Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Introduction

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery serve as a referral and centre of expertise in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

In July 1970, Dr. S. Kandiah performed the first plastic surgery case under the management of the Department of Orthopaedics. The Plastic Surgery Clinic commenced operations on 13 July 1970. Since its establishment, the department has undergone various changes and developments, achieving significant progress in the provision of plastic and reconstructive surgery services under the leadership of Datuk Dr. Ahmad Ridzwan Arshad.

From 2006 until June 2023, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was led by Madam (Dr.) Normala Haji Basiron. The department is currently under the leadership of Mr. (Dr.) Mohammad Ali bin Mat Zain.

At present, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery not only manage cases at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, but also provides services at Hospital Tunku Azizah, particularly for patients requiring plastic surgery services and burn treatment among paediatric patients.

The Burn Unit at Hospital Kuala Lumpur has been managed by the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2 July 2018. Meanwhile, the Paediatric Burn Unit at Hospital Tunku Azizah commenced operations under the management of the department on 1 January 2024.

In line with the development of healthcare services and the needs of patients, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery remain committed to providing high-quality and comprehensive care in the fields of plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as burn care and management.

Vision

To be a leading Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service in the Ministry of Health Malaysia, delivering safe, high quality, and patient centered care with excellence in functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Mission

To provide comprehensive, safe, and evidence based plastic and reconstructive surgery service in line with Ministry of Health Malaysia policies and standards.
To ensure accessible, timely, and patient centered care with emphasis on functional restoration and quality of life.
To uphold clinical governance, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with MOH standard.
To strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of complex reconstruction, burns, and wound care cases.
To provide and support education, training and competency development of healthcare personnel.
To promote research, innovation, and service development within the MOH framework.

Goals

Improve the quality of plastic surgery services in the hospital.
Enhance patient safety in the burn unit.

Objective

Maintain high success rates in complex and microsurgical reconstructions.
Maintain burn wound infection rate through continuous surveillance and infection prevention control compliance.

Organisation Chart

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Services

Cleft and craniofacial surgery such as:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Alveolar bone grafting
- Rhinoplasty
Skin and soft tissue surgery for benign / cancer related cases
Acute burn surgery and secondary burn reconstruction
Tumor resection with flap reconstruction and reconstructive microsurgery
Trauma case example:
- Facial laceration wound
- Facial trauma
- Wound coverage / closure in post-traumatic wound
Correction of craniofacial / congenital deformity
Vascular anomalies management
Breast surgery
Genital repair and reconstruction
Aesthetic surgery
Body contouring surgery
Chronic and complex wound closure
Insertion of tissue expander
Pressure sore surgery
Plastic surgery and burn wound care
Scar management

Clinic Schedule

TIME	9.00 AM – 1.00 PM	1.00 PM – 2.00 PM	2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
MONDAY	ADMISSION	BREAK	COMBINED CLEFT CLINIC (EVERY END ON MONTH)
MONDAY	GENERAL WOUND CARE
TUESDAY	GENERAL WOUND CARE		COMBINED BURN CLINIC
TUESDAY	BURN WOUND CARE		BURN LASER
WEDNESDAY	GENERAL CONSULTATION CLINIC		GENERAL CONSULTATION CLINIC
	GENERAL WOUND CARE		LA CLINIC – URGENT BIOPSY
	AVF VINE UP CLINIC
THURSDAY	LA CLINIC		KELOID CLINIC
THURSDAY	GENERAL LASER
TIME	9.00 AM – 12.15 PM	12.15 PM – 2.45 PM	2.45 PM – 4.30 PM
FRIDAY	GENERAL CONSULTATION CLINIC	BREAK
	GENERAL WOUND CARE
	BURN WOUND CARE

Client Charter

Every client will receive registration services which accurate, quick and according to their allocated turn.
Every client will be given an expert consultation with a friendly and professional manner.
Every client will be given a proper explanation regarding the procedure, treatment and payment.