Published with the inputs from Dr Krishna Kumar K S, Senior Consultant & Chief, Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Baby Memorial Hospitals- Kozhikode
Flap surgery is a reconstructive surgical technique where tissue (skin, muscle, fat, or bone) is moved from one part of the body to another to repair defects caused by trauma, cancer removal, burns, or chronic wounds. Unlike skin grafts, flaps carry their own blood supply, ensuring better healing, function, and durability.
Flap surgery involves transferring tissue from a healthy part of the body (donor site) to an area that needs reconstruction (recipient site). The flap may include skin, fat, muscle, or even bone, depending on the type of defect.
It is usually recommended for:
Yes. Flap surgery has high success rates, especially in specialized centers. Risks include infection, flap failure (rare), or delayed healing, but outcomes are excellent when performed by experienced reconstructive surgeons.
Physiotherapy may be needed if muscles or limbs are involved
If you or a loved one requires reconstruction after cancer surgery, trauma, or complex wounds, the Plastic, Reconstructive & Microvascular Surgery Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers advanced flap surgery with expert precision and excellent outcomes.
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