Because of their knowledge of the skin, tissue, and underlying musculature, plastic surgeons may be called into the emergency room to help deal with injury repair that leads to the greatest preservation of function and the least amount of scarring.
Plastic surgery can even help with injuries you may not need to visit the hospital. Learn more about emergency plastic surgeries and how your plastic surgeon can help heal and repair wounds.
What Emergency Injuries Can a Plastic Surgeon Repair?
In some instances of injury, should you find yourself in the ER, a plastic surgeon can be brought in. In other instances, when your injury isn’t severe enough to warrant a visit to the ER, you can head directly to an emergency plastic surgeon.
They can help with issues like:
- Burns can damage the skin require grafting
- Lacerations that can affect nerves as well as lead to scarring without proper attention and surgery.
- Nasal trauma, such as breaks or dislocations, can lead to issues like deviated septums and can make you susceptible to developing disorders such as sleep apnea.
- Eyelid injuries can impact vision or lead to conditions such as excessive dryness or tearing if not treated properly.
Visiting a plastic surgeon can result in quicker, more proper recovery with a wound or injury.
In the Event of Injury, Visit Mainline Plastic Surgery
If you suffer a serious injury, from burns to lacerations, don’t delay. The quicker you get the medical attention you need, the less risk you face of serious complications. These complications can include infections, loss of sensation or movement, increased scarring, and could even result in amputation.
Mainline Plastic Surgery in Bryn Mawr, PA is proud to offer emergency plastic surgery services. Combining comprehensive care with top-tier results, the team is dedicated to providing the best help when you need it the most.
Our emergency care services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you ever need emergency services, call or text us at 484-222-0010 or reach us online.
