Complex facial surgery performed at STAR Hospital

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

A complex facial reconstructive surgery performed by Dr. BRN Padmini at STAR Hospital Nanakramguda transformed the life of a 10-year-old boy suffering with facial infiltrating lipomatosis, an ultra-rare condition in which fatty tissue infiltrates surrounding muscles and soft tissue , leading to facial asymmetry and functional impairment. The disorder is described in medical literature as rare to very rare and is affecting fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 people worldwide.

 The child’s parents noticed an unusual swelling in the chin region at the age of three.  When the family later consulted Dr. BRN Padmini - Sr. Consultant, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (STAR Hospital Nanakramguda), the case was identified as facial infiltrating lipomatosis. “This is not a typical lipoma,” said Dr. BRN Padmini, and added that the surgery demands careful planning because the goal is not only to remove abnormal tissue, but also to protect facial nerves, preserve muscle function and improve symmetry and oral competence.