Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Usually, the goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function.

However, reconstructive plastic surgery may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem (this may also be called cosmetic surgery).

Abnormal structures of the body may result from the following:

• congenital (present at birth) anomalies

• developmental abnormalities
• disease
• infection
• trauma
• tumors

Types of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

• Breast reconstruction after cancer or prior surgeries
• Cleft lip/palate repairs
• Congenital defects
• Head and neck reconstruction
• Removal and reconstruction of skin cancers
• Repair of post operative defects
• Repair of post traumatic defects