Adolescence is a sensitive phase where physical differences may affect self-esteem. Adolescent reconstructive and corrective surgery focuses on restoring normal form and function affected by birth defects, developmental conditions, injury, infection, disease, or tumors. Our primary goal is to improve physical function, while also enhancing appearance and confidence when needed. Procedures may be reconstructive, cosmetic, or a combination of both, depending on the condition. Each treatment plan is thoughtfully designed to support healthy development, physical comfort, and emotional well-being during the adolescent years.
We offer:
- Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
- Surgical correction of prominent or asymmetrical ears to improve appearance and restore facial balance. Often considered during adolescence once ear growth is complete.
- Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)
- A corrective procedure to remove excess breast tissue in teenage boys and young men. This surgery can help alleviate physical discomfort and improve self-confidence.
- Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping Surgery)
- Performed for cosmetic refinement and/or to correct structural issues affecting breathing. Each case is assessed carefully, especially in growing adolescents.
Procedures are carefully and strategically aligned to respect skeletal maturity and psychological readiness.
Scar Care
- Hypertrophic scars: Hypertrophic scars are upstretched, compact scars that remain within the actual wound area, often red and firm. At Aster Whitefield Hospital, they are managed with utmost precision using silicone gel/sheets, pressure therapy, steroid injections, laser treatments, and scar revision surgery to reduce thickness and redness.
- Keloids: Keloids are overgrown scar tissue that extends beyond the original injury and may continue growing over time. Our surgical team of experts treats them with their intelligently configured intralesional corticosteroid injections, laser therapy, silicone applications, and surgical removal when required.
- Post-burn scars: Post-burn scars develop after burns, sometimes causing tightness, discomfort, or restricted movement. Our Pediatric Plastic Surgery team addresses these issues with specialty-driven procedures using pressure garments, scar massage, laser resurfacing, and reconstructive or contracture-release surgery.
