SDM Medical College observes World Plastic Surgery Day

World Plastic Surgery Day was observed by the Department of Plastic Surgery, SDM Medical College on 15th July 2023.  Dr. Niranjan Kumar, Vice Chancellor and the Eminent Plastic Surgeon, Smt. Padmalatha Niranjan, the Executive Director and others inaugurated the Plastic Surgery Day by lighting the Lamp.  

Dr Anil R. Professor of Plastic Surgery gave an awareness expert talk to all the Doctors, Para Medical Support Staff, and Nursing Staff on “What all Plastic Surgeons Can do” for Patients in the area of Plastic Surgery.  There were about 150 Doctors, Para Medical and Support Staff and the general public attended the program for the awareness

Plastic Surgeons are in treating the following ailment of patients:
•    Correction of Birth Defects
•    Traumatic Injuries
•    Burns
•    Nerve Injuries / Brachial Plexus Injuries
•    Vascular injuries & Malformation
•    Cosmetic Surgeries
•    Hand Injuries
•    Microvascular Reconstruction
•    Cancer Reconstruction

Dr. S.K. Joshi, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Chidendra M.  Shettar, Registrar, Shri Saketh Shetty, Director Administration, Dr. Kiran Hegde, Medical Superintendent, Dr. US Dinesh, the Professor of Pathology, Head of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Avinash Prabhu were present during the function. Dr. Arun Gadag welcomed the Guests and proposed the Vote of thanks.

As part of the Plastic Surgery Day, free consultation is given to all the patients in the Plastic Surgery OPD today.