Rajan Bhatt, MD has served as CEO and cardiologist at Spectrum Dermatology in Scottsdale, Arizona, since establishing the company in 2011. Rajan Bhatt, MD also oversees plastic and reconstructive surgeries at Spectrum Plastic Surgery.
As the name suggests, reconstructive surgical procedures are those during which medical professionals seek to restore the aesthetics or function of a certain body part, such as a limb. Reconstructive surgery can be used to address a variety of ailments, including trauma-based injuries, developmental abnormalities, and inherited defects. Reconstructive surgery can sometimes overlap with cosmetic surgery, though the latter is categorized as elective surgery and focuses purely on aesthetics instead of function.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported nearly 6.8 million reconstructive procedures in 2020. Breast reconstruction and reduction procedures are common examples of reconstructive surgical procedures in the United States. Breast reconstruction often follows mastectomy procedures, while breast reductions alleviate back pain and other health issues linked to large breasts.
Not all reconstructive procedures are so specific. For example, virtually any surgery supporting wound care can be classed as reconstructive surgery. This includes physicians treating severe burns, deep lacerations, or injuries that necessitate skin grafts.
Other common reconstructive procedures in the United States include facial surgery, such as cleft lip reconstruction, and a variety of microsurgery procedures, such as those used to replace body parts impacted by cancer and other diseases.
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