Mouth Cancer Reconstruction & Plastic Surgeries
Restoring Form & Function. Rebuilding Confidence. Redefining Smiles.
At iBOCC Care, we understand that treating mouth cancer is not only about removing disease , it’s about helping you regain your voice, smile, and self-confidence.
Our specialized oral cancer reconstruction program, led by Dr. Rachita Bahety, blends advanced surgical precision with a human touch, restoring both form and function through modern microvascular, flap, and prosthetic reconstruction techniques.
Understanding Mouth Cancer Reconstruction
Rebuilding the Mouth After Cancer Surgery
Mouth cancer reconstruction focuses on restoring appearance, speech, chewing, and swallowing after oral cancer surgery.
It involves repairing the tongue, jaw, cheek, or lip using advanced maxillofacial and plastic-surgery techniques.
At iBOCC Care, reconstruction may include:
- Microvascular free-flap reconstruction using tissue from arm, leg, or back
- Local or regional flap repair for smaller areas near the mouth or neck
- Prosthetic rehabilitation using custom obturators or dental devices
Combined surgical-prosthetic approaches for best aesthetic and functional outcomes
Goal: To help patients return to normal life — speaking, eating, and smiling with comfort and dignity.
How Mouth Cancer Reconstruction Works
A Step-by-Step Restorative Process
Pre-Surgery Planning
- Detailed imaging (CT, MRI) and 3-D models of jaw or oral cavity
- Planning to restore both function and appearance
Tumor Removal (Cancer Surgery)
- Complete excision of cancerous tissue while preserving healthy structures
Reconstruction Surgery
- Microvascular Surgery: Tissue and vessels from another body part rebuild the defect
- Local/Regional Flap Surgery: Nearby tissue repairs small defects
- Prosthetic Reconstruction: Custom devices replace jaw or palate structure
- Combined Techniques: Surgery + Prosthesis for complex restoration
Key Success Factors:
Age | General health | Cancer stage | Location | Size of defect
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Healing Beyond the Operation Room
Immediate Post-Surgery Care
- Hospital stay of a few days for close monitoring
- Pain management, wound care, and nutrition support
Oral Function Rehabilitation
- Speech therapy to regain pronunciation and clarity
- Swallowing exercises and diet progression to restore eating comfort
- Nutritional guidance for faster healing and immune strength
Follow-Up & Long-Term Care
- Regular reviews to ensure flap health and healing
- Gradual improvement in chewing, speech, and facial symmetry
- Emotional and psychological counselling for renewed confidence
Why Choose Dr. Rachita Bahety & i-BOCC Care?
Where Science Meets Compassionate Reconstruction
Specialized Maxillofacial Onco-Surgeon with deep understanding of oral cavity, jaw & facial bones
Comprehensive cancer-to-reconstruction approach under one roof
Precision microvascular & plastic surgeries for natural-looking outcomes
Rehabilitation-driven model combining physiotherapy, nutrition, and counselling
Ensuring both cure and functional restoration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A specialized surgery that restores mouth, tongue, jaw, or cheek structure after oral cancer removal — helping patients speak, eat, and smile confidently.
Anyone who undergoes tumor removal involving the tongue, jaw, palate, or cheek, requiring functional and cosmetic restoration.
- Microvascular free-flap reconstruction
- Local/regional flaps
- Prosthetic reconstruction
The choice depends on the defect’s size, site, and complexity.
Simple flaps: a few hours; complex free-flap or jaw reconstructions: 6–12 hours.
Initial healing: 2–4 weeks; full recovery with speech and chewing rehab: a few months.
Yes. Most patients regain near-normal function with dedicated speech and swallowing therapy.
Possible risks include infection, bleeding, or flap failure — all minimized by an expert maxillofacial reconstruction team.
Absolutely. Modern reconstruction restores facial symmetry and natural aesthetics, rebuilding confidence.
They specialize in mouth, jaw, and facial anatomy, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and durable results with faster rehabilitation.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Rebuild Confidence. Restore Function. Rediscover Your Smile.
Every face deserves a second chance — and every survivor deserves to smile again.
At iBOCC Care, we combine technology, expertise, and empathy to deliver world-class mouth cancer reconstruction that transforms lives.
Disclaimer
All information provided is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified oral & maxillofacial cancer surgeon for personalized treatment guidance.
