Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Sangli
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Deccan Malti Hospital, Sangli focuses on reconstruction — repairing what injury, infection, burns or cancer surgery has taken away. This includes complex wound management, skin grafting and flaps, hand and facial injury repair, scar revision and post-cancer reconstruction, working closely with the hospital's oncology and orthopaedic teams. The goal is always two-fold: restore function first, and then achieve the most natural appearance possible.
How our plastic & reconstructive surgery team can help
Plastic surgery is widely misunderstood as only cosmetic surgery. In a hospital setting, its core role is reconstructive: the crushed hand after a machine injury, the diabetic foot wound that will not heal, the facial cut that needs meticulous repair, the tissue defect left after cancer removal. These are problems where plastic surgical techniques — grafts, flaps, microsurgery — make the difference between loss and recovery.
Equally important is timing. Hand injuries and facial lacerations repaired well in the first hours heal dramatically better than those repaired late or casually. Wounds that fail to heal with routine dressings often need a reconstructive opinion sooner rather than later.
Every reconstructive plan here begins with function: a hand that works, a wound that closes, movement that returns. Aesthetic refinement follows from that foundation.
Conditions we evaluate and treat
Hand & Finger Injuries
Cuts, crush injuries, tendon and nerve damage from industrial or domestic accidents. Precise surgical repair of tendons, nerves and skin gives the best chance of regaining hand function.
Non-Healing & Diabetic Wounds
Wounds that fail to heal with routine dressings — diabetic foot ulcers, pressure sores, post-surgical wounds. Reconstructive options include grafts and flaps after the wound is properly prepared.
Burns & Post-Burn Deformity
Acute burn care and later correction of contractures — tightened scars that restrict movement of the neck, hands or joints — through release and reconstruction.
Facial Injuries & Lacerations
Facial cuts, fractures and soft-tissue injuries repaired with fine techniques that prioritise both healing and appearance.
Post-Cancer Reconstruction
Restoring form and function after cancer surgery — for example after oral or soft-tissue tumour removal — planned together with the oncology team.
Scar Revision
Improving scars that are thickened, tight, painful or restricting movement, using surgical and non-surgical methods with realistic expectations.
Symptoms that deserve evaluation
- A wound not showing healing progress after 2–3 weeks of dressings
- Loss of finger or hand movement or sensation after a cut
- Tight, thickened scars limiting joint movement
- Diabetic foot ulcers or non-healing sores
- Facial or hand injuries needing careful repair
- Tissue loss expected after planned cancer surgery
Deep hand injuries with loss of movement or sensation, amputated parts (keep the part clean, wrapped in moist gauze inside a sealed bag on ice — never directly on ice — and reach hospital immediately), and spreading infection around wounds are time-critical emergencies.
How we diagnose
Assessment begins with the wound or injury itself: its depth, the structures involved — tendons, nerves, vessels — and the condition of surrounding tissue. For non-healing wounds, the underlying cause is investigated: circulation, sugar control, infection and pressure factors.
X-rays evaluate associated fractures; vascular assessment may be needed for poorly healing limbs. For planned reconstruction, photographs and measurements help plan the procedure and track results.
The reconstructive options are then explained in order of complexity — from simpler to more involved — because in reconstruction, the simplest method that will reliably succeed is usually the right first choice.
Treatments & procedures
Treatments span the reconstructive ladder: meticulous wound care and negative-pressure therapy for wound preparation; skin grafting for clean, well-prepared wounds; local and distant flaps for deeper defects with exposed bone or tendon; and microsurgical techniques for nerve and vessel repair.
Hand surgery repairs cut tendons and nerves with fine sutures under magnification, followed by supervised hand therapy — the repair is only half the treatment; disciplined therapy determines the final function.
For burns and scar contractures, release procedures restore movement, and staged revisions improve appearance. Expectations are discussed honestly: reconstruction improves function and appearance significantly, but scars can be refined, never erased.
Why patients choose this department
- Reconstruction-first philosophy — function restored before appearance refined
- Coordination with orthopaedics, oncology and diabetology for complex cases
- Structured wound-care pathway for non-healing and diabetic wounds
- Honest counselling about what reconstruction can and cannot achieve
- Hand therapy and rehabilitation integrated into recovery plans
Meet your care team
Specialist details for this department are being updated. Please call +91 883 000 6879 to consult.
Your journey through this department
Assessment of the wound, injury or defect and the structures involved.
Sugar control, circulation and infection addressed before reconstruction.
Options explained from simple to complex; photographs for planning.
Grafting, flap, tendon/nerve repair or contracture release as planned.
Hand therapy, splinting, scar care and staged reviews.
Preparing for your visit
- Complete wound or injury history — when, how, and what treatment so far
- Photographs of the wound over time, if available
- Recent sugar and HbA1c reports for diabetic wounds
- List of current medicines, especially blood thinners
- Previous operation notes for revision or secondary procedures
- Insurance documents for planned admissions
Recovery & follow-up
Recovery in reconstructive surgery is measured in weeks to months, and therapy is central: tendon repairs need weeks of protected movement under a hand therapist's guidance; grafts and flaps need careful wound care until fully settled.
Scar care continues for months after healing — massage, silicone products, sun protection and pressure garments where advised. Scars mature for a year or more; patience with this process is rewarded.
Follow-up visits track healing, adjust splints, and plan any staged procedures. Attending them is part of the treatment, not an optional extra.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — questions patients ask
Is plastic surgery only cosmetic?
My wound has not healed for a month despite dressings. Why?
How soon should a cut hand tendon be repaired?
Can burn contractures be corrected years later?
Will the scar disappear after plastic surgery?
What should I do immediately if a finger is cut off?
Is skin grafting painful and how long does it take to heal?
Can reconstruction be planned before cancer surgery?
Ready to talk to a specialist?
Request an appointment and our team will call you to confirm a convenient slot.