Serving the communities of the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast
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Dr Mark Rahman
Dr Mark Rahman is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon specialising in skin cancer surgery, breast surgery and hand surgery. He consults in Tugun, QLD; Bangalow, NSW and Lismore, NSW.
Procedures
Skin cancer
Australia, and particularly northern New South Wales and Queensland, has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Most Australians have had experience with skin cancer either personally or through a loved one. In many instances skin cancers can be managed well by non-specialists. However, there are times when they occur in cosmetically sensitive areas or are large enough to require a more complex type of reconstruction. In these circumstances, the skills of a Specialist Plastic Surgeon are invaluable in helping avoid unnecessary disfigurement and getting the best-looking results.
Dr Rahman has extensive experience with skin cancer surgery, including six months spent working at the internationally renowned Melanoma Institute Australia.
Breast reconstruction
Getting a diagnosis of breast cancer can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Treating and curing the cancer must be the priority, but for the vast majority of women some form of breast reconstruction is also possible and can be a vitally important part of their psychological recovery. Sadly, Australia has some of the lowest rates of breast reconstruction following mastectomies in the developed world, particularly outside of the major cities. Often the full range of options are not available or offered to patients.
Dr Rahman is a specialist in breast reconstruction surgery and is able to perform a full range of reconstructive procedures. He has extensive experience with the DIEP flap, which is widely considered to be the gold standard in breast reconstruction.
Hand surgery
Hand injuries are common and can have long-term consequences if they are not managed properly. Hand surgery is best performed by either a plastic or orthopaedic surgeon with experience in operating on this anatomically intricate part of the body. It is also critical to follow surgery up with treatment from an experienced hand therapist in order to ensure optimal function is regained.
Dr Rahman spent a year of his training working in dedicated hand surgery units in Sydney and this, combined with his specialist training in microsurgery, has equipped him with the skills and experience needed to treat traumatic hand injuries and other common hand conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome or dupytren’s disease.
Cosmetic surgery
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is not one to be taken lightly. It is important to have a good understanding of the results that can be realistically expected as well as being aware of the potential complications and limitations of surgery. Dr Rahman has worked closely with some of the leading cosmetic plastic surgeons in both Sydney and London. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, he is happy to discuss your goals and the procedure you are interested in with you. He will always give you an honest opinion on whether surgery is the right choice for you before going ahead with a procedure.
