Why Choose Us for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Our expert team of plastic surgeons offers a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery options featuring advanced techniques. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

We’re also the only plastic surgery group in the area that offers tissue-based reconstruction as an option for breast cancer patients seeking breast reconstruction.

What Is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Plastic and reconstructive surgery refers to surgically repairing, restoring, enhancing, or altering the body to improve function or appearance.

Reconstructive surgery focuses on repairing abnormalities or defects—whether present at birth, caused by injury, or resulting from disease—to restore normal function and structure. Cosmetic plastic surgery focuses on enhancing and improving appearance for individuals who wish to make aesthetic changes that are not medically necessary.

Our Services

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy can be performed using implant-based techniques or the patient’s own tissue (autologous reconstruction).

Implant-Based Reconstruction

• One-stage reconstruction: A permanent implant is placed at the time of mastectomy.
• Two-stage reconstruction: A temporary tissue expander is placed at the time of mastectomy. The expander remains in place for approximately 3–12 months, during which it is gradually filled to stretch the skin. In a second surgery, the expander is removed and replaced with a permanent implant or converted to a tissue-based reconstruction.

Autologous (Tissue-based) Reconstruction

Autologous reconstruction uses the patient’s own tissue to recreate the breast and is also known as “self-transplant” surgery. Common types include:

• DIEP flap (including stacked DIEP)
• PAP flap
• GAP flap
• LAT flap
• Lateral thigh flap

In these procedures, skin and fat—typically from the abdomen—are transferred to the breast along with a perforating blood vessel. Using microsurgical techniques, the vessels are carefully connected to ensure healthy blood flow and tissue survival.

Nipple Reconstruction

Nipple reconstruction is typically performed as the final stage of breast reconstruction. The nipple is recreated using the patient’s own skin and may be enhanced with nipple-areola tattooing.

Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Reconstruction is typically offered following the removal of skin cancer. Depending on the size and location of the defect, reconstruction may involve:

• Primary closure
• Skin grafting
• Local tissue rearrangement
• Free flap reconstruction

Head and Neck Reconstruction

Head and neck reconstruction restores form and function, typically following head and neck cancer treatment. Reconstruction may include advanced microvascular techniques, such as free flap reconstruction, to optimize both aesthetic and functional outcomes, such as speech and swallowing.

Perineal Reconstruction

Perineal reconstruction involves surgical restoration of defects in the perineal region, often resulting from cancer, infection, trauma, or congenital conditions. Reconstruction may be performed using local, regional, or free flap techniques, tailored to restore anatomy, function, and quality of life.

Skin Lesion Excision

Benign and malignant skin lesions can be removed in either an outpatient office or operating room setting, depending on the type and complexity of the lesion. If a lesion has not been previously biopsied, a biopsy is typically performed beforehand.

Complex Wound Reconstruction

Reconstruction is available for non-healing wounds, failed prior reconstructions, or complex defects. Treatment options may include skin grafts, local tissue rearrangement, or free flap reconstruction.

Body Contouring After Weight Loss

Patients who have experienced significant weight loss or undergone bariatric surgery may be candidates for body contouring procedures, including:

• Panniculectomy: Removal of excess skin and tissue below the umbilicus (the navel).
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck): Removal of excess skin and fat while tightening the abdominal muscles to improve contour and function.
• Brachioplasty: Removal of excess skin and fat from the upper arms.
• Lower body lift: Removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, hips, buttocks, and outer thighs to create a firmer, more contoured lower body.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is designed for women with overly large breasts that cause physical discomfort or functional limitations. This procedure removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce breast size, alleviate symptoms, and improve breast shape and proportion.