Flap Surgery

Prof. dr. Ikram Ullah Khan: Ideal Dermatologist for Flap Surgery:

Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan is a renowned name in the field of dermatology and the best skin specialist in Islamabad, whose years of experience made him able to perform intricate flap surgery well. Flap surgery is a difficult procedure in dermatology. Flap surgery is employed to repair and close wounds resulting from different conditions, surgeries, birth defects, and accidents. Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan treats every patient by himself. His patients receive maximum benefits from his dermatological insights and surgical skills in flap designing and execution.

What is meant by Flap Surgery?

Flap surgery is defined as the transportation of healthy tissue from one part of the skin to the defective area of the skin, by keeping the blood supply intact. It is crucial for the treatment of skin cancer signs, traumatic injuries, skin burns, and congenital defects like cleft lip or palate, etc.

Flap Surgery is of many types based on blood supply site, tissue transferred type, donor site, etc.

This technique is effective in preserving the function of the skin, minimizing scarring, and improving the skin aesthetics of the patients.

Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan's Expertise in Flap Designing

The success of flap surgery lies in proper planning and precise execution. Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan a board-certified dermatologist, designed the flaps according to the skin type, size, location of the injury, and the patient's cosmetic concern. Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan also maintains the vascularity of the transposed tissues. The two main types of flaps are as follows:

Local Flaps

In this treatment, tissue transfers from the area adjacent to the defect. Local flaps are significant in treating facial defects, fingertip injuries, and limb defects.

Distant Flaps

Skin taken from the far area of the wound for the treatment of large and intricate defects. These treatments are essential where local flaps are insufficient.

Flap Surgery Procedure at Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan’s Clinic

Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan, the top dermatologist in Islamabad, first takes the history of the patient. He then explains to the patients about the procedure and area from where he takes the flap, and the complications. Then you have to sign a consent letter that you are ready for the surgical procedure.

Anesthesia

At the start, depending on the extent of the procedure, general anesthesia is administered to the patient.

Flap Elevation

The selected flap is separated from surrounding tissue, but the vascularity is maintained by preserving the connection at one end.

Flap Transposition

The flap is transposed to the wound area and sutures are added to keep the flap in place.

Closure of Donor site

The site from where the flap is taken closed by sutures or other methods.

Postoperative care

Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan does follow-up sessions to monitor the flap healing, blood flow, etc. he advised avoiding exertion in the treated area until the stretches are removed.

Prof. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan‘s approach to flap surgery is tailored to the needs of patients. So, don’t forget to book your appointments at www.drikram.com and embark on your journey towards recovery and rejuvenation.