Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgeons perform more than one million reconstructive procedures every year. Reconstructive surgery helps patients of all ages and types – whether it's a child with a birth defect, a young adult injured in an accident, or an older adult with a problem caused by aging.
Breast ReconstructionBreast reconstruction is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. New medical techniques and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. |
Skin CancerSkin cancer is diagnosed by removing all or part of a skin growth and examining its cells under a microscope. It can be treated by a number of methods, depending on the type of cancer, its stage of growth, and its location on your body. |
DIEP Flap Breast ReconstructionIn the DIEP flap breast reconstruction, tissue from the patient's abdomen is used to recreate the breast mound. While it is a more involved procedure than implant-based surgery, patients often prefer it as the breasts may have a more natural feel. |
Tissue ExpansionTissue expansion enables the body to "grow" extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. A silicone balloon expander is inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired and then gradually filled with salt water over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow. |
Scar RevisionWith scar revision, plastic surgeons can often improve the appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through surgery or the injection or application of certain steroid medications. |
Wound CareWhile your plastic surgeon may repair a wound with a direct closure, reconstruction may also include a skin graft, flap surgery, tissue expansion or microsurgery. The type of trauma and wound you exhibit will determine how you are treated. |
