Sydney Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Hand Procedures
What are hand cosmetic plastic surgery procedures?
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Dupuytren’s Disease/Contraction
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis (trigger finger)
- Ganglion Removal
What may these procedures address?
Who is a suitable candidate for hand surgery?
- Be in good overall health with no underlying medical conditions that could interfere with the wound healing process.
- Have realistic expectations regarding the outcomes of hand surgery.
- Candidates should cease smoking or vaping for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to surgery.
About Dr Leana Teston
Dr Teston is one of the few female plastic surgeons in the Sydney area, providing a unique perspective and the ability to relate to the needs of her female patients. She takes the time to truly listen to her patients’ concerns and expectations, and works with them to determine the best surgical and/or non-surgical solutions to help them meet all of their realistic aesthetic goals.
Dr Teston is head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Bankstown Hospital and enjoys teaching surgical trainees, as well as performing a variety of procedures for her patients there.
What is involved in hand procedures recovery?
Recovery from hand surgery can involve initial swelling, stiffness and pain which subsides over the first week or two.
You may be required to wear a splint post operatively depending on the procedure that has been done.
After swelling decreases often hand physiotherapy will help regain function.
You may be required to rest, follow specific aftercare instructions provided by Dr Teston, and attend follow-up appointments.
Post-operative care varies from patient to patient, but most swelling decreases in the first few weeks.
Returning to exercise, driving and work will depend on the procedure and your individual circumstances.
What are the risks?
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Nerve or blood vessel damage
- Blood clots (hematoma)
- Blood clots including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) leading to severe, prolonged pain, swelling and stiffness
Your Next Steps
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Your First Consultation
- You will require a referral from your GP for cosmetic plastic surgery
- Your surgical consultation will cost vary depending on what you are seeing Dr Teston for
- Phone the team or email to book your consultation
Prepare for your cosmetic plastic surgery consultation
- Bring a friend or relative to help discuss the information
- Dress in simple clothing as you may need to undress
- Bring your GP referral and any required test results
Hand Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Hand surgery isn’t painful during the procedure due to anesthesia, however post-operative pain can be expected and is typically managed with prescribed pain medication and anti-inflammatories.
Pain should gradually decrease within the first 2 weeks with some discomfort being normal as your hand heals.
The recovery time (or time to heal) after hand surgery depends on the individual patient’s ability to heal and the type of surgery undertaken. Hand physiotherapy may be useful to aid recovery.
After hand surgery, you can typically resume light daily activities within 2-6 weeks. Strenuous activity, heavy lifting or vigorous exercise should be avoided for 4-6 weeks or longer. It’s important to follow Dr Teston’s specific recovery advice.
You may not be able to drive your car until your hand function returns to normal .
Hand surgery will temporarily affect your hand mobility with reduced range or motion and stiffness; both are a normal part of the healing process.
A period of immobilisation and potential swelling, stiffness or weakness can be expected.
You may not be able to drive your car until your hand function returns to normal .
Hand surgery can change the sensation/feeling in your hands due to nerve damage from the incision, which is a common cause of temporary loss of sensation, tingling or numbness. You can also experience weakness, stiffness and pain as you recover. These sensations will typically improve over weeks or months.
During your consultations, Dr Teston will explain all of the risks and recovery involved in the type of hand surgery you are interested in.
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