RECONSTRUCTIVE
Meticulous plastic-surgery repair of lacerations and trauma anywhere on the body — gentle technique and fine sutures to heal in the best way possible and minimise scarring.
THE PROMISE
Lacerations / traumas reconstruction – after falls, motor vehicle accidents, sporting injuries, dog bites or work related injuries. Repair of lacerations throughout the body is one of the most common services provided by Plastic Surgeons and Dr. Karatzias is pleased to offer this service to adults and childs.
The areas treated by Dr.Karatzias include:
Laceration repair requires a number of steps to allow the wounds to heal in an optimal fashion. The quality of your healing depends on a number of factors, some of which can be helped during treatment, while others cannot. Dr.Karatzias will go over each detail with you during your treatment to ease your worries and to give you as much information as possible. This will allow you to heal in the best way possible. The most important factors that influence wound healing are:
There are a number of different methods to repair lacerations. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr.Karatzias uses only meticulous plastic surgery techniques. This includes gentle handling of tissue, careful tissue approximation, and the use of fine sutures for wound closure.
Dr Karatzias usually avoids the reconstruction of wounds in childs under local anaesthesia. Kids do not handle pain appropriately and cannot accept the procedure of suturing as a treating act. The psychological trauma that is created to the child is huge. Holding under violence a kid to stitch a laceration can also be devastating for the parents. Dr Karatzias prefers reconstructing traumas in kids under minor sedation of the child in order not to have any bad memories of the incidence. This protocol allows the doctor to perform under best conditions and reconstruct in the best way the wound.
While infection is rare, you should expect to have some evidence of the laceration in the future (i.e. a scar). Dr.Karatzias has a number of techniques to help minimise post-treatment scarring, including topical medicines, non-invasive laser treatments, compression garment therapy, and later surgical revision if necessary. Scar maturation takes between 12 and 18 months to complete. During this period you will see the scar change from slightly firm, red, and raised, to a flat, soft, lighter scar. Dr. Karatzias will guide you through the entire process to ease your worries and to ensure you heal to your best capabilities.
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BEFORE & AFTER CASES
Results vary from person to person.
How soon after the injury should a laceration be repaired?
Fresh wounds are usually best assessed and repaired as early as possible, as timely closure tends to give the cleanest healing and lowers the risk of infection. If you have a recent laceration or trauma, seek care promptly rather than waiting; the right timing for your particular wound is judged on assessment.
Where can these injuries be treated on the body?
Repair can be carried out almost anywhere — including the face and scalp, ears, lips and eyelids, the trunk, and the arms, hands, legs and feet. The aim throughout is careful, fine-suture closure that respects the area, which matters especially on visible or delicate sites such as the face.
How visible will the final scar be?
Some mark almost always remains, but how it looks varies from person to person and depends partly on your own healing, the mechanism of injury and where the wound is. Straight, sharp lacerations generally settle better than jagged or torn ones. A scar typically takes 12 to 18 months to fully mature, gradually changing from firm, red and raised to flatter, softer and lighter.
Can anything be done to improve a scar later?
Yes. If a scar heals thicker or more visibly than hoped, options include topical medicines, non-invasive laser treatments, compression-garment therapy, and surgical revision if needed. These are usually considered once the scar has had time to mature, and the plan is tailored to how your wound has healed.
Is there anything I can do to help my wound heal well?
Some factors are within your control. Not smoking makes a real difference — smokers heal at roughly half the rate of non-smokers and have a higher risk of poor scarring and infection. Following aftercare instructions and managing conditions such as diabetes also help. Dr. Karatzias will go through the specifics of your aftercare with you.
My child has a laceration — how is that handled?
Children are treated with their comfort in mind. Dr. Karatzias usually avoids stitching a child’s wound under local anaesthesia alone, as it can be distressing for both child and parents, and instead prefers a minor level of sedation. This allows the repair to be done calmly, under the best conditions, without leaving the child with a frightening memory of the event.
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Book a consultation with Dr. Karatzias to discuss laceration and trauma reconstruction. In-person in Cyprus.
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