Reconstructive Surgery

It's estimated that more than one million reconstructive procedures are performed by plastic surgeons 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. Read more

Breast Reconstruction

Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease 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.

Hand Surgery

Major advances have been made treating patients with hand injuries, degenerative disorders, and birth defects of the hand. Plastic surgeons have been at the forefront of these advances. Their interest is improving both function and appearance of the hands.

Skin Cancer

Skin 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.

Scar Revision

Plastic surgeons can often improve the appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through the injection or application of certain steroid medications or through surgical procedures known as scar revisions.

Facial Fractures

Facial reconstruction is performed in case of head, face or jaw injury, including fractures. It may also be necessary in cases of deformity, birth defects, or tumors.

Microsurgery

In microsurgery, a reconstructive surgeon uses a microscope or magnifying device in the operating room to operate on small blood vessels and nerves.  These procedures are complex reconstructive surgery techniques, performed when other options are deemed inadequate.