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Elk Grove Village / Arlington Heights Wound Treatments Specialist – Dr. Kagan
Also Serving Palatine, Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove
Wound Treatments
Problem:
- Congenital deformity
- Developmental deformity
- Acquired deformity from accidents or trauma : burn wounds, lacerations, growths and aging problems
Solution:
Reconstructive surgery can take on many forms and a myriad of different procedures. Although no amount of surgery can achieve “perfection”, maximum attention is given to the aesthetic result and to improve form and function.
Procedure Options:
- Direct Closure
Direct closure is performed on skin-surface wounds that have straight edges requiring a simple cut. Extra care is made to minimize noticeable stitch marks and scarring. - Skin Grafts
A patch of healthy skin that is taken from one area of the body to cover an area where skin is missing or damaged is called a skin graft. There are different types of skin grafts used depending on the location, depth and severity of the wound. This procedure is largely used to treat burns. - Tissue Expansion:
By stretching adjacent tissue with a balloon-like device called an expander the body is able to “grow” extra skin. The expander may create an unsightly bulge temporarily, but offers a near-perfect match of skin color, sensation and texture. This procedure is used most commonly for breast reconstruction following breast removal, but also used to repair skin damaged by birth defects, accidents or surgery and in some cosmetic surgeries. - Flap Surgery / Microsurgery
Flap surgery and microsurgery have made tremendous advances in helping severely injured or disfigured patients. These procedures can replant amputated fingers and limbs, or transplant large sections of tissue, fat, skin, muscle or bone. A flap is a section of living tissue that carries its own blood supply and is moved from one area of the body to another thereby restoring form and function to affected areas of the body. These procedures can take many forms that will be dictated by the individual needs and circumstances of the patient.
About Dr. Kagan - Wound Treatments Specialist in Arlington Heights
As a highly experienced Arlington Heights cosmetic surgery expert, Dr. Kagan has performed thousands of cosmetic surgery procedures to help patients achieve a more appealing figure and appearance. He is well versed in an assortment of face, body and breast procedures, including facelift, tummy tuck, liposuction and rhinoplasty. His training as a general surgeon allows him to treat a variety of wounds and diminish the appearance of scars. This training also allows him to provide his breast augmentation Arlington Heights patients with exceptional results. Dr. Kagan is proud to serve patients in Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights.
