facial cuts, degloving injuries and areas where tissue has been lost.
What it addresses
- Facial cuts and lacerations
- Skin and soft-tissue loss after road or machine injuries
- Exposed tendon or bone needing flap cover
- Scars from earlier injuries
Who may be a candidate
- Patients with fresh injuries, after initial emergency care
- People with healed but disfiguring or tight scars
Treatment options
- 01Meticulous layered wound repair
- 02Skin grafts
- 03Local and regional flaps
- 04Later scar revision
Benefits & limitations
- Early expert repair gives the best chance of a fine scar
- Some injuries need more than one operation
Every patient is different. Results vary and no outcome can be guaranteed; your surgeon will discuss what is realistic for you.
Consultation & assessment
At Central Hospital, Dhanmondi, Dr. Masum takes a full history, examines the area of concern and — only with your permission — takes clinical photographs for your file. He explains which options suit you, including non-surgical ones where they are appropriate, together with the expected recovery, possible risks and the cost, so that you can decide without pressure.
Please bring previous prescriptions, investigation reports and a list of the medicines you take.
Preparing for surgery
- 1Tell the surgeon about diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease and any allergies.
- 2Mention blood thinners, aspirin or herbal supplements — some may need to be paused only on medical advice.
- 3Stop smoking well before surgery; it slows wound healing.
- 4Follow the fasting and medicine instructions you are given for the day of surgery.
- 5Arrange for a family member to accompany you and help at home for the first days.
The procedure
The wound is cleaned, damaged tissue removed and structures repaired. Missing skin is replaced with a graft or a flap of nearby tissue.
Recovery & aftercare
Stitches are usually removed within one to two weeks depending on the site. Sun protection and scar care for several months help the scar fade.
Possible risks
- Infection of contaminated wounds
- Visible or thickened scars
- Bleeding or a collection of blood under the skin (haematoma)
- Infection
- Delayed wound healing or wound breakdown
- Scarring that is more noticeable than expected
- Risks related to anaesthesia
Questions about this treatment
No. Scars from earlier repairs can often be improved later by scar revision once they have matured.
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Appointment
Talk to us before you decide.
Call the hotline for a serial at Central Hospital, Dhanmondi — Saturday to Thursday, 3 pm to 6 pm.