Reconstructive Surgery in Nairobi: What to Know Before You Book

Reconstructive surgery gets bundled together with cosmetic surgery in conversation, but the two start from opposite places. Cosmetic surgery changes something that already works. Reconstructive surgery restores something - a body part affected by a birth condition, injury, burn, or a scar that healed badly - so it can look and function closer to normal. The techniques often overlap; the purpose doesn't.

What conditions does reconstructive surgery treat?The most common cases seen in Nairobi include cleft lip and palate repair, keloid and hypertrophic scar revision, burn reconstruction, and correction of scarring or asymmetry left behind by an earlier surgery - whether that surgery happened in Kenya or elsewhere.

What are the risks of reconstructive surgery?As with any surgery, the main risks are infection, bleeding, and scarring that doesn't heal as predicted - reconstructive cases can carry higher complexity than cosmetic ones because the underlying tissue is often already damaged or scarred. This is exactly why hospital operating privileges and genuine surgical experience with complex cases matter more here than almost anywhere else in plastic surgery - it's not a procedure to have done in a facility without full theatre and anaesthesia support.

How much does reconstructive surgery cost in Nairobi?Cost depends heavily on the specific condition, the complexity of the case, and whether multiple procedures are needed.

Does JP Surgery provide support through the recovery process, not just the operation?Yes - reconstructive patients are followed through recovery with scheduled post-operative reviews, not just discharged after the procedure.

Where can I get reconstructive surgery in Nairobi?Dr. John Paul Ogalo is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nairobi Hospital, practicing from Nairobi Sculpt Aesthetic Centre in Upperhill. He was part of the multidisciplinary surgical team behind Kenya's first successful conjoined-twin separation surgery - reconstructive work at the most complex end of the field.

The particulars:

• Best suited for: Birth conditions (cleft lip/palate), burn scarring, keloid/hypertrophic scars, and correction of prior surgical results

• Where to book: Book a consultation link · +254 720 879 793 · WhatsApp