The Surgical department is a facility specializing in the entire field of plastic surgery, including the treatment of patients with Severe Burn Injuries, with a separate intensive care unit. It is the only specialized burn centre in State of Hessen.
The main emphasis of the department is in the following areas:
Reconstruction and correction of body contours and visibly impaired physical capabilities by reconstructive or corrective plastic surgical interventions, e.g. after devastating injuries, benign or malignant tumors, in particular of the face and extremities, chronic or persistent wounds healing impairment (e.g. pressure sores), as well as malformations.
Special corrective breast surgery, including breast reduction with a technique producing limited scars, breast enlargement or lifting; breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, primarily with the use of autogenous grafts (the patient´s own tissue).
Special cosmetic plastic surgical procedures for the face (lifting of the upper and lower eyelid, facelift, corrective nose and ear surgery, CO2 – laser treatment and treatment of wrinkles with different options)) and the body (contouring of the upper arms, thighs, and the abdominal wall, or circular lifting, as well as liposuction on every part of body).
Surgical treatment of recent injuries, conditions after trauma, inflammatory and degenerative disorders, congenital malformations and tumors of the hand. Reconstructive or prothetic procedures after accidents using tendon grafting and neuroplasty, as well as microsurgical techniques.
Reconstructive procedures to restore the physical appearance; the cosmetic reconstruction of scars after burn injuries.
