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Established in 1997 in Victoria, Australia, the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery is a modern facility that combines plastic surgery with ancillary disciplines in an effort to improve service to our patients. We have been successful inthis effort thanks to our dedicated team of plastic surgeons, plastic surgery-trained nursing staff, and other support staff who are committed to providing patients with the best possible care and unparalleled results. One such member of the Plastic Surgeon team is Dr Morris Ritz.

Morris Ritz is known as a highly trained and specialized Plastic Surgeon and hasbeen recognized by the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa with an award for best publication. Along with this, he is the recipient of the Phyllis Knocker/Bradlow Award by the Colleges of Medicine of SouthAfrica which he received for being the most distinguished graduate in academicexcellence. Since then, he has been published and has presented extensively in Australia and other countries. Morris is widely experienced in breast reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, hand surgery, and skin cancer surgery. 2of his particular fields of expertise are Breast Reconstruction and Hand Surgerywhich incorporates Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Breast ReconstructionBreast reconstruction is most typical amongst women that have suffered the lossof a breast caused by cancer. Alternatively, it is perhaps high risk candidateswho want to do something against any future loss from breast cancer. The procedure involves the creation of a brand new breast which is comparable to the natural breast which can then be used as a replacement. It is possible to get breast reconstruction done right after a mastectomy or it is able to be scheduled in ona later date. Breast reconstruction comprises of two steps. Step 1 is to utilizetissue from the patients own breast to reconstruct a breast mound in the correct shape and size. Alternatively, a prostheses filled with silicone or saline canbe used. Step 2 is to make use of local flaps of skin to produce the nipple-areolar complex and with the aid of medical tattooing, achieve the necessary color. Once the new breast is reconstructed, the other breast may need to be lifted o

r reduced so as to achieve symmetry. Patients are usually most pleased with thefinal result of the surgery.

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is really a condition resulting from pressure being placed on the main nerve to your hand. Repetitive movement of the wrist could cause this condition, and is characterised by tingling or loss of sensation in the fingers, pain inside hand or wrist, and weak hand muscles. At first, non-surgical treatments might be explored, which could be pain medication, the usage of icepacks to bring swelling down, keeping the wrist wrapped to prevent movement and mostcertainly advise to stop activities that necessitate wrist movement. However, if the symptoms persist for in excess of 6 months, surgery may perhaps be the mos

t effective option for relieving pressure on the nerve. Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, is always performed as a day procedure, either under local anesthetic, with or without sedation, or under a general anesthetic. Through surgery we are able to relieve pressure on the nerve by severing the band of tissue around the wrist.