Reconstructive Surgery

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Ace Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery is performed to treat structures of the body affected aesthetically or functionally by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally done to improve function and ability, but may also be performed to achieve a more typical appearance of the affected structure.

Breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to restore the breast’s appearance and feel to its pre-surgery state. A plastic surgeon who has received specialized training to do this operation performs it. It frequently requires multiple operations. To make both breasts look the same, surgery may also be required on the breast that was cancer-free.

The choice to have breast reconstruction is highly individual. Before undergoing surgery, it’s crucial to discuss breast reconstruction with both your cancer surgeon and a plastic surgeon. Some women decide to have reconstruction because they believe it will restore their sense of comfort, confidence, and self-awareness after a mastectomy. Some ladies choose to undergo this procedure in order to avoid wearing an external breast prosthesis. Others decide against breast reconstruction because they don’t want to undergo another surgery.

Because of their general health, the quantity of tissue they have left for reconstruction, or other factors, some women cannot have breast reconstruction. If breast reconstruction is not an option, your plastic surgeon will inform you of this.

Types of breast reconstruction

Breast implants

A breast implant is a round or tear-shaped sac made of rubberized silicone. It is filled with sterile salt water (called saline) or silicone gel. If the skin and tissues in the chest are too tight or flat for the surgeon to place the implant, they will need to make the space larger. This is called tissue expansion. Our surgeons will discuss this with you in further details if this is the case.

Autologous breast reconstruction

Autologous breast reconstruction uses fat and muscle tissues from other parts of your body to create a new breast. It can also be used for women who have had part of a breast removed, to rebuild the part that was removed. An autologous reconstructed breast has a more natural feel than a breast implant.

Nipple and areola reconstruction

If a woman had a nipple-sparing mastectomy, the nipple and the dark-coloured skin around the nipple (called the areola) will still be in place. If the nipple and areola were removed, the surgeon can also rebuild them to create a more natural-looking breast. This procedure is done after the reconstructed breast settles into its final shape, which is usually 3–6 months after breast reconstruction.

Wound Care : Wound classification

There are many causes to the develop wounds and most people can heal minor cuts and abrasions without any intervention. However wounds involving large surface areas, deep tissue layers, infections or wounds found in patients with chronic illness often does not heal without intervention. Ace Plastic Surgery Centre, located in Mombasa, Kenya brings together the specialized wound care knowledge of Dr. Peter Biribwa Kansiime and the access to a comprehensive repertoire of treatment methods for management of different types of wounds.

Wounds can be broken down into two generalized categories: acute wounds and chronic wounds. Depending on the type of wound and the cause for the wound, ie cuts, burns, infections, there are different management methods to not only help patient’s heal their wounds but help that attain the best functional and aesthetic outcome.

Acute wound

This is any surgical wound that heals by primary intention or any traumatic or surgical wound that heals by secondary intention. An acute wound is expected to progress through the phases of normal healing, resulting in the closure of the wound.

Chronic wound

This is a wound that fails to progress healing or respond to treatment over the normal expected healing time frame (4 weeks) and becomes “stuck” in the inflammatory phase. This pathologic inflammation is due to a postponed, incomplete or uncoordinated healing process. Wound healing is delayed by the presence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors including medications, poor nutrition, co-morbidities or inappropriate dressing selection.

Oncoplastic Surgery

Oncoplastic surgery is an evolving field that entails tumor excisions that leave defects.
Oncoplastic techniques ensure complete cancer / tumor excisions and complete and functional reconstructions.

It is commonly performed for skin lesions, head , neck and facial tumors, breast cancers and gynaecological cancers.

The end result is an excised tumor and possibly improved aesthetic appearance.

Other Reconstruction Procedures

• Microsurgery
• Amputations and Reimplantation
• Hand reconstruction
• Lower limb reconstruction
• Upper limb reconstruction
• Facial Reconstruction
• Chestwall Reconstruction
• Abdominal wall reconstruction
• Complex Wound Management

OUR CLINIC

Dr. Peter Kansiime and our team of nurses, surgical coordinators and medical office staff strive to provide every one of our patients with a seamless, enjoyable, and educational experience.

We excel at helping you reach your face, breast and body goals safely through a comprehensive offering of non-surgical procedures while educating on and achieving realistic expectations for natural, radiant results.

Many of our patients have multiple non-surgical procedures and we are proud to treat their friends, sisters, mothers, brothers, co-workers and friends time and time again. Our non-surgical procedures are meticulously detailed and performed with a patient-first mindset – ensuring you are achieving your personal goals and experiencing the very best in patient care, treatment and post-procedure support.

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Whether you want to enhance your natural features or reverse signs of aging, Ace Plastic Surgery and our team serving Kenya, Uganda & throughout the East African area can help. Our procedures can allow patients to look and feel their best, and to experience the many valuable benefits of boosted self-confidence. If you’re ready to start your journey and learn more about what plastic surgery can do for you, request a consultation online or call our office at:

+ 254 722 436 565

Dr. Peter Biribwa Kansiime

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

MBChB, Mmed, PRS (U.O.N.), Cert. Microsurgery (SA)

Dr. Peter Biribwa Kansiime is the founder and Director of Ace Plastic Surgery clinic specializing in Plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Coast Of Kenya.

Dr. Peter Biribwa Kansiime is a is a double board certified licenced plastic surgeon in Kenya and Uganda, practising Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery. He got his medical degree from the University of Nairobi.
After serving as an intern and resident at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital among other hospitals in Kenya, Dr Biribwa completed his residency in Plastics, Aesthetics and reconstructive surgery at the University of Nairobi.
He has also undertaken a course in Microsurgery at Sefako Makgatho University in South Africa (Medical University Of South Africa – MEDUNSA)

Dr. Peter Biribwa also worked as a consulting Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Coast General Hospital (2018 -2021) where he was involved in clinical practice, training general surgery residents and served as external faculty to the University of Nairobi plastic Surgery Degree Training Program.

With extensive training and years of specialized experience, Dr. Peter Biribwa has built an outstanding team of healthcare professionals and clinical staff to ensure an exceptional in-patient experience and seamless delivery of service and post-operative care at Ace Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Peter Biribwa and the team at Ace Plastic Surgery are best known in Kenya, and throughout East Africa for exceptional surgical outcomes and compassionate care. Our goal is simple: to support you in achieving your cosmetic and reconstructive goals and restoring your confidence.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING...

We believe in building lifelong relationships with our patients. This purpose guides our approach every step of the way, from the minute you walk through the door to long after your procedure is complete.

"Ace Plastic Surgery has a very friendly atmosphere and Dr. Peter is a very competent surgeon. The staff comforts and encourages you every step of the process amazing results. I came in for liposuction and I really love my results and what i see in the mirror"

"I was shown that almost two kgs were removed from my breasts. My shoulders and back no longer hurt me. I am more confident, my posture is more straight and I have more options on what to wear. I am Elated. I am very much happy with the breast reduction procedure"

“I can’t begin to explain how good it feels to get back into a bikini, or skinny jeans or a cocktail dress, I feel more attractive, more self-confident and more comfortable than ever”