Plastic surgeon

Who is a plastic surgeon?

A plastic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in reconstructing body tissue, improving appearance, and correcting defects. This speciality combines medicine, surgery, and artistic precision to restore or improve a person's appearance and functionality.

The goal of a plastic surgeon is not only beauty; they help patients regain self-confidence, function, and quality of life after illness or injury.

Areas of plastic surgery:

• Reconstructive surgery – restoration of damaged tissue after trauma, burns, surgery to remove tumours or congenital defects (e.g. cleft lips, nose deformities, etc.);
• Aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery – improves appearance, for example, rhinoplasty (nose correction), blepharoplasty (eyelid correction), breast augmentation or reduction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), etc.

What aesthetic features does a plastic surgeon help to improve?

A plastic surgeon helps improve or restore a person's aesthetic features, including appearance, symmetry, and proportions.

The main aesthetic characteristics that a plastic surgeon can help with are:

• Facial proportions and symmetry: Harmonisation of the nose, cheeks, chin or eye area (e.g. rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty);
• Appearance of the skin: Removal of excess skin, scars, burns or pigment defects;
• Body contours: Reduction of fat deposits, skin tightening, shape correction (e.g. liposuction, abdominoplasty);
• Breast shape and size: Breast augmentation, reduction or lift;
• Reduction of signs of ageing: Smoothing of wrinkles, facial skin tightening (facelift);
• Aesthetic harmony after trauma or illness: Restoration of appearance after surgery, e.g., removal of tumours or burns.

A plastic surgeon helps a person feel better in their body — not only by improving their appearance, but also by restoring their self-confidence and emotional balance.

What procedures does a plastic surgeon perform on an outpatient basis?

On an outpatient basis, a plastic surgeon performs less invasive procedures that do not require hospitalisation (inpatient care), and the patient can return home the same day.

The most common outpatient procedures in plastic surgery are:

• Removal of skin and subcutaneous formations: Removal of moles, lipomas, papillomas, cysts and other formations;
• Scar correction: After injuries, operations or acne using surgical or laser technologies;
• Minor facial corrections: Eyelid surgery (mini-blepharoplasty), ear correction (otoplasty);
• Injection procedures: Injections of botulinum toxin (Botox) and hyaluronic acid to reduce wrinkles or improve skin volume;
• Wound and post-operative suture care: Dressing, suture removal, post-operative assessment;
• Minor reconstructive procedures: Skin grafting or correction after minor injuries.

These procedures are usually performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring patient comfort and a painless experience. The procedure is performed in the doctor's office and lasts from a few minutes to about an hour, depending on the complexity of the procedure.

After the procedure, the patient is briefly monitored to ensure they are stable and to detect any adverse reactions. Since general anaesthesia is not used, you can go home the same day, following your doctor's recommendations for wound care and recovery.

As a result, these procedures are safe and effective, ensuring a quick recovery and allowing the patient to return to their daily life.

Consultations with a plastic surgeon before surgery

The outpatient stage is an important part of the plastic surgery process; it begins before surgery to discuss in detail the nature of the planned surgical intervention, the expected results, and the possible risks. At this stage, the physician assesses the patient's health, provides preparation recommendations, and addresses all questions.

After surgery, outpatient visits provide professional care, wound and suture care, and advice on the healing and recovery process. This helps to achieve a safe, aesthetic and long-lasting result.

FORTEMED plastic surgeon

At the FORTEMED clinic, patients are treated by highly qualified and experienced physicians who combine their expertise with an individualised approach to each patient. Our specialists regularly update their qualifications, keeping abreast of the latest trends and technologies in medicine. Attentive care and professional treatment ensure safety and trust throughout the treatment process.

Linda Kalniņa

plastic surgeon

A plastic surgeon with extensive experience and expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. She performs corrective procedures for various defects and injuries, as well as aesthetic surgeries, restoring both appearance and function to improve the patient's well-being and quality of life.

The core values of FORTEMED are professionalism, trust, respect and development. We believe that quality medicine begins with sincere care for people and an individual approach to each patient. The clinic's team works to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatments based on the latest scientific findings. We continually improve to provide modern, safe and humane medical care.

Appointment with a FORTEMED plastic surgeon

There are two convenient options for booking a consultation with a FORTEMED plastic surgeon.

• Call 23304440, and our appointment specialists will help you choose the most suitable time, taking into account your preferences and the nearest available date.
• You can also make an appointment online – click the red button at the bottom of this page or next to the selected specialist to open our online appointment system. There you can select your preferred doctor, service and the most convenient time for your consultation.

The FORTEMED team will ensure that your consultation takes place in a calm and professional atmosphere, with sincere care and attention to each patient.