Treatments / Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery
Diabetic Foot Care
Specialist plastic-surgical management of diabetic foot wounds and ulcers — to heal, salvage and prevent the complications that threaten limbs.
Diabetic Foot Care
What it is
Diabetic foot care addresses the chronic ulcers and wounds that diabetes causes, which can be slow to heal and risk serious complications. We manage these with debridement, advanced dressings, grafting and reconstructive techniques to heal the wound and preserve the foot.
Who it's for
- Non-healing diabetic foot ulcers or wounds
- Recurrent infection or tissue breakdown
- Patients at risk of serious foot complications
- Those needing reconstructive wound cover
The procedure
Care is staged — debridement of unhealthy tissue, infection control, advanced dressings, and grafting or flap reconstruction where needed — coordinated with diabetic control.
Recovery & aftercare
Varies with severity; healing is gradual and needs diligent wound care, offloading and blood-sugar control throughout.
Frequently asked
Why see a plastic surgeon for this?+
Plastic-surgical techniques — debridement, grafts and flaps — are often what finally heal stubborn diabetic wounds and help preserve the foot.
Can amputation be avoided?+
Often, with early, expert wound management. The aim is always to heal and salvage wherever possible.
What is my role in healing?+
Blood-sugar control, offloading pressure and meticulous dressing care are essential and greatly improve outcomes.