Syndactyly Surgery Before and After and Recovery Process

Webbed fingers, medically known as syndactyly, is a congenital condition in which two or more fingers are partially or completely joined together. This connection may involve only the skin tissue, while in more complex cases, it may also include bones, nails, or other soft tissues. The primary goal of syndactyly surgery is to anatomically separate the fingers, improve their functional use, and achieve a hand appearance that is as natural as possible.

Syndactyly surgery before and after photos help provide a clearer evaluation of the changes that can be achieved through surgical treatment. Preoperative images may show a skin bridge between the fingers, restricted movement, or an inability to use the fingers independently. After surgery, the aim is to separate the fingers, reconstruct the spaces between them, and create a more natural overall appearance of the hand.

The extent of the operation may vary depending on the degree of fusion. In simple syndactyly cases, separating the skin tissue alone may be sufficient, while more complex cases may require additional surgical planning. In some patients, skin grafts or local tissue rearrangements may be used to cover the spaces between the fingers.

During the postoperative period, swelling, tenderness, and temporary movement restrictions may occur. The healing process may vary depending on the patient’s age, the type of syndactyly, the surgical technique, and the healing characteristics of the tissues. A certain healing period must be completed before the final appearance and function can be evaluated.

The syndactyly surgery before and after photos below are shared to provide a general evaluation of the surgical changes through real patient results. Since each patient’s anatomy and healing process are different, results may vary from person to person.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Nasır

He completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and his specialty training between 1996–2002 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Between 2002–2009, he worked at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Since 2009, he has been working at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He received the title of Associate Professor in 2011. Dr. Nasır became a Professor in 2019 and continues to work as a faculty member in this position.

Between 2006–2008, he conducted studies on composite tissue transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, together with Dr. Siemionow, who performed the first face transplant in the United States and the second in the world.

In 2012, he successfully performed Turkey’s second face transplant, which was the third among full face transplants in the world and the 22nd overall. Simultaneously with this face transplant, the world’s first quadruple limb transplant was carried out at Hacettepe University by a large team under his leadership.

He won second-place awards in the experimental and clinical specialist competitions at the 31st and 32nd National Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congresses. In 2023, he completed his doctorate in Hand Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

He is a member of the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery Association, and Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity.