Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery - ISAR Hospital Munich

About the Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at ISAR Hospital Munich

The Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the ISAR Hospital Munich offers the full range of surgical procedures in its areas of specialization. Reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery, microsurgical reconstruction of complex defects of soft tissues and bones of the head, torso, and limbs, as well as body lift, occupy a central place in the clinical practice of the medical facility. The department has formed a highly competent team of surgeons with many years of experience in plastic surgery of any complexity. Personalized medical care with due consideration of the patient's needs is a priority in the department. This approach allows the doctors to achieve the best results. Specialists work with the very latest surgical techniques; hygiene and safety standards are strictly observed in the operating rooms of the department. Prior to any surgical intervention, the plastic surgeons of the department hold individual consultations with the patient to determine the best treatment tactics for him or her. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Ulf Dornseifer.

The most popular group of plastic surgeries in the department is breast plastic surgery. Breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift procedures are performed here. Of particular interest is breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, an operation during which the breast and surrounding tissue are removed. A mastectomy is one of the key treatments for advanced breast cancer. After the surgical intervention, women experience discomfort due to aesthetic breast defects, so many of them resort to reconstructive plastic surgery. The department's surgeons offer breast reconstruction using autologous tissue: the TRAM flap (transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap) and the thoracodorsal flap (latissimus dorsi flap). The department also performs operations to implant expanders and silicone implants. An expander is a silicone balloon whose volume can be increased by filling it with saline solution; it is designed to stretch the skin and form a pocket under the pectoral muscles for subsequent breast implant placement. The plastic surgeons of the department regularly perform reconstructive breast surgery using the above methods with excellent results. It is important for the specialists to achieve the most natural appearance of the breasts.

The modern beauty industry dictates its own rules, and more and more people are trying to conform to them. In recent years, a new trend has emerged. This is called "body positivity", which implies acceptance of oneself and one's body regardless of one's physique. Nevertheless, people strive for perfection, and in pursuit of a beautiful figure, they often seek the help of plastic surgeons. The department's medical team excels at performing body-sculpting surgeries, which are especially sought after by women. Plastic surgeons at the department most often perform body lifts, which are plastic procedures to lift the buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. The intervention allows for forming a slender silhouette as well as making sagging skin healthy and tightened. The duration of the operation is 4-6 hours, depending on the scope of the surgical intervention. The patient will need to wear compression underwear for 1.5-2 months after surgery. A hospital stay after the surgical procedure is 3-5 days. During this time, the patient is under close medical supervision.

Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery on the face and neck is an integral part of the daily clinical practice of the department. Procedures such as blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, face and neck lift, mentoplasty, and many others are successfully performed here. The department has extensive experience in performing surgical procedures for scar revision in the face and neck, which can cause complexes and negatively affect a person's quality of life. The medical facility also offers wrinkle correction with Botox injections, hyaluronic acid, and Radiesse fillers, and other cosmetic procedures. The department specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery on the face and neck after removal of tumors, surgical treatment of congenital and acquired defects, and previous injuries.

The department's main clinical activities include the following:

• Body aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
  • Breast plastic surgery: breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, and reconstructive plastic surgery with autologous tissue and silicone implants
  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
  • Brachioplasty (arm lift)
  • Femoroplasty (thigh lift)
  • Gluteoplasty (buttock lift)
  • Body lift
  • Body contouring
  • Liposuction
  • Reconstructive plastic surgery after the resection of tumors, injuries, and congenital and acquired defects
  • Scar revision
• Facial aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Otoplasty
  • Face and neck lift
  • Mentoplasty
  • Treatment of wrinkles using injections of Botox, hyaluronic acid, and Radiesse filler
  • Scar revision in the face and neck
• Other plastic surgeries