UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Reconstructive surgery
Care concerned with function and tissue, as well as appearance.
A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST
What does the assessment consider?
Dr Samer's experience includes craniofacial and reconstructive surgery, hand injuries and complex wounds. Each injury or condition needs individual assessment, and care may involve several specialties. Start with the reason for your consultation and bring previous reports where available.
An approach to fit the details.
Your goals and individual assessment guide the plan.
Make an informed decision.
Could this be right for you?
- Assessment starts with the injury or condition and its effect on function, alongside previous reports.
- Health and ability to follow rehabilitation and follow-up matter; children require an age-specific assessment and plan.
Risks and limits
Examples for discussion, not a complete list. Risks depend on the procedure and your health. Discuss your individual risks and alternatives, including no treatment.
- Bleeding, infection or delayed wound healing.
- Altered sensation, persistent pain or injury to nerves and tendons, depending on the surgical area.
- Scars or a need for further procedures; scar improvement does not erase a scar completely.
- After hand-injury repair, full function may not return; risks differ substantially across hand, scar and craniofacial procedures.
Care continues after your procedure.
Recovery and follow-up
The hand may need a splint and prescribed rehabilitation; using it too soon may risk reinjury.
Scars evolve during healing; follow-up and care depend on the site and procedure, and care may involve more than one specialty.
This information helps you prepare for a consultation. It does not determine suitability or replace a medical examination.
Room for your questions.
You do not need to have made a decision before your consultation.
Questions worth asking
- What functional and appearance goals are realistic?
- Will other specialties be involved?
- What role do rehabilitation and follow-up play?
Frequently asked questions
Does scar revision mean removing a scar completely?
No. Scar treatment aims to improve a scar; it does not mean erasing it entirely.
Are results guaranteed or identical to the photographs?
No result is guaranteed. Anatomy and healing vary from person to person. Case photographs and simulations are not a promise of your outcome.
What about recovery and returning to work?
This depends on the procedure, your health and your work. Discuss expected downtime, restrictions, follow-up and when to seek urgent advice before scheduling treatment.
YOUR FIRST STEP
There’s room for every question.
Understand your options in a consultation.