Plastic Surgery includes a variety of procedures for reconstructing the human body. Plastic Surgery is involved in Wound Healing, in Malignant Melanoma and in Craniofacial Surgery ( Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Orbital Hypertelorism, Craniofacial Syndromes, Craniofacial Microsomia, Orthognathic Surgery, Facial Injuries, Facial fractures, Head and Neck Cancer). Plastic Surgery is also involved in Breast reconstruction, in Nipple-Areola reconstruction and in reconstruction of the Chest Wall–Abdominal Wall-Posterior Trunk and Lower extremity. Is also involved in Burns, Leg Ulcers, Pressure Sores, Lymphedenama, in the  reconstruction of the Genitalia, in Skin transplantation and in  Hand and Upper Extremity Reconstruction (finger tip injuries, tumors, Dupuitren’s disease, Congenital anomalies, Thumb reconstruction, replantation, Perionychium problems, Soft Tissue coverage).  Dr Zavrides has presented several lectures in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in several medical congresses. He also published several articles in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: 

21.     Light and Fire in  Burns:
History, Temperature Control, Skin Grafts, Storage of tissues, Lasers.
V Meeting of the International Society for the History of Medicine
Theme: Light and Fire in Medicine
International Society for the History of Medicine
 9-12 September 2009, Nicosia-Cyprus

20.  Surgical Reconstruction of Blepharoptosis.
Andreas Foustanos, Harris Zavrides   
32ond Annual Pan Hellenic Medical Congress.
The Athens Medical Society.
May 09-13, 2006. Athens - Greece.

19.  Extensive composite burn from lighting strike: Case Report.
Trauma Journal (Journal of the Greek Society of Trauma) Series B, Volume 2,     
No 1, January-March 2006. pp 53-55.

18.  Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy and Radiotherapy.
Combination of  Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and Tissue Expander with an Embodiment Injection Site. 
Andreas Foustanos, Harris Zavrides  
13th Pan-Hellenic Oncology Congress.
Scientific Council of Greek Anti-Cancer Hospitals.
November 24-27, 2005, Athens – Greece.

17.  The role of colloid solutions in the treatment of burn shock.
7th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Hellenic Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
October 27-29, 2005. Athens – Greece.

16.Treatment of defects in Achilles tendon area utilizing reverse fasciocutaneous  Flap.
7th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Hellenic Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
October 27-29, 2005. Athens – Greece.

15.  Severe Injuries from Squibs.
7th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Hellenic Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
October 27-29, 2005. Athens - Greece.

14.   Yalouronic Acid Dressings and Epithelization.
2nd Pan-Hellenic Congress on Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
September 23-25, 2005. Athens - Greece.

13. The use of DACC dressings (Dialcyl-Carbamychloride) in Chronic Ulcers,    pressure sores and infected wounds.
2nd Pan-Hellenic Congress on Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
September 23-25, 2005. Athens - Greece.

12.  Reconstructive Dilemmas in Diabetic Angiopathy.
2nd Pan-Hellenic Congress on Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
September 23-25, 2005. Athens - Greece.

11. Gastrocnemious muscle flap. A safe solution for knee defects and upper third Tibia defects.
2nd Pan-Hellenic Congress on Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
September 23-25, 2005. Athens - Greece.

10.   Surgical Reconstruction of Tuberous Breasts Utilizing Tissue Expansion.
Andreas Foustanos, Harris Zavrides.
10th European Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Austrian Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
August 30-September 03, 2005. Vienna-Austria.

09.   Facial burn sequelae and tissue expansion.
Annals of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Vol:2/2005. pp:16-22

08.   Surgical reconstruction of secondary palate defects utilizing tongue flap.
Andreas Foustanos, Harris Zavrides
31st Annual Pan Hellenic Medical Congress.
The Athens Medical Society.
May 17-21, 2005. Athens - Greece.

07.  Complex and Severe traumas of lower extremity: 50 cases.
Traffic Injuries - Resuscitation Days Congress.
1st Surgery Department and Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Medical School of Athens University.
Greek Society of Trauma.
European Society of Trauma
February 13-15, 2004. Athens - Greece.

06.   Extensive composite burn from lighting strike: Case Report.
Traffic Injuries - Resuscitation Days Congress.
1st Surgery Department and Surgical Intensive Unit. Medical School of Athens University.
Greek Society of Trauma.
European Society of Trauma.
February 13-15, 2004. Athens - Greece.

05.  Tissue expansion. Indications, Technique, Results.
6th Hellenic-Cypriot Surgical Congress.
Greek Surgical Society.
Cypriot Surgical Society.
October 24-26, 2003. Nicosia - Cyprus.

04.  Pressure sores and treatment with flaps.
6th Hellenic-Cypriot Surgical Congress.
Greek Surgical Society.
Cypriot Surgical Society.
October 24-26, 2003. Nicosia - Cyprus.

03.   Case Report: Pressure sore of the perineal area and treatment with scrotum flap.
1st Pan Hellenic Congress of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
June 27-29, 2003. Athens - Greece.

02.  Pressure sores of the trochanteric area. Treatment with Tensor Facia Latae   myocutaneous flap.
1st Pan Hellenic Congress of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
Hellenic Society of Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers.
June 27-29, 2003. Athens - Greece.

01.  Trauma Booklet (Burns chapter, Shock chapter).
III Surgery Department, Tzanio General Hospital.
November, 2000. Athens-Greece